Guardians Of Hell Aizen Myoo Day According to the calendar I have today we celebrate Aizen Myoo, though it was on the 25th of June that Nichiren is said to have seen a vision of Aizen. I have no knowledge of why the difference in the days.
35 Day Practice Day 5 Today we begin to tackle the reading of Chapter 16 in Shindoku. Here is a link to a PDF file of the Romanized text the portion of Chapter 16 which is read during services in Nichiren Shu. This important portion of the Lotus Sutra is read in all denominations of Nichiren Buddhism.
35 Day Practice Day 4 Read Lotus Sutra: M p.48 “The Bodhisattvas who hear the Dharma…..(to end of chapter). R p.100 “When bodhisattvas hear this Dharma…..(to end of chapter). “When you have great joy you will become Buddhas!” (Lotus Sutra, Chapter II) For those who have been reading my writings for a while you know that this passage is one I frequently quote. I think it is key and provides us with a hint as…
35 Day Practice Day 3 Read Lotus Sutra: M p. 36 “Any Saravaka or Bodhisattva….(p. 37)…Exactly as I am.” R p. 88 “If a sharavaka or a bodhisattva…(p. 89)…Without any distinctions.” Again, today complete the remainder of your goal time chanting Namu Myoho Renge Kyo. Remember as you chant keep your mind focused on the chanting, this is a meditative practice. If you find your mind wandering say the word ‘thinking’ to yourself and gently…
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