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Welcome to “Singularity Chanting”. This is a world of chanting practice in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing your mind’s filter without being trapped by ego or delusions. Let’s begin a journey to approach one mind, different bodies but one heart, while feeling the spirit of Nichiren who led a harsh life in the extreme cold of Sado Island. By deeply feeling the connection between yourself and others, we can take a step closer to a more peaceful world.
Words of encouragement from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin:
Encouraging passage from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin: Reply to Shijo Kingo (On the Lotus Sutra’s Military Strategy)
Original text
“With such a teaching as this, you should be able to subdue even the most powerful enemy. For example, even Mount Sumeru, the king of all mountains in the entire major world system, can be blown away like dust and ash by the wind. How much more so the foolish people of the Latter Day of the Law! For this reason, those who study the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are certain to attain Buddhahood.”
Meaning
This powerful passage is recorded in the Reply to Shijo Kingo (On the Lotus Sutra’s Military Strategy). Nichiren Daishonin strongly states that no matter how powerful the enemy, one can surely overcome them with the power of the Lotus Sutra.
Mount Sumeru, considered the center of the universe in Buddhism, is used as a metaphor. By stating that even Mount Sumeru can be blown away like dust by the wind, he expresses the great power of the Lotus Sutra.
For us ordinary people in the Latter Day of the Law, believing in the Lotus Sutra and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is taught as the only way to attain Buddhahood.
Commentary
This passage demonstrates Nichiren Daishonin’s firm conviction and absolute trust in the Lotus Sutra. He strongly encourages us that even when facing difficulties, we can surely achieve victory by maintaining faith in the Lotus Sutra.
We who live in modern society also face various worries and hardships. However, it is at such times that it is important to remember Nichiren Daishonin’s words and maintain faith in the Lotus Sutra.
Through the power of the Lotus Sutra, we can overcome any difficulty and reach a state of true happiness.
Source
- Reply to Shijo Kingo (On the Lotus Sutra’s Military Strategy)
