The Nichiren Shoshu and SGI response to the clear canon of Nichiren Daishonin and the lucid arguments of his faithful disciples, is “Montei” or "Teachings Hidden in the Depths."
Nichiren Daishonin discussed this principle in such Goshos as the Opening of the Eyes, The Selection of the Time, and On Repaying Debts of Gratitude He taught that he revealed all the important teachings hidden in the depths of the Lotus Sutra, ie: The Three Great Secret Laws, and "now, there is nothing left to reveal." Once the pagoda was completed by Nichiren Daishonin, it is our merit and virtue to praise, admire, and maintain it for future generations, not to tear it down while building cheap imitations.
We preserve the magnificent Lotus Sutra pagoda in two ways: By living the teachings as revealed by Nichiren Daishonin and by pointing out the shoddy craftmanship and substandard foundation of the Nichiren Shoshu and SGI pagoda.
Luv this!.....now, lookie here for a newbies clarification - taking into consideration that very little knowledge of a "once upon a timer, NSA/SGI practitioner" can be of any use, in learning/relearning "True Buddhism" as it should be: the introduction of, lol, two new words - Lotus Sutra and Shakyamuni!.....and for a simplistic mind that needs poignancy, can Lotus Sutra be construed for Gohonzon.....knowing full well that you have encouraged us to read and study the Lotus Sutra, which, should be really fun and intellectually stimulating, but implicitly, what should your mind conjure up, or what comes to your mind when you think of or refer to - Lotus Sutra?
ReplyDeleteUsually, when Nichiren states Lotus Sutra, he means the 28 Chapter Lotus Sutra, occasionally NMRK, and occasionally Gohonzon. I think of all three and Shakyamuni Buddha of the Juryo Chapter.
ReplyDeletethank-you unknown, my mind will just have to learn to juggle the 3+1.....eventually, like adding MU to NAM, it will become second nature, a concept will emerge which will embrace all 4, and I won't get all flustered.
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