"It is the Dharma which is such that, when you keep this mandala about your person, then even as warriors guard a king, as a parent loves its child, as fish rely on water, as plants and trees long for rain, and as birds rely on trees, so all the Buddhas, gods, and so on will gather together to guard you, guarding you day and night like shadows. You should believe and use it with care."
Possibly this MANDALA should be a copy of the original Honzon ?.
ReplyDeleteAnd sure is not in Taissekiji.
ReplyDeleteIs actually a MANDALA important? I ask because the Shakyamuni Buddha of the past, present and future) got her alone lighting and without external devices.
ReplyDeleteImportant but not absolutely necessary for some people. For others it is absolutely necessary. Gohonzon is both tool and teacher according to Nichiren.
ReplyDeleteThank you!.
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