Daily Encouragement

Posted on October 1, 2020 by SGI-USA Austin

I hope that leaders will earnestly pray for the prosperity, safety and happiness of the members who are all so infinitely noble and praiseworthy. May you also never forget to develop yourselves and pray to become people who are liked and trusted by the members, who can work unstintingly for the members’ happiness and well-being.

Daily Quote

Posted on October 1, 2020 by SGI-USA Austin

Only when we learn to channel the energy we direct toward winning over others into winning over ourselves can we begin to develop our humanity.

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Daily Encouragement

Posted on September 26, 2020 by SGI-USA Austin

Our voice costs nothing and it is our strongest weapon. Nichiren wrote, “Do not spare your voice” (Gosho Zenshu, p. 726). There are different voices for different situations: the clear, resounding voice that declares truth and justice; the strong voice that refutes evil; the bright, confident voice that tells others about the greatness of this Buddhism; the warm voice that gives encouragement; the sincere, friendly voice that offers praise and words of appreciation to others. The important thing is that we meet and speak with people widely, inside and outside the organization.

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