December 7, 1950
January 19, 2008
Thursday – Clear
Small waves and light winds cannot damage a large vessel, but high waves and strong winds can destroy a small boat. Errors in the secular law are like small waves and light winds; they cannot ruin a great nation or great men. But errors in Buddhism are like strong winds and high waves smashing a small boat; without doubt, they will destroy the country
- (GZ, pg 1521)
Up at 6:00. In high spirits, Off to a vigorous start.
In the evening, I invited the couple who found me this apartment and their daughter to the Yurakuza Theatre. We saw a first-run showing the Wuthering Heights. Deeply moved by the sorrow of Heathcliff and Catherine on parting from each other. On the way home, treated my guests to chirashi-zushi [vinegared rice with a variety of ingredients] in the basement of the Nichigeki Theatre. Returned home happily.
Inviting people out is fine, but I cannot help feeling that saving them by convincing them to take faith is the only real way to express thanks.
Home at 10:50.
