WISDOM FOR A WINNING LIFE In all things, wisdom is the key to victory.

A wise person can make the best use of everything. He can make the first strike. He can see opportunities and take advantage of them. He can changer negative into positive. Power may be limited, but wisdom is limitless. GOSHO PASSAGE Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life. This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbor doubts and abandon their faith. (WND 283) The Opening of the Eyes Written to Shijo Kingo in February 1272 BUDDHISM DAY BY DAY - WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE There are many elements involved in a prayer being answered, but the important thing is to keep praying until it is. By continuing to pray, you can reflect on yourself with unflinching honesty and begin to move your life in a positive direction on the path of earnest, steady effort. Even if your prayer doesn't produce concrete results immediately, your continual prayer will at some time manifest itself in a form greater than you had ever hoped. THE NEW HUMAN REVOLUTION For a moment there was silence. Shin'ichi and Jujo looked at each other, their eyes gleaming. Jujo swallowed. He tried to find words to persuade Shin'ichi, but none were forthcoming. Having heard the young president's heartfelt resolve, he knew there was nothing more he could say. And when he realized this, he felt a burning surge of emotion rise within him. "President Yamamoto," said Jujo, deeply moved and with tears in his eyes. "I understand. Please forgive me. I am determined to accompany you always, no matter what or where." A smile now returned to Shin'ichi's face. "Let's go - let's go to the end of the ocean! On President Toda's behalf." A serene picture of the new and unknown land of Brazil had already emerged within Shin'ichi's mind. ( Vol. 1, Light of Compassion, 223)