Chant for your protection. When the dark night comes in our lives, and it does for everyone, remember the events in our lives is our curriculum for our spiritual growth. Put off dwelling on the bad until a certain time three days from now. During those three days, look for the good that can come out of this, even though it may appear there is none now. You are connected with the infinite in your Buddha nature. You have within you something that is greater than anything you might encounter. Time to use it through your chanting practice.
I am soo appreciative to the Mystic Law that I can follow these vlogs of yours. Very inspirational to me, to restart my faith in this pure practice after being “blocked” and “Taiten” after some time. Still having soo much actual proof that it works for the entire humanity. Always chanting for my own human revolution and break through my own karma. Thank you Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. We are indeed NMRK and responsable for changing every poison in to medicine. Again thanks dear Margareth!!!
Ii know there are Hinduism practices that are powerful and silent. but this is a different practice. You could try it your way and see if you get benefit. If not, you don't have to do it at high volume . Chant at a comfortable volume. Your connection with the universe is the most important thing. You will know when that happens.
I m a Hindu, i have faced this type of problem, so i always used to turn my volume down many times Many time i have done this chanting while cooking, walking etc. I absorb the chant within me, if I don't chant for a single day,i feel so uncomfortable like something is missing from my daily routine
I have started chanting last 1 year and I got results also. I have lots of problems in my life from all sides and I have taken a vows no matter what, good or bad I will never stop chanting. It’s calm me down a lots. Please pray for me MARGARET🙏. Thanks
Thank you so much. All I can say is I wish you lived in California and attended our monthly district discussion meetings and our World Peace Prayer every first Sunday of the month. We already have great people but you would be an added tremendous source of inspiration. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.
Thank you Margaret, I've been chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for nearly 20 years and I find you most encouraging, bless you thank you again. Yvonne Lesley xx
Margret, I'm so happy that you have your blog I am a Nichren Buddhist I have been practicing for a long time and I have been looking for this kind of wisdom I just want to thank you for sharing and to let you know how much you have inspired me to make changes in my prayers for my life. Again Thank you
Margret, I will be contacting you to apply the guidance to my life.I have at this time a lot that I am trying to change and I think it's great to have some like you to have dialogue with thank you so much. Addie
I am a member of SGI and we have small discussion meetings at people's homes, Gosho lectures and World Peace Gongyo once a month. That's how I get to study, ask questions, share my experiences with other Nichiren Shoshu practitioners and hear their experiences. I have a question: Do Nichiren Buddhist who follow the temple have small discussion meetings among yourselves and read Nichiren Daishonin's Gosho among yourselves?
9:13 Cluster of Blessings [brought forth by the Mystic Law through chanting]: - illuminate darkness/ignorance in our lives - Burn away earthly desires that cause suffering - Dispel clouds of karma - Bring forth pure lifestate of Buddhahood (unsullied by impurities and evils of the world) - Sweep away all delusions and worry - Establish brilliant state of absolute freedom (that's never deadlocked) - Elminate the sufferings of birth and death
Thank you Margret for sharing your wisdom. I just started watching your channel. I am new to this philosophy and seriously considering making this path and practice my own. Your talks give me a better understanding of the practice and clarity around how to use it practically for myself.
I have written 2 books for newcomers, Your Path to Unshakeable Happiness and Stepping Stones, workbook & guide to Buddhist Practice. You can get digital copies from my website www.margaretblaine.com .That should get you started.
@@margaretblaine5367 ❤ *ThanK you foR aLL thaT you do.!! My wiFe acTuaLLy inSpiReD me to ReViSiT this pRacTiCe as I had faLLeN by the way side going on 3 odd yeaRs and she randoMLy bRouGhT up lasT weeK "Hey how do you feeL abouT NaM Yo RenGe KyO and going bacK to iT and teaching me.??"* 🙏
You might be interested in my book for newcomers, Your Path to Unshakeable Happiness. You can get it on Amazon in paperback or on my website www.margaretblaine.com in digital form. It's an easy read
@@TheAGODAMI I would like to suggest you get my book for newcomers, Your Path to Unshakeable Happiness. It is a story but shows you how we would bring someone into the practice. Paperback on Amazon, digital on my website, margaretblaine.com You would find it better if you connected with practitioners around you. There will be meetings where you can ask questions and study with other people. Online would be difficult to do.
