54 “Night of October 2 of same year, coughed up blood [often suspected as being pulmonary tuberculosis].” As time went by his condition worsened. He was forced to recuperate at hot springs and other places, but he was able to continue writing. (He declined to enter graduate school because of illness). Pulmonary tuberculosis was considered an incurable disease. However, in the above mentioned Prolegomena to a Living Discourse on Buddhism he writes, I will never retreat even if I encounter difficulties in the future. stricken with this illness before I was able to produce any results. now understand that a complete recovery seems unlikely, but I have learned that when it comes to my single-mindedness in protecting the Dharma and loving my country my resolve only grows stronger. The “plans for a large project” refers to his establishment of a school, and we can see that Enryō was putting his life on the line challenging himself to carry out this new venture. He was a man of unwavering conviction. However, although I have plans for a large project, I was How can I maintain a calm state of mind in this situation?... I
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