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Namu And You – The Formula – Part 2 – June 16, 2019
After a couple of weeks of illness let me get back to this writing. There are some myths floating around that Nichiren was the fist person to chant Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, or that it was his creation. There is no to support these myths. In fact there is a wealth of scholarly research to…
35 Day Practice Day 9
35 Day Practice Day 9 Read Lotus Sutra M p. 105 from beginning of Chapter V to p. 106 end of first full paragraph R p. 159 from beginning of Chapter V to p. 160 end of third full paragraph Simile of Herbs This is one of several short similes and parables found in the…
How Not to Practice Buddhism or Chant Odaimoku – January 6, 2013 Meditation
How Not to Practice Buddhism or Chant Odaimoku I have written before on being asked the question “how should I chant” or “what should I chant for”. These seem to be questions practitioners frequently struggle with as they practice the Lotus Sutra. Some people come to Nichiren Buddhism from an organization that teaches that there…
Five Implements of Skillful Means for Entry to the Dharma
Zeal, Vigor, Mindfulness, Discernment, Single-Mindedness These Five Implements were presented by Chih-i in his “Essentials for Practicing Calming and Insight and Dhyana Meditation” Zeal – First a person much possess the desire, the willingness to change something. Without this aspiring to change there is no initial cause for implementation. Vigor – Next a person must approach the task with effort, and a willingness to accomplish the task without letting up. Not being afraid to challenge…