I know sometimes it's hard. Sometimes it's difficult for me too. We chant and take action and some benefits just take much longer than others. I know!
But please do not stop and do not doubt! Chant to overcome your own disbelief!
When you are diligently persevering, studying, chanting, introducing others to this practice ~ the benefit is DEFINITELY on it's way. Please do not doubt, and do not stop chanting.
At times like this it's really useful to remember a few of those key Gosho quotes and inscribe them deep with our lives:
"Be diligent in developing your faith until the last moment of your life. Otherwise you will have regrets. For example, the journey from Kamakura to Kyoto takes twelve days. If you travel for eleven but stop on the twelfth, how can you admire the moon over the capitol?"
From Letter to Niike, by Nichiren Daishonin
And:
"To discard the shallow and seek the profound requires courage."
From "On the Buddha's Prophesy" by Nichiren Daishonin
Please have profound respect for your own incredible life and remember that the journey you are on is most respectworthy. Please respect and honor your life. Chant to PRAISE YOUR LIFE! I know I say this over and over again, but it is SOOOO important. It is so easy for us to forget how noble we are, and how we shine like brilliant Buddhas to the very core. The purpose of our practice is to recognize and shine this brilliant diamond every single day.
It is who we are. Brilliant. Sparkling. Noble. Deserving. Don't let anyone tell you anything different.
You are Purifying your Life!
"The function of fire is to burn and give light. The function of water is to wash away filth. The wind blows away dust and breathes life into plants, animals and human beings. The earth nourishes the grasses and trees, and heaven provides nourishing moisture. Myoho Renge Kyo too works in all these ways. It is the cluster of blessings brought by the Boddhisatvas of the Earth."
YOU are the Boddhisatva of the Earth. We ALL ARE! GO YOU!
From Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life by Nichiren Daishonin
But please do not stop and do not doubt! Chant to overcome your own disbelief!
When you are diligently persevering, studying, chanting, introducing others to this practice ~ the benefit is DEFINITELY on it's way. Please do not doubt, and do not stop chanting.
At times like this it's really useful to remember a few of those key Gosho quotes and inscribe them deep with our lives:
"Be diligent in developing your faith until the last moment of your life. Otherwise you will have regrets. For example, the journey from Kamakura to Kyoto takes twelve days. If you travel for eleven but stop on the twelfth, how can you admire the moon over the capitol?"
From Letter to Niike, by Nichiren Daishonin
And:
"To discard the shallow and seek the profound requires courage."
From "On the Buddha's Prophesy" by Nichiren Daishonin
Please have profound respect for your own incredible life and remember that the journey you are on is most respectworthy. Please respect and honor your life. Chant to PRAISE YOUR LIFE! I know I say this over and over again, but it is SOOOO important. It is so easy for us to forget how noble we are, and how we shine like brilliant Buddhas to the very core. The purpose of our practice is to recognize and shine this brilliant diamond every single day.
It is who we are. Brilliant. Sparkling. Noble. Deserving. Don't let anyone tell you anything different.
You are Purifying your Life!
"The function of fire is to burn and give light. The function of water is to wash away filth. The wind blows away dust and breathes life into plants, animals and human beings. The earth nourishes the grasses and trees, and heaven provides nourishing moisture. Myoho Renge Kyo too works in all these ways. It is the cluster of blessings brought by the Boddhisatvas of the Earth."
YOU are the Boddhisatva of the Earth. We ALL ARE! GO YOU!
From Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life by Nichiren Daishonin
