The Words of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren`s Thought
... In the education and guidance of his followers, Nichiren verbally explained the Lotus Sutra’s teachings and also expressed its salvific world by means of a great number of essays and letters. The large body of his writings that survives to this day would seem to underscore an overall trust on his pa ...
... In the education and guidance of his followers, Nichiren verbally explained the Lotus Sutra’s teachings and also expressed its salvific world by means of a great number of essays and letters. The large body of his writings that survives to this day would seem to underscore an overall trust on his pa ...
The Lotus Sutra as the Core of Japanese Buddhism
... the Lotus Sutra—from the perspective of the Tendai Lotus teachings, while at the same time systematizing it from the unifying standpoint of his own, distinctive interpretation of the origin teaching (honmon 本門), the latter fourteen chapters of the Lotus Sutra. Nichiren was among the last of the teac ...
... the Lotus Sutra—from the perspective of the Tendai Lotus teachings, while at the same time systematizing it from the unifying standpoint of his own, distinctive interpretation of the origin teaching (honmon 本門), the latter fourteen chapters of the Lotus Sutra. Nichiren was among the last of the teac ...
The Gohonzon - laureldistrictstudy
... in other words, that one's life is the greatest treasure. Hence he also writes: "Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" (MW-1, 213). This realization is what Buddhism ...
... in other words, that one's life is the greatest treasure. Hence he also writes: "Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" (MW-1, 213). This realization is what Buddhism ...
PDF - SGI Quarterly Magazine
... “Transcending religious dogma, Nichiren stands out among historical figures of Japan for his sincerity, his intellect and the human warmth that comes across in many of his writings.” Nichiren was subjected to continuous persecution by the authorities. There is a common perception that religious pers ...
... “Transcending religious dogma, Nichiren stands out among historical figures of Japan for his sincerity, his intellect and the human warmth that comes across in many of his writings.” Nichiren was subjected to continuous persecution by the authorities. There is a common perception that religious pers ...
The New Humanism for World Peace
... found that such a blissful world does not exist anywhere. He then sought to find the answer to what makes people antagonistic towards one another. At that moment, he perceived that “the arrow of earthly desires” was embedded in the depths of humanity’s consciousness, “Then I saw a barb here, hard to ...
... found that such a blissful world does not exist anywhere. He then sought to find the answer to what makes people antagonistic towards one another. At that moment, he perceived that “the arrow of earthly desires” was embedded in the depths of humanity’s consciousness, “Then I saw a barb here, hard to ...
Translation of Gongyo
... Buddha Shakyamuni expounded the Lotus Sutra. Centuries later, it was the starting and ending point for all Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings, and remains the profound foundation for the practice and study of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism today. Twice a day in the ceremony called Gongyo, SGI members rec ...
... Buddha Shakyamuni expounded the Lotus Sutra. Centuries later, it was the starting and ending point for all Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings, and remains the profound foundation for the practice and study of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism today. Twice a day in the ceremony called Gongyo, SGI members rec ...
Buddhist Thoughts on Symbiosis—And its Contemporary Implications
... “During meditation, Gautama Buddha shed layer upon layer of his ‘smaller self’ going deeper and deeper, until there were no more layers to be shed. This is when he discovered that the truth of eternal life lay in each moment of the present…It was when he completely discarded his ‘small self’ and bec ...
... “During meditation, Gautama Buddha shed layer upon layer of his ‘smaller self’ going deeper and deeper, until there were no more layers to be shed. This is when he discovered that the truth of eternal life lay in each moment of the present…It was when he completely discarded his ‘small self’ and bec ...
For more information about Nichiren Buddhism and a - Sgi-Usa
... he encountered harsh persecutions, as the Lotus Sutra predicted would befall its votary, or correct and devoted practitioner. In this sense, he “read” the Lotus Sutra with his entire life, fully realizing a state of oneness with the essential law or truth of life, Myoho-renge-kyo. This ...
... he encountered harsh persecutions, as the Lotus Sutra predicted would befall its votary, or correct and devoted practitioner. In this sense, he “read” the Lotus Sutra with his entire life, fully realizing a state of oneness with the essential law or truth of life, Myoho-renge-kyo. This ...
Spiritual Independence - Sgi-Usa
... the Buddha nature — we can break through the darkness obscuring this awareness, thus revealing the life state of Buddhahood” (September 2006 Living Buddhism, p. 79). “Correct faith is grounded in the realization that ‘Shakyamuni Buddha who attained enlightenment countless kalpas ago, the Lotus Sutra ...
... the Buddha nature — we can break through the darkness obscuring this awareness, thus revealing the life state of Buddhahood” (September 2006 Living Buddhism, p. 79). “Correct faith is grounded in the realization that ‘Shakyamuni Buddha who attained enlightenment countless kalpas ago, the Lotus Sutra ...
A History of Women in Japanese Buddhism: Nichiren`s Perspectives
... In examining Nichiren’s perspectives on women, it is necessary to distinguish two key components: his doctrinal corroboration on the female capacity for enlightenment (to assure them they were entitled to religious salvation); and the practical advice he offered within the framework of social constr ...
