Nichiren on Buddhist Prayer

Selected excerpts from The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume I, published in 1999 by Soka Gakkai (specifically from essay 38, "Prayer").
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo

[@andrewchoi5808]

Soka 2050 will be perfect

[@namoamidabuts]

I had to look that one up, Andrew. Permit me to share what I found out. Soka 2050 refers to a milestone within Soka Gakkai, a lay Buddhist organization. Here's a breakdown of its significance: * **Soka Gakkai:** Founded in 1930, Soka Gakkai is a worldwide Buddhist organization based on the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. * **2050 Significance:** The year 2050 holds two important markers for Soka Gakkai: * **120th Anniversary:** 2050 will mark the 120th year since the founding of Soka Gakkai in 1930. * **End of Second Set of Seven Bells:** Within Soka Gakkai, there's a tradition of establishing "Seven Bells" goals every seven years. The second set of Seven Bells began in 2001, and 2050 signifies its completion.

[@Hamza_12348]

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[@namoamidabuts]

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[@stevenbelzer9768]

“ Thua I have heard , with over 3,009 KZbin viewers in attendance , Acalaacla uploaded Dhrama on the Lotus Sutra . Pressing “PLAY “ the Video emitted ray of LIGHT and oixels , from a tuft of what hair suck between the IPAD. Shariputra , speaking for the four fold assembly of subscribers asked “ what is the purpose now if this ray if white light , in the ten directions KZbin .” “ Now asked , Alcalaacal replied in verse , explaining g with various illustrations D SKILLFUL means the benefits if …the LOTUS SUTRA !” (Or so it is told)

[@Hamza_12348]

Oh Steve, I think this is disrespectful. You can joke, but not by disrespecting others' sacred beliefs. You know that love and kindness are essential, and that unvirtuous actions are wrong.

[@namoamidabuts]

Thanks, Hamza, but I am fine with what Steven has posted. I think I know where his heart is, based on several comments that he has posted. I consider his postings of this type to be creative rather than disrespectful.

[@namoamidabuts]

Here is a comment from Steven posted on a different video that will give you evidence of why I have formed the above opinion which I shared with you as to his motive and intent: "John, your voice, and Sutra readings , after my brief “eye opening “ LED me to my initial exploration . I now regard me self as a stream enterer. Later as I became mire familiar with Sutra , particularly Lotus ..I ALWAYS re listen , reinforce your readings . I hope to MEET you on that Other Shore to the West , near a Golden Pavaillion , where we can “take a morning stroll , watch Mandaraba Flowers 🌺 fall , hear Kalavinka Birds in sing, reminding us of the Dharma …where we may visit other Buddha lands , then return. To our Pavillion to listen to the Dharma."

[@namoamidabuts]

Meanwhile, my friend, I do very much appreciate your devotion and dedication to the wonderful Buddhadharma. -John 🙏

[@Hamza_12348]

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[@Matlacha_Painter]

I was the worst student of Wu Bong who has entered the transformation.

[@namoamidabuts]

I had to look him up. I did not know he was a prominent figure in the Kwan Um School of Zen Buddhism. I am sure that his worst student (if that was you) was better than the best student of some other teachers. -John