Daily Encouragement

Posted on January 28, 2017 by SGI-USA Austin

All of you are chanting for the happiness of many members–children of the Buddha–in your respective communities; you support and encourage them and work tirelessly on their behalf as if they were your own children. Your actions are truly those of great bodhisattvas; your state of life that of noble Buddhas.

Daily Quote

Posted on January 28, 2017 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.

from ikedaquotes.org

Daily Encouragement

Posted on January 27, 2017 by SGI-USA Austin

Viewing events and situations in a positive light is important. The strength, wisdom and cheerfulness that accompany such an attitude lead to happiness. To regard everything in a positive light or with a spirit of goodwill, however, does not mean being foolishly gullible and allowing people to take advantage of our good nature. It means having the wisdom and perception to actually move things in a positive direction by seeing things in their best light, while all the time keeping our eyes firmly focused on reality.

Download this month's PDF