May 21, 1951
April 24, 2008
Monday - Clear
Truly fine weather.
My head aches. Fatigued.
Could this exhaustion be caused by last night’s nightmare? Felt empty all day. Defeated in battle.
Visited M.’s in the afternoon. Though weak, they are a good family. One the way home, visited Y.’s. Engaged him in dialogue, taking a dauntless attitude. He seems to have felt something.
Characters determines destiny. The stout-hearted may be strong but may still suffer greatly.
Questions and Answers on Embracing the Lotus Sutra reads:
Now, if you wish to attain Buddhahood, you have only to lower the banner of arrogance, cast aside the staff of your anger, and devote yourself exclusively to the one vehicle of the Lotus Sutra. Worldly fame and profit are mere baubles of your present existence, and arrogance and prejudice are ties that will fetter you in the next one. Ah, you should be ashamed of them! And you should fear them, too!
- (WND, pg 58-59)
