Idle amusements bring only fleeting pleasure. They produce neither profound inspiration nor growth for one's life.

For Today and Tomorrow

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, June 25, 2013:

We live in an age where opportunities for profound life-to-life inspiration are all but nonexistent. Idle amusements bring only fleeting pleasure. They produce neither profound inspiration nor growth for one's life. By contrast, Buddhism exists to enable people to realize personal growth and to improve their lives. Buddhism is always rooted in the reality of life. It is the wellspring of wisdom for bringing harmony and happiness to our families, local communities and society at large.