"It is senseless to blame others or your environment for your miseries. Change begins from the moment you muster the courage to act. When you change, the environment will change. The power to change the world is found nowhere but within our own life." -Daisaku Ikdea-

As I begin my 21st year of Buddhist practice with SGI-USA, I find great joy in sharing quotes, principles, guidances and poems from Daisaku Ikeda . Some are poems and thoughts of my own. I hope you will be encouraged.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Your Life State


"President Ikeda encouraged us by saying: "Don't concern yourself with vanity or pretension. Just earnestly continue to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. That will rouse strong life force and brighten your face, too. Just like a jet taking off, your life state will begin to rise rapidly because chanting revs up the engine of your life until it's running at full speed. Always aim for the top, win over yourself and create a proud record of triumph for all the world to see. That's the way to enjoy an invigorating and fulfilling life."

(World Tribune, Nov. 2, 2007 page 6)

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