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Hokekyo: |
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法華經 ホッケキョウ
Hokkekyō
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The Lotus Sutra or Hokekyo is reported by St. Nichiren as the One True Teaching for the age in which we live. The
Hokkekyō
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Lotus Sutra , is the Primary Mahayana Sutra that defines our tradition in Nichiren Shu.
There are two early Chinese translations:
1)- the
Miaofa lianhua jing 妙法蓮華經 by Kumārajīva.
2)
Zheng fahua jing 正法華經 by Dharmarakha.
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gongyo |
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A term seldom used within Nichiren Shu meaning 'severe practice' - 'assiduous practice'. Use of the term has been popularized by Nichiren Sho Shu & SGI. |
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Salutations: |
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合掌
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ガッショウ
gasshō
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Literally "to join one's palms." To place one's open hands gently together, with palms slightly hollowed as a gesture of honor, respect, and adoration.
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慈
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ji;
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mettā ; (Sanskrit)
maitra |
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To be compassionate. An expression of altruistic emotion that seeks nothing in return. In Buddhism Maitra is considered one of the Four Incomprehensible Minds. |
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india |
An honorary greeting, usually accompanