Welcome to “Singularity Chanting”. This is a world of chanting practice conducted in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing your mind’s filters without being bound by ego or fantasies. Start your journey towards unity of mind, akin to the spirit of Nichiren, who lived a rigorous life on the cold island of Sado. By deeply feeling the connection between yourself and others, you can take a step closer to a more peaceful world.
Encouraging Words from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin:
“Those who practice the Lotus Sutra, people of faith, will not suffer. Should suffering arise, recite ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and pray to the Buddha. Surely, you will receive the Buddha’s protection. For example, just as a sick person consults a doctor and receives medicine, people of faith likewise should pray to the Buddha to receive the protective powers of the Lotus Sutra. The protective powers of the Lotus Sutra surpass even those of a doctor’s medicine. They not only cure illness, but also eradicate all suffering, enabling one to attain Buddhahood swiftly.”
Meaning and Commentary
This passage teaches that practitioners of the Lotus Sutra, no matter what hardships they face, will overcome them by reciting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and seeking the Buddha’s protection.
- “People of faith will not suffer.”: Those with faith do not need to suffer.
- “If suffering arises, recite ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and pray to the Buddha.”: In times of suffering, recite ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and pray to the Buddha.
- “Surely, you will receive the Buddha’s protection.”: You will surely receive the Buddha’s protection.
- “For example, just as a sick person consults a doctor and receives medicine,”: Just as a sick person consults a doctor and receives medicine.
- “People of faith likewise should pray to the Buddha to receive the protective powers of the Lotus Sutra.”: Similarly, people of faith should pray to the Buddha to receive the protective powers of the Lotus Sutra.
- “The protective powers of the Lotus Sutra surpass even those of a doctor’s medicine.”: The protective powers of the Lotus Sutra are superior to those of a doctor’s medicine.
- “They not only cure illness, but also eradicate all suffering, enabling one to attain Buddhahood swiftly.”: They not only cure illness, but also eradicate all suffering, enabling one to attain Buddhahood swiftly.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches that practitioners of the Lotus Sutra can overcome any hardship and suffering. Let us engrave this passage in our hearts and continue to recite ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ and seek the Buddha’s protection, even in difficult times.
