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sLai*kRoLa
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The thing that troubles me most, is my strong emotions and confusion when i think about giving up growing and smoking. And IMO that only shows how much i'm attached to it. Isn't it necessary to cut such trivial bonds in order to pick my stoned arse to higher grounds?
Have you read the thread at all ?
Chant
Nam myoho renge kyo
This is not about sitting in a Lotus .... this is about living with a smile on your face in todays world. This is about feeling good with your eyes open and spreading positivity and peace ... eyes open, wide awake in the world we live in. This is about changing bad medicine into good through chanting !!
Perhaps reading the thread or spending some time reading here
http://www.sgi.org/
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
Chant
Nam myoho renge kyo
This is not about sitting in a Lotus .... this is about living with a smile on your face in todays world. This is about feeling good with your eyes open and spreading positivity and peace ... eyes open, wide awake in the world we live in. This is about changing bad medicine into good through chanting !!
Perhaps reading the thread or spending some time reading here
http://www.sgi.org/
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
where were you in your journey with conscience before you started growing.smoking?
pot is excellent medicine in that when you don't need it any longer you wont feel the need to use it
this is not true with modern medicines, but whether pot helps or impedes you reaching your fullest potential is for you to decide
AfroSheep
I am who I am coz I is who I is.
As babba said, starting from the 1st page and reading the 1st 5-10 pages def helps, it helped me learn alot when i first started on my path of enlightenment to find the buddah within.
I personally feel the cannabis guides my path, and keeps my positive energies flowing in the right direction, while still keeping me on solid ground and thinking.
I now feel im up to the stage where as soon as i get a car, ill be tracking down my local SGI meetings in my country and investing in a gohonzon to chant infront of.
All that nichairen daishonin asks is that we practice daily by just chanting,
Nam myoho renge kyo
Its as simple as that and your life can be lead in a new direction and a happy and loving path.
Peace n Pot to you all, and welcome to our new chanter
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
I personally feel the cannabis guides my path, and keeps my positive energies flowing in the right direction, while still keeping me on solid ground and thinking.
I now feel im up to the stage where as soon as i get a car, ill be tracking down my local SGI meetings in my country and investing in a gohonzon to chant infront of.
All that nichairen daishonin asks is that we practice daily by just chanting,
Nam myoho renge kyo
Its as simple as that and your life can be lead in a new direction and a happy and loving path.
Peace n Pot to you all, and welcome to our new chanter
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
E
EasyMyohoDisco
Howdy Slai!
What's this I here about "do not take intoxicant(s)"? Surely, you are not talking about Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism!! We got what's called the Diamond Precept, which is:
diamond precept
[金剛宝器戒] ( Jpn kongo-hoki-kai )
The precept that, like a diamond chalice, is impossible to break. See precept of the diamond chalice.
Ohh what's the diamond chalice's definition:
So guess what my newest friend, absolutely everyone is endowed with a Buddha nature and we are truly all capable of embracing the one rule to just chant: "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!" So yeah, anyone including alcoholics, drug addicts, government officials, evil people, the nicest people, and your next door neighbor is totally capable of tapping into their amazing potential to be the Golden Buddhas that they (we) are!
Yes, chant this mantra my friend: "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!"
Please enjoy this thread and tell your friends homie!
Kindest regards,
MyohoDisco!!!!
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Kitsym
hello all, interesting to see the "overlapping" of cultures, my girlfriend is NST and i am becoming interesting in chanting...
one of the beauties of this thread lies in your "overlap"
there is a common denominator among chanting growers and that is the seed of nam myoho renge kyo started with our relationship with the plant
this is why this medicine is so very potent, chanting and growing cultivates bodhisattva nature and brings enlightenment in regards to the law of cause and effect and does it on a very common ground
this allows us all to share in the understanding
nam myoho renge kyo at work without borders or boundaries
i like to think that nichiren would approve of a peaceful understanding amongst us all
there is a common denominator among chanting growers and that is the seed of nam myoho renge kyo started with our relationship with the plant
this is why this medicine is so very potent, chanting and growing cultivates bodhisattva nature and brings enlightenment in regards to the law of cause and effect and does it on a very common ground
this allows us all to share in the understanding
nam myoho renge kyo at work without borders or boundaries
i like to think that nichiren would approve of a peaceful understanding amongst us all
E
EasyMyohoDisco
Too cool! Gnarly how you put it, but totally radical! Let me know how this works out because I'm sure you know whats up well enough to give it a go. Check out this link to find a local center: http://www.sgi-usa.org/sgilocations/
i cant beleive i havnt seen this thread before, this is awsome.
hello my dharma sisters and brothers i am here for you.
i practice mahayana chan (dhyana in sanskrit) buddhisim,but i also read alot of books with tibetan practices in them by HH dalai lama.
if you guys woul like some great reading,i recomend "You are here" by Thich Nhat Hanh
i just bought it and its wounderful he informs us of his practicing what he call engaged buddissim http://www.youtube.com/user/shaolinwugulunkungfu#p/f/1/wZ0aAcfnr1s
http://www.youtube.com/user/shaolinwugulunkungfu#p/f/0/BcreHtR3GbI
mods, sorry if vids arnt allowed they were on topic and i wont post anymore.
nam myoho renge kyo
hello my dharma sisters and brothers i am here for you.
i practice mahayana chan (dhyana in sanskrit) buddhisim,but i also read alot of books with tibetan practices in them by HH dalai lama.
if you guys woul like some great reading,i recomend "You are here" by Thich Nhat Hanh
i just bought it and its wounderful he informs us of his practicing what he call engaged buddissim http://www.youtube.com/user/shaolinwugulunkungfu#p/f/1/wZ0aAcfnr1s
http://www.youtube.com/user/shaolinwugulunkungfu#p/f/0/BcreHtR3GbI
mods, sorry if vids arnt allowed they were on topic and i wont post anymore.
nam myoho renge kyo
AfroSheep
I am who I am coz I is who I is.
The Lotus Sutra, a japanese form of buddhism, under the teachings of nichiren daishonin (not sure if i ever spell that right).
http://www.sgi.org/
start from there and make your way through the site, many of good reads, im only a beginner myself but the others no alot more about this than i do.
They will def pitch in with a voice when they are online.
for now Peace n Pot.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
http://www.sgi.org/
start from there and make your way through the site, many of good reads, im only a beginner myself but the others no alot more about this than i do.
They will def pitch in with a voice when they are online.
for now Peace n Pot.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
ohh ,i just read a little bit ,the japanese term zen is chan, and from the wiki search i did seems a bit different than what i practice. but i will chant with you guys whenever i get the chance.
my practice was started by boddidharma, when he brought mahayana to central china,he meditaded for 9 years in a cave and practice wall gazing ,in wich he developed health promoting excersizes for the shaolin monks,they where practicing buddhisim already but had poor health,thats where these excersizes he developed come into the picture,he made 2 forms called yijinjing and another called ,xisui jing . this is what is reffered to as qigong excersize forms in shaolin.
then from there my practice is of the yonghuatang branch of the temple,wich is now gone. but the practice remains just barley , we practice chanwuyi,wich has buddhas teachings at heart.
basicly boddidharma advocated the reading of scriptures just not endlessley,instead he said to get out be part of nature and spread your compasion to every living thing.
in doing so youll become aware of your true nature.
thats just a overview theres alot more to it,but i think im not qualitfied to start into the deeper stuff,i would cheapen it with copy& pasted articles so i wont.
my practice was started by boddidharma, when he brought mahayana to central china,he meditaded for 9 years in a cave and practice wall gazing ,in wich he developed health promoting excersizes for the shaolin monks,they where practicing buddhisim already but had poor health,thats where these excersizes he developed come into the picture,he made 2 forms called yijinjing and another called ,xisui jing . this is what is reffered to as qigong excersize forms in shaolin.
then from there my practice is of the yonghuatang branch of the temple,wich is now gone. but the practice remains just barley , we practice chanwuyi,wich has buddhas teachings at heart.
basicly boddidharma advocated the reading of scriptures just not endlessley,instead he said to get out be part of nature and spread your compasion to every living thing.
in doing so youll become aware of your true nature.
thats just a overview theres alot more to it,but i think im not qualitfied to start into the deeper stuff,i would cheapen it with copy& pasted articles so i wont.
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
This thread is about the practice of
Nichiren Buddhism
The daily Buddhist practice of SGI members consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting sections of the Lotus Sutra, a ceremony known as "gongyo".
The three elements of Nichiren Buddhism are faith, or an open mind; chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a prayer for oneself and others; and studying the teachings of Nichiren and the Lotus Sutra.
