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Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō [a] (南無妙法蓮華経) are Japanese words chanted within all forms of Nichiren Buddhism. In English, they mean "Devotion to the Mystic Law of the Lotus Sutra" or "Glory to the Dharma of the Lotus Sutra". [2] [3] The words 'Myōhō Renge Kyō' refer to the Japanese title of the Lotus Sūtra.
Nichiren's teachings encompass a significant number of concepts. Briefly, the basic practice of Nichiren Buddhism is chanting the invocation Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to an object called the Gohonzon. [18] [19] Embracing Nam-myoho-renge-kyo entails both chanting and having the mind of faith. (shinjin).
Unlike other Mahayana Buddhist practices, Nichiren championed the Lotus Sutra as the only valid Buddhist practice and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo as the only valid path for anyone to obtain Buddhahood regardless of one's position in life, condition of circumstances, gender and occupational role as well as not necessarily waiting to be reborn ...
The place where one enshrines the object of devotion and chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo Daimoku ・Namu-myoho-renge-kyo (embodies the essence of the Lotus Sutra, it contains all of the qualities of Buddhahood) ・Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo (The True Invocation carries the significance of both faith and practice) ・Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with belief in the ...
Nichiren taught that chanting the title of the Lotus Sūtra in a phrase called the daimoku (Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō, "Glory to the Dharma of the Lotus Sūtra") or (Basic translation: Devotion to the Mystic Law of Cause and Effect through Sound). – was the only effective Buddhist practice in what he believed was the current degenerate age of ...
Nichiren's advocation for the repeating chanting of this mantra is because it encompasses Buddhism's teachings, and will ultimately lead to enlightenment. He wanted a practical way for people to focus on their minds and manifest their positive thoughts into reality. Spreading the "Namu-myoho-renge-kyo" mantra is called kosen-rufu in Buddhism.
Chanting Odaimoku Namu Myoho Renge Kyo; Lotus Sutra last part of Ch. 11 Hoto-ge (The difficulty in keeping this Sutra) Prayer; Four Great Vows: Sentient beings are innumerable; I vow to save them all. Our evil desires are inexhaustible; I vow to quench them all. The Buddha's teachings are immeasurable; I vow to study them all.
When confronting karmic situations, the act of chanting Nam(u)-myoho-renge-kyo would open the wisdom of the Buddha, transforming karma into mission and a creative and joy-filled way of life. Beyond the sphere of a single individual's life, the process would awaken a person's concern for the broader society and sense of social responsibility.