"NAMU MYOHO RENGE KYO"
Odaimoku is the mantra, "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo."
It means, "I devote and take refuge in the teachings of the Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wondrous Dharma.".
FAITH IN THE LOTUS SUTRA
Nikkyo Niwano, the founder and first president of Rissho Kosei-Kai, was greatly impressed about what he learned of the Lotus Sutra, especially two teachings.
1. The bodhisattva's path of compassion--helping others and serving everyone in the world--and
2. The ability of the lay follower to help release others from their suffering and to be liberated from their own suffering.
FOCUS OF PRACTICE
Boundless Practice, Pure Practice, and
Steadfast Practice, depicted in the Focus of Devotion.
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What is the Bodhisattva Way?
Bodhisattva Way is the path on which bodhisattvas engage in practice. It is a way to liberation. Bodhisattva is a person who is devoted to attaining awakening not only personally but with all beings. Bodhisattva shares the teaching with others in the hope that others will also find liberation. The Lotus Sutra is "a teaching that instructs bodhisattvas and that the buddhas protect and keep in mind."
Bodhisattva Practice:
The Six Paramitas
The Six Perfections of a bodhisattva practice.
1. Donation, or Generosity
2. Keeping the Precepts, or Morality
3. Forbearance, or Endurance
4. Effort, or Diligence
5. Meditation, or Concentration
6. Wisdom
The 1st Paramita:
The Practice of Donation
or Generosity
"Think of others first" is the way to happiness
of oneself and others."
Recognize the seed of buddha nature in all and
practice the bodhisattva way to benefit the world. Help create a harmonious world, at the same time, nurture your compassion.
THREE BASIC PRACTICES OF OUR FAITH
We call the foundational practices that deepen our faith “basic practices of the faith.” They are “basic” in this sense that they are the fundamental practices we intend to master as Buddhists.
1. RECITE THE SUTRA
2. SHARE THE DHARMA & JOIN THE HOZA
3. STUDY THE DHARMA
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