Friday, December 26, 2008

From Today Onward - Daisaku Ikeda

If you underestimate the power of Daimoku and use other strategies you will lose in the end. You can accumulate good fortune only when you fight for Kosen Rufu without begrudging your life. Unless your prayers are united, the fight for Kosen Rufu cannot gain momentum. No matter what anybody says or does nothing can defeat the power of Daimoku. But without action you cannot call it faith.

The Gohonzon can penetrate through everything. The world of faith is very mystic and once you become serious you can gain one thousand times or ten thousand times more benefits. When you chant abundant Daimoku, you have the power to open even the heaviest iron doors that stand in your way; that is you can overcome the most massive obstacles in your life. You can definitely change your negative Karma. The world of faith is the place where many of us, all of us, chant powerful Daimoku in unity, thus creating power like the forces of a huge wind.


There is nothing but Daimoku. Daimoku determines everything. Daimoku has more power than one million guidance’s or one million books of philosophy. Chant abundant Daimoku and pray to the Gohonzon. Ask the Gohonzon for whatever you need. Everything will come true as you wish and the path of Kosen Rufu will open up in front of you. Everything depends on how much Daimoku you chant. When you chant a lot of Daimoku you will naturally feel that you need to study more. When you chant abundant Daimoku, your work will become fulfilling.


There may be times when you will experience great suffering and deep sorrow. There may be nights when tears will not stop flowing. There may also be times when you are terribly hurt. At such times my heart will be open for you. I am always here to listen to you. I will share your tears with you. You don’t need to tell me anything if you are happy. I can tell just by looking at your face. Just tell me about the problems and pains that you have. I will carry half of your burden and walk together with you.


michele's thoughts

wow! this last passage warms my heart and makes my heart feel sooo full when i'm feeling alone, lonely, empty, lost, confused, depressed, and sad. i'm chanting for someone that i can see, touch, hold and cherish to love me this much. i'm chanting so that my life and my heart will be open to recognize and welcome this same type of love........whenever the time and opportunity presents itself.