How to Chant Like a Nichiren Buddhist
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Anyone can chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and I wanted to show that you don't have to be a monk to practice Buddhism. I've been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for a little over a year and a half and wanted to show the process of chanting with an altar.
Buddhism is a life philosophy, a lifestyle, an education.
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Even though I chant on and off when the stress of the day or family gets on my nerves! So, with that I created my own playlist of various videos of this awesome chant! As of now, I have been chanting and praying for good weather...hehe! All the best to you my friend! Be safe and take care! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo :)
I’m glad you have found benefit in your practice. Unfortunately, I think there are very few Nichiren Buddhist who understand that Nichiren Shonin was not the first person to promote chanting the title of the Lotus Sutra. The 9th century Shingon master Kukai was the first to teach this in Japan. The only difference is that Kukai taught to recite the title in Sanskrit, not in Kanbun (Japanese reading of Chinese literature). continued...
This is a very nice over view. To attain buddhahood: chant nam myoho renge kyo. Do not look outside yourself for Buddha is within. God is within. :)
That's it. Very simple.
some buddhists told me they dont believe in god or hell but some buddhism says there are 8 cold hells and 8 hot hells . book is called This Precious Llife
I have noticed that with the right influence and correct teachings and practice SGI has given me a better way of life than I ever had from within and those who have not experienced it know how it should be conduct without anymore to say it says itself through a better life from myself and others who have done the same past and present. A very impressive presentation. :0D
Just because other practices do not fit into your own, doesn't mean they are wrong - they just simply aren't right for you. Practice of the dhamma is based on individual understanding. Focus your attention inwards towards yourself and let go of your attachment to your own ideas.
Also wanted to tell you to use the plants that people use for fish.. I believe they are angle plant.. Because you can take them out of the dirt and soak it over night to make sure you remove all traces of dirt, then rinse the roots and then put it in a class vase with water and keep filling as it gets low.. so much better than the evergreens or anything else.. mine has lasted over a year...Also the purpose of incense stick laying down is calmer and the ashes not falling everywhere, Like a disarray of our lives. The calm lump mimics our calmness and order.
Very interesting video! Now, I've been a practicing buddhist since mid 2008! What inspired me the most to take up chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo came upon me from the movie What's Love Got To Do With It based on the life of singer and entertainer Tina Turner! After watching the movie I decided to do some research about Nichiren buddhism and bought a pair of prayer beads! Took me a while to get in the rhythm if you will and I enjoy it very much!
Therevada Buddhism is a greatly important Buddhist tradition. To start, the Pali Canon of the Theravada school contains all of the original teachings of the Buddha. If you want to understand Mahayana you must have a good foundation in these teachings. The numerous meditation techniques found in the Theravada tradition are also indispensable. continued...
Kukai actually taught that the essence of all Mahayana Sutras can be “channeled” through the recitation of their title. Nichiren praised Kukai in some of his earlier writings, but slandered him in his later writings calling him “the biggest liar in all of Japan”. Nichiren was highly critical of esoteric Buddhism even though he borrowed many elements from it. The idea of the Mandala (aka Gohonzon) is also borrowed directly from esoteric Buddhism. continued...
Nichiren taught that the Lotus Sutra was a superior teaching to esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyo), yet he made up his own Mandala representing the teachings of the Lotus Sutra. Esoteric practitioners had been using original Indian Mandala in Japan for over 400 years before Nichiren. Even the idea of Sokushin-Jobutsu is originally an Esoteric Buddhist idea taught by Kukai. continued...
Personally, I would have no problem with Nichiren Shonin’s version of Buddhism if it had not been for his habit of slandering other schools. He slandered virtually all other sects of his time. He did this on his premise that they were teaching inferior forms of Buddhism. Nichiren didn’t seem to understand that all teachings of the Buddha are valid. The Buddha was such a skillful teacher because he understood that religion and spiritual practice is not one size fits all.
@99quintinsnapshot Thanks for spotting the error, you would indeed be correct. Three strands should be on your right. Check out the sgi website for new member/resources information regarding the altar and the practice.
Also it is important to note that the prayer beads have no special power in Nichiren Buddhism other than serving as a tool for focus.
Beautiful for beginers! Keep chanting and making awesome videos about it.