I wash i have grandma like you Margaret... You are blessings! Ppl pay attention... It took her ten years and here it is without you going through all those years. Namyo.... And use your tension
Hi Margaret! I like listening to your experience and explanation towards various topics. Can I get your personal mail ID. Would like to share something personal with you . Thanks.
Hello, thank you for your great videos. I would like to learn more specifics about the Gohonzon itself: as a relatively new member, I’m not precisely sure about where to gaze upon my Gohonzon-whether just to have my eyes on it in general, or as one friend suggested, find a certain specific spot. And any detailed information about the itself would also be very interesting and helpful. Thank you.
I thank you so much for this video. Living in this world with so much hate, lack of compassion and empathy. Lies deceit, loss of freedom in every way possible you get to a point that you just want to check out. At the same time I know that I have a purpose just don't know what it is.
God some guided me and self taught me some of those ten steps you mention. About 5 years ago i started to believing in what I now know is the "mystic law". I defenatly need to start doing my research. So I can proudly use the right vocab.
Hello. Again.Making the world a better place.: The goals of the Buddha and Nichiren Shu Buddhism are the same; bringing the freedom of awakening to all,no matter how deluded or bound by circumstances.We have seen that the Lotus Sutra is the orginal teaching that guaranteed Buddhahood to all. This is not to say that Nichiren Shu Buddhist are not interested in what may be considered "mudane" acts of good such as improving our world by recycling donating oyr time and money to goid causes,and other actions that our consciences dictate. In fact the Buddishm of Nichiren Shonin tells us that such actions are not mundane at all. But are themselves acts of Buddhist faith. As Nichiren Shonin wrote to one believer. This is want is meant ny no worldly affairs of life or work are ever contrary to the reality. " more specifically as we follow the Buddha's path we improve the world in ways that we may not yet understand. As we increase our compassion for others,improve our sense if charity and patience and bring ourselves to deep inner peace,, how can we not have a positive effect on the world around us.? The practitioners of Nichiren Shu actively also work toward this goal. Our daily practice and our daily lives are focused toward the betterment of the world by following the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha in the lotus sutra through the teachings of Nichiren Shonin (to join and chant Namumyohorengekyo so that all sentient beings may experience this world as the Buddha's Pure Land and our buddha nature..) japan.🤗
Thank you so much You explain so so do well Im utmost inspired by u Tank u so so much So excited to listen to your other videos:) Ur such a wonderful lady
People I know who've had problems with resistance to their practice by family members have talked with them about respecting one another's practices. If the family could not do that, they have distanced for a time and shown by their lives that the practice is good. They also chant for family harmony.
thank you Margaret. am always a good science student here. loved every part of your explanation and interpretation, they are excellent. i also believe the gohonzon is the ultimate law of life, science and everything that it also includes the part we will call science which we have yet to discover, and the part of science that we will possibly never able to observe due to our own limitations. the gohonzon however, does give us that wisdom to realize things beyond our physical limitations.
I’m delighted to come to this video again. Though I’ve been less than supportive of having monetized the practice, I continue to recognize the value contained in these videos. And, I’m certain that you’re a good friend.
@@margaretblaine5367 I mean moving to a paying clientele. I’ve loved your modern day interpretation of Nichiren Buddhism. How you advise folks,,I might even liken it to a modern Lotus Sutra (though President Ikeda is the true author). A Lotus Sutra to fit the times. I’m certain you are sincere in your efforts. And, trust that you take responsibility for the people treated. I particularly send Daimoku for your health and pray you do well. You are an important voice, no matter what my sensitivities assume.
Good I'm glad they're helpful. It's important you be connected with your local group /district. There you will have people who can guide you. If you do'n't know how to connect, let me know where you live.
