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I invite you to learn about and explore the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin (1222-1282), the founder of the Nichiren School of Mahayana Buddhism.  Evolving from the T'ien T'ai (Chi-e the Great) school from China, Nichiren Buddhism holds that the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha's final and only complete (perfectly round) teaching, was the highest teaching to come out of  India. 

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  jaBuddha : Buddha Bear

Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

jaBuddha said Feb 10, 2007, 2:50 PM:
 

…the surest way forward.  Soka Gakkai second President, Josei Toda, said: “Just keep chanting earnestly and wholeheartedly to the Gohonzon.  Most people aren't aware of this simple principle.  It may seem like the long way around, but actually it's the shortest and surest way forward.”
  Siva : writer

Re: Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

Siva said Feb 11, 2007, 6:56 AM:
 

True. Hindu religion also says that in this era of “Kali Yug” chanting is the only way to attain Nirvana.

  warrior of nonaggression : Mr..Brightside

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warrior of nonaggression said Feb 20, 2007, 3:49 AM:
 

hi
  i think every religion says that chanting with full devotion and with faith is the only way to attain NIRVANA.So

  warrior of nonaggression : Mr..Brightside

Re: Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

warrior of nonaggression said Feb 20, 2007, 4:00 AM:
 

hi
         Iam really sorry for my above incomplete post.it was not my it”s actually computers.
the complete post was like this
         I think every religion says that  chanting with full devotion and with faith is the only way to attain NIRVANA.so lets not go over hinu and budhism.and lets together pray  fot the pece in the world.
 

Re: Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

Symbolist Artist [no longer around] said Feb 27, 2007, 5:41 AM:
 

How do I find out how to chant it? I tried a link on Jared's page but it doesn't work. I don't seem to be able to find any around here in this area who could show me. :-) Vivi-Mari
  jaBuddha : Buddha Bear

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jaBuddha said Feb 27, 2007, 2:07 PM:
 

V-M,

The links at my profile page are working for me.  I don't know what the problem can be.  Below are the two URLs  - the Canadian one will continuously play the chant with Quick Time.  Do you have that application on your computer?

Please see: http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/practice/nam-myoho-renge-kyo.html  to learn more about this chant and the practice. 

To hear Nam-myoho-renge-kyo being chanted you can go to the following link:
            http://www.sgicanada.org/gongyo/Daimoku.mp3

Jared
  Ajari : Ajari-Buddha Guide Teacher

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Ajari said Dec 16, 2007, 9:25 PM:
 

Hello Via, if you are still looking for how to chant Nam MyoHo Renge Kyo, I will be pleased to send you our CD, Learning the Liturgy, it is a talk through the 2nd and 16th Chapter of the Lotus Sutra, then a slow pronounciation chant, then Section Two is a slow and a full fast forward of the Group Chanting.  Let me know if I can help, hopefully since you posted this in February you are well on your way, if not I have just joined this POD and thought I would respond.  Also may I suggest the book, Budda Nature Now, you can review in Zaadz Books and on Google Books.  Respectfully, Henry
 

Re: Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

Symbolist Artist [no longer around] said Feb 27, 2007, 4:26 PM:
 

I could have used my ex for explaining what the problem was :-/, but it took some attempts to get it started! :-) What is the difference between this and Om mani pedme hum, which is very soft and pleasant to recite? Btw, I always found Buddhist chants so much more grounding than any western version (Christian), am I the only one who seeks comfort in that?
  jaBuddha : Buddha Bear

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jaBuddha said Mar 1, 2007, 4:48 PM:
 

The Tripitaka Master Shan-wu-wei Even though one may resort to harsh words, if such words help the person to whom they are addressed, then they are worthy to be regarded as truthful words and gentle words. [No.17, Page 178, col 1, paragraph 68]
The Tripitaka Master Shan-wu-wei The Buddhist doctrines preached by scholars these days are regarded by most people as gentle words, truthful words, but in fact they are all harsh words and deceptive words. [No.17, Page 178, col 1, paragraph 69]
The Tripitaka Master Shan-wu-wei On the other hand, when I proclaim that the practitioners of the Nembutsu will fall into the hell of incessant suffering or declare that the Zen and True Word schools are likewise in error, people may think I am uttering harsh words, but in fact I am speaking truthful and gentle words. [No.17, Page 178, col 1, paragraph 70]
 
Letter from Teradomari Some people criticize me, saying, “Nichiren does not understand the capacities of the people of the time, but goes around preaching in a harsh manner-that is why he meets with difficulties. [No.27, Page 209, col 1, paragraph 16]

  mary : untitled

Re: Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

mary said Mar 2, 2007, 10:47 PM:
 

jaB! I am shocked!
  jaBuddha : Buddha Bear

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jaBuddha said Mar 3, 2007, 3:43 PM:
 

A good shock now and again will awaken the spirit!
  mary : untitled

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mary said Mar 4, 2007, 5:29 AM:
 

I don't understand why you removed the post, the shocking words you spoke, and replaced them with a sermon, leaving my response somewhat out of context.
  jaBuddha : Buddha Bear

Re: Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is...

jaBuddha said Mar 4, 2007, 4:07 PM:
 

I apologize to Mary for removing my “shocking” words.  I felt, thanks to the perceptive comment of Mary, that the words I had used may have been too strong for this medium.

What I replaced the post with is not what I consider a sermon; rather for those who might remember my comment, a suggestion of the tradition in refuting views that could be the cause for another's suffering.

To be clear, I do not believe there is an adequate answer for how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is different from another chant.  To know one must make up one's own mind.


I have done what I felt was best and I must always do such to remain true and authentic.  When I first posted my later removed comment in response to V-M question above,  I felt it was from my heart; later, upon reflection, I decided as I have just said.  I hope not to allow myself in the future to take an action that I will later wish to retract.  Words are powerful things, and if I err, then that's just more proof of my humanity.  - jaB
  revtimsmitten : minister of emptiness

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revtimsmitten said Apr 9, 2007, 9:35 PM:
 

May we all constantly strive to do our best as well.  Blessings for your humility
Vivi-Mari,
The difference between the two chants is mainly in their angle of approach, at least in literal translation.  Both are proclamations of devotion to ultimate truth.  All chants have multilayered meanings, so we should do some research and follow our hearts.
I personally use several, including some western ones, but I do agree that the eastern ones “feel”  more powerful.   That is probably a subconscious thing
           I have also written several of my own.
Blessings and Namaste`
Revtim