Thank you so much 🙏
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Nichiren practitioners often refer to the Daimoku as a Mantra (though the Daimoku would not qualify as a Mantra in Mikkyo). Again in Japanese Buddhism a Mantra is a specific esoteric Buddhist practice. I wouldn’t encourage you to abandon your practice of Daimoku and reciting the Lotus Sutra, but I would definitely encourage a closer look at what Nichiren taught in comparison to other schools of Buddhism. You won’t hear any of the above from the Nichiren schools (SGI, Nichiren-shoshu, etc.).
There is no right or wrong wish. It is all about trying to finding self.
Well .Any body can look up in Nichiren Shoshu website from the true teachings and how to be practice it correctly. Japan.
One big question to SGI members! Why SGI denied Daigohonzon on November 18th 2014? .I thought SGI believed Daigohonzon which was inscribed by NIchirendaishonin on October 12, 1279. That was what I was told by SGI member before. But now SGI denies that fact! Is anyone there to give me any explanation?
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
You have to chant as a 'galloping horse'- fluently, not too fast but also not to slow, and with 'flow'...---that is what was taught to me,
Nice presentation
Theravada is much much more than just giving monks alms and is very relevant; which is also an important practice of generosity (the first of the Six Perfections of Mahayana). Please don’t vainly write of the Theravada school without truly exploring it. Remember, mothers always know best ;- )
Well done, and very helpful. Thank you!
Yes... but the Buddha himself said that there were many paths to the cessation of suffering. Not to say it's wrong... but the closest to the Buddha's path is Theravada. We chant as well, but we chant the actual teachings of the Buddha, recollecting his words and reflecting on it's truth. The Buddha encouraged us not to believe in the mystical, but rather explore the truth with our own practice. That's why we say sadhu in my practice - it means "It is done well."
Bless your good heart. A start is a start no matter what.
But if I may suggest, You need to get a budsudon and a gohonzon...Go through the ceremony. Omamori is for travel.
An altar is very important. Facing north if possible, otherwise tilt slightly towards north. Incense should be the smokeless and be lit and burn from left to right. There are all kinds of cds and youtube chants that show the proper way to chant. Morning gongyo and evening gongyo, Are all on the internet.People that are confused about SGI and shu buddhism, Internet has all the info...But even if SGI got you into this practice, It is my opinion that the priests should all be respected as well.
After all if it wasn't because of the nichiren buddhists priest, We wouldnt have had this handed down and here we are! Thank you.
greenscarab2 Those are good suggestions but the only thing she actually NEEDS is her intention and faith in what she is doing now. All the rest is
extra ritual, extra things. Even the books and the internet teach you
that. Maybe this is all she can afford, or has space for :)
Like I said, It was a suggestion and nothing more. Of course faith is the major factor nobody ever disputed that!! In none of my texts did i question her faith!! I was just trying to be helpful. I'm still new to it and learing.. thought I would pass it on..Nothing wrong with me trying to help..
Rebecca Galardo what does my first lines of the text read!? Therefore for you to tell me that when I was trying to help was unnecessary. But thank you anyway:))
A start s a start no matter what. And then it goes to: If i may suggest.....
I really love this Nichiren Buddism. It is really a religion and organisation that truely catch up with times. I grew up with mom who is hardcore Thai Thevadara Buddhism. I find that it is a joke simply because what they are teaching do not fit into our lifestyle today! Why do we have to give food to the monk for a path to the enlightenment. I do believe that all humans have a potential for enlightment.
I think because it is a mirror in someone's life, you display 'your life' as it were, it is considered a vulnerable act- which is also why after daimoku in a meeting it is closed chanting nam-myoho-renge-kyo 3 times, as a sign of respect. Eventhough you 'direct' your prayers to the Gohonzon, one should not seek 'the gohonzon' outside oneself. How you put the mantra and affirmations into practice('actions') is important...
@bodhimind999 I understand, but Nichiren's Buddhism rejects many of the old teachings, as Guatama said it should, as the third age would require new understanding. Of course learning the complete teachings of Guatama is important, but many of Guatama's beliefs were intertwined with hindu theology that isn't buddhism. (Mt. Miru, and Hindu-specific gods). Guatama is not the first Buddha, but the first recorded in history.
Nice concept..."beautifully explained"
My apologies :0) how the practice is conducted lol as to my last comment, SGI has really changed my life and for those who have started stick with it :0)
Nice video
Awesome video :D I'm gonna try this now
Hello.From which sect practicing it?
