"Nichiren Daishonin clearly states: 'I have believed it is most important to understand one's obligations to others, and made it my first duty to repay such debts of kindness' (WND-1, 122). This feeling of gratitude is an essential part of being human, as well as central to the teachings of Buddhism. It is inexcusable to repay a kindness with ingratitude or malice. We can't afford to allow ourselves to be deceived and manipulated by such ingrates. Mr. Toda called on us to take a firm stand against people of this
kind.
"Solar systems follow their own defined orbits. Galaxies also travel through space in harmonious rhythm with the universe. Similarly, in Buddhism, there is a path for living with genuine humanity and dignity, and that is the path of appreciation and gratitude. This is Nichiren Daishonin's teaching."
SGI Newsletter No. 7542, 17th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 3 [OF 3] Gratitude Is Essential to Being Human, April 23rd 2008, appeared in Seikyo Newspaper April 28th, translated May 16th, 2008
kind.
"Solar systems follow their own defined orbits. Galaxies also travel through space in harmonious rhythm with the universe. Similarly, in Buddhism, there is a path for living with genuine humanity and dignity, and that is the path of appreciation and gratitude. This is Nichiren Daishonin's teaching."
SGI Newsletter No. 7542, 17th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 3 [OF 3] Gratitude Is Essential to Being Human, April 23rd 2008, appeared in Seikyo Newspaper April 28th, translated May 16th, 2008