Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

[easyDaimoku]

Hello,

Good morning! I hope you are all chanting for each other especially: PasstheDoobie, SocalHippy, Babbabud, the recent Bdayboy Weird, Chris Payaso, trichy and anyone else chanting with us. This chanting growers movement continues to grow through our friends that are also stepping up as bodhisattvas of the earth and introducing others to the practice of chanting daimoku (Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!)

I'm a proud life long Chanting Grower and wish you all good health and good developments in your faith. Continue to persevere even if you can only chant one daimoku per day. I'll continue to up the ante and shine in my life with daimoku leading the way, and study bolstering my mind and heart. Our faith is such a special active bond with environment, I hope you all grow in faith and good health always.

Big hug,
EasyD

 

[Weird]

Daily Wisdom

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, April 6, 2014:

So if a woman makes offerings to the Lotus Sutra now in the last five-hundred-year period, [Bodhisattva Gladly Seen's] benefits will all be bequeathed to her without exception, just as a wealthy man transfers his entire fortune to his only son.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 911
An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters
Written to Nichinyo on June 25, 1278

 

[CrazyDog]

The sun of happiness exists within our very own hearts.
Especially in trying times,
let's earnestly chant daimoku to be able to rise to the challenges we face!
Then a way to resolve whatever it is that is troubling us will definitely open up.

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, April 7, 2014:

If you try to treat someone's illness without knowing its cause, you will only make the person sicker than before.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 774
The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, April 8, 2014:

Above all, both you and your husband are upholders of the Lotus Sutra. You will surely bear a jewel of a child who is going to inherit the seed for the propagation of the Lotus Sutra. I wholeheartedly congratulate you. The child is one who will inherit both your physical and spiritual aspects.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 186
Easy Delivery of a Fortune Child
Written to Nichigen-nyo on May 7, 1271

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, April 9, 2014:

And yet there is one river called the Sahaya that follows a course as straight as a taut rope, flowing directly into the western sea. A woman who has faith in the Lotus Sutra will be like this river, proceeding directly to the Pure Land in the west. Such is the virtue inherent in the single character myo.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 149
The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; writen on January 6, 1266

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, April 10, 2014:

In describing the first, second, and third of the five stages of practice, the Buddha restricts those at these stages from practicing precepts and meditation, and places all emphasis upon the single factor of wisdom. And because our wisdom is inadequate, he teaches us to substitute faith for wisdom, making this single word "faith" the foundation.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 785
On the Four Stages of Faith and the Five Stages of Practice
Written to Toki Jonin on April 10, 1277

 

[Babbabud]

thanks so much Weird

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, April 11, 2014:

The Flower Garland and the other various sutras are like stars in this dark night, while the Lotus Sutra is like the moon. For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 94
The Essence of the "Medicine King" Chapter
Recipient unknown; written in 1265

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, April 12, 2014:

I have found that even those who appear to believe just as the sutra teaches may not actually have strong faith at all, as you are already well aware. . . The fact that her prayers have gone unanswered is like a strong bow with a weak bowstring, or a fine sword in the hands of a coward. It is in no sense the fault of the Lotus Sutra.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 489
The Royal Palace
Written to Shijo Kingo on April 12, 1275

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, April 13, 2014:

Although I, Nichiren, am not a man of wisdom, the devil king of the sixth heaven has attempted to take possession of my body. But I have for some time been taking such great care that he now no longer comes near me. Therefore, because the power of the heavenly devil is ineffectual against me, he instead possesses the ruler and his high officials, or foolish priests such as Ryokan, and causes them to hate me.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 310
Reply to Sairen-bo
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on April 13, 1272

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, April 14, 2014:

The rice plant flowers and bears grain, but its spirit remains in the soil. This is the reason the stalk sprouts to flower and bear grain once again. The blessings that Nichiren obtains from propagating the Lotus Sutra will always return to Dozen-bo. How sublime! It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell. If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 909
Flowering and Bearing Grain
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo in April 1278

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, April 15, 2014:

The Lotus Sutra offers a secret means for leading all living beings to Buddhahood. It leads one person in the realm of hell, one person in the realm of hungry spirits, and thus one person in each of the nine realms of existence to Buddhahood, and thereby the way is opened for all living beings to attain Buddhahood.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 512
Letter to Horen
Written to Soya Kyoshin in April 1275

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, April 16, 2014:

[T'ien-t'ai writes:] "As practice progresses and understanding grows, the three obstacles and four devils emerge in confusing form, vying with one another to interfere. . . . One should be neither influenced nor frightened by them. If one falls under their influence, one will be led into the paths of evil. If one is frightened by them, one will be prevented from practicing the correct teaching." This statement not only applies to me, but also is a guide for my followers. Reverently make this teaching your own, and transmit it as an axiom of faith for future generations.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 501
Letter to the Brothers
Written to Ikegami Munenaka and Ikegami Munenaga on April 16, 1275

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, April 17, 2014:

Even if the sun and moon should never again emerge from the east, even if the great earth itself should turn over, even if the tides of the great ocean should cease to ebb and flow, even if broken stones are made whole, and even if the waters of the streams and rivers cease to flow into the ocean, no woman who believes in the Lotus Sutra could ever be dragged down by worldly faults and fall into the evil paths.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 70
The Recitation of the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters
Written to the wife of Hiki Daigaku Saburo Yoshimoto on April 17, 1264

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, April 18, 2014:

Were it not for the presence of the "Life Span" chapter among all the teachings of Shakyamuni, they would be like the heavens without the sun and moon, a kingdom without a king, the mountains and seas without treasures, or a person without a soul. This being so, without the "Life Span" chapter, all the sutras are meaningless.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 183
The Essence of the "Life Span" Chapter
Recipient unknown; written on April 17, 1271

 

[Weird]

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, April 19, 2014:

The human mind is inconstant; it is ever-changing and unfixed. I thought it wondrous that you pledged faith in my teachings while I was in the province of Sado, and your sincerity in sending your husband all the way here is even more remarkable. The provinces we live in are far apart, and months and years have passed, so I was concerned that you might slacken in your resolve. However, you are increasingly demonstrating the depth of your faith and accumulating good deeds. Surely this is not a result of practice over just one or two previous lifetimes.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 491
Reply to the Lay Priest of Ko
Written to the Lay Priest of Ko on April 12, 1275

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo