by Julia Wagner
It was ten ago today- 4/9/2016 – that I officially embraced Nichiren Buddhism, chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, and studying the Lotus Sutra. That’s the date I received Gohonzon- the sacred scroll of my religion. Here’s a little bit about the Gohonzon: https://www.twobuddhas.org/post/nichiren-s-sacred-mandala-a-door-to-the-sky
Since then I’ve had the honor of collaborating with and learning from some amazing teachers. I’ve had some mind blowing experiences, while enriching and expanding my practice.
I’ve written about several of these over the past decade. Here, I’ll feature a few.
The main practice of Nichiren Buddhism is chanting the mantra: Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. You don’t need to know much about the meaning, or the history, but if such things interest you, you can find a rich context unfolds as you study this path.
Nam: Means “dedication” and has the same root as word “Namaste”
Myo-Ho: is a compound word emphasizing contrast. Like the Ying-Yang represents too seemingly opposing forces operating as one, so might Myo-Ho be described. It’s often translated as Mystic Law, or Universal Law.
Renge: Means Lotus, and represents the simultaneous nature of cause and effect. Like a Lotus flowers and seeds at the same time, so might our causes turn into effects in a quantum manner.
Kyo: Means Sutra- an oral history, or literally a “suture” or stich connecting people and events. “The voices of all the Buddhas”
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, “I dedicate myself to the Mystic Law of the Lotus Sutra”.
When we chant, we focus on creating value for ourselves and others, with an emphasis on ending the suffering of all living beings.
Learn more about SGI Nichiren Buddhism at https://www.sgi-usa.org/basics-of-our-practice/
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