A group devoted to the five practices of the central mahayana sutra, the wonderful dharma lotus flower sutra. In it, shakyamuni expounds the ultimate truth of life to which he was enlightened. When completed, sound the bell as you begin chanting nammyohorengekyo. I and the others felt that we had no part in the affair.
Ji ga toku burai since i became a buddha sho kyo sho ko shu it is many hundreds of thousands. Recitation of the sutra recite the expedient means chapter excerpt pages 15. Jul 11, 2016 the wonderful dharma lotus flower sutra chapter 16 the narration is done based on the sutra text published by btts 1998, city of 10,000 buddhas this is a voluntary work done with the great wish. Sgiusa study lectures on the hoben and juryo chapters of the lotus sutra by sgi president daisaku ikeda.
The expedient means referred to in the title of the hoben chapter refer to the fact that the hoben and other chapters of the lotus sutra reveal how the buddha had used various. The lotus sutra chapter 4 faith discernment the title of this chapter has been translated in various ways by different writers, some of which are faith discernment, belief and. The lotus sutra chapter three parable celestial drum. Recitation of the lotus sutra can be performed in shindoku or ones own preferred language. Once again he told the great assembly, you should believe and understand the sincere and truthful words of the. Jan 18, 2010 watch lotus sutra chapter 25 buddhadharma on dailymotion. On the lifetime chapter of the lotus sutra buddhism from. This is video for lotus sutra chapter 2 for gongyo portion only. The lotus sutra chapter 4 faith discernment the title of this chapter has been translated in various ways by different writers, some of which are faith discernment, belief and understanding and willing acceptance. This chapters location is different in different versions of the sutra, making the chapter numbers misalign. City of 10,000 buddhas the wonderful dharma lotus flower. The lotus sutra in tibetan buddhist history and culture, part 2 217 beginning of what tibetan historians call the later diffusion bstan pa phyir dar of buddhism. Explanation of the hoben chapter nst nichiren shoshu temple.
A note on this issue from kims translation of taoshengs commentary, which treats chapter twelve as perseverance. The lotus sutra in tibetan buddhist history and culture. The five hundred disciples receive their predictions 9 chapter ix. Juryo verse form myo ho renge kyo the sutra of the lotus of the wonderful law 16th chapter. Prayers 2 to 5 are missing so you need to do those on your own for evening gongyo, just start from 1. Why we recite the ten factors three times in gongyo. Under nichiren buddhism, there are several major schools and many subschools. In the practice of nichiren buddhism it means reciting nammyohorengekyo, and portions of the second chapter expedient means and the sixteenth life span chapters of the lotus sutra in front of the gohonzon. It describes the lifetime of the buddha an should be studied closely by anyone practicing buddhism. Note that some of the portion of this video is missing voice. A buddhist podcast lotus sutra chapter 2 part 8 why we recite the ten factors 3 times.
The wonderful dharma lotus flower sutra chapter 16 the narration is done based on the sutra text published by btts 1998, city of 10,000 buddhas this is a voluntary work done with the great wish. Apple this paper concludes the study of the lotus sutra in tibetan buddhist history and culture that was initially published in volume 32 of the bulletin. Chapter sixteen the thus come ones life span at that time the buddha spoke to the bodhisattvas and the entire great assembly, saying, good men, you should believe and understand the sincere and truthful words of the thus come one. The japanese word gongyo literally means assiduous practice. Jan 26, 2009 this is part 1 of chapter 16 for those who want to learn how to gongyo. At that time the buddha spoke to the bodhisattvas and all the great assembly. The fundamental purpose of the sgiusa is the happiness of people and to contribute to peace, culture and education based on the philosophy and ideals of the buddhism of nichiren. Therefore, the lotus sutra itself does not contain any expedient teachings. Words and phrases, volume ten, says, the sutra as a whole is summed up in these four phrases. In chapter 16, the buddha observes that people will yearn for him and worship his relics, but he does not suggest that this is the correct practice for attaining enlightenment. Recite the excerpt from the verse section of the life span of the thus come onechapter pages 617. This is part 1 of chapter 16 for those who want to learn how to gongyo.
The second chapter, expedient devices, tells how one within the buddhadharma can use various expedients to teach and transform living beings. Table of contents contents table of contents preface 2 4 part one. Here, lopez provides what he calls the plot summary of the lotus sutra. July 17th, 2006 tonights show closes our series of talks on chapter 2 of the lotus sutra, the part we recite in gongyo. Is it true that, even though members of the clergy or lay believers may not understand the exact meaning of the text of the lotus sutra, if they accept and uphold the entire sutra, or one volume of it, or the four most important chapters, 1 or the verse section of the life span chapter, or just one phrase of the sutra. Chapter 12 of kumarajivas translation as found in the taisho edition is devadatta.
Its original name is nichiren school shu of the fuji area, branch of taisekiji temple, indicating the general naming of sects at the time, though not united, and then divided in different localized traditions. Chinese buddhist dance bodhisattva chinese buddhist dance. Lotus sutra chapter 2 chinese myoho renge kyo gongyo. The sutra of the lotus flower of the wonderful dharma free books. Explanation of the juryo chapter nst nichiren shoshu temple. All the twentyeight chapters of the lotus sutra are nam. Five hundred disciples received predictions, chapter 9. Aug 16, 2009 the two most important teachings found in the lotus sutra are both contained in chapter 16. The sutras key message is that buddhahood, the supreme state of life characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom and courage, is. One of the primary ways the sutra is divided is into two sections. Shakyamuni buddha has just presented the teaching on skillful means and made a general prediction that all would become buddhas in the future. Its head temple taisekiji, is located on the lower. A biography, an illustration of the lotus sutra from a handscroll, c. Foreword during this period, we will study the topic, explanation of the juryo chapter.
