Daily Encouragement

Posted on May 25, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

The heart is most important of all. In his classic The Little Prince, the French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry writes: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” It is just as he says. We cannot always tell whether something is genuine just with our eyes. Only by looking with the heart can we discern the true essence.

Daily Quote

Posted on May 24, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

It is not about how others are or how society is. The most important thing is to ask yourself, “What should I do?” and “What can I do?” One who stands up with moral courage and conviction can change society and create waves of transformation around the world.

from ikedaquotes.org

Daily Encouragement

Posted on May 24, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

President Toda said: “Those who do not value the organization are practicing self-centered faith. With such faith you cannot expect to receive the truly profound benefits of this practice.” Working hard within the organization for people’s happiness and welfare is itself a truly noble Buddhist practice.