Welcome to “Singularity Chanting,” a world of chanting held in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing your mind’s filters, free from the self and delusions. Let’s embark on a journey to become one heart, united in spirit, while feeling the spirit of Nichiren, who lived a harsh life on the remote Sado Island. By deepening your connection with yourself and others, you can take a step closer to a more peaceful world.
An Encouraging Passage from Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings
An Encouraging Passage from Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings
Nichiren Daishonin’s writings contain many words that encourage and give us courage in our lives.
Among them, here is a randomly selected passage from the Rissho Ankoku Ron (Establishment of the Legitimate Teaching for the Peace of the Nation).
“You who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are my disciples. Those who are my disciples will definitely become Buddhas. Do not doubt this. I do not speak falsehoods to you. All Buddhas do not speak falsehoods. All sutras do not speak falsehoods. Only Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is not a falsehood.”
Modern Translation:
Those of you who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are my disciples. Those who are my disciples will definitely become Buddhas. Do not doubt this. I do not speak falsehoods to you. All Buddhas do not speak falsehoods. All sutras do not speak falsehoods. Only Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is not a falsehood.
Explanation:
This passage contains words spoken by Nichiren Daishonin to his disciples. Nichiren Daishonin promises that those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will definitely become Buddhas. This means that each of us has the potential to become a Buddha.
Nichiren Daishonin hopes that we will believe in our own potential and act with courage. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo gives us hope and strength.
Source:
Rissho Ankoku Ron
May this passage provide you with encouragement.