Where can I get words for full chant? Thanks
Many many 2nd and 3rd generations of Gakkai members in Jpn are fed up with the way Gakkai does. But the organization force them to have Nichikan GZ or Omamori at least in very tricky way. Now Mr. Ikeda's wife and the family is controling the org. Old members began to quit and even put Mr. Ikeda's books, DVDs, etc. to garbage. But they control especially WD leaders to make those people to do donations and not make them quit. Did you know Gakkai twice tried to obtain copyright of DAIMOKU?
Great video
Where can i find the prayer beads?
I can't not seem to find any online.
SGI members,
I am not your enemy, I just inform the deviation of SGI from the Buddha. If I have not been net picking but very much the core of the doctrine. How even possibly could deny the Dai Gohonzon which is the advent and mission of Nichiren Daishonin. How you guys may call Nichiren Daishonin without Daishonin? Is he just a Buddhist monk to you guys. Do not slander, please.
I only mention it because I believe that by eliding over the 'mu', we disrespect the Odaimoku and the Sutra itself. It's like slurring the Lords Prayer.
I think I'm hearing nam myoo-o renge kyo? I might be wrong, right?
@ 3:30 you said the Lotus Sutra is the core of Nichiren teachings. Didn't you mean Shakyamuni's teachings?
Other than that great video.
She has the rythm of Mam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo
WRONG.
More emphasis on the word RENGE would be correct.
The rest of her EXPLANATION seems to be correct.
Nice altar set up. Chanting should be slower and more clear. Quality over quantity. Enjoyed your video.
Where would I find a Gohonzon?
Thanks for uploading(:
i like this
I think lots of SGI members were taught twisted gongyo fm their leaders. It's completely different & terrible cadence with halting gongyo & daimoku. sgi itself should consider the issue for real. Also why they stopped reciting life span chapter? Shakubuku is not to just give Gohonzons so easy. ND & Nikko Shonin think in the same way as what we think. We should re-study. GK & SGI changed so much fm. NSA.
Those of you who think Buddhism is praying to a false god, have a HUGE misconception on what Buddhism really is. Buddhism is about achieving peace within oneself and not succumbing to negative earthly pleasures. aka "sin" for Christians. Jesus himself meditated often and was tempted my Lucifer. Jesus being pure of heart mind body and soul did not succumb to his materialistic persuasions. which is why there is Lint. This is what is meant by achieving Enlightenment. The road to purifying oneself.
Thanks .....
where did u get your gohonzon?
Are you still practicing?
The numerous meditation techniques found in the Theravada tradition are also indispensable. Theravada is much much more than just giving monks alms and is very relevant; which is also an important practice of generosity (the first of the Six Perfections of Mahayana). Please don’t vainly write of the Theravada school without truly exploring it. Remember, mothers always know best ;- )
南無妙法蓮華経（nam-myoho-renge-kyo）
How do you know.
You really should say 'myo-HO' not just Myooo. You might chant without an altar, even without the Gohonzon in front of you, but you have to spell the Daimoku right, that's the really important thing. Just try it, and you'll see a big change in your life. ;)
A good pronounciation is better, but don't forget that as in all spiritual practices, INTENTION is the most important detail. Her true buddhic nature, her true self, already knows what to accomplish when she chants.
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Thank you! I adore the way you put this, I couldn't have put it any better myself, especially in reply to the woman telling the poster she "NEEDS" this and that and to face the north and to light incense in a certain way. For some that extra ritual is great, but it would never be a necessity in Buddhism and can be overwhelming for others. Some people get so lost in trying to make sure everything is perfect that they forget the point of what they are doing in the first place.
Rebecca Galardo You're welcome. Let's not forget the Buddha achieved enlightenment just by focusing on his breath. I know, he was very advanced, but, anyway! I also like fancy altars and stuff, but if they don't contribute to change your mind, they're useless.
Well that's just, like, your opinion, man.
how often you chant girl?
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I wonder, when will we Hindus, give up DEMON POOJA, and search THE LIVING GOD, who according to our VEDAS, became MAN & gave HIMSELF as a sacrifice, for the remission of sins of all, who put their FAITH in HIM. In Satpatha Brahmanam we read, "Prajapatir yagnah." means GOD HIMSELF is THE SACRIFICE. In Tandya Maha Brahmanam of Sama Veda, we read, "Prajapatir devebhyam atmanam yagnam krutva prayachhat." means God would offer Himself as a sacrifice & obtain atonement for sin. come back to HIM.
It's 'NA MU', not 'NAM'. There is no character 'NAM'. It is 2 separate characters and should be pronounced as such.
