Thursday, November 17, 2011

What is the meaning of to attain in Buddhism?

In the "Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings," Nichiren Daishonin says with reference to attaining Buddhahood, "'To attain' means 'to open'" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 753). Attaining Buddhahood means opening our lives to their fullest potential and revealing our innate Buddhahood. This is the purpose of Buddhism.

For Today and Tomorrow
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda 8/11

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