Gems of Wisdom II: Mobile Phone

Been looking at my phone SMS that I've recieved and guess what? I've stored 88 SMS's!!!!

I also realized that I've been recieving some encouraging quotes via SMS. So here goes another flood of quotes - this time from my phone:

If we truly have faith we can win over any situation. There may be times when you grow impatient and anxious because it seems like your prayers will never be answered. But all prayers that lead to your happiness will definitely be fulfilled. There is absolutely no mistake about this. Such is the power of the mystic law and faith. I hope you will bear this deeply in mind.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Its not about setting example for others. Its about you finding your true self and the process involves purifying every other aspect of your life.

- ET Soon

Let bygones be bygones. It's time to start anew. Break through our own self imposed limitations.

- ET Soon

Everything in the universe, from the heavenly bodies to the smallest creatures, constantly changes. Nothing can be just as it was even a moment before. It is an illusion to think that you can remain the same. This being the case, what is most important is how you change, for better or for worst.

- "The Human Revolution" by Daisaku Ikeda

Every encounter is a seed that can grow into friendship and trust and, with time, flower as immeasurable hope and come to fruition as peace. The Daishonin writes: 'even a stranger, if you open up your heart to him, may be willing to lay down his life for you.

- Daisaku Ikeda

It is a rare thing to be born as a human being. And if having been born as such, you do not do your best to distinguish between the correct doctrine and the incorrect so that in future you may attain buddhahood, then you are certainly not fulfilling your true worth as a human being.

- "The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin" pg 350

Whether or not you can gladly challenge, from behind the scenes, the hardships you encounter, and whether or not you can sincerely devote yourself to faith when no one is paying attention - these are crucial points that decide whether or not you are a truly capable individual.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Life is a continuous struggle. Those who press forward resolutely no matter what, are perenially youthful. And learning is the key to certain victory.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Without energy, merit never shines, and without strenght, there is no virtue, and without bravery, there is no glory.

- Simon Bolivar

The glory of mentor and disciple is found in the victory of the disciples.

- Daisaku Ikeda

One determined individual is more powerful than a force of ten thousand.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Now, the time has come for you, the youth, to take full responsibility for kosen-rufu. I am proud to have so many genuine disciples profoundly determined to advance in the same spirit as me. My vision for the next generation is complete. The lifeblood of the true and eternal law will continue to flow limitlessly throughout the world.

- Daisaku Ikeda

There has never been, nor will there ever be, a Buddha who does not encounter hardships. Only by struggling against difficulties can we attain the life state of Buddhahood. Herein lies the essence of Buddhism.

- Daisaku Ikeda

The great lantern that illuminates the long night of the sufferings of birth and death, the sharp sword that severs the fundamental darkness inherent in life, is none other than the Lotus Sutra.

- "The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin" pg 1038

My young friends: never be defeated! Be positive and strong, winning in your youth! Become experts in happiness! Become champions of victory!

- Daisaku Ikeda

Basically you have to understand that you can't attain true happiness unless you gain mastery over your own life; for this you need strong life-force and resilient wisdom.

- Daisaku Ikeda