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Welcome to “Singularity Chanting.” This is a chanting practice world in the Metaverse. Here, you can clear the filters of your mind, free from ego and delusion. Embark on a journey toward unity of mind, inspired by Nichiren’s spirit, who lived a harsh life on the frigid island of Sado. By deeply feeling the connection between yourself and others, you can take a step toward a more peaceful world.
Encouraging Words from Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings:
Encouraging Words from Nichiren Daishonin’s “Repaying Debts of Gratitude”
Gosho
“If a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra doubts his status as a practitioner, this is not believing in the Buddha’s teachings. This is going against the hearts of all Buddhas of the three existences, and this is doubting one’s status as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra. Those who doubt their status as practitioners of the Lotus Sutra are lazy in the Latter Day, unbelieving in the Latter Day, and have erroneous views in the Latter Day. Those who doubt their status as practitioners of the Lotus Sutra are bad influences in the Latter Day, bad friends in the Latter Day, and bad disciples in the Latter Day.”
(Repaying Debts of Gratitude)
Meaning and Explanation
This passage teaches the importance of maintaining unwavering faith as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra.
- “If a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra doubts his status as a practitioner”: If you doubt your status as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra
- “This is not believing in the Buddha’s teachings”: It is equivalent to not believing in the Buddha’s teachings.
- “This is going against the hearts of all Buddhas of the three existences”: It goes against the hearts of the Buddhas of the past, present, and future.
- “This is doubting one’s status as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra”: It means doubting your status as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra.
- “Those who doubt their status as practitioners of the Lotus Sutra are lazy in the Latter Day, unbelieving in the Latter Day, and have erroneous views in the Latter Day”: Those who doubt their status are lazy, unbelieving, and have erroneous views in the Latter Day.
- “Those who doubt their status as practitioners of the Lotus Sutra are bad influences in the Latter Day, bad friends in the Latter Day, and bad disciples in the Latter Day”: They are bad influences, bad friends, and bad disciples in the Latter Day.
Encouraging Words
This passage acknowledges that maintaining unwavering faith as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra is not easy, but it emphasizes the importance of continuing to believe without doubt.
The Latter Day of the Law is an era filled with hardships and trials. However, by maintaining unwavering faith as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra, you will surely attain Buddhahood.
This passage is a great encouragement for us living in modern society.
Maintaining unwavering faith as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra is never easy. However, inspired by Nichiren Daishonin’s words, let us continue to strive each day.