Karma is in operation whether you practice or not. Practicing will allow you to move your life upwards to become more and more positive so your choices will be better thus giving you better karma in your next lifetime. I don't know whether we have a choice in that or not.
I am trying to find out how to connect with your national leaders if there is a group there. Here it would be sgi-usa so if you did sgi plus your country name, maybe you would connect. Everyone is responding to Covid so the centers aren't open to ask.
I have not monetized Buddhism. The reason I've set up another TH-cam channel is so my coaching practice and the Buddhist channel are kept different. I didn't want to confuse them.
I am enjoying all your videos. You have a profound knowledge of Buddhism and you explain in a very clear way, how long have you been practicing? Thank you
Thanks you so much , I loved your videos and every time am hearing you very carefully because am learning as much as I can.. words has a power!! Thanks you so muchz
Good evening Ms.Margaret I just subscribed to your channel today thank you for clarifying so much with Buddhism and you have prompted me to go back to chanting daily
#MargaretBlaine - Maam I loved your explanation...Also I want to admit that I love your lipshade...I have been looking for something like this...Sorry to sound shallow...lots of love and GRATITUDE 💚💚💚
hahaha! Are we Buddhas yet? I was looking at her lip shade as well and thinking how good it looks on her and how well put together this lady is: her dress, her jewelry, her white hair; but at the same time she manifests such spirituality with her words and her energy.
Great job explaining our beautiful practice. How fortunate we are to have the Gohonzon. Look forward to hearing more of your explanations! Ever so thankful🙏🙏
My name is Negar i am stuck in iran 🇮🇷 chanting on my own. Also a lot of bad things happened that make me sick to my stomach sometimes i just want to die
The Mystic Law is what they call God, but they do put God outside of us. But some Christian sects say, " There is God in all of us". "There is Christ in all of us". But most do not believe in Karma and reincarnation and do not know how to permanently evoke it. Some Christians can approach the same state as Buddhists, though.
Hi @@margaretblaine5367. I am a Brazilian currently living in Germany. I began practicing Buddhism in Brazil in 2004. I lived in Australia from 2008 to 2014 where I studied in depth Buddhism. My channel is in Portuguese and about my daily practice. How Buddhism helps me on day to day life. I teach my Shakubukos how to Chant Daimoku and I explain in my own words important Buddhists concepts. I watched some of your videos and they were very inspiring for me. Thank you.
I caught Covid in January and now left with horrible chest pain, tightness, squeeze feeling on chest and chant morning and night and my chest is not right. I done been to a million doctors suffering and losing hope.
Like god there are other religions that believe also not in outside god but with in I believe Iam living in a physical world having a physical experience but Iam a spirit underneath that’s my true self
Thank you so much! this is great, very helpful. please continue bc sometimes we need to hear the words in order to really understand. some of us are more auditory than visual.
I've always found an irreconcilable conflict between A. The superiority of absolute happiness over relative happiness And B. The emphasis on setting goals and making your dreams come true Can you see a potential conflict between these two teachings, and if so, could you offer a way to reconcile said conflict? Thanks
Absolute happiness is Buddhahood , when happiness is established and never goes away no matter what happens in life. The emphasis on relative goals is to train us to connect with our buddha nature and bring out Buddhahood to handle the issue. As we practice doing this over and over and over again, that level of life becomes established in our hearts and minds.
Thank you so much I always wonder how can you chant if your having bad dreams or being attacked.. etc. Does chanting help with this. Have you ever experienced this ?
I live in Bangladesh. I believe I am one who is practicing Nichiren Daishon Buddhism seriously without Gohonjon. I chant everyday do my morning and evening gongyo. I shaka buku almost 20 person. None of them has Gohonjon yet. How can We get Gohonjon and start a center in Dhaka, Bangladesh? Please give me suggestions.
I am practicing Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism . I am confused about earthly desires. Could you please explain on your next video? I learned lots of things that I was confused about. Thank you.
