Daily Encouragement

Posted on November 9, 2020 by SGI-USA Austin

Nichiren explains the significance of cause and effect: All sutras other than the Lotus Sutra expound that Buddhahood (effect), can be attained only after having made good causes, that is, practicing their teachings (causes), over a length of time. With the Lotus Sutra, however, the very act of embracing it (cause) enables one simultaneously to become a Buddha (effect).

Daily Quote

Posted on November 9, 2020 by SGI-USA Austin

Life may be more akin to a series of meets than a single marathon. You can lose a race here or there, as long as you win in one contest, in one area. All the struggles you endured will become a prized investment in your own person.

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Daily Encouragement

Posted on November 8, 2020 by SGI-USA Austin

In the “Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,” Nichiren says with reference to attaining Buddhahood, “‘To attain’ means ‘to open’” (Gosho Zenshu, p. 753). Attaining Buddhahood means opening our lives to their fullest potential and revealing our innate Buddhahood. This is the purpose of Buddhism.