Daily Encouragement

Posted on January 13, 2019 by SGI-USA Austin

A life lived without purpose or value, the kind in which one doesn’t know the reason why one was born, is joyless and lackluster. To just live, eat and die without any real sense of purpose surely represents a life pervaded by the world of Animality. On the other hand, to do, create or contribute something that benefits others, society and ourselves and to dedicate ourselves as long as we live up to that challenge–that is a life of true satisfaction, a life of value. It is a humanistic and lofty way to live.

Daily Quote

Posted on January 12, 2019 by SGI-USA Austin

To be fearless no matter what happens—that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store—that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory.

from ikedaquotes.org

Daily Encouragement

Posted on January 12, 2019 by SGI-USA Austin

In a passage of the “Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,” Nichiren observes, “When you bow to a mirror, the reflected image bows back” (Gosho Zenshu, p. 769). People who respect others are respected by others in turn. Those who are unstinting in their compassion and concern for others are also protected and supported by others. Our environment is essentially a reflection of ourselves.