Hello. Do you think all other Nichiren Sects here in Japan dont have the good results from practice and chanting to Gohonzon? I am practice since 1979 and in Nichiren Shu now. A very peacefull sect and dont make any diffrence about the chanting for our happeniss. 🤗🙍Japan.
Thanks for your explanation!! Just wanted to know how do we overcome the unknown fears about the uncertainty of our life now. I chant and I have full faith on Gohonzon, but sometimes I feel really low because of the unnecessary delays. Please let me know.
Hello, I wanna ask like if me my husbnd live in rented flat due to inlaws separate us and from their home ,we come to live in rented flat so if we our own house soon what we hv to chant
Hello Margaret, I am seeking for mutual seperation from my partner. I am following this practice since 2 years but things are not moving as expected. Can you please suggest any Gosho letter which I can read daily and share my victory report to Sensei
Look at my vlog this week. I think you should look at how you are chanting. I don't know any gosho. that talks about this but Ikeda does in the clear Mirror Guidance in My Dear Friends in America. Anyone else have ideas about this?
Imagine yourself with one and how you would feel 6 months or a year from now. Then do the same with another. Chant for clarity and see how you feel. If one feels expansive, pay attention.
Hey mam m from India. I do chant for 2hours. I stated Buddhism pratice from jan. I know from last one year. But in serious way I started from January. I still confused nd little doubt.. nd still my prayer r not answer. Nd m not getting d clarity. Pls guide me.. m studying nd attending a meeting also. Leader also guiding me.. but I want to make my faith strong
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Chant for your protection. When the dark night comes in our lives, and it does for everyone, remember the events in our lives is our curriculum for our spiritual growth. Put off dwelling on the bad until a certain time three days from now. During those three days, look for the good that can come out of this, even though it may appear there is none now. You are connected with the infinite in your Buddha nature. You have within you something that is greater than anything you might encounter. Time to use it through your chanting practice.
Thanks. Practicing since 1994 and lots of study.
Just set an intention, what you want to have happen, and chant for it.
I am soo appreciative to the Mystic Law that I can follow these vlogs of yours. Very inspirational to me, to restart my faith in this pure practice after being “blocked” and “Taiten” after some time. Still having soo much actual proof that it works for the entire humanity. Always chanting for my own human revolution and break through my own karma. Thank you Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. We are indeed NMRK and responsable for changing every poison in to medicine. Again thanks dear Margareth!!!
Good, i'm glad they're helpful.
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Ii know there are Hinduism practices that are powerful and silent. but this is a different practice. You could try it your way and see if you get benefit. If not, you don't have to do it at high volume . Chant at a comfortable volume. Your connection with the universe is the most important thing. You will know when that happens.
I m a Hindu, i have faced this type of problem, so i always used to turn my volume down many times
Many time i have done this chanting while cooking, walking etc.
I absorb the chant within me, if I don't chant for a single day,i feel so uncomfortable like something is missing from my daily routine
I have started chanting last 1 year and I got results also. I have lots of problems in my life from all sides and I have taken a vows no matter what, good or bad I will never stop chanting. It’s calm me down a lots. Please pray for me MARGARET🙏. Thanks
@@seemasami0429 Will do.
@@margaretblaine5367 thanks ma’am
Hindu practices are cursed- each and every god is cursed since hindu yogis had no control.
Thank you so much. All I can say is I wish you lived in California and attended our monthly district discussion meetings and our World Peace Prayer every first Sunday of the month. We already have great people but you would be an added tremendous source of inspiration. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
Hi, I'm in California. Where do the district disussions take place?
Fantastic! Marvellous video. You are simply brilliant, a great teacher. Thank you very much. Many blessings.
I don't know. I think the next life develops according to our karma, the causes we have set before.
A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'...
My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE...
Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave.
The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist.
For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is.
Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment.
The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing.
The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence.
The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists.
Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’.
On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication.
For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything.
NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.
You have renewed my spirit to continue restart chanting and with a different ferventness.🙏🏾NMRK
I'm glad you're reconnecting.
