Daily Encouragement

Posted on December 22, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

Our lives are infinitely precious. To not attain a state of absolute happiness in this lifetime is a great loss. Our Buddhist practice exists so that we can attain indestructible happiness. We must fight to the fullest right now, not sometime in the future.

Daily Encouragement

Posted on December 20, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

President Toda used to say: “Don’t be impatient. Since you have embraced the Gohonzon, your situation will definitely improve. There’s no need to worry. Sure there will be hard times, times when you feel like crying. But as long as you have the Gohonzon, your life will become bright and joyful.” As long as we persevere in faith, we will become happy. We must never doubt this no matter what happens but always advance resolutely, staunchly enduring all hardships and obstacles along the way. This is what true faith is.

Daily Encouragement

Posted on December 19, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

Encouragement–offering encouraging words–is important. Nichiren states, “The voice does the Buddha’s work” (Gosho Zenshu, p. 708). Sincere words of encouragement have the power to give people hope and courage to go on living.

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