In Nichiren Buddhism there is the Diamond Precept. One who chants Namu Myoho renge kyo is carrying out all the precepts, for example, do not kill. Equally, one who chants Namu Myoho renge has practiced the first five of the Six Paramitas* for countless Asemkhyeya of Kalpas (many quintillion of kalpas).
The last and most important Paramita is the Paramita of Wisdom which "is excepted" (Chapter 17 of the Lotus Sutra). It is excepted because it is both Namu Myoho renge kyo and the infinite life span of the Tathagata. It is also the most difficult Paramita to perfect and the most beneficial Paramita. Lastly, it is the source of all the Paramitas.
Chanting Namu Myoho renge kyo is to have faith in the infinite life span of the Buddha and it is, in itself, the Practice of Wisdom.
*The Six Paramitas (Practices or Perfections) are (1) generosity (dāna), (2) morality (śīla), (3) patience (kṣānti), (4) vigor (vīrya), (5) meditation (dhyāna), and (6) wisdom (prajñā).
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