SGI members carry out their daily practice at home and meet at regular local discussion meetings to study Buddhist principles and how to apply them in everyday life. At these gatherings, members also exchange hopes, challenges and experiences of their faith and practice. These small group meetings are a place of mutual encouragement as well as providing an introduction for newcomers and an opportunity to ask questions.
People beginning to practice Nichiren Buddhism generally start by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for a few minutes at a regular time of day, morning and evening if possible. Beginners are often encouraged to try chanting for at least three months, to get a feel for the practice and see what changes they notice, such as increased hope or energy, or improved relations with others.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is chanted clearly and rhythmically, repeating it as if "singing" on one note. There are no prerequisites or rules as to what to chant for. We simply make the decision to begin chanting: no prayer is more or less worthy than another. The only issue is whether we can create value in our lives and help others do the same. We attain enlightenment through a continual transformation that takes place in the depths of our lives as we seek to fulfill our desires and build harmony with those around us.
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo--also referred to as "Daimoku"--is the primary practice of SGI members. Through this practice, one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and compassion.
The invocation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo was established by the 13th-century Japanese priest Nichiren. Myoho-renge-kyo is the title of the Lotus Sutra; to this, Nichiren added namu (contracted to nam), which comes from Sanskrit and means "devotion." The phrase can thus be literally translated as "I devote myself to the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law."
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the expression, in words, of the universal Law of life which all Buddhist teachings in one way or another seek to clarify. It embodies the ultimate truth of Buddhism contained in the Lotus Sutra: that everyone without exception has the potential to attain Buddhahood. When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we are not praying to an external entity: our prayers are expressions of intent engraved in the depths of our being, enabling us to experience the energy and wisdom to create solutions and live more fulfilling lives.
The Gohonzon
The Gohonzon is the object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism. Nichiren identified the universal law permeating life and the universe as Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and expressed this realization in the form of a mandala, called the Gohonzon. In Japanese, go means worthy of honor and honzon means object of fundamental respect.
The Gohonzon is a scroll on which are inscribed Chinese and Sanskrit characters. In it, Nichiren symbolically depicted the life state of Buddhahood, which all people possess. In this sense, the Gohonzon is not meant to be viewed as an object existing outside oneself, but, rather, as an embodiment of one's life and all of its potentiality.
SGI members chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to a Gohonzon enshrined in their own homes, as an act of commitment to attaining the highest life-condition of Buddhahood. Chanting to the Gohonzon with a strong determination gives people hope, courage and wisdom to take the necessary actions to lead a life of meaning and true happiness.
One can still chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and experience benefit even if one is not near, or able to see a Gohonzon. The most essential element in Nichiren's practice for drawing forth one's Buddhahood is the strength of one's conviction.
Gongyo
SGI members perform a morning and evening practice known as gongyo, which consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra. The Japanese word gongyo literally means "assiduous practice." In the practice of Nichiren Buddhism it means reciting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and portions of the second and the sixteenth chapters of the Lotus Sutra, ideally in front of the Gohonzon.
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the primary practice, is like fuel for an engine. Reciting the sutra is a supplementary practice, like adding oil to that engine. It is most effective when the two are combined, and practitioners can feel the confidence of performing in top condition.
The duration of any particular chanting session is up to each individual's preferences and needs. Regular morning and evening gongyo, however, should become the basis of one's daily practice, a time to reflect and connect with the deeper rhythms of life.
Audio files
The Altar
When beginning to chant, it is a good idea to set up an altar area where you usually sit for your practice. This can be very simple, with maybe a small table set against a wall with water, greenery or candles. Having an altar helps with focus and literally gives our practice space and priority in our busy lives.
If you decide to receive the Gohonzon, you will need a small box or butsudan in which to hang or enshrine it. It is traditional in Nichiren Buddhism to offer fresh water daily, symbolizing purity. Many people like to also offer fruit and greenery, symbolizing the eternity of life. Some people light candles and offer incense but others with young children or animals may prefer not to. It is common to use a bell to signal the beginning and end of gongyo. All these are optional depending on one's individual situation and way of life.
Nam myoho renge kyo !!
Nam myoho renge kyo
This thread is about the practice of
Nichiren Buddhism
The daily Buddhist practice of SGI members consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting sections of the Lotus Sutra, a ceremony known as "gongyo".
