Daily Encouragement

Posted on August 12, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

Courage is free. Anyone can have it. Courage is another name for the SGI spirit. Mr. Toda said: “The Buddha is filled with compassion, but it is hard for us common mortals to show compassion. So we must have courage instead.” In other words, when we work courageously for kosen-rufu, our actions by their very nature become compassionate.

Daily Quote

Posted on August 11, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

Life is a struggle, and ultimate victory is only decided in its final chapter. That is why it’s important not to become intoxicated by one’s success or become disheartened in defeat.

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Daily Encouragement

Posted on August 11, 2018 by SGI-USA Austin

Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions of years can be illuminated. Even a stone from the bottom of a river can be used to produce fire. Our present sufferings, no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions of years–nor will they linger forever. The sun will definitely rise. In fact, its ascent has already begun.

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