Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

[Weird]

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

I, Nichiren, am hated by the people of Japan. This is entirely due to the fact that the lord of Sagami regards me with animosity. I grant that the government has acted quite without reason, but even before I encountered my difficulties, I foresaw that troubles of this kind would occur, and I resolved that, whatever might happen to me in the future, I must not bear any hatred toward others. This determination has perhaps acted as a prayer, for I have been able to come safely through any number of trials.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 686
On Consecrating an Image of Shakyamuni Buddha Made by Shijo Kingo
Written to Shijo Kingo on July 15, 1276

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

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

I have pondered the matter carefully with what limited resources I possess, and have looked a little at the scriptures for an answer. The people of today all turn their backs upon what is right; to a person, they give their allegiance to evil. This is the reason that the benevolent deities have abandoned the nation and departed together, that sages leave and do not return. And in their stead devils and demons come, and disasters and calamities occur. I cannot keep silent on this matter. I cannot suppress my fears.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 7
On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land
Submitted to Hojo Tokiyori on July 16, 1260

 

[Weird]

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

Those who chant Myoho-renge-kyo [the title of the Lotus Sutra] even without understanding its meaning realize not only the heart of the Lotus Sutra, but also the "main cord," or essential principle of the Buddha's lifetime teachings.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 860
"This is What I Heard"
Written to the lay priest Soya Jiro on November 28, 1277

 

[Weird]

This one is so important I posted it 2x

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

Those who chant Myoho-renge-kyo [the title of the Lotus Sutra] even without understanding its meaning realize not only the heart of the Lotus Sutra, but also the "main cord," or essential principle of the Buddha's lifetime teachings.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 860
"This is What I Heard"
Written to the lay priest Soya Jiro on November 28, 1277

what do you have to lose, say a few words, don't even have to know what they mean. Tell them to your plants, they have been around long enough you know they aren't going to up and leave you.

 

[Weird]

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

The ten directions are the "environment," and living beings are "life." To illustrate, environment is like the shadow, and life, the body. Without the body no shadow can exist, and without life, no environment. In the same way, life is shaped by its environment.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 644
On Omens
Written to Shijo Kingo in 1275

 

[Weird]

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

Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra should beware of and guard themselves against the sutra's enemies. . . . If you do not know your enemies, you will be deceived by them.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 664
Letter to Konichi-bo
Written to Konichi-bo in March 1276

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, July 20, 2014:

To speak out without fearing others and without flinching before society—this is what the sutra means when it says, "We care nothing for our bodies or lives but are anxious only for the unsurpassed way." It is not that one does not recall the calumny, the staves and stones that were suffered by Bodhisattva Never Disparaging. It is not that one is unafraid of the world. It is just that the censure of the Lotus Sutra is even more severe.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1017
Letter to Akimoto
Written to Akimoto Taro Hyo-no-jo on January 27, 1280

 

[Weird]

I suffered greatly in this life before coming to understand the human condition in relation to the ten realms.

Not that this is a necessary component of enlightenment and I do not state it to dismiss the expedient means of chanting or Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.

I found the later after lifetimes of suffering.

I have committed myself to being a Bodhisattva, my belief being selfless giving is one of the greatest tools we posses.

I don't do it out of fear of repercussions but out of eternal gratitude for something that will never be taken away, that is how profound a impact these past few years have had on my life. What I learned of the human condition was immeasurable.

I believe chanting to be this powerful and life transforming.

Not that I don't respect the teachings of the sutra, but rather it is not fear that motivates me to respect it.

I had suffered so greatly there was no way that it could be undone. The only solace I could find in the depths of my being is that I could live in a way that through understanding, I could prevent this same suffering for others.

I suffered far longer because I made and lived accordingly.

I have achieved my purpose and was given what I never envisioned possible.

I was freed from my suffering and delivered to a place I could not conjure in even my wildest of dreams.

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, July 21, 2014:


What can we say, then, of persons who are devoting themselves to Buddhism? Surely they should not forget the debts of gratitude they owe to their parents, their teachers and their country. But if one intends to repay these great debts of gratitude, one can hope to do so only if one learns and masters Buddhism, becoming a person of wisdom.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 690
On Repaying Debts of Gratitude
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo on July 21, 1276

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, July 22, 2014:


A good believer is one who does not depend upon persons of eminence nor despise those of humble station; who does not rely on the backing of superiors or look down on inferiors; who, not relying upon the opinions of others, upholds the Lotus Sutra among all the sutras. Such a person the Buddha has called the best of all people.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 880
How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Myoho in 1277

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, July 23, 2014:


Among my disciples, those who think themselves well-versed in Buddhism are the ones who make errors. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the heart of the Lotus Sutra. It is like the soul of a person. To revere another teaching as its equal is to be like a consort who is married to two emperors, or who secretly commits adultery with a minister or a humble subject. It can only be a cause for disaster.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 903
The Teaching for the Latter Day
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on April 1, 1278

 

[easyDaimoku]

Weird, me too! You're my myoho-brother. Just like so many other chanting growers we're overcoming suffering and expanding our lives. I have been growing through many changes, and no longer am directly involved with SGI activities, but I still believe that we should encourage the folks we introduce through our daimoku to receive their Gohonzon through the SGI. In America we're living like Japan was during the time of every Gosho! As you know it's real in the field and yet we're introducing people through daimoku, active faith, sincere practice to spread this Buddhism throughout the world, and always repaying our debts of gratitude. I struggle with the last part, but friends like Babba, MrsBabba and Tom reinforced compassion, gratitude and mercy for all in my life through my practice.

Let's keep winning together. I'm so proud of you and your family! Keep going!

 

[easyDaimoku]

Just chant daimoku!

Just chant daimoku!

This one is so important I posted it 2x



what do you have to lose, say a few words, don't even have to know what they mean. Tell them to your plants, they have been around long enough you know they aren't going to up and leave you.

So good it should be posted thrice!!!

 

[Weird]

Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, July 24, 2014:
The Great Teacher Nan-yüeh has stated, "If one sees a foe of the Lotus Sutra and yet fails to censure him, one becomes a slanderer of the Law and will fall into the hell of incessant suffering." Even a man of great wisdom, if he sees such a person and fails to speak out, will fall into the depths of the hell of incessant suffering, and as long as that hell shall endure, he will never escape.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1021
Letter to Akimoto
Written Akimoto Taro Hyo-no-jo on January 27, 1280

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

rom the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, July 24, 2014:
The Great Teacher Nan-yüeh has stated, "If one sees a foe of the Lotus Sutra and yet fails to censure him, one becomes a slanderer of the Law and will fall into the hell of incessant suffering." Even a man of great wisdom, if he sees such a person and fails to speak out, will fall into the depths of the hell of incessant suffering, and as long as that hell shall endure, he will never escape.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1021
Letter to Akimoto
Written Akimoto Taro Hyo-no-jo on January 27, 1280

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, July 25, 2014:
A bird's egg contains nothing but liquid, yet by itself this develops into a beak, two eyes, and all the other parts, and the bird soars into the sky. We, too, are the eggs of ignorance, which are pitiful things, but when nurtured by the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which is like the warmth of the mother bird, we develop the beak of the thirty-two features and the feathers of the eighty characteristics and are free to soar into the skies of the true aspect of all phenomena and the reality of all things.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1030
Letter to Niike
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo in February 1280

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

Saturday, July 26, 2014:
Faith in this sutra means that you will surely attain Buddhahood if you are true to the entirety of the Lotus Sutra, adhering exactly to its teachings without adding any of your own ideas or following the arbitrary interpretations of others.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1030
Letter to Niike
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo in February 1280