... In examining Nichiren’s perspectives on women, it is necessary to distinguish two key components: his doctrinal corroboration on the female capacity for enlightenment (to assure them they were entitled to religious salvation); and the practical advice he offered within the framework of social constr ...
2015 SGINZ LEVEL ONE EXAM
... idea that ignorance and the Dharma nature are a single entity” (OTT, 4). Myoho, then, expresses both the enlightened nature of a Buddha and the deluded nature of an ordinary person, and the fact that they are essentially one. While most Buddhist schools see a huge difference between a Buddha and an ...
... idea that ignorance and the Dharma nature are a single entity” (OTT, 4). Myoho, then, expresses both the enlightened nature of a Buddha and the deluded nature of an ordinary person, and the fact that they are essentially one. While most Buddhist schools see a huge difference between a Buddha and an ...
President Toda said - Unofficial SGI SWS
... existed between the Buddha and living beings since the remote past of sanzen-jintengo or gohyakujintengo. In this connection, President Toda discussed the phrase "various causes" from the standpoint of the Daishonin's Buddhism as follows: Regarding the meaning of "various causes": in the time of ku ...
... existed between the Buddha and living beings since the remote past of sanzen-jintengo or gohyakujintengo. In this connection, President Toda discussed the phrase "various causes" from the standpoint of the Daishonin's Buddhism as follows: Regarding the meaning of "various causes": in the time of ku ...
The Winning Life - sgi
... less worthy than another. The only issue is whether we can create value in our lives and help others to do the same. As Nichiren teaches, we experience enlightenment through a continual transformation that takes place in the depths of our existence as we seek to fulfill our desires, bring out our no ...
... less worthy than another. The only issue is whether we can create value in our lives and help others to do the same. As Nichiren teaches, we experience enlightenment through a continual transformation that takes place in the depths of our existence as we seek to fulfill our desires, bring out our no ...
Winning Life An - Soka Gakkai International
... explain that each individual holds the potential for enlightenment and that life itself is eternal. This ritual has been traditionally referred to as gongyo (literally, “assiduous practice”). Practice for others consists of action based on compassion to help give others the means to make fundamental ...
... explain that each individual holds the potential for enlightenment and that life itself is eternal. This ritual has been traditionally referred to as gongyo (literally, “assiduous practice”). Practice for others consists of action based on compassion to help give others the means to make fundamental ...
conclusion - Virginia Review of Asian Studies
... almost identical to those in Tokyo as are the organizational structures, but the languages used and the leaders and members are all local. There is no real effort by Tokyo to provide direct leadership. It is the common faith and a deep reverence for Ikeda Daisaku that really ties them all together. ...
... almost identical to those in Tokyo as are the organizational structures, but the languages used and the leaders and members are all local. There is no real effort by Tokyo to provide direct leadership. It is the common faith and a deep reverence for Ikeda Daisaku that really ties them all together. ...
The Acceptance and Impact of the Lotus Sutra in Japan
... In the ninth century Saicho founded the Tendai Lotus sect in Japan. It was a very important event in the history of faith in the Lotus Sutra in Japan. In China the T’ien-t’ai sect had been founded already by Chih-i in the Sui dynasty. Although the Three Treatises sect ( , which was founded by Chi-ts ...
... In the ninth century Saicho founded the Tendai Lotus sect in Japan. It was a very important event in the history of faith in the Lotus Sutra in Japan. In China the T’ien-t’ai sect had been founded already by Chih-i in the Sui dynasty. Although the Three Treatises sect ( , which was founded by Chi-ts ...
Lotus Sutra
... the primacy of the Lotus Sutra, along with supplementary sūtras and commentaries. Zhiyi wrote several works that become important and widely-read meditation manuals in China. 「法華 三昧」 ...
... the primacy of the Lotus Sutra, along with supplementary sūtras and commentaries. Zhiyi wrote several works that become important and widely-read meditation manuals in China. 「法華 三昧」 ...
Rebirth - Unofficial SGI SWS
... All things are either myo or ho, latent or manifest, ku or ke. One of the most central and unchanging features of Mahayana3 Buddhist schools up to our own Nichiren branch of Tien Tai Mahayana are the Three Obvious Truths or Santai: 1. The Truth of Non-Permanence, Ketai, is that all things are in fl ...
... All things are either myo or ho, latent or manifest, ku or ke. One of the most central and unchanging features of Mahayana3 Buddhist schools up to our own Nichiren branch of Tien Tai Mahayana are the Three Obvious Truths or Santai: 1. The Truth of Non-Permanence, Ketai, is that all things are in fl ...
The Opening Of The Eyes
... The latter half of "The Opening of the Eyes" delves into why the Daishonin, as the votary of the Lotus Sutra, fails to receive the protection of the Buddhist gods as the Lotus Sutra promises, and why those persecuting him fail to receive punishment. In fact, one reason the Daishonin wrote this trea ...
... The latter half of "The Opening of the Eyes" delves into why the Daishonin, as the votary of the Lotus Sutra, fails to receive the protection of the Buddhist gods as the Lotus Sutra promises, and why those persecuting him fail to receive punishment. In fact, one reason the Daishonin wrote this trea ...
Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - Sgi-Usa
... anyone can achieve the state of Buddhahood or enlightenment in this lifetime. Nichiren Buddhism calls this important principle “attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.” It contrasts with the general belief in Buddhism, set forth in sutras other than the Lotus Sutra, that becoming a Buddha requires co ...
... anyone can achieve the state of Buddhahood or enlightenment in this lifetime. Nichiren Buddhism calls this important principle “attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.” It contrasts with the general belief in Buddhism, set forth in sutras other than the Lotus Sutra, that becoming a Buddha requires co ...
Placing Nichiren in the Big Picture: Some
... Some assessment of current interpretations and alternative suggestions will also be offered. Medieval concepts of Japan, however, represents an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this ³nal section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by ...
... Some assessment of current interpretations and alternative suggestions will also be offered. Medieval concepts of Japan, however, represents an area where the importance of Nichiren has yet to be fully recognized, and this ³nal section of the article suggests the potential contribution to be made by ...
Introduction - Nichiren Buddhism Library
... taught that, after the passing of Shakyamuni Buddha, the Buddhist teachings would go through three major periods of change: an age when the Law, or doctrine, would flourish, an age when it would begin to decline, and finally an age known as the Latter Day of the Law, when the Law, or doctrine, would ...
... taught that, after the passing of Shakyamuni Buddha, the Buddhist teachings would go through three major periods of change: an age when the Law, or doctrine, would flourish, an age when it would begin to decline, and finally an age known as the Latter Day of the Law, when the Law, or doctrine, would ...
1. Purpose and Aims - Unofficial SGI SWS
... This is also taking refuge in the Dharma, which is the Wisdom Body of the Tathagata. And this is where exams come in. Not as a simple accumulation of knowledge, but as a practice to strengthen our spirit and practice for kosen-rufu. We can even ‘take refuge’ in an exam, knowing that it exists solely ...
... This is also taking refuge in the Dharma, which is the Wisdom Body of the Tathagata. And this is where exams come in. Not as a simple accumulation of knowledge, but as a practice to strengthen our spirit and practice for kosen-rufu. We can even ‘take refuge’ in an exam, knowing that it exists solely ...
Chapter 8: Nichikan: Restorer of the Fuji School
... conferral of the Gohonzon, claiming that unless conferred by the high priest, Gohonzon are devoid of the heritage of the Law and have no beneficial power. But the tradition to entrust the high priest at Taiseki-ji with the transcription and conferral of Gohonzon was to protect the integrity of the D ...
... conferral of the Gohonzon, claiming that unless conferred by the high priest, Gohonzon are devoid of the heritage of the Law and have no beneficial power. But the tradition to entrust the high priest at Taiseki-ji with the transcription and conferral of Gohonzon was to protect the integrity of the D ...
1 Hero of The World - Unofficial SGI SWS
... to the Kuwagayatsu Debate, which took place in the sixth month, 1277. Taking advantage of their discord, Kingo’s colleagues were watching for a chance to do away with him. In response to Kingo’s report on the plight in which he was placed, Nichiren Daishonin wrote a petition to Lord Ema on Kingo’s b ...
... to the Kuwagayatsu Debate, which took place in the sixth month, 1277. Taking advantage of their discord, Kingo’s colleagues were watching for a chance to do away with him. In response to Kingo’s report on the plight in which he was placed, Nichiren Daishonin wrote a petition to Lord Ema on Kingo’s b ...
Nichiren
Nichiren (日蓮; February 16, 1222 – November 21, 1282) was a Buddhist monk who lived during the Kamakura period (1185–1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra, which claims to contain Gautama Buddha's teachings towards the end of his life, as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment.Nichiren believed that this sutra contained the essence of all of Gautama Buddha's teachings related to the laws of causality, karma, and leading all people without distinction to enlightenment. This devotion to the sutra entails the chanting of Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō ""homage to the Lotus Sutra"", a phrase referred to as the daimoku, as the essential practice of the teaching.Nichiren Buddhism includes various schools such as Honmon Butsuryū Shū, Nichiren Shōshū, the Nichiren Shū confederation of schools, and lay movements such as Risshō Kōsei Kai or Soka Gakkai, each claiming to be the only true follower of their founder, with their own interpretations of Nichiren's teachings. However, despite the differences between schools, all Nichiren sects share the fundamental practice of chanting daimoku. While all Nichiren Buddhist schools regard him as a reincarnation of the Lotus Sutra's Visistacaritra or Jōgyō Bosatsu (上行菩薩), some schools of Nichiren Buddhism's Nikkō lineages regard him as the actual Buddha of this age, or the Buddha of the Latter day of the Law and for all eternity.In the 20th century, Nichirenism was a fascist movement led by Nichiren Buddhists who attempted a wave of assassinations in an attempt to further ultranationalist goals in 1932. The result is known as the League of Blood Incident. Two months after, in the May 15 Incident, Japanese naval officers, including some associated with the League of Blood, assassinated Prime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi.