Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

[PassTheDoobie]

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pgs 234-235)

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pgs 234-235)

All the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra Are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

18. The Benefits of Responding with Joy

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: This chapter describes how one responds with joy to the benefits of the Wonderful Law. In its description of the continual propagation to the fiftieth person, the numeral 5 in the character 50 (5 multiplied by 10)* represents the five characters of the Wonderful Law, while the numerical 10 represents the living beings of the Ten Worlds. The words “continual propagation” stand for the principal of three thousand realms in a single moment of life.

When one speaks in terms of the doctrinal studies of the sutra, this chapter estimates the amount of benefit received by the fiftieth person who responds with joy to the teachings. The fifty persons involved stand for all living beings. It is the fifty persons of the Wonderful Law, since we are speaking here of the continual propagation of Myoho-renge-kyo. In other words, this is the continual propagation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.


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[PassTheDoobie]

In its description of the continual propagation to the fiftieth person, the numeral 5 in the character 50 (5 multiplied by 10)* represents the five characters of the Wonderful Law, while the numerical 10 represents the living beings of the Ten Worlds.

*The number 50 reads goju (five-ten) in Japanese. In the text this is shown as 5 X 10.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 598) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, August 25th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"The Soka Gakkai is a gathering of Bodhisattvas of the Earth, which is carrying out the practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging in the present age. As such, our fundamental spirit is to respect all people, to pray and work for the happiness of humanity, and do everything we can to help and support others.

"In the world today, there is a growing indifference towards others. Genuine humanity has fallen to the wayside as relationships based on self-interest and power hold sway. That makes it all the more crucial to build a society that is filled with human warmth and characterised by mutual respect, trust, and support."

SGI Newsletter No. 8829, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 2, Banner of the Law 54, translated 22nd Aug., 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Not being part of an organisation might seem more free and enjoyable, but true growth in faith is nurtured through the process of fellow members, “good friends” in the realm of Buddhist practice, encouraging and inspiring one another, and spurring each other on."

SGI Newsletter No. 8829, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 2, Banner of the Law 55, translated 22nd Aug., 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!"

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 851) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 30th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pg 235)

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pg 235)

All the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra Are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

19. Benefits of the Teacher of the Law

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The Thus Come One eternally endowed with the three bodies, his life span, the distinction in benefits, the benefits of responding with joy—all these are matters that pertain to one’s own person. Hence the six sense organs that one received at the time of birth from one’s father and mother are all clean and pure and operate freely and without obstruction.

They are the six sense organs of the Wonderful Law, and therefore the six sense organs of all the beings in the Ten Worlds and three thousand realms are clean and pure. They are the six sense organs that belong to renge, the lotus, and therefore they are in no way defiled. When by means of these six sense organs one sees, hears, realizes and understands Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, then one will know that these six sense organs have always existed and from the beginning been clean and pure.


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[PassTheDoobie]

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pgs 235-236)

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pgs 235-236)

All the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra Are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

20. The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The practice of bowing and paying obeisance to others carried out by this bodhisattva is a matter that concerns all living beings, for it is a bowing and paying obeisance carried out between one and others to the single moment of life [encompassing the three thousand realms] that they all share. It is a bowing and obeisance to the fact that one’s body, legacy of one’s father and mother and subject to the various bonds, is Myoho-renge-kyo.

Since the Buddha nature and the Buddha body are both none other than the bodies and minds that constitute living beings, one proceeds immediately to carry out the practice of bowing and paying obeisance to them. Hence the four-character pronouncement that “you are all certain to attain Buddhahood” (chapter twenty) is something that springs from the seed of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.


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[PassTheDoobie]

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pgs 236-237)

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pgs 236-237)

All the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra Are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

21. Supernatural Powers of the Thus Come One

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: In this chapter, the Buddha displays the ten types of supernatural powers and transfers the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo to the bodhisattva Superior Practices. These supernatural powers belong to the living beings of the Ten Worlds and three thousand realms.

Ordinary beings represent the entity of the supernatural powers, while the Buddhas of the three existences represent the function of the supernatural powers. The word “supernatural” refers to the element of the mind, while the word “powers’” refers to the element of the body.

Again, “powers” stands for the Law, while “supernatural” stands for wonderful. And because these are the supernatural powers of the Wonderful Law, it means that they are the supernatural powers of all of the Ten Worlds. And because they are the supernatural powers of renge, the lotus, it means that the supernatural powers of the Ten Worlds are clean and pure.

We may say, then, that the supernatural powers of the Buddhas of the three existences are displayed to the full in this chapter. And the true reason why Shakyamuni Buddha manifested his supernatural powers by appearing in this world is likewise embodied in the supernatural powers of this chapter.

This is the supernatural power of Myoho-renge-kyo. The Buddhas have no supernatural power other than that described as the power to lead all beings of the Ten Worlds to Buddhahood. There are none among the various teachings of the Buddhas that do not pertain to this supernatural power.


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[CrazyDog]

Welcome back all!!!!
the holidays are over, I wish everyone a good return and a warm hug!

Let's make sure to express our sincere appreciation
to those members and family members who are
so kind to offer their homes for our meetings for kosen-rufu.
By finishing all meetings as planned, not talking too loud outside, etc.,
let's always remember to pay careful attention to even small matters
and be as sensible and considerate as possible to their neighbours.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Welcome back all!!!!
the holidays are over, I wish everyone a good return and a warm hug!

Let's make sure to express our sincere appreciation
to those members and family members who are
so kind to offer their homes for our meetings for kosen-rufu.
By finishing all meetings as planned, not talking too loud outside, etc.,
let's always remember to pay careful attention to even small matters
and be as sensible and considerate as possible to their neighbours.

We missed you CD! Glad you're back and hope you enjoyed your month off.

Bowing inhumble obeisance,

Thomas

 

[PassTheDoobie]

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pg 237)

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (pg 237)

All the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra Are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

22. Entrustment

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: This chapter describes how the Buddha patted the heads of the Bodhisattvas and transmitted the teachings to them, insuring that this Wonderful Law would remain in the world after he had passed into extinction.

And since this represents the transmission of the Wonderful Law, all the living beings of the Ten Worlds and three thousand realms are bodhisattvas to whom this transmission is made.

Again, the fact that he patted the heads of the bodhisattvas three times indicates that he is using his hand, which is an implement of conversion symbolic of threefold contemplation in a single mind and the three bodies of a Buddha, to bestow the bright jewel upon the heads of those who converted.

Speaking in broad terms, this bright jewel bestowed on the heads of the bodhisattvas is enlightenment and understanding. More specifically, the bright jewel bestowed on the heads of the bodhisattvas is none other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.


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[PassTheDoobie]

"Therefore, when once we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, with just that single sound we summon forth and manifest the Buddha nature of all Buddhas; all existences; all bodhisattvas; all voice-hearers; all the deities such as Brahma, Shakra, and King Yama; the sun and moon, and the myriad stars; the heavenly gods and earthly deities, on down to hell-dwellers, hungry spirits, animals, asuras, human and heavenly beings, and all other living beings. This blessing is immeasurable and boundless."

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 887) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 31st, 2013

 

[GordyP]

Very powerful words, this Myoho-renge-kyo. Chanted now with ever-growing faith and spirit!

By the way, thank you for your re-post of experiences and lessons learned in 2004 by me and my wife of today, PTD! Most grateful for those memories and how they apply to our lives yesterday, today, and in the future.

 

[Babbabud]

Chants for GN
Nam myoho renge kyo

Hope many others will join in !!

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for GN host to these threads that have touched us all

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Please chant for our Brother!

Bowing in humble obeisance to you Brother!

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Everyone should know he has a big proceeding that will be a big determinate in how this goes down on Friday, so please chant for that to fall on his side of the ledger. All Chanting Growers owe him gratitude. He is chanting too!

Let's all focus daimoku at this thing Friday and see what comes next. He is being jacked around big time. This actually is bullshit. I've known him personally for a very long time. Frankly, he don't do that shit nor does he need to.


The power of the Buddha! Let's prove it!~ SUPPORT THE FUNDRAISER!!!

Bowing in humble obeisance,

T

 

[CrazyDog]

We missed you CD! Glad you're back and hope you enjoyed your month off.

Bowing inhumble obeisance,

Thomas

Tnx my fryend!
I hope that you and all you have spent a good month!

Life is a challenge of win or lose.
By applying new creative ideas,
making fresh new determinations,
and putting new thoughts into action,
let's open up the way to a victorious tomorrow!

Big hug all!