Illness cannot defeat the heart of a Lion King. The sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death are unavoidable. They are part of the rhythm of life. However, illness does not determine your defeat. It serves as a catalyst to awaken a stronger self. Nichiren Daishonin taught that illness can arouse the seeking spirit of the way.

When the body is weak, the spirit must be strong. You must use the illness as fuel for your practice. Chant Namu-myoho-renge-kyo with the roar of a lion. The Mystic Law is the medicine that revitalizes the fundamental life force. It is not merely about curing a symptom. It is about establishing a state of life that dominates the illness.

Do not be intimidated by physical limits. Your life possesses the wisdom and power of the Buddha. This power is infinite. Use your challenge to prove the validity of these teachings. Turn poison into medicine. The devil of sickness flees before a person of great faith. LIVE WITH COURAGE.

Namu Myoho Renge Kyo.