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Welcome to “Singularity Chanting,” a world of chanting held in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing your mind’s filters without being bound by ego or delusions. Let’s embark on a journey to become one heart, united in spirit, while feeling the spirit of Nichiren, who led a harsh life on the freezing island of Sado. 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 the great Nichiren:
Randomly select a passage from the writings of the great Nichiren to encourage and explain its meaning in English
Original Text:
“The Lotus Sutra is the seed that enables all beings to attain Buddhahood. Where there is a seed, a sprout must inevitably emerge, and a flower will bloom and bear fruit. Those who recite, uphold, and practice the Lotus Sutra, the seed of Buddhahood, will invariably attain Buddhahood. Just as a stone can be polished into a mirror, no matter how foolish a person may be, if they believe in the Lotus Sutra and practice it, they will surely attain Buddhahood.”
Source:
- Hōon-shō (Repaying Debts of Gratitude)
Meaning:
This passage demonstrates that the Lotus Sutra is the one and only path that enables all beings to attain Buddhahood. It conveys a powerful message that no matter how foolish a person may be, if they believe in and practice the Lotus Sutra, they will surely attain Buddhahood.
Explanation:
The Lotus Sutra is the culmination of the teachings that Shakyamuni Buddha expounded throughout his life, and it is the scripture that enables all beings to manifest their innate Buddhahood. The great Nichiren declared that the Lotus Sutra is the one and only path that enables all beings to attain Buddhahood.
In this passage, the Lotus Sutra is likened to a seed. Just as a seed inevitably sprouts, blooms, and bears fruit, those who recite, uphold, and practice the Lotus Sutra will invariably attain Buddhahood.
The message that no matter how foolish a person may be, if they believe in and practice the Lotus Sutra, they will surely attain Buddhahood, just as a stone can be polished into a mirror, gives us great hope.
Lessons for us:
The writings of the great Nichiren teach us the importance of believing in and practicing the Lotus Sutra. Let us never forget that the Lotus Sutra is the one and only path that will guide us to true happiness, and let us continue to strive diligently every day.
