March 19, 1951
March 31, 2008
Monday - Clear
Propagation is truly difficult. Those women members live among the people and continue to propagation, converting many, are hundreds of times more worthy respect than we are.
A spring breeze from a thousand miles afar. Will build a life in which I can fully enjoy the feeling of spring in both body and mind, year after year.
In the evening, a discussion meeting in Gotenyama. Several participants; no newcomers.
The Lotus Sutra reads to this effect:
If there should be those who cause trouble to a votary of this sutra, the may their heads be split into seven pieces… Those who protect and make offerings to this sutra will amass good fortune surpassing the ten honourable titles [of the Buddha]
-(LS26, pg 310-311)
Returned home, 9:50.
Read Scaramouche.
March 18, 1951
March 30, 2008
Sunday - Clear
In poor physical condition all day. Remained in bed until 5:00 in the evening. My brother visited me - I am very fond of him. Cannot help feeling sorry for him, as there is little I can do to help him out.
At 5:30, I prepared to leave for Mr. Toda’s. His lecture covered up to the middle section of Remonstration with Bodhisattva Hachiman. Having difficulty remembering the material. Must study all the harder.
The Lotus Sutra reads:
If a person…
on seeing those who read, recite
copy and uphold this sutra,
should despise, hate, envy,
or bear grudges against them,
the penalty this person must pay…
When his life comes to an end
he will enter the Avichi hell,
be confined there for a whole kalpa,
and when the kalpas ends, be born there again.
He will keep repeating this cycle for a countless number of kalpas.
- (LS, pg 74)
It also states:
If there is someone who seeks the Buddha way and during a certain kalpas presses palms together in my presence and recites numberless verses of praise, because these praises of the Buddha he will gain immeasurable blessings. And if one lauds and extols those who uphold this sutra, his good fortune will even greater.
- (LS10, pg 164)
Climbed into bed after chanting daimoku in earnest - 11:50.
March 17, 1951
March 29, 2008
Saturday
A severe headache. Troubled, as I wonder what slander I may have committed to cause it. Inquired about the condition of those whom I introduced to the Gohonzon. Six families in all - S., K., K., T., M. and I.
Went to Shinjuku coffeeshop with Miss Y. and K. during my lunch break. Discussed love, among other things, spending about an hour.
It is growing warmer, warm enough to do without an overcoat - quite a relief.
At 4:30, conducted a planning meeting at Mr. Toda’s to discuss publication of the Seikyo Shimbun. There were four of us in all - M., Miss K., I. and myself. Sincerely resolved to develop it into the greatest newspaper in Japan - no, in the world.
Our battle for kosen-rufu is finally about to begin. Preparations for the decisive struggle are complete. The responsibilities of the position chief of general staff have become more crucial.
Keenly aware of the importance of technical ability based on faith, study based on faith, knowledge based on faith, diplomacy and struggle based on faith.
March 15, 1951
March 28, 2008
Thursday - Clear
Water as it grows colder turns into ice. Snow which accumulates over the years changes to crystal. Evil deeds, when amassed, will lead one to hell, while an accumulation of good deeds will lead to Buddhahood. If a woman’s jealousies mount up, they will turn her into a poisonous serpent. If you accumulate the blessings of devotion to the Lotus Sutra, will you not attain Buddhahood, just as the dragon kings’ daughter did?
-(GZ, pg 1547)
My character: Is it good or is it bad? I myself cannot know. Recently, I have been pondering which profession I am best suited to, the field in which I can make the best use of my character.
How the youthful mind changes from moment to moment! Why does it shift and flow so, endlessly vacillating? Is it only me, or is it the same with others?
Fourteen youths gathered in Koiwa, at Ishida’s home, for Mr Toda’s lecture on The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life.
March 13, 1951
March 27, 2008
Tuesday - Clear and pleasant
Must regain and improve my health.
Went to T. company in Kyobashi with Mr. Toda.
Stopped by my parents’ house. All seem to be getting along well.
Will study the Gosho more seriously.
Bought a briefcase. Cost ¥6,500.
Feeling fatigued. To bed early at 9:40.