Because SGI issued honzon is not Gohonzon.
I'm also a Gakkai member in Japan. I've been practicing N.Buddhism for over 20 yrs now. And finally realed the real nature of D.Ikeda, Soka, SGI and SGI. They use Gohonzon and Mr. Toda & Mr. Makiguchi as tools. You are getting KUDOKU from the Law not from SGI. You might not understand it because you have no Komei Party in your country. And I am also not NS. I just believe in GZ and the Law. Please wake up before they rip you off! I don't want to see you being screwd up and worn out! Pls.
I appreciate your sincerity but do not call the Daishonin as Nichiren. The name of Buddha of kuonganjo today called Nichiren Daishonin. Nichiren sounds as if he had been a just one of the Buddhist monks. This is one of the reasons that I recognize as deviation from Daishonin Buddhism.
your anger will not achieve anything never mind world peace.
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Muraku 666 your too funny, sad that you think that of Ikeda sensei. Wouldn't you agree that it would then be considered strange that all charges were dropped against him and those charges were proven untrue! Frankly it saddens me to know that one can judge and slander things they know nothing of.
if buddhists dont believe in god ....then i dont get the point. i mean i read this precious life and it talked about 8 cold hells and 8 hot hells (if your not on now then please find my channel.... Lena gennuso is my youtube
why does it feel as if everyone that is in the sgi is play acting Buddhism?compare it to its counter parts and it just feels very generic.kinda like instant ramen noodles.forgive my comment.im just up late.its not for me to judge i guess.
@njgirlzrbetter Well I have learned Nichiren Buddhism in Japan, which is where SGI is from, and Daisaku Ikeda is considered a criminal to the REAL sects of Nichiren Buddhism. Creating mini- Gohonzons is blashphemous, and Ikeda narrowly escaped two murder and one rape charge. SGI came to the U.S. first, which is THE ONLY REASON THAT YOU ARE WITH THEM. Please study about Nichiren Buddhism more. I am the American Officer of apologetics for Kenshokai. If you want to know more, then ask.
SGI is very UNbuddhist in my opinion also. No disrespect to it's members but I've heard nothing but bad things. The write down what they want, then they chant for it. They chant for selfish things like career promotion, more money, bigger house. Ironically this practice contradicts Nam(u) Myoho Renge Kyo. Central to buddhism is realising suffering comes from desire for earthly pleasure and you are master of your destiny, you and you alone. Both over ruled by SGI practices. Food for thought, yes?
Sgi USA is the people's religion not authority mission two seperate people. please wake up to that ideA so you can really say ,this I stack my life on . Nam myoho renge kyo
sgi/nst are not real nichiren buddhism. nichiren chanted namu myoho renge kyo. his teacher was the original buddha shakyamuni. beware of cults. eagle peak blog teaches real nichiren buddhism. check it out.
Now Gakkai and SGI sell Omamori and Nichikan GZs as toys. NS does it the same. I have many many secret photos and documents about D. Ikeda and how he received those fame. You are still young. Please do not get brainwashed by them. Just embrace the Law and the Gohonzon. Keep chanting but plz do not join the activities of SGI, please! Just tell people how to chant - this is real shakubuku. Pls watch my channel and see the history how Mr. Ikeda how he broke the promises he made in the past.
Its "namu myoho renge kyo". Dont be taken in by the Soka Gakkai cult
Ha! FUNNY.
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So that excuses it? What a stupid counter-argument, my friend! Hitler wasn't the only person who hated Jews, either, but that still doesn't make it OK. This is childish logic: "But, mommy, he did it too!"
so bitter and so wrong. Lord Buddha? REALLY? just the fact that those you write those words is proof positive that you are NOT an authority on this subject. i don't know what your bitterness is nor do i care. its just sad that you don't have better things to do. i am an member since 1984 and we do NOT live to line our sensei's pockets. we live to make the world and our lives better and more productive. NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!
Budha is a creation, and not divine. Only the ALMIGHTY GOD prophesied in the VEDAS , is the ONE who should be worshiped, praised, & upheld. VEDAS say that THE MOST HIGH would offer HIMSELF AS AN ATONEMENT OF SINS OF ALL WHO BELIEVE IN HIM. Around 2000 years ago JESUS CHRIST has fulfilled that prophesy quite literally. Stop DEMON POOJA, REPENT & GET THE SALVATION, before it is too late. Because REINCARNATION IS A LIE AND A DECEPTION.