The Embankments of Faith

Daily Wisdom

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, September 3, 2012:

Suppose there is a ship that sails on the open sea. Though the ship is stoutly built, if it is flooded by a leak, those on the ship are sure to drown together. Though the embankment between rice fields is firm, if there is an ant hole in it, then surely, in the long run, it will not remain full of water. Bail the seawater of slander and disbelief out of the ship of your life, and solidify the embankments of your faith.

The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 1275

The Embankments of Faith

Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, July 9, 2012:

Strengthen your faith now more than ever. Anyone who teaches the principles of Buddhism to others is bound to incur hatred from men and women, priests and nuns. Let them say what they will. Entrust yourself to the golden teachings of the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo, Dengyo, and Chang-an. This is what is signified by the expression, "practicing according to the Buddha's teachings."

The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 1275

Daily Wisdom - The Embankments of Faith

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, April 30, 2012:

You are indeed an unusual woman since you asked me to explain the effects of various degrees of slander. You are every bit as praiseworthy as the dragon king's daughter when she said, "I unfold the doctrines of the great vehicle to rescue living beings from suffering." The Lotus Sutra reads, "If one can ask about its meaning, that will be difficult indeed." There are very few people who inquire about the meaning of the Lotus Sutra.

The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 1275

The Embankments of Faith

You are indeed an unusual woman since you asked me to explain the effects of various degrees of slander. You are every bit as praiseworthy as the dragon king's daughter when she said, "I unfold the doctrines of the great vehicle to rescue living beings from suffering." The Lotus Sutra reads, "If one can ask about its meaning, that will be difficult indeed." There are very few people who inquire about the meaning of the Lotus Sutra. 30/4

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 1275