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Encouragement From SGI President Ikeda During our dialogue, Dr. Arnold Toynbee at one point told me that his motto was Laboremus, Latin for, "Let's get to work!" Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism focuses on the present and future; it is infused with the spirit, "Let's get started!" We practice for the sake of the present and future. It is important not to become trapped in the past; we have to put it behind us. The Buddhism of true cause is always based on the present moment; it is always "from thi… Continue

"It is rare to be born a human being, and life as a human being, moreover, is hard to sustain (cf. WND-1, 851). From the standpoint of eternity, this existence seems but an instant. My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, often used to say. 'You know, a hundred years from now none of us will be here.' Life is limited, and the way that we live it is important. Buddhism teaches that we can build victory for all eternity during this lifetime. This is the purpose of our Buddhist practice… Continue

"It is rare to be born a human being, and life as a human being, moreover, is hard to sustain (cf. WND-1, 851). From the standpoint of eternity, this existence seems but an instant. My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, often used to say. 'You know, a hundred years from now none of us will be here.' Life is limited, and the way that we live it is important. Buddhism teaches that we can build victory for all eternity during this lifetime. This is the purpose of our Buddhist practice… Continue

Every morning in Africa, When the Sun rises, a deer awakens, Knowing it has to outrun the fastest Lion, OR, be hunted to death.... Every morning in Africa, When the Sun rises, a lion awakens, Knowing it has to outrun the slowest deer, OR, be starved to death.... It does not matter whether you are a deer or lion, When the Sun rises, Better be running at your best.. You only live once. What do you really want to do and achieve in life? Let's think, learn & share. It is a meaningful journey… Continue

---- "The first thing Mr. Makiguchi did on arriving at the meeting place was to greet the host family with a warm smile and sincerely thank them for opening their homes. When we're making use of someone's precious home, it's only natural that we show them the greatest courtesy. We must be sure to show our appreciation in tangible ways. Despite various personal circumstances and situations, these families are kindly allowing us to use their homes for meetings.... We need to behave with the utmost… Continue