November 10, 1950

Friday – Cloudy

The Lotus Sutra is the staff that helps all the Buddhas of the three existences as they set their minds on enlightenment. However, you should rely on Nichiren as your staff and pillar. When one uses a staff, one will not fall on treacherous moutain paths or rough roads, and when led by the hand, one will never stumble. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will be your staff to take you safety over the mountains of death. The Buddhas Sakyamuni and Many Treasures, as well as the four bodhisattvas headed by Superior Practices, will lead you by the hand on your journey.

- The Swords of Good and Evil (WND, pg 451-452)

Up at 7:30. Home at 11:30.

I worry a little as it grows colder, since I have no other shirts to wear.

As Mr. Toda’s representative, visited several customers with my department chief. Regardless of time and place, trust is the most vital thing.

November 8, 1950

Wednesday – Clear

 Rice plants change and become seedlings. Seedlings change and become stalks. Stalks change and become rice. Rice changes and becomes a person. And a person becomes a Buddha.

-Reply to Onichi-nyo (WND, pg 1089)

Went to the home of Y., a friend and fellow employee, to celebrate his recovery. Stayed till 11:00. A beautiful, lofty gathering of young friends and kindred spirits.

Recited poetry aloud, three times, something I haven’t done in quite a while. K. and U. seemed deeply moved.

Dropped by M.’s on the way home.

November 7, 1950

Tuesday – Light rain

1. Live up to the promise of youth and advance as a pioneer for kosen-rufu.
2. Make clear judgements about the Soka Gakkai top leadership.
3. Thoroughly stude the Gosho and reflect seriously on how to put it into practice.
4. Make the chapter I am assigned to develop and swiftly consolidate its organization.
5. Think about how to develop Mr. Toda’s business.
6. Reflect on the depth of my conviction.
7. Resolve my financial problems, and think about when to establish a family.

Financially, I am in serious straits. Mr. Toda’s family laos seems to suffer privations. I hope life will be tranquil for them as soon as possible. All I desire is that Mr. Toda can take the lead in the vanguard of kosen-rufu.

November 4, 1950

Saturday – Clear

Monthly youth division leaders’ meeting at 6:00. About twenty people attended. Though all appear in earnest, no powerful youth division renewal seems in sight.

The meeting ended at 8:00. Went with my friends as far as Suidobashi Station. Regret that I somehow seem not to fit in with them.

There are three categories of people that all human beings should respect. They are the sovereign, the teacher, and the parent.

- The Opening of the Eyes (WND, 220)

November 1, 1950

Wednesday – Light Rain

Those who call themselves my disciples and practice the Lotus Sutra should all practice as I do. If they do, Sakyamuni, Many Treasures, Sakyamuni’s emanations throughout the ten directions, and the ten demon daughters will protect them.

- On Establishing the Four Bodhisattva as the Object of Devotion. (WND, pg 978)

The clear autumn sky deepens; chrysanthemums spread their fragrance.

Juts two months from now I will be twenty-two.

This afternoon, I went to the wedding of S., an elementary school friend.

the marriage of a friend of my age prompted me to reflect on my own circumstances.

Home at 10:00. Read for a while. Disturbed at my lapse of memory.