Courage
"Nichiren Daishonin inscribed the Gohonzon and spread Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to enable all people to overcome life's obstacles and achieve true happiness and to help others do the same.
"The Daishonin called upon his disciples: 'Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs' (WND-1, 997).
"The lion is the king of the animal world. The lion king fears nothing, regardless of how strong its opponent may be. No matter what happens, it advances fearlessly.
"You each possess within you this unsurpassed courage of the lion king.
Chanting daimoku enables you to tap this inner strength you possess.
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo could be said to be the name of this invincible heart of the lion king. When your name is called, you naturally respond, don't you?
In the same way, when you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, you are actually calling forth the heart of the lion king. You are able to bring forth courage, wisdom, the strength to live, and compassion to care for others.
Therefore, those who chant daimoku are able to make their lives shine their strongest and brightest."
SGI Newsletter No. 8833
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