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by illarraza
Thu Oct 19, 2017 4:44 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha
Replies: 192
Views: 32081

Re: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha

[/quote] Continued in the next post.[/quote] That's very useful, Queequeg. Whatever flaws may be present, this method that you've outlined, as you stated, certainly would serve to ingrain the basic teachings beyond simple memory. I perform some simple visualizations that I picked up through reading ...
by illarraza
Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:58 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha
Replies: 192
Views: 32081

Re: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha

Might be relevant: https://tricycle.org/magazine/greater-awakening/ Quite brilliant article! Although it certainly has it's 'angle' in how it frames the Tibetan monk and his tradition, I must say. :stirthepot: She is Gakkai and her article has a Gakkai (and not Nichiren) bent. She diminishes Shakya...
by illarraza
Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:42 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Object of Worship: Personal Experience
Replies: 32
Views: 5057

Re: The Object of Worship: Personal Experience

Sure. But if you think it makes sense to convince yourself that a rock is actually a tiger, go for it. Let me know how that works out. Reminds me of the title of chapter 5 of Ziporyn's Emptiness And Omnipresence : How To Not Know What You're Doing, Introduction to the Lotus Sutra. Part of Buddhist ...
by illarraza
Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:16 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Gohonzon in copied and produced form
Replies: 43
Views: 7721

Re: The Gohonzon in copied and produced form

thanks for this...it took me several readings to feel it's impact and work it into my understanding. I always thought you were Kempon hokke.something else i want to understand further for it seems they are strict to the the code..i don't know the proper name but i thought you use Gohonzon 101 . or ...
by illarraza
Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:13 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Object of Worship: Personal Experience
Replies: 32
Views: 5057

Re: The Object of Worship: Personal Experience

A primary point of dissent between the myriad sects of Nichiren Buddhism that exist in the world today is found in the identity of the Eternal Buddha. While disagreement concerning a mere doctrinal point may seem superficial, the implications of the stance that one adopts are profound. The identity...
by illarraza
Sun Oct 08, 2017 7:35 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: What does it mean, "All other Buddhas are followers of Shakyamuni Buddha?
Replies: 141
Views: 25155

Re: What does it mean, "All other Buddhas are followers of Shakyamuni Buddha?

Josei Toda “Another striking difference is found in the method of’ teaching. Shakyamuni led his disciples to the Hokekyo with provisional teachings but the Daishonin declared the law of Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo once for all. Buddhist teachings to guide his people.   Shakyamuni was the first Buddha in re...
by illarraza
Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:32 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: What does it mean, "All other Buddhas are followers of Shakyamuni Buddha?
Replies: 141
Views: 25155

Re: What does it mean, "All other Buddhas are followers of Shakyamuni Buddha?

Shakyamuni’s Buddhism has nothing to do with my Practice of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism sip your argument is futile and irrelevant to me and My belief in what Toda Teaches. I believe Toda and you do not :shrug: To each his own! My faith is determined by my belief and understanding. I understand M...
by illarraza
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Gohonzon in copied and produced form
Replies: 43
Views: 7721

Re: The Gohonzon in copied and produced form

. As a traditional Buddhist and a member of the Nichiren Shu I am happy to abide by our standards and practices, and I have yet to see any convincing argument that things should be done otherwise. Mark thanks for this...it took me several readings to feel it's impact and work it into my understandi...
by illarraza
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: What does it mean, "All other Buddhas are followers of Shakyamuni Buddha?
Replies: 141
Views: 25155

Re: What does it mean, "All other Buddhas are followers of Shakyamuni Buddha?

