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    Daily Wisdom

    Saturday, May 19th, 2012


    Life is the foremost of all treasures. It is expounded that even the treasures of the entire major world system cannot equal the value of one's body and life. Even the treasures that fill the major world system are no substitute for life.

    The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1125
    The Gift of Rice
    Recipient and date unknown

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    For Today and Tomorrow

    Saturday, May 19th, 2012


    From the standpoint of the eternity of our lives, because we embrace the Mystic Law everything is moving in a positive direction, everything contributes to our happiness and our attainment of Buddhahood. We need to have confidence in the Mystic Law; we mustn't be swayed by immediate circumstances or allow them to cloud our faith.

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    Buddhism Day by Day

    Saturday, May 19th, 2012


    Nichiren was utterly convinced we could change even the most dire and painful reality, including the danger of war, and, indeed, that it was imperative we do so. This conviction underlies his unwavering determination to create a peaceful society by widely disseminating the teachings of Buddhism.

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"Ultimately, our battle is with ourselves. Whether in our activities in society, or in historical, political or economic developments, everything essentially boils down to a struggle between positive and negative forces."

- SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

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