Ode To Joy
A votary of the Lotus Sutra is one who fights dauntlessly against great persecution and practices the correct teaching. The Nature of False Sages In Buddhism, arrogant “false sages” are considered the third of the three powerful enemies,…
On the Buddha’s Prophecy
The seventh volume of the Lotus Sutra states, “After I have passed into extinction, in the last five-hundred-year period you must spread it [the Lotus Sutra] abroad widely throughout Jambudvīpa and never allow it to be cut off.” The fourth volume of the Lotus Sutra reads, “Since hatred and jealousy toward this sutra…
Outshining Our Karma with the Sun of Wisdom
Outshining Our Karma with the Sun of Wisdom World Tribune p. 6 ~ September 10, 2021 Buddhism explains that karma has a lot to do with why we find ourselves in our present circumstances. While there’s good, bad and even…
On Reciting the Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra
On Reciting the Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra For us, the principles are very profound but our understanding is slight. That is, the teachings of the sutra are extremely profound and our capacities are in truth too shallow. – Nichiren…
Toward An Age of Peace
Denver June 6-11, 1996 World Tribune July 16, 2021 p. 5 DENVER “We practice Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism to make our prayers and dreams come true and to achieve the greatest possible happiness. The purpose of Nichiren Buddhism is to enable…
Unity Is the Key To Victory
Devilish functions seek to create schisms, a manifestation of the workings of the devil king of the sixth heaven. Only a positive, united force can defeat devilish functions. Unity among believers represents an unassailable fortress to keep out devilish functions.…
Firm In Faith At All Times
I was invited to an afternoon Buddhist get-together in my local community and am really looking forward to meeting the new neighbors. Usually we chant first and introduce ourselves with a fun ice-breaker type activity. After introductions, we explain about…
Transforming Our Lives
Polishing Our Lives Through Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo The Mystic Law is the key to polishing our lives. In “On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime,” Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is similar to a tarnished mirror that will shine like a…
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
A woman who makes offerings to such a Gohonzon invites happiness in this life, and in the next, the Gohonzon will be with her and protect her always. Like a lantern in the dark, like a strong guide and porter on a treacherous mountain…
Buddhas Here And Now
Becoming Buddhas Here And Now World Tribune July 2, 2021 p. 9 We can open the Buddha nature that is within us right here and now, just as we are. That is, even if we’re in a state of suffering,…
