BUILDING A SOLID INNER SELF

BUILDING A SOLID INNER SELF

  

“Building a solid and unmoving self like Mount Fuji means doing our human revolution, elevating our state of life, based on our practice of faith. It means developing a solid self that is never defeated by our environment or circumstances and is capable of transforming everything into happiness and victory. True happiness shines in the lives of those who possess such an indomitable self.” (My Dear Friends in America, 3rd edition, pg. 289)

  

This article from the Living Buddhism bears great food for thought, and below are some highlights that are particularly encouraging.

You can defeat any hardship or challenging situation by building a solid inner self!

1. Apply your daily Buddhist practice to your daily life and transform the situation.
2. Self-reflect on your own actions, how you interact and treat other people, and polish your character.
3. Whether you are dealing with difficulties at work, home, or in your daily interactions with others, make the determination to win and you will.
4. Do not dwell on what others choose to say or do.
5. Persevere with confidence and dignity along the path you choose.
6. Remember, life is all about the choices we make….even the little ones.
7. Through your Buddhist practice, you can open up and transform all areas in your life, even the most challenging ones.  Anything and everything is possible!
8. In our daily doings, take care not to create opportunities for others to take advantage of you or do you harm.   Always protect yourself and be aware of what is going on around you.
9. Exercise prudence and treat others with respect.
10. Focus on being happy and contribute to the welfare of others as well as society.

And remember….

  

“Just as Nichiren Buddhism teaches, no matter how difficult the situation, our Buddhist practice enables us to advance with confidence and dignity, aiming for absolute victory.  Our personal victory becomes a victory for kosenrufu that can encourage many.”

Source: Highlights and key points of this encouragement are taken from the article titled “Building a Solid Inner Self” - Living Buddhism, June 2012, pg. 17.