Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring. Never, from ancient times on, has anyone seen or heard of winter turning back to autumn. Nor have we ever heard of a believer in the Lotus Sutra who turned into an ordinary person. The sutra reads, “If there are those who hear the Law, then not a one will fail to attain Buddhahood.” (“Winter Always Turns to Spring,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 536)

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“Instead of walking along gazing dreamily at the sky, make sure you keep your feet on the ground and advance one step at a time!”

Translated from Japanese. President Makiguchi, Soka kyoikugaku taikei (The System of Value Creating Education). Living Buddhism, Oct p. 55