trabajibiri (October 8, 2008 at 11:42 pm)

This mantra is called "Daimoku" that means "title" (of the Lotus Sutra). Nichiren, Father of the Daimoku chanting practice, devoted his life to preach & propagate the Lotus Sutra.

trabajibiri (October 8, 2008 at 11:41 pm)

"Nam" means to consecrate one's life to...MyoHo Renge Kyo means "Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Dharma". It is the title of one of the last Sutras taught by Shakyamuni Buddha. On it, He preaches that all living beings have the Buddha Nature, basic principle that enables them to reach Enlightment. In the 16th Cap. Shakyamuni reveals himself as the Original and Eternal Buddha.

thetherapist00 (October 8, 2008 at 1:20 am)

Vey good. thanks

deirdrestrachan (October 5, 2008 at 8:52 pm)

.. holding your hand lifeskey, you do not soldier alone x

LIFESKEY (October 5, 2008 at 6:27 am)

We soldier on as the saying goes...

LIFESKEY (October 5, 2008 at 6:26 am)

I agree deirdre and buddhababe. Please check back to the first comments made to me regarding this issue of 'kyo' and you will see that it was not me who started all this example of indignity towards the LAW. I find it very suspicious how the person attacking me needed to do it in here and not through private messages. But anyway.... :o)

deirdrestrachan (October 5, 2008 at 1:02 am)

hey guys calm down, i am not buddist, i chant coz it feels comfortin n right... i read this stuff 4 guidance n this does not help... be without pride, whateva works 4 u.... u r ur own god eh dont take charge of anothers' soul..... i chant n i read, tryin in my little way to be a beta person wat hope have i got if u make it sound so difficult to get it right... ya no pride is a deadly sin in my hood xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

buddhababe9 (October 4, 2008 at 12:15 pm)

all one needs to do is chant- no matter your state- just chant. there are no judgements, you don't have to be any one way. just try it for a few minitues, you will seeyour life change for the better.

trabajibiri (October 4, 2008 at 11:07 am)

The sources of your karma are what you think (mind), what you say (mouth), what you do (body). The best karma you can generate is minding the highest truths of the Buddha in your mind, expressing your faith on it loudly (mouth), and keeping a right attitude with your body, straight back and palms of your hands together expressing your faith.

trabajibiri (October 4, 2008 at 11:07 am)

Advise to seafarers:Don't grasp the peel losing the pulp. Don't reduce Nam Myoho Renge Kyo to just "good vibrations".Daimoku I devote my life to the Lotus Sutra is a declaration of faith in the highest truth taught by the Buddha: The Lotus Sutra itself.