Daily Wisdom - Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, April 3, 2012:

If one doubts the strength of the Buddha when he says, "I am the only person who can rescue and protect others"; if one is suspicious of the rope held out by the Lotus Sutra when its teachings declare that one can "gain entrance though faith alone"; if one fails to chant the Mystic Law which guarantees that "such a person assuredly and without doubt [will attain the Buddha way]," then the Buddha's power cannot reach one, and it will be impossible to scale the embankment of enlightenment.

Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; written in March 1263

Daily Wisdom - Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, February 27, 2012:

However, people all turn their backs on these sutra passages, and the world as a whole is completely confused with regard to the principles of Buddhism. Why do you persist in following the teachings of evil friends? T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison. You should deeply consider this and beware.

Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; written in March 1263