The three elements of Nichiren Buddhism are faith, or an open mind; chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a prayer for oneself and others; and studying the teachings of Nichiren and the Lotus Sutra.
SGI members carry out their daily practice at home and meet at regular local discussion meetings to study Buddhist principles and how to apply them in everyday life. At these gatherings, members also exchange hopes, challenges and experiences of their faith and practice. These small group meetings are a place of mutual encouragement as well as providing an introduction for newcomers and an opportunity to ask questions.
People beginning to practice Nichiren Buddhism generally start by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for a few minutes at a regular time of day, morning and evening if possible. Beginners are often encouraged to try chanting for at least three months, to get a feel for the practice and see what changes they notice, such as increased hope or energy, or improved relations with others.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is chanted clearly and rhythmically, repeating it as if "singing" on one note. There are no prerequisites or rules as to what to chant for. We simply make the decision to begin chanting: no prayer is more or less worthy than another. The only issue is whether we can create value in our lives and help others do the same. We attain enlightenment through a continual transformation that takes place in the depths of our lives as we seek to fulfill our desires and build harmony with those around us.
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo--also referred to as "Daimoku"--is the primary practice of SGI members. Through this practice, one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and compassion.
The invocation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo was established by the 13th-century Japanese priest Nichiren. Myoho-renge-kyo is the title of the Lotus Sutra; to this, Nichiren added namu (contracted to nam), which comes from Sanskrit and means "devotion." The phrase can thus be literally translated as "I devote myself to the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law."
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the expression, in words, of the universal Law of life which all Buddhist teachings in one way or another seek to clarify. It embodies the ultimate truth of Buddhism contained in the Lotus Sutra: that everyone without exception has the potential to attain Buddhahood. When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we are not praying to an external entity: our prayers are expressions of intent engraved in the depths of our being, enabling us to experience the energy and wisdom to create solutions and live more fulfilling lives.
The Gohonzon
The Gohonzon is the object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism. Nichiren identified the universal law permeating life and the universe as Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and expressed this realization in the form of a mandala, called the Gohonzon. In Japanese, go means worthy of honor and honzon means object of fundamental respect.
The Gohonzon is a scroll on which are inscribed Chinese and Sanskrit characters. In it, Nichiren symbolically depicted the life state of Buddhahood, which all people possess. In this sense, the Gohonzon is not meant to be viewed as an object existing outside oneself, but, rather, as an embodiment of one's life and all of its potentiality.
SGI members chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to a Gohonzon enshrined in their own homes, as an act of commitment to attaining the highest life-condition of Buddhahood. Chanting to the Gohonzon with a strong determination gives people hope, courage and wisdom to take the necessary actions to lead a life of meaning and true happiness.
One can still chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and experience benefit even if one is not near, or able to see a Gohonzon. The most essential element in Nichiren's practice for drawing forth one's Buddhahood is the strength of one's conviction.
Gongyo
SGI members perform a morning and evening practice known as gongyo, which consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra. The Japanese word gongyo literally means "assiduous practice." In the practice of Nichiren Buddhism it means reciting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and portions of the second and the sixteenth chapters of the Lotus Sutra, ideally in front of the Gohonzon.
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the primary practice, is like fuel for an engine. Reciting the sutra is a supplementary practice, like adding oil to that engine. It is most effective when the two are combined, and practitioners can feel the confidence of performing in top condition.
The duration of any particular chanting session is up to each individual's preferences and needs. Regular morning and evening gongyo, however, should become the basis of one's daily practice, a time to reflect and connect with the deeper rhythms of life.
Audio files
The Altar
When beginning to chant, it is a good idea to set up an altar area where you usually sit for your practice. This can be very simple, with maybe a small table set against a wall with water, greenery or candles. Having an altar helps with focus and literally gives our practice space and priority in our busy lives.
If you decide to receive the Gohonzon, you will need a small box or butsudan in which to hang or enshrine it. It is traditional in Nichiren Buddhism to offer fresh water daily, symbolizing purity. Many people like to also offer fruit and greenery, symbolizing the eternity of life. Some people light candles and offer incense but others with young children or animals may prefer not to. It is common to use a bell to signal the beginning and end of gongyo. All these are optional depending on one's individual situation and way of life.
Nam myoho renge kyo !!
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