Daily Encouragement June 24

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 24

***English***

You must be strong. There is no hope of winning in this chaotic world if you are weak. No matter what others do or say, it is important to develop your ability and then put that ability to use. Strong faith, of course, is the best means for drawing out one's inner strength. You each have a very important mission, and I hope you will awaken to and be proud of that mission.

Daily Encouragement June 23

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 23

***English***

Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, later remarked that one's inner life is the true Olympics. Life itself is an Olympics where we strive each day to better our own personal records.

Daily Encouragement June 22

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 22

***English***

It's foolish to be obsessed with past failures. And it's just as foolish to be self-satisfied with one's small achievements. Buddhism teaches that the present and the future are what are important, not the past. It teaches us a spirit of unceasing challenge to win over the present and advance ever toward the future. Those who neglect this spirit of continual striving steer their lives in a ruinous direction.

Daily Encouragement June 21

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 21

***English***

When you devote your life to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. In fact nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward resolutely along your chosen path.

Daily Encouragement June 20

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 20

***English***

Your faith guarantees that an infinite number of your ancestors and descendants will attain Buddhahood. Such is the wondrous power of the Mystic Law. How profound and important is your existence! There is also no greater way to repay the debt of gratitude to your parents than through faith.

Daily Encouragement June 19

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 19

***English***

I hope that you will lead immortal, invincible and joyous lives, filled with confidence, pride and good cheer. I also hope you will display inspiring leadership, while doing your utmost to protect your respective areas.

Daily Encouragement June 18

Published by Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Written by Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President

June 18

***English***

The great American poet Walt Whitman writes in Leaves of Grass: "All comes by the body, only health puts you rapport with the universe." I am sure you are all very busy, but I hope you will advance in good health and with optimism and enjoy the power of your faith, which is what puts you in rhythm with the universe.