today i happen to see some construction workers eating by the road, suddenly it strucked me that i'm very lucky. i got my family and friends with me. For them, they had to part with their families for a foreign land, life for them here are no better, tough job and poor living conditions.

i'm fortunate
i've got my gohonzon,
my mentor,
my family,
my firends,
and my love.

but now somewhere deep in me..
i'm feeling really terrible
maybe i'm losing my sense of direction
imstilltryingtobraceup.
nam-myoho-renge-kyo



SGI President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement (Sept 11)

Nothing can match the strength of those whose lives have been shaped and forged through challenging and overcoming hardships. Such people fear nothing. The purpose of our Buddhist practice is to develop such strength and fortitude. To cultivate such an invincible core is in itself a victory. It is also the greatest benefit. Those who can succeed in this endeavor will savor unsurpassed happiness; they can manifest the supreme state of Buddhahood.