Chanting Growers Group

[PassTheDoobie]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
How exactly is this word pronounced.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

Welcome Brother! Listen to it here:

http://www.sgi.org/resource-center/introductory-materials.html

It's under the audio files listed as "Daimoku."

There's a bunch of other stuff there I'm sure will help explain more as well. Please try it! You'll like it!

Bowing in humble obeisance,

Thomas (Ditto on the prayers for you and your mom Easy!)

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"In the 'Emergence of the Treasure Tower' (11th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, Many Treasures Buddha and the Buddhas of the ten directions who are emanations of Shakyamuni gather in the presence of Shakyamuni. Why do they do this? Citing the sutra, Nichiren Daishonin states in 'The Opening of the Eyes' that they do so in order to make certain that the Law will long endure and, more specifically, 'to insure the future propagation of the Lotus Sutra so that it can be made available to all the children of the Buddha in times to come' (WND-1, 286).

"The focus of the Lotus Sutra, in other words, is the future propagation of the Mystic Law. From the perspective of the Buddha, the main concern is leading 'all the children of the Buddha in times to come'--namely, all living beings of the future--to enlightenment. Kosen-rufu is the noble undertaking of 'enabling all living beings to attain Buddhahood in the ten thousand years of the Latter Day of the Law' (OTT, 41). Towards that end, it is essential that we foster a steady stream of capable individuals. This is why to encourage a single youth division or future division member serves to create incredible value for the sake of
kosen-rufu.

"...Our efforts to foster capable individuals for kosen-rufu are extremely crucial in building the future. As the Daishonin states: 'If you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present' (WND-1, 279). What matters are the concrete actions we take now in order to ensure future victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 8087, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN Building the Future--Part 1 [of 2], from the Aug. 13th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Sep. 29th, 2010

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"The 'great vow' refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 736, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 82) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 30th, 2010

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think only of the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 502) Selection source: Gosho Study for October, Seikyo Shimbun, October 5th, 2010

 

[Forest20]

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Hey! We just passed a quarter of a million views. Thank you everyone!

Much love and DEEPEST respect!

Thomas

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

The energizer thread in more ways then one !!!

 

[AfroSheep]

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
thank you i am listening to the daimoku right now, and will def look into buying some books i can study up on this. Thank you all.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

 

[Babbabud]

Hey great to see you posting again Afrosheep !!

Nam myoho renge kyo like the roar of the lion !!

 

[Weird]

gm

nam myoho renge kyo

nam myoho renge kyo

nam myoho renge kyo

 

[unclefishstick]

mornin! nam myoho renge kyo!

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"As the famous Danish author and storyteller Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) once observed: 'Life is a charming tale, and I have learned to sing.' Faith in Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism enables all people to make this life into a song of 'the greatest of all joys' (OTT, 212)."

SGI Newsletter No. 8090, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, Human Revolution and My Life—Part 1 [of 2], from the September 20th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 13th, 2010

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The body is the palace of the ninth consciousness, the unchanging reality that reigns over all of life's functions."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832) Selection source: Study: Changing Karma in Nichiren Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, October 26th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"In a letter sent to Toki Jonin, one of the central figures among his lay followers, Nichiren Daishonin sternly cautions: 'You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come' (WND-1, 622). And he adds in the postscript: 'I hope all those who are serious in their resolve will gather in one place and listen to this letter [being read]' (WND-1, 622).

"As disciples, it's not enough that we simply read the Daishonin's writings or our mentor's guidance in quiet solitude. We should have the spirit to gather together in one place with our fellow practitioners. The earnest resolve in making an effort to assemble in this way has the power to defeat negativity and devilish functions. And by joining together with others to study the Daishonin's writings and our mentor's guidance, we can summon forth lionlike courage to undertake the task of actualising the great vow of kosen-rufu.

"Even if beforehand we don't really feel like attending a meeting, once we get there we invariably find ourselves refreshed and invigorated. Meetings have a wondrous power to draw us towards happiness and victory.

SGI Newsletter No. 8084, Soka Gakkai Meetings Are Gatherings of Buddhas,from the October 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translated Sep.17th, 2010.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart. The Buddha's will is the Lotus Sutra, but the soul of Nichiren is nothing other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 25th, 2010

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo like the roar of the lion!!
Hope everyone makes it a great day today !!
Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[TrichyTrichy]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

[EasyMyohoDisco]

Nam myoho renge kyo like the roar of the lion!!
Hope everyone makes it a great day today !!
Nam myoho renge kyo

I sure am Bud! Gotta take some work mandated urine tests at the start of 2011 so I won't be able to medicate anymore after today. I've been weening myself off meds to prepare for this for the last couple weeks. Gonna be a tough ride, but if a day like today is any indication of what's to come, then it shouldn't be so bad after all.

Bud and Thomas thanks for the daimoku and good wishes. I've been really bummed since I heard the news, but going forward nonetheless.

Seeing some new shakubukus and even seeing good Uncle and my brother Weird posting is definitely a positive point in my day. Our strong community has found the recipe for success - daimoku, action, daimoku, action, chanting for our concerns, chanting for the concerns of others, daimoku, and action.

I dedicated thousands of posts to this forum over the span of 2004 to present. I'm so glad my last 3 or 4 thousand posts are found within the awesome pages of this thread! UPWARD AND ONWARD!

 

[Weird]

I sure am Bud! Gotta take some work mandated urine tests at the start of 2011 so I won't be able to medicate anymore after today. I've been weening myself off meds to prepare for this for the last couple weeks. Gonna be a tough ride, but if a day like today is any indication of what's to come, then it shouldn't be so bad after all.

Bud and Thomas thanks for the daimoku and good wishes. I've been really bummed since I heard the news, but going forward nonetheless.

Seeing some new shakubukus and even seeing good Uncle and my brother Weird posting is definitely a positive point in my day. Our strong community has found the recipe for success - daimoku, action, daimoku, action, chanting for our concerns, chanting for the concerns of others, daimoku, and action.

I dedicated thousands of posts to this forum over the span of 2004 to present. I'm so glad my last 3 or 4 thousand posts are found within the awesome pages of this thread! UPWARD AND ONWARD!

how interesting the timing, we had discussed this, that the chanting brought the prospect to bring one to complete independence on any medicine but that of the daimoku

this is testimony of the mystical law of cause and effect that the chanting group that your green medications led you to the daimoku that turns poison into medicine, and illness to pass

nam myoho renge kyo

nam myoho renge kyo

nam myoho renge kyo

 

[AfroSheep]

nam myoho renge kyo,
I myself have an interview for a job today(im pretty sure its more a meet the crew before i start though) and am feeling great im glad i found this forum post its wonderful, and i hope we all keep this chanting up, good karma will happen in good time.I havn't been medicating for just over 2 weeks now since ive been looking for a job, just incase ive got to do a Drug test, If i do i think this chanting will have helped me on my way to success, thank you all.
nam myoho renge kyo