The lotus sutra, an important mahayana buddhist scripture, influenced many east asian buddhist. Fundamentally, the lotus sutra is the pure, perfect one truth junenichijitsu. Jan 22, 2017 differences in doctrines and practices. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson chapter sixteen. Every day during gongyo, you recite the hoben chapter and this juryo chapter of the lotus sutra, so you should be extremely familiar with them. A comprehensive resource for zen and buddhism practitioners.
Nichiren shu, nichiren shoshu, and soka gakkai nichiren buddhism is one of the most eminent branches of mahayana buddhism that is based on the teachings of the th century japanese monk, nichiren 12221282. The record of the orally transmitted teachings says. Tonights show closes our series of talks on chapter 2 of the lotus sutra, the part we recite in gongyo. These deal with the true, effectual, fundamental nature of the buddha.
This means that of all the myriad phenomena and the three thousand realms, there are none that are not part of the expedient means of myoho. There is additional form of gongyo performed by nichiren shu practitioners at homes and in temples in which the entire lotus sutra is recited. The lotus sutra chapter 4 faith discernment celestial. Chapter 21 jinrikihon whole or from shobukkusesha or. Shayamunis lotus sutra is the provisional lotus sutra. Bestowing predictions upon those studying and those beyond study venerable master hsuan hua, buddhist text translation society on. This is the place in the lotus sutra where the truth, that nichiren daishonin bases his correct practice in the latter day of the law on, is revealed. The lotus sutra chapter three parable the scene and action of chapter 3, parable, continues from the conclusion of the previous chapter. Whether youre experienced with the lotus or have never endeavored to read it, youll have a deeper understanding.
After the meiji restoration, it was given its own name, nichiren shoshu, in 1912. Good men, you must believe and understand the truthful words of the thus come one. He will be born in the presence of the buddhas of the. The lotus sutra in tibetan buddhist history and culture, part 2. Saddharmapundarikasutra, is one of the major buddhist texts of east asia. Once the buddha was staying at the city of royal palaces on mount grdhrakuta with a great assemblage of great bhikkhus, in all twelve thousand. A significant characteristic of the later diffusion was the gathering of indian buddhist texts and teachings, the oral and textual.
The sutra as a whole refers to the twentyeight chapters of the lotus sutra, the essential teaching and the theoretical teaching. Here is a slower version of just the lotus sutra extracts. The buddha told the bhikshus, in the future if a good man or good woman hears the devadatta chapter of the wonderful dharma flower sutra and with a pure mind believes and reveres it, having no doubts, he will not fall into the hells, into the realm of hungry ghosts, or into the animal realm. Jan 30, 2012 the lifetime chapter of the lotus sutra is the second part of gongyo, as defined by nichiren daishonin. The sutra of the lotus flower of the wonderful law chapter 1 introductory chapter 2 tactfulness 15 chapter 3 a parable 18 chapter 4 faith. A buddhist podcast lotus sutra chapter 2 part 8 why we. The sutra of innumerable meanings background 6 6 chapter 1 virtues 7 chapter 2 preaching 9 chapter 3 ten merits 11 part two. A buddhist podcast the reluctant buddhist chapter 4 a buddhist podcast life span chapter part 2 a buddhist podcast an introduction to the juryo chapter.
The lifetime chapter of the lotus sutra is the second part of gongyo, as defined by nichiren daishonin. The lotus sutra in tibetan buddhist history and culture, part 2 james b. A critical study of taoshengs commentary on the lotus sutra chapter 6. The doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life is found in only one place, hidden in the depths of the life span chapter of the essential teaching of the lotus sutra. Gongyo project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. T his sutras first chapter, the introduction, discusses its causes and conditions. After the bell, hit pause and say nammyohorengekyo 3 times and then continue with video. In chapter 16, the buddha observes that people will yearn for him and worship his relics, but he does not suggest that. Visit my website to download videos of lotus sutra. Since the chapter is entitled myohorengekyo hobenbon, the lotus sutra of the wonderful law, expedient means chapter, this indicates that delusion and enlightenment are not two different things. At that time the buddha told the bodhisattva mahasattva evervigorous, if a good man or a good woman receives and upholds the dharma flower sutra, whether reading it, reciting it, explaining it to others, or writing it out, that person will obtain eight hundred meritorious virtues of the eyes, twelve hundred meritorious virtues of the. It was spoken in the last period of shakyamuni buddha s life, proclaiming the ultimate principles of the dharma, which unites all previous teachings into one.
The sutras key message is that buddhahood, the supreme state of life characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom and courage, is inherent within every person without distinction of. Taoshengs influence and the impact of his doctrines part ii. Chapter eleven contains one of the most fantastic in the original sense of that word scenes in buddhist literature. This chapter begins the section on correct tenets in the second part of the sutra. Saddharmapundarika sutra, is one of the major buddhist texts of east asia. The lotus sutra is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential sutras, or sacred scriptures, of buddhism. The two most important teachings found in the lotus sutra are both contained in chapter 16. This is the fundamental practice of nichiren buddhism, which is performed morning and evening. Here is morning gongyo first prayer, lotus sutra extracts and 8 minutes chanting. Prayers 2 to 5 are missing so you need to do those on your own for evening gongyo. The wonderful dharma lotus flower sutra, more commonly known in english as the lotus sutra sanskrit.