Today, the people's devilish nature manifests far more frequently than their loving compassionate nature. Of course, we all possess the Ten Worlds but few manifest the Noble Four Worlds as their predominant natures and very few the Worlds of Bodhisattva and Buddha. The rationale for propagating Namu Myoho renge kyo is to get more and more people to manifest the Four Upper Worlds, especially the Worlds of Bodhisattva and Buddha. Even among those who chant Namu Myoho renge kyo, Nichiren writes, "Many such examples of slander are also found among Nichiren’s disciples and lay believers.” I think it would be a good idea for we who chant Namu Myoho renge kyo to reflect if we are slandering. Please read the Embankments of Faith to see what are the "examples of slander" among Nichiren's disciples.
I chant name myoho renge kyo . I read this blog I study the lotus sutra . I read about life of nichiren
ReplyDeleteOne’s own behavior reflects their belief in Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. Those who preach by claiming superior knowledge of Nichiren’s teachings and the Lotus Sutra , are the very people who eventually display the most base behavior - especially towards other believers.
ReplyDeletePropagation via the internet, that devolves into battles over doctrine and culminates in personal attacks, defamation and ugly pronouncements, is now reflected in the internet forums’ role in the ruination of our democracy, and the needless deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans who cannot distinguish truth from dangerous lies.
Nichiren knew who he was writing to. He cautioned some recipients of his letters to keep them secret. Nichiren did not propagate Namu Myoho Renge Kyo with a bull horn, nor did he implore his followers to indiscriminately share his teachings.
Pondering Nichiren’s life example for 33 years, I am convinced that sharing and discussing his teachings is a life to life endeavor. I learned valuable lessons participating in the “fray” here and on ARBN. One needs faith in the daimoku and their own connection to Nichiren, the One teacher for this Latter Age- And no one else.
You fail to see by correcting me you are assuming "superior knowledge". The reality is that Nichiren's letters and theses are now available to everyone. He wrote them for posterity.
ReplyDeleteEvery single one who comments on the blog and even those who merely read the blog is a human being. In fact, I have met with more than a dozen people with whom I have communicated via the internet, including two Nichiren Shu priests. Have you? I didn't think so. Therefore to state communication through the internet is not life to life is ridiculous.
Reading Nichiren's writings to enhance"meditation" on the Mystic Law while chanting, one will be provided with clear and abundant references to the power and all inclusiveness of the perfect teaching, Namu Myoho Renge Kyo !
ReplyDeleteShared observations and my thoughts— can’t explain why you consider a differing opinion as an attempt to “ correct you”—
ReplyDeleteI know what I know, if you know what I mean :-)
It depends which of your opinions differs from Nichiren's are in accord with Nichiren's.
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