Daimoku as Foundation of our Lives - Importance of chanting Daimoku

Daimoku as Foundation of our Lives - Importance of chanting Daimoku

  

Chanting Daimoku establishes a foundation of good fortune in young people’s lives. If you establish a solid foundation now, there is no limit to the size of the structure you can build upon it later. Many things contribute to building that foundation. Diligent application to one’s studies helps build that foundation, as does exercising to develop physical fitness and stamina. But our inner state of life lies at the core of our mental and physical well-being. Buddhist practice is the only means by which we can strengthen, purify and develop our inner-life. We have to exercise our minds through study. We have to exercise our bodies through physical activity and sports. We also have to exercise our internal life condition through Daimoku. When our inner condition of life changes, our minds and bodies also change. They will be refreshed and revitalised. Daimoku charges our batteries. If we take care to regularly charge our batteries, then we’ll always be full of energy and vitality. If we fail to keep our batteries charged, we won’t have energy when we need it most and, as a result, may be defeated by our environment. Those who saturate their lives with Daimoku and learn to keep their batteries charged while they’re young are building a foundation for lifelong happiness. 

  

Daisaku Ikeda - DOY-2, Page 42-43