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Welcome to “Singularity Chanting,” a world of chanting practice held in the metaverse. Here, you can experience clearing your mind’s filters, free from the ego and delusions. Let’s embark on a journey to come closer to being one in heart and spirit, while feeling the spirit of Nichiren, who lived a harsh life on the bitterly cold Sado Island. 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 saint Nichiren:
Encouraging passage from the writings of the great saint Nichiren
The writings of the great saint Nichiren contain many encouraging words to help us walk through life with strength. Here is an excerpt from the Sandai Hiho Sho (The Three Great Secret Laws).
“If, when the Buddhas appear in the world, not all living beings are able to attain Buddhahood, then there would be no meaning in the appearance of the Buddhas. However, attaining Buddhahood depends on the faith of living beings themselves. Without faith, the appearance of the Buddhas would be in vain.”
Meaning:
The purpose of Buddhism is for all living beings to attain enlightenment. However, even if the Buddhas appear, if living beings themselves do not have faith, they cannot attain enlightenment. Faith means believing in the teachings of the Buddha and striving to put those teachings into practice. With faith, one can overcome any difficulty through the power of the Buddha and surely attain enlightenment.
Explanation:
This passage is where the great saint Nichiren expounds on the importance of faith. Buddhism is not just knowledge or philosophy, but aims to attain enlightenment through practice. For that, one must first have faith in the teachings of the Buddha. With faith, one can maintain hope and move forward positively, even in difficult situations.
Source:
Sandai Hiho Sho
May this passage provide some encouragement in your life.
