The Fourteen Slanders

Daily Wisdom

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 11, 2012:

 

Take these teachings to heart, and always remember that believers in the Lotus Sutra should absolutely be the last to abuse one another. All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offense.

The Fourteen Slanders
Written to the lay priest Matsuno Rokuro Saemon on December 9, 1276

The Fourteen Slanders

Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, September 20, 2012:

All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offense. When one chants the daimoku bearing in mind that there are no distinctions among those who embrace the Lotus Sutra, then the blessings one gains will be equal to those of Shakyamuni Buddha.

The Fourteen Slanders
Written to the lay priest Matsuno Rokuro Saemon on December 9, 1276

Daily Wisdom - The Fourteen Slanders

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, February 24, 2012:

No matter how humble a person may be, if his wisdom is the least bit greater than yours, you should ask him about the meaning of the sutra. But the people in this evil age are so arrogant, prejudiced, and attached to fame and profit that they are afraid that, should they become the disciple of a humble person or try to learn something from him, they will be looked down upon by others. They never rid themselves of this wrong attitude, so they seem to be destined for the evil paths.

The Fourteen Slanders
Written to the lay priest Matsuno Rokuro Saemon on December 9, 1276

Daily Wisdom - The Fourteen Slanders

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, February 20, 2012:

Even an ignorant person can obtain blessings by serving someone who expounds the Lotus Sutra. No matter if he is a demon or an animal, if someone proclaims even a single verse or phrase of the Lotus Sutra, you must respect him as you would the Buddha. This is what the sutra means when it says, "You should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha." You should respect one another as Shakyamuni and Many Treasures did at the ceremony in the "Treasure Tower" chapter.

The Fourteen Slanders
Written to the lay priest Matsuno Rokuro Saemon on December 9, 1276

What is the difference between the blessings received when a sage chants the daimoku and the blessings received when we chant?

"How great is the difference between the blessings received when a sage chants the daimoku and the blessings received when we chant it?" To reply, one is in no way superior to the other. The gold that a fool possesses is in no way different from the gold that a wise man possesses; a fire made by a fool is the same as a fire made by a wise man. However, there is a difference if one chants the daimoku while acting against the intent of this sutra. 9/12

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
The Fourteen Slanders