Thank you Margaret, I've been chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for nearly 20 years and I find you most encouraging, bless you thank you again. Yvonne Lesley xx
You're welcome.
Margret,
I'm so happy that you have your blog I am a Nichren Buddhist I have been practicing for a long time and I have been looking for this kind of wisdom I just want to thank you for sharing and to let you know how much you have inspired me to make changes in my prayers for my life.
Again Thank you
Margret,
I will be contacting you to apply the guidance to my life.I have at this time a lot that I am trying to change and I think it's great to have some like you to have dialogue with thank you so much.
Addie
I'm glad it was helpful.
I am a member of SGI and we have small discussion meetings at people's homes, Gosho lectures and World Peace Gongyo once a month. That's how I get to study, ask questions, share my experiences with other Nichiren Shoshu practitioners and hear their experiences. I have a question: Do Nichiren Buddhist who follow the temple have small discussion meetings among yourselves and read Nichiren Daishonin's Gosho among yourselves?
9:13 Cluster of Blessings [brought forth by the Mystic Law through chanting]:
- illuminate darkness/ignorance in our lives
- Burn away earthly desires that cause suffering
- Dispel clouds of karma
- Bring forth pure lifestate of Buddhahood (unsullied by impurities and evils of the world)
- Sweep away all delusions and worry
- Establish brilliant state of absolute freedom (that's never deadlocked)
- Elminate the sufferings of birth and death
Thank you Margret for sharing your wisdom. I just started watching your channel. I am new to this philosophy and seriously considering making this path and practice my own. Your talks give me a better understanding of the practice and clarity around how to use it practically for myself.
Would you suggest a few books for new-comers?
I have written 2 books for newcomers, Your Path to Unshakeable Happiness and Stepping Stones, workbook & guide to Buddhist Practice. You can get digital copies from my website www.margaretblaine.com .That should get you started.
@@margaretblaine5367 ❤ *ThanK you foR aLL thaT you do.!! My wiFe acTuaLLy inSpiReD me to ReViSiT this pRacTiCe as I had faLLeN by the way side going on 3 odd yeaRs and she randoMLy bRouGhT up lasT weeK "Hey how do you feeL abouT NaM Yo RenGe KyO and going bacK to iT and teaching me.??"* 🙏
You might be interested in my book for newcomers, Your Path to Unshakeable Happiness. You can get it on Amazon in paperback or on my website www.margaretblaine.com in digital form. It's an easy read
@@TheAGODAMI I would like to suggest you get my book for newcomers, Your Path to Unshakeable Happiness. It is a story but shows you how we would bring someone into the practice. Paperback on Amazon, digital on my website, margaretblaine.com You would find it better if you connected with practitioners around you. There will be meetings where you can ask questions and study with other people. Online would be difficult to do.
I wash i have grandma like you Margaret... You are blessings! Ppl pay attention... It took her ten years and here it is without you going through all those years. Namyo.... And use your tension
Thank you so much
@@margaretblaine5367 My heart love you!! Have a blissful journey. So honer for your respond.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
I'm so glad they've been useful. Let me know if there are any topics you'd like to hear about.
Hi Margaret! I like listening to your experience and explanation towards various topics. Can I get your personal mail ID. Would like to share something personal with you . Thanks.
Hello, thank you for your great videos. I would like to learn more specifics about the Gohonzon itself: as a relatively new member, I’m not precisely sure about where to gaze upon my Gohonzon-whether just to have my eyes on it in general, or as one friend suggested, find a certain specific spot. And any detailed information about the itself would also be very interesting and helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom 💙
Just listening to you I feel at peace and want to continue on my journey
Thank you so much for this beautiful video. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Thank you from the deep of my life
You're welcome.
I thank you so much for this video. Living in this world with so much hate, lack of compassion and empathy. Lies deceit, loss of freedom in every way possible you get to a point that you just want to check out. At the same time I know that I have a purpose just don't know what it is.
Margaret your WISDOM HAVE help me so much Thank you
Happy to help!
