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What is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo? (part one, by John Wesley Adams)
There is no way I would be able to truly answer this, even in 100 volumes: "What is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo?" I am a simple Westerner, whose heart is rooted deep in Eastern thought. I am limited for many reasons. First of all, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is way beyond words. Secondly, it is way beyond what I have been able to learn so far in my life. It ( Read more... ) -
dedication
daimoku tonight dedicated to the brothers and sisters in Japan, struggling to rebuild... thankful for the early warning systems that saved millions of lives -
What is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo?
The Universe began over 13 billion years ago, when all matter was concentrated into a single point. This is Nam Myoho Renge Kyo ( Read more... ) -
A Clear Mirror
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, March 3, 2011:
A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your ( Read more... ) -
SGI Meeting houses
Everyone calls the local SGI centers "Kikons".... I want to know more about this term Anyone?
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road trip for progapagation
The whole family is in Las Vegas, with two of us visiting the cultural center for chanting and gongyo. Planting seeds. Seeing benefits every day in my life and those around me.
"Faith -- in Buddhism, faith is based on experience. Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism emphasizes obtaining actual proof of the teaching’s power. Faith begins as an ( Read more... ) -
Chanting Really Works
I introduced one of my bf's nieces to chanting for the first time last night. I told her to chant while thinking of something she wanted. Doubting this promise, she said "I will chant for a new dog." I said ok. I told Frankie. We both laughed at how cute it was. Today, her aunt (who knows nothing about our chanting, much less that she was ( Read more... ) -
What are the 3,000 Realms?
Most of us have heard of the Buddhist principle of "three thousand realms in a single moment of life" (Jpn ichinen sanzen). It indicates the vast complexity and inexhaustible potential that life possesses. The term three thousand is a product of multiplying four numbers: 10 (representing the ten worlds) x 10 (the ten worlds again, equaling 100 to ( Read more... ) -
Chanting Success
Ok, I have been chanting morning and evening gongyo without fail for a couple months. My goals have been to quit smoking and drinking. Not that there is anything wrong with these things, but they happen to be two of my goals. Well, this will be my third day with no smoking and my second month with no drinking ( Read more... )