"THE wardens of hell and King Yama are ten chō in height, their faces daubed in vermilion, their eyes like the sun or moon, with teeth like the prongs of a rake and fists like boulders. When they walk, the earth shakes as though it were a boat afloat on the ocean; their voices are like peals of thunder rumbling forth.
[Should you have to face them], you would be powerless to utter the words Namu-myoho-renge-kyo. You are not a disciple of mine. Write to me of what is truly in your heart and I will heed your words. Then I will pray on your behalf, racking my brains and taxing my body to the fullest. But understand that these must be prayers for your future existence. From now on, firmly resolve to strive for your future existence."
In another writing Nichiren teaches that when you face the wardens of hell you should loudly proclaim that you are a disciple of the Supreme Votary of the Lotus Sutra, Nichiren, and they will let you pass.
In another writing Nichiren teaches that when you face the wardens of hell you should loudly proclaim that you are a disciple of the Supreme Votary of the Lotus Sutra, Nichiren, and they will let you pass.
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