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Chanting ``Namu-Myohorengekyo`` swallows up the functions of ``Namu-Amida-Butsu,`` ``Namu-Dainichi-shingon,`` and ``Namu-Kanzeon-bosatsu`` as well as all the Buddhas, sutras, and bodhisattvas. All these will be of no use without the functions of the Lotus Sutra. This can be seen by everyone, for it has been realized in front of everyone. When I, Nichiren recite ``Namu-Myohorengekyo`` the function of ``Namu-Amida-Butsu`` disappears just as the moon wanes, the tide ebbs, grasses in autumn and winter wither and ice melts under the sun.
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Words of Nichiren, from the "Ho'on Jo", enumerating the three great secret dharmas ("san dai hi ho"):
"The first is the object of worship (honzon). All the people in Japan as well as the rest of the whole world should revere the Lord Buddha Shayamuni (Original and eternal Buddha) revealed in the essential section (honmon) of the Lotus Sutra as the object of worship (honzon). That is to say, the object worshiped should be the Buddha Shakyamuni and Taho Buddha in the Stupa of Treasures. The other Buddhas standing outside the Stupa and the four bodhisattvas such as Jogyo should be their attendants."
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Six Senior Disciples of Nichiren |
Rokurôsô or the Six Senior Disciples of Nichiren :
(1) Nisshô (1221-1323).
Born of a samurai family in the Province of Shimousa (Chiba-ken). Nichiren's classmate at Hieizan. He visited Nichiren at Matsubagayatsu, Kamakura, in 1253, and became his disciple. After Nichiren's hermitage at Matsubagayatsu was destroyed in the Tatsunokuchi Incident in 1271, he moved to Hama (Zaimokuza), Kamakura. His hermitage at Hama became Hokkeji Temple in 1284. The temple was moved to Kadono in the Province of Izu (Shizuoka-ken) in 1593, and again to Tamazawa in the same province in 1621, with the name changed to Myôhokkeji.
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Nichiren Shu Buddhism Practice |
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"Practice and study to strengthen your faith. Without practice and study, Buddhism cannot exist. To practice and to study are caused by your faith. Follow these yourself and influence others to do the same. Even if only a word or a phrase, spread it to others." - Nichiren
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Schooling
Nichiren was born in Kominato, a fishing village in the Province of Awa (Chiba-ken), on February 16, 1222. His given name was Zennichimaro. His father was a functionary of the manor where Kominato was located. The owner of this manor was a lady, with whom Nichiren's family retained friendly relations. Toki Tsunenobu (1216-1299), a samurai in the Province of Shimousa (Chiba-ken), also had some relation with his family.
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Holy Days of Nichiren Shu |
The Buddha's Nirvana Day, February 15
After 45 years of preaching. Sakyamuni Buddha entered into Nirvana, perfect tranquility, at the age of 80 in Kusinagara
Nichiren Shonin's Birthday, February 16
Nichiren Shonin was born on February 16, 1222 at Kominato, Chiba
Sakyamuni Buddha's Birthday, April 8
Sakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini, on April 8, 565 B.C.,
as a prince of the Sakya Clan
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