God some guided me and self taught me some of those ten steps you mention. About 5 years ago i started to believing in what I now know is the "mystic law".
I defenatly need to start doing my research. So I can proudly use the right vocab.
Hello. Again.Making the world a better place.: The goals of the Buddha and Nichiren Shu Buddhism are the same; bringing the freedom of awakening to all,no matter how deluded or bound by circumstances.We have seen that the Lotus Sutra is the orginal teaching that guaranteed Buddhahood to all. This is not to say that Nichiren Shu Buddhist are not interested in what may be considered "mudane" acts of good such as improving our world by recycling donating oyr time and money to goid causes,and other actions that our consciences dictate. In fact the Buddishm of Nichiren Shonin tells us that such actions are not mundane at all. But are themselves acts of Buddhist faith. As Nichiren Shonin wrote to one believer. This is want is meant ny no worldly affairs of life or work are ever contrary to the reality. " more specifically as we follow the Buddha's path we improve the world in ways that we may not yet understand. As we increase our compassion for others,improve our sense if charity and patience and bring ourselves to deep inner peace,, how can we not have a positive effect on the world around us.? The practitioners of Nichiren Shu actively also work toward this goal. Our daily practice and our daily lives are focused toward the betterment of the world by following the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha in the lotus sutra through the teachings of Nichiren Shonin (to join and chant Namumyohorengekyo so that all sentient beings may experience this world as the Buddha's Pure Land and our buddha nature..) japan.🤗
Thank you so much
You explain so so do well
Im utmost inspired by u
Tank u so so much
So excited to listen to your other videos:)
Ur such a wonderful lady
She is so well groomed even at this age . An inspiration indeed .
What does age have to do with chanting and amazing knowledge??
Thank you! ❤
People I know who've had problems with resistance to their practice by family members have talked with them about respecting one another's practices. If the family could not do that, they have distanced for a time and shown by their lives that the practice is good. They also chant for family harmony.
thank you Margaret. am always a good science student here. loved every part of your explanation and interpretation, they are excellent. i also believe the gohonzon is the ultimate law of life, science and everything that it also includes the part we will call science which we have yet to discover, and the part of science that we will possibly never able to observe due to our own limitations. the gohonzon however, does give us that wisdom to realize things beyond our physical limitations.
Bless you
Amazing
Wow this is Awesome! Thank you for this video 🙏🏾📿
I’m delighted to come to this video again. Though I’ve been less than supportive of having monetized the practice, I continue to recognize the value contained in these videos. And, I’m certain that you’re a good friend.
What do you mean by monetizing the practice?
@@margaretblaine5367 I mean moving to a paying clientele. I’ve loved your modern day interpretation of Nichiren Buddhism. How you advise folks,,I might even liken it to a modern Lotus Sutra (though President Ikeda is the true author). A Lotus Sutra to fit the times.
I’m certain you are sincere in your efforts. And, trust that you take responsibility for the people treated.
I particularly send Daimoku for your health and pray you do well.
You are an important voice, no matter what my sensitivities assume.
Thank u very much
Thank you, This is excellent.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you ! Love you videos. Bless you! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo! 🙏🙏🙏
I''m glad.
I am new to Nichoren Buddhism and I find your talks on TH-cam very helpful. Thank you for doing this. Aruna
Good I'm glad they're helpful. It's important you be connected with your local group /district. There you will have people who can guide you. If you do'n't know how to connect, let me know where you live.
Karma is in operation whether you practice or not. Practicing will allow you to move your life upwards to become more and more positive so your choices will be better thus giving you better karma in your next lifetime. I don't know whether we have a choice in that or not.
Thank you Margaret.
Very good guidance
THANKS MARGARET
You're welcome.
I am trying to find out how to connect with your national leaders if there is a group there. Here it would be sgi-usa so if you did sgi plus your country name, maybe you would connect. Everyone is responding to Covid so the centers aren't open to ask.
Thank you Margaret!
