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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Posted by Gregorio...two passages from two Nichiren writings

"And so, when I, neither hesitating to speak out nor fearing others, tell them frankly that they are stupid persons who have misunderstood the true meaning of the Buddhist teachings, and that they are slanderers of the Law; when I deliver a sharp rebuke to them, mindful of the Buddha’s golden words "then that monk is betraying Buddhism" and trusting in the passage of scripture that reads, "We will be envoys of the World Honored One, facing the assembly without fear"; when I do this, censuring those who "suppose they have attained what they have not attained, being proud and boastful in heart," then how can they fail to turn upon me with hatred and jealousy?" -The Teachings in Accordance With the Buddha's Mind.

"Although I try to point out that this country is full of people who would like to do away with the Lotus Sutra, no one understands me, and so they merely go on committing errors of stupidity. And now, in addition, a votary of the Lotus Sutra has made his appearance, so that the people of Japan, on top of their stupidity, give way to anger, favoring erroneous teachings and viewing the correct teaching with hatred. In a country where the three poisons [of greed, anger and stupidity] prevail to such a degree, how can there be peace and stability?" - The Bodies and Minds of Ordinary Beings

2 comments:

  1. the correct teachings is : Myoho Renge Kyo; the name, entity, essence , teaching of the Lotus Sutra.

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    1. yes, but it is not just any miscellaneous teaching or interpretation. this is why it is important to follow the teacher for the latter day, Nichiren . "do not mix this Myoho range Kyo with anything else". or, don't be stupid. cheers. gregorio.

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