Friday, November 19, 2010

Giving of alms to slanderous monks is forbidden in the sutra teachings

According to the Buddhist teachings, prior to Shakyamuni slanderous monks would have incurred the death penalty. But since the time of Shakyamuni, the One Who Can Endure, the giving of alms to slanderous monks is forbidden in the sutra teachings. 16/2

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land
Submitted to Hojo Tokiyori on July 16, 1260

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