Since Nichiren is The True Buddha of Kuon Ganjo and Shakyamuni and Taho were his Disciples as well as all the Buddha’s of the Ten Directions, The essence of this thread is an untruth! Since Taho and all the Buddha’s from the Ten Directions had to co-sign Shakyamuni’s Lotus Sutra it means they all w...
by illarraza
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha
Replies: 192
Views: 32081

Re: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha

Stace: The Sutra begins, “Thus I Have Heard”. Ananda, the Buddhas attendant recalling verbally, (orally) what the Buddha said. How and why would the Buddha then instruct the “hearers” of this sutra to READ and; WRITE it? Mark: Why would anyone believe that such capable monks who could memorize thou...
by illarraza
Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Can a person be both a Nichiren Buddhist and a Christian?
Replies: 13
Views: 2869

Re: Can a person be both a Nichiren Buddhist and a Christian?

"When the Buddha is looked upon as the sovereign and the gods as his ministers; the relations between superior and inferior are correctly ordered in accordance with the rules of propriety, and therefore the nation should be well governed." -- Nichiren The human Buddha is sovereign. Allah, ...
by illarraza
Mon Oct 02, 2017 1:05 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Gohonzon in copied and produced form
Replies: 43
Views: 7721

Re: The Gohonzon in copied and produced form

Another note and question . does the person inscribing the Gohonzon need to be some sort of certified priest. what certifications would be considered applicable . does a layman inscribing one create the same desired effect in the practitioner. should we just use original authenticated Gohonzon done...
by illarraza
Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Our Hero Bodhisattva Never Disparaging [aka The Lotus Sutra Song] by Greg Fain and Ben Gustin
Replies: 0
Views: 840

Our Hero Bodhisattva Never Disparaging [aka The Lotus Sutra Song] by Greg Fain and Ben Gustin

http://www.dharmacowboys.com/media/01%20Our%20Hero.mp3 Our Hero (aka the Lotus Sutra Song) Words by Greg Fain There’s a book called the Lotus Sutra, you really oughta know about A holy book that has the power to remove all fear and doubt And this book tells the story of a man who means the world to ...
by illarraza
Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects.
Replies: 261
Views: 57379

Re: Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects.

My Determination :namaste: To perform 'Ji Ga Toku Bur'rai' I Vow to 'Isshin yok ken butsu. Fuji Shaku Shinmyo. With the wisdom gained from Employing 'Ishin Daie and the understanding of The Stage of 'Myoji Soku' I will follow the Zuiho Bini Teaching in the Propagation of Nichiren's Buddhism. This p...
by illarraza
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects.
Replies: 261
Views: 57379

Re: Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects.

In reading this Most Important Doctrinal Debate on 'Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects I find the resources and Doctrine offered is quite clear as to Nichiren's Teachings and the Practice of Faith as taught by him! Yet there are those who insist on mixing the Daimoku with the recitation...
by illarraza
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: The Independent movement thread/all things related
Replies: 64
Views: 11373

Re: The Independent movement thread/all things related

Regarding us independents, please don't fight :group: Much of the reason for "the problem within the Nichiren community" is SGI’s bizarre “prime point” of the Lotus Sutra [the oneness of mentor and disciple]. Some of us grow up to be adults. We refuse to be treated as children and actually...
by illarraza
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:01 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha
Replies: 192
Views: 32081

Re: Shakyamuni as the Eternal Buddha

The Buddha's parinivana dates to roughly around 407 BCE if you follow the dates put forward by Cousins, etc, much earlier if you follow more traditional dates. Yet you claim that Lotus itself dates to a period 300——500 years later. So, is it 1) the Buddha's teaching or 2) merely the work of an insp...
by illarraza
Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects.
Replies: 261
Views: 57379

Re: Gongyo as Practiced by Nichiren Buddhism Sects.

Nichiren Teaches: :reading: "Hence it is that each chapter of the sutra begins with the five characters Myoho-renge-kyo in the title, and the sutra concludes with these five characters. And the beginning, the end, and what comes in between are all the seven characters of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. T...
by illarraza
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Nichiren
Topic: Good question
Replies: 3
Views: 949

Good question

"Question: The meaning of the scripture is clear. Are there words of predictions by T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo, Dengyo, and others? Answer: Your question is upside down! When someone quotes a treatise one might raise a question about the scripture. But if there is clear understanding in the scripture,...

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