Daily Encouragement

Posted on July 21, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

True and lasting happiness only and always comes from our own efforts, our own wisdom, our own good fortune. This is a fundamental truth. Faith is the key to strengthening our efforts, wisdom and good fortune; SGI activities are the key to strengthening ourselves.

Daily Quote

Posted on July 20, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

One cannot expect to become happy without hardship or effort. Because we challenge ourselves we become strong. To become strong is to become happy.

from ikedaquotes.org

Daily Encouragement

Posted on July 20, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

Our lives are ruled by impermanence. But simply realizing that changes nothing. There is no value in bleak pessimism. The challenge is how to create something of enduring value within the context of our impermanent lives. The Lotus Sutra teaches us how to do this.