Part I — Life: Health - Faith in Action page 40-43 By Daisaku Ikeda Life possesses the mysterious power not only to transform the negative into a neutral state but to go beyond that to achieve a positive state. We overcome the suffering of sickness and in so doing even the experience of sickness enriches our lives and makes them more worthwhile, providing the material for a great drama of fulfillment that unfolds day after day. (2/23/90) Nichiren Daishonin says, “A hundred years of practice in the land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day’s practice in the impure world.”* An awareness of how precious each life and each day is produces hope that increases our life force, our benefits and our healing power. (7/27/91) *[On Repaying Debts of Gratitude, WND, 736 (MW-4, 272)] When you cling to one set idea, you can’t respond to changes. Most people think that illnesses should be left entirely up to doctors. There is a certain degree of truth in that assumption, but I also believe that we can respond to illness by realizing that we ourselves are not only the patient but, to some extent, our own doctors as well. (2/21/90) It has been found that a person becomes vulnerable to cancer following the spiritual shock accompanying the death of someone important, such as a husband, wife or child. The inability to express sadness, anxiety or anger, suppressing emotions, losing hope and experiencing melancholia all tend to support the development of cancer or slow recovery in those already battling the disease. If, on the other hand, you have discovered new meaning in life and have a strong will to live, striving toward new goals, cancer cells will be exterminated. (7/27/91) It has been reported that practicing a religion plays a vital role in shrinking cancer cells. According to a report, about one-third of the cancer patients studied had experienced the agony of loneliness in their infancy from losing parents or loved ones. The report says that such negative experiences form spiritual stress and can trigger cancer. Loss of someone you love is the most powerful kind of stress. Those who encountered someone who gave them parental love, however, were able to release this spiritual stress, reducing the number of cancer cells. Some contend that encountering an excellent religion also makes this possible. (7/27/91) There have been many reports from all over the world of spontaneous remission or disappearance of cancer. One doctor in New York researched the phenomenon and declared that spontaneous cures were not mere coincidence. He clearly asserted that a substantial change of outlook, a dramatic inner change within the patient, checked the progress of cancer cells. The progress of the disease always depended on whether the patient had a strong desire to win in the face of the crisis. (7/27/91) If you develop cancer, do not become angry or hateful. Do not feel sad or sorry for yourself. Instead, always burn with hope and a sense of mission based on faith and maintain strong willpower; such a person can win over illness and make the struggle against sickness more effective and even encouraging. (7/27/91) Taking good care of our health is most important. In particular, it is vital for those who are advanced in years to get sufficient rest to avoid becoming fatigued. Sleep is the best medicine. I also hope you will put your wisdom to work and find various ways to improve and maintain your health. (5/17/95) Everyone at some time suffers from illness in one form or another. The power of the Mystic Law enables us to bring forth strength to overcome the pain and suffering of sickness with courage and new determination. (6/15/96) The moment we resolve “I will become healthy!” “I will be come strong!” “I will work cheerfully for kosen-rufu!” our lives begin to move in that direction. We have to make up our minds first. (7/12/95) Faith Into Action, pp. 40-43 All notes prepared by David.
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