Taiwan Probashi: Puja, 2019
Nichiren Buddhism
Hi, I am Shamita Sarcar Choudhury and today I am going His motive was the revival of human liveliness and the
to ask few questions from you and you can answer awakening of unsurpassed dignity in individuals’ lives so
them in either 'yes' or 'no'.
that they could unlock their boundless potential through
activating their inner wisdom by chanting the mantra
So, here are those questions -
-Nam myoho renge kyo.
Do u want to fulfill all your wishes? Or have a desire to
stay happy forever, no matter what so ever happens in
your life. Wish to have the courage to face any sort of
hardship in your life? Aiming for a better job or your
favourite course or degree to pursue? Desperate to
improve your financial status or to marry the person u
like? Crave to lead a more healthy and better life?
Following Shakyamuni's death, his teachings, at the core
were always wisdom, courage and compassion which
were subsequently compiled into various sutras, which
became the basis for the establishment of a system of
doctrines and schools of Buddhism.
2. Who was Nichiren Daishonin and how was he
related to Shakyamuni Buddha?
If most of the answers are yes, then please connect with
me as I am going to tell you about a life changing Ans: Nichiren, who lived during a time of great conflict
philosophy which will aid u to be victorious at every and upheaval in 13th-century Japan, empathised greatly
situation.
with the suffering of the people and searched for a way
to overcome suffering.
Oh yes, you read it correct, a way to make all your
dreams come true, which can only be done by following His intention was to become a true disciple of
this philosophy, named Nichiren Buddhism, initiated by Shakyamuni, who taught Buddhism as a way to realize
Shakyamuni Buddha. This practice in which not a single the absolute happiness and dignity of all people.
prayer goes unanswered will bring smile on your face, a Through his studies of the Buddhist sutras and his
contented state of mind, courage to face every hardship, predecessors’ commentaries, he realized that it is the
wisdom to tackle, speak and confront any situation.
Lotus Sutra (teachings) that enables the infinite
potential of all people to flourish and permeate
So, let me tell you something about imminent persons throughout society.
who initiated this philosophy and then spread it to 192
countries.
3. How to fulfill all your wishes?
1. Who was Shakyamuni Buddha and how was he Ans: Simply By chanting the mantra - Nam myoho renge
related to this practice?
kyo.
Ans: The founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni was born
some 2,500 years ago to the royal family of an area,
which is now in Nepal. During his youthful period, he
observed the sufferings of birth, ageing, sickness and
death, although he was then young and fit yet he
perceived that these were unavoidable aspects and
truth of human life.
4. What does this mantra means?
Ans: Nam-Devotion
Myoho- Mystic (magic) law
Renge- Cause and effect
Kyo- Sound or vibration
He renounced secular life and embarked on a quest for
a true philosophy that would elucidate the meaning of It means -We dedicate our life to the cause and effect of
life for all people.
this law.
Shakyamuni stressed on the unique purpose of our life
and each person is worthy of equal respect and we
should also value the lives of others.
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