I truly appreciate your website
It has helped me in many ways❤️🙏
I'm glad.
I have not monetized Buddhism. The reason I've set up another TH-cam channel is so my coaching practice and the Buddhist channel are kept different. I didn't want to confuse them.
Thank you so much for your efforts !
Hello! Lovely Margaret xx
I am enjoying all your videos. You have a profound knowledge of Buddhism and you explain in a very clear way, how long have you been practicing? Thank you
Thanks you so much , I loved your videos and every time am hearing you very carefully because am learning as much as I can.. words has a power!! Thanks you so muchz
Hope they're helpful.
@@margaretblaine5367 yes they are very very helpful no doubt. Thanks
Thank you for your amazing videos Margaret 💜
Namu Myohou Renge Kyo! Beautiful video.
Powerful words! I like the way you explain.
Good evening Ms.Margaret I just subscribed to your channel today thank you for clarifying so much with Buddhism and you have prompted me to go back to chanting daily
Great. You'll be glad you did.
#MargaretBlaine - Maam I loved your explanation...Also I want to admit that I love your lipshade...I have been looking for something like this...Sorry to sound shallow...lots of love and GRATITUDE 💚💚💚
hahaha! Are we Buddhas yet? I was looking at her lip shade as well and thinking how good it looks on her and how well put together this lady is: her dress, her jewelry, her white hair; but at the same time she manifests such spirituality with her words and her energy.
This was fantastic. Thank you!
I had a tendency to worry,now i have a tendency to confidence.
Great job explaining our beautiful practice. How fortunate we are to have the Gohonzon. Look forward to hearing more of your explanations! Ever so thankful🙏🙏
I agree about our beautiful practice and glad to have you.
We are doing zoom meetings.
Thank you for your reply
Hope it's helpful.
Great video! Thank you.
Nam Myoho Renghe Kyo!
My name is Negar i am stuck in iran 🇮🇷 chanting on my own. Also a lot of bad things happened that make me sick to my stomach sometimes i just want to die
I wish you all the posperity and health, sending vibes now, you are okay now ✋✨️❤️
Thanks for this video 🙏🙏🌺🌺
The Mystic Law is what they call God, but they do put God outside of us. But some Christian sects say, " There is God in all of us". "There is Christ in all of us". But most do not believe in Karma and reincarnation and do not know how to permanently evoke it. Some Christians can approach the same state as Buddhists, though.
Hope it helped.
Wow my second time listening to you live .what a wonderful video on Faith ,Gohonzon and the mystic law 💗💖🙏🌷🙏 much love to you!💗
Very beautiful
wow thanks for the heartfelt explanation and words embedded with wisdom.
But how can one chant purposely for a particular desire?
Fantastic and very helpful video! Thank you very much! Many blessings and a big kiss from Italy.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - My natural medicine! Gratitude!!!
I see you have a TH-cam channel. Unfortunately, I don't know your language. How are you focusing your channel?
Hi @@margaretblaine5367. I am a Brazilian currently living in Germany. I began practicing Buddhism in Brazil in 2004. I lived in Australia from 2008 to 2014 where I studied in depth Buddhism. My channel is in Portuguese and about my daily practice. How Buddhism helps me on day to day life. I teach my Shakubukos how to Chant Daimoku and I explain in my own words important Buddhists concepts. I watched some of your videos and they were very inspiring for me. Thank you.
I caught Covid in January and now left with horrible chest pain, tightness, squeeze feeling on chest and chant morning and night and my chest is not right. I done been to a million doctors suffering and losing hope.
Great video thank you 🙏
Thank you, both of you. I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you
Like god there are other religions that believe also not in outside god but with in I believe Iam living in a physical world having a physical experience but Iam a spirit underneath that’s my true self
I M am new to practice.
Fantati found you and your
Incredible advice.
Thank you so much! this is great, very helpful. please continue bc sometimes we need to hear the words in order to really understand. some of us are more auditory than visual.
Glad it was useful.
