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“Welcome to Singularity Chanting.” This is a world where chanting is performed in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing the mind’s filters without being trapped by ego or delusion. Let’s begin a journey to approach one mind and many in body, feeling the spirit of Nichiren, who endured a harsh life on the freezing island of Sado. By deeply feeling the connection with yourself and others, you can take a step closer to a more peaceful world.
Encouraging Words from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin:
Encouraging Words from the “On the Buddha Always Showing Respect” Letter: Modern Translation and Commentary
On the Buddha Always Showing Respect is a writing where Nichiren Daishonin uses the story of the Bodhisattva Always Showing Respect to teach us about the importance of revealing our inherent Buddha nature. Here, we present words of encouragement from this writing and explain their meaning in a modern context.
Selected Passages and Commentary
Original Text:
況んや法華経の行者をや。日蓮は此の経を弘め候へば、天人鬼神等悉くこれを護り、日蓮を謗り候へば、天人鬼神等悉くこれを責めたり。
Modern Translation:
Especially for those who practice the Lotus Sutra. Since Nichiren is spreading this sutra, all the heavenly gods, humans, and demons protect Nichiren. If someone slanders Nichiren, all the heavenly gods, humans, and demons will attack that person.
Commentary:
This passage strongly states how those who seek the Buddha’s path receive protection from all beings in the universe.
- Practitioners of the Lotus Sutra: People who believe in and practice the teachings of the Lotus Sutra.
- Heavenly gods, humans, and demons: Refers to all beings in the universe, including gods of the heavens, humans, and invisible beings.
- Protect: To guard, help, and guide.
- Attack: To reprimand and punish.
Encouragement from these words:
- Never alone: Those who walk the Buddha’s path receive strong support from all beings in the universe.
- Overcoming difficulties: These words give us the confidence that we can overcome any difficulties we face.
- The importance of spreading the true law: Spreading the Lotus Sutra is a wonderful act that leads many people to happiness, not just ourselves.
What these words indicate
These words encourage us to never give up and to move forward with courage as we walk the Buddha’s path. Even if we are not understood by those around us or face difficulties, these words give us hope that we can overcome anything with the power of the Buddha’s teachings.
Summary
The writing “On the Buddha Always Showing Respect” encourages us to believe in our inherent Buddha nature and to strive to reveal it. The encouraging words from this writing provide support to our hearts, even in modern times.
By reading this writing, you can:
- Deepen your faith in the power of the Buddha’s teachings
- Live positively even in difficult situations
- Cultivate a heart that wishes to contribute to many people
