Showing posts with label True joy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label True joy. Show all posts

Monday, December 20, 2010

Faith in Nichiren Buddhism enables one to bring forth the great life force needed in order to thoroughly savor the joys of life

Why are human beings born? This question has posed a great challenge. Josei Toda lucidly set forward his conclusion. Namely, that this world is a place for people to, as the Lotus Sutra states, "enjoy themselves at ease." We were born here in order to thoroughly savor the joys of life. Faith in Nichiren Buddhism enables one to bring forth the great life force needed to lead such an existence.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda 28/1

Friday, November 12, 2010

True joy is taking action for the happiness of oneself and others

True joy is to be found in working for kosen-rufu, in practicing and taking action for the happiness of oneself and others. The greatest joy in life is to be found in SGI activities. Our activities for kosen-rufu become memories that shine ever more brilliantly in our lives as time goes by. 14/10