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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THE LOTUS SUTRA
What follows is a brief and unavoidably limited explanation of some of the key concepts expressed by this phrase.
NAM
MYOHO
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
CHANTING NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO
--Nichiren, On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime
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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - Ancient Chants, Blissful Grooves
From their album, 'Universal Mother' by IndiaJiva, this is Buddhist Chant, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo thanks to www.sarvodaya.org for some photos
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Hi Pascale,
There's many people out there who chant. You could find some through the SGI website. Here's a link, just put your Zip Code within the US.
http://sgi-usa.org/sgilocations/
Posted September 19, 2008
I would like to learn to chant. I listen for hours to the youtube video while I'm working. Thank you!
Posted August 31, 2008
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Jewelsofawe
I know this chant. Very cool lens. 5 ***** and I am lensrolling it to my Reflections of my Soul lens. Reflections of my Soul Posted August 27, 2008 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDOlGqqCb2Y&NR=1
Another chant, the Gongyo and Daimoku.
Posted June 12, 2008
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Music-Resource
Hi CardLady, Nice Nam Myoho Renge Kyo lens. It feels good in the manipura chakra. I chanted along with the monk vid :) I really like it. Love the music too. ~Music Resource~ Posted March 04, 2008 |
chant hard
Posted February 23, 2008
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jmurphy
Thankyou for reminding me of this chant - I have done a lensroll Posted October 18, 2007 |
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PatinKC
Welcome to the Buddhism Group! Posted May 24, 2007 |
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KCStargazer
Beautiful Lens, Pat! Thank you for creating it. Welcome to the Quantum Universe Group! Posted March 15, 2007 |
