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Welcome to the “Singularity Chanting” world, which takes place in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing your mind’s filters, free from the self and delusions. Let’s begin a journey to become one heart and body, while feeling the spirit of Nichiren, who lived a harsh life on the freezing Sado Island. By deepening your connection with yourself and others, you can take a step closer to a more peaceful world.
Encouraging words from the writings of Saint Nichiren:
An encouraging passage from the writings of Saint Nichiren: From the Kaimoku-sho
Original Text
“Therefore, those who firmly believe and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will certainly be secure and free of outward afflictions in this lifetime and will attain Buddhahood in their next life. It is like possessing a great treasure that can satisfy one’s material needs and protect one from fear of robbery. It is also like sailing across the ocean in a great ship, with no fear of the wind or waves. The Lotus Sutra is a great treasure, and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is a great ship. Those who firmly believe and chant it are like people who possess a great treasure and sail across the ocean in a great ship. They have no fear of robbery or of wind and waves.”
Modern Translation
Therefore, those who firmly believe and chant “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” will not only lead a peaceful life in this world but will also undoubtedly attain enlightenment in the next life. This is like having a treasure trove, so there is no need to fear thieves. It is also like sailing across the ocean in a large ship, so there is no need to fear the waves and winds. The Lotus Sutra is indeed a treasure trove. “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” is indeed a large ship. Those who firmly believe and chant it are like those who carry a treasure trove and sail across the ocean. There is no need to fear thieves or waves and winds.
Explanation
In this passage, Saint Nichiren encourages his disciples to believe in the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, extolling its virtues.
The parable of “possessing a great treasure that can satisfy one’s material needs and protect one from fear of robbery” symbolizes that believing in the Lotus Sutra will protect one from all suffering and worries. A great treasure contains immense wealth, and those who possess it need not fear being robbed.
The parable of “sailing across the ocean in a great ship, with no fear of the wind or waves” symbolizes that believing in the Lotus Sutra will enable one to overcome the turbulence of life. A great ship has the strength to withstand any storms or waves.
In essence, Saint Nichiren teaches that believing in the Lotus Sutra will lead to a peaceful life in this world and enlightenment in the next life.
Source
- Kaimoku-sho
Encouragement
Modern society is filled with various stresses and pressures. Many people may be facing various worries, such as work, relationships, or financial problems.
However, according to the writings of Saint Nichiren, we have been given the treasure of the Lotus Sutra. By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we are protected from all suffering and worries and can overcome the turbulence of life.
If you are currently facing difficulties, please believe in the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Surely, a great light will shine upon your life.
