The loss of our parents might lead us to sometimes think: "Oh, how I wish my dad were here" or, "It would have been so good if mom was here". However, please do remember that even after they pass away, our parents live on eternally within our own hearts.
Shakyamuni Buddha lost his mother as soon as he was born. But through the course of his own life he showed us that even with the loss of one's parents one can still grow into splendid, capable individuals, whom they would be proud of.
- Daisaku Ikeda
Japanese text:
親を亡くして、「こんな時に父親がいてくれれば」「母親がいたら」と思うこともあるかもしれない。
しかし、父も母も、心のなかに永遠に生きている。釈尊もまた、生まれてすぐに、母親を亡くした。
「親がいなくても、人間は偉大になれる」と身をもって示したのです。
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 212)
Shakyamuni Buddha lost his mother as soon as he was born. But through the course of his own life he showed us that even with the loss of one's parents one can still grow into splendid, capable individuals, whom they would be proud of.
- Daisaku Ikeda
Japanese text:
親を亡くして、「こんな時に父親がいてくれれば」「母親がいたら」と思うこともあるかもしれない。
しかし、父も母も、心のなかに永遠に生きている。釈尊もまた、生まれてすぐに、母親を亡くした。
「親がいなくても、人間は偉大になれる」と身をもって示したのです。
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 212)
