November 20, 1950
January 8, 2008
Monday – Fine and clear
On inquiring into the nature of the mind, one finds that there is no mind. It arises from distorted thoughts. The mind that has some definable aspect stems from delusion. It is like the wind in the sky which has no abode.
- Sutra of Mediation on Bodhisattva Universally Worthy
Discussed our company’s reconstruction all day with Mr. Toda. Many things to do and many hardships to over-come. Many passionate thoughts and emotional feelings.
With my common moral’s wisdom, I can accomplish nothing. But confident of the teaching that because our wisdom is inadequate, we substitute faith, I chant daimoku single-mindedly and exert myself to the utmost in the cause of construction.
Am I truly loyal to Mr. Toda?
Home at 11:00.
My room is so cold. Yet when I chant daimoku, my entire being seems to warm up. It is most strange, indeed.