I've always found an irreconcilable conflict between
A. The superiority of absolute happiness over relative happiness
And
B. The emphasis on setting goals and making your dreams come true
Can you see a potential conflict between these two teachings, and if so, could you offer a way to reconcile said conflict?
Thanks
Absolute happiness is Buddhahood , when happiness is established and never goes away no matter what happens in life. The emphasis on relative goals is to train us to connect with our buddha nature and bring out Buddhahood to handle the issue. As we practice doing this over and over and over again, that level of life becomes established in our hearts and minds.
@@margaretblaine5367
Thank you. That helps.
DESDE ARGENTINA NEUQUEN THANK YOU MARGARET.
Thank you so much I always wonder how can you chant if your having bad dreams or being attacked.. etc. Does chanting help with this. Have you ever experienced this ?
I live in Bangladesh. I believe I am one who is practicing Nichiren Daishon Buddhism seriously without Gohonjon. I chant everyday do my morning and evening gongyo. I shaka buku almost 20 person. None of them has Gohonjon yet. How can We get Gohonjon and start a center in Dhaka, Bangladesh? Please give me suggestions.
If you google Bangladesh-sgi, if there is a group there, it should show up.
I am practicing Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism . I am confused about earthly desires. Could you please explain on your next video? I learned lots of things that I was confused about. Thank you.
Hello. Do you think all other Nichiren Sects here in Japan dont have the good results from practice and chanting to Gohonzon? I am practice since 1979 and in Nichiren Shu now. A very peacefull sect and dont make any diffrence about the chanting for our happeniss. 🤗🙍Japan.
Hi! Do you fallow President Ikeda?
Thanks for your explanation!! Just wanted to know how do we overcome the unknown fears about the uncertainty of our life now. I chant and I have full faith on Gohonzon, but sometimes I feel really low because of the unnecessary delays. Please let me know.
Glad it could be helpful.
I have started chanting since 2 weeks and started feeling calm in thoughts and postive... keep on doing .. you will get the things on time
Wonderful.
please chant for me
@@MicahEZ What is your situation so I know what to chant for?
@@margaretblaine5367 could you provide email I want to email.
@@MicahEZ margaret@margaretblaine.com
thank you for sharing, I really needed some motivation at this time
Hello,
I wanna ask like if me my husbnd live in rented flat due to inlaws separate us and from their home ,we come to live in rented flat so if we our own house soon what we hv to chant
We really want our dream home so when to get it if we want soon....nd what to pray for it??
Set a goal for what you want, make a determination that you are going to have it no matter what and chant for it until you get it.
I agree.
I have questions is viapasna meditation practising along with namyo-ho-renge kyo is wrong pls tell
You should choose one practice or the other and get to the bottom of it.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you.
We must remember that President Toda had amazing awakenings in prison without a scroll in front of him.
Would you please discuss when a woman makes offerings to Gohonzon.
Hello Margaret, I am seeking for mutual seperation from my partner. I am following this practice since 2 years but things are not moving as expected. Can you please suggest any Gosho letter which I can read daily and share my victory report to Sensei
Look at my vlog this week. I think you should look at how you are chanting. I don't know any gosho. that talks about this but Ikeda does in the
clear Mirror Guidance in My Dear Friends in America. Anyone else have ideas about this?
Having practiced for four years, i can honestly say that the Mystic Law was a complete and colossal failure.
I have been a lot of relationships how do I know which person is right for my life?
Imagine yourself with one and how you would feel 6 months or a year from now. Then do the same with another. Chant for clarity and see how you feel. If one feels expansive, pay attention.
Hey mam m from India. I do chant for 2hours. I stated Buddhism pratice from jan. I know from last one year. But in serious way I started from January. I still confused nd little doubt.. nd still my prayer r not answer. Nd m not getting d clarity. Pls guide me.. m studying nd attending a meeting also. Leader also guiding me.. but I want to make my faith strong
How are you chanting for your goal?
Yes for goal nd for life patner
Respected mam thank you for your knowledge......can I get my reincarnation after life as per my choices if I practice gohonzon.