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Chanting the Lotus Sutra

All The benefits of the Lotus Sutra can be realized by chanting the six syllables Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo

Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and compassion. 

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hen we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we are not petitioning or beseeching an external being to act in our favor. Rather, we are repeatedly sending out an expression of our determined intention as we bring forth from within ourselves our highest life potential. Our elevated life-state, in turn, elicits the environment's-indeed the entire universe's-support for our aims, and causes to arise within us the wisdom to take the best course of action for achieving the objective of our chanting. ~~Beginning Your Practice

 


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THE LOTUS SUTRA 

The invocation of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo was established by Nichiren on April 28, 1253. Having studied widely among all the Buddhist sutras, he had concluded that the Lotus Sutra contains the ultimate truth of Buddhism: that everyone without exception has the potential to attain Buddhahood. The title of the Lotus Sutra in its Japanese translation is Myoho-renge-kyo. But to Nichiren, Myoho-renge-kyo was far more than the title of a Buddhist text, it was the expression, in words, of the Law of life which all Buddhist teachings in one way or another seek to clarify.

What follows is a brief and unavoidably limited explanation of some of the key concepts expressed by this phrase.

NAM 

The word nam derives from Sanskrit. A close translation of its meaning is "to devote oneself." Nichiren established the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means to enable all people to put their lives in harmony or rhythm with the law of life, or Dharma. In the original Sanskrit, nam indicates the elements of action and attitude, and refers therefore to the correct action one needs to take and the attitude one needs to develop in order to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime.

MYOHO 

Myoho literally means the Mystic Law, and expresses the relationship between the life inherent in the universe and the many different ways this life expresses itself. Myo refers to the very essence of life, which is "invisible" and beyond intellectual understanding. This essence always expresses itself in a tangible form (ho) that can be apprehended by the senses. Phenomena (ho) are changeable, but pervading all such phenomena is a constant reality known as myo.

RENGE 

Renge means lotus flower. The lotus blooms and produces seeds at the same time, and thus represents the simultaneity of cause and effect. The circumstances and quality of our individual lives are determined by the causes and effects, both good and bad, that we accumulate (through our thoughts, words and actions) at each moment. This is called our "karma." The law of cause and effect explains that we each have personal responsibility for our own destiny. We create our destiny and we can change it. The most powerful cause we can make is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; the effect of Buddhahood is simultaneously created in the depths of our life and will definitely manifest in time.

The lotus flower grows and blooms in a muddy pond, and yet remains pristine and free from any defilement, symbolizing the emergence of Buddhahood from within the life of an ordinary person.

KYO 

Kyo literally means sutra, the voice or teaching of a Buddha. In this sense, it also means sound, rhythm or vibration. Also, the Chinese character for kyo originally meant the warp in a piece of woven cloth, symbolizing the continuity of life throughout past, present and future. In a broad sense, kyo conveys the concept that all things in the universe are a manifestation of the Mystic Law.

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CHANTING NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO 

"When deluded, one is called an ordinary being, but when enlightened, one is called a Buddha. This is similar to a tarnished mirror that will shine like a jewel when polished. A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
--Nichiren, On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime

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reganlee wrote...

Thank you, thank you!

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mrpoet78 wrote...

Great reminder of the power of sound

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Cumberland wrote...

I know nothing of chants. I would assume they are a type of affirmation, but more effective, because of the concentration required and the vibrations produced. I find your lens very intriguing. 5 Stars and I will return.

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lotus wrote

nice lens!

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pooja wrote

how to chant nam-myoho-renge-kyo

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You're spreading kosen rufu with this awesome lens and reminding me of the the power of this chant. 5*s.

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Sangeeta wrote

Its blissful to chant Nam yoho renge kyo

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CardLady wrote...

in reply to Leah Leah,
Why do we chant diamoku (Nam Myho Renge Kyo)? And why do we not get what we are chanting for? I think most people ask this question at some point. I know I did. And the answer was simple. My mentor told me that I was not chanting correctly. I was chanting but I was not chanting for what I wanted. I was chanting without intention.

"When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we are not petitioning or beseeching an external being to act in our favor. Rather, we are repeatedly sending out an expression of our determined intention as we bring forth from within ourselves our highest life potential. Our elevated life-state, in turn, elicits the environment's-indeed the entire universe's-support for our aims, and causes to arise within us the wisdom to take the best course of action for achieving the objective of our chanting." ~~Beginning Your Practice

ReplyPosted December 16, 2008

 
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