Thursday, November 25, 2010

The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo

The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo, the heart of the essential teaching of the Lotus Sutra, contain the benefit amassed through the countless practices and meritorious deeds of all Buddhas throughout the three existences. Then, how can these five characters not include the benefits obtained by observing all of the Buddhas' precepts? 27/4

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
The Teaching, Practice and Proof
Written to Sammi-bo on March 21, 1275

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