Soul

Came upon a nichiren buddhist definition of "soul" today.

"What the Daishonin refers to as his 'soul' in this passage is the life-state of the Buddha of time without beginning that resides in all people. ....It is a life of absolute freedom, bright and unfettered. It abounds with compassion towards all living beings and with sympathy for those who are suffering. It surges with inexhaustible wisdom and spiritual energy, and overflows with infinite life force, good fortune, and benefit. And, it burns with the courage to battle the negative tendencies in oneself and others, afraid of nothing.
The highest meaning of human existence is found in a life that fully savors and enjoys the wonderful life-state of the world of Buddhahood. .... There is no greater joy."

(P 27 vol 1 The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings)

This soul is the infinite part of me that continues -- throughout beginningless time.
Be awake! Live with this realization and remember my vow to work for each living being to know her/his true self. Awaken, cosmos!
May each action i take and prayer i make move in this direction.