_johnarundel_ wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:35 pm
In the Latter Day of the Law, us common mortals do not possess previous good causes (honmi uzen). Therefore, we must receive the seed of Buddhahood for the first time. Thus, when we first hear Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo -- the Daimoku of the Essential Teaching -- we are able to awaken to our innate Buddha-nature through our actual practice.
The Seed of Buddhahood is not received it is already there due to The Eternal Buddha Lord Sakyamuni Buddha.
this is sometimes referred to the seed of Buddhahood or Tathagatagarbha.
you say:
then you say:Therefore, we must receive the seed of Buddhahood for the first time.
we are able to awaken to our innate Buddha-nature through our actual practice.
so what is it John? is it already there or does it manifest , as you claim, when you hear the words Namu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo for the first time ?
I'm convinced that it is there to be awakened in all sentient beings in all six realms of Samsara, due to The Eternal Buddha Sakyamuni
We develop it through the practice left to us from the lineage of Lotus Buddhism.
also keep in mind that Bodhisattvas of the Earth are here now.
These are the Bodhisattvas mentioned in the Lotus Sutra who were trained under the Guidance of The Eternal Buddha Sakyamuni Buddha in the remote past ...They are those who laid in waiting for the coming of the Four Great Leaders of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth at beginning of Mappo.
Bodhisattva Jogyo manifested as Saint Nichiren Shonin brought the practice to enable masses of sentients to attain Buddhahood.
what you are doing with your voice and the practice taught to us by Bodhisattva Jogyo is manifesting The Eternal Buddha as Teacher sovereign and parent in your presence. A True Marvel if there ever was one.
good luck .
my only guidance is be careful what you chant to and who you learn from.
I prefer Original Gohonzon from our Master Nichiren Shonin.
I don't know if covid prevents one from receiving The Shutei Gohonzon which Nichiren Shu the Original Sects give out.
this is The Gohonzon Nichiren Shonin had at His bedside and is now copied .
i only have one i downloaded off the internet and use it on my imac with a candle and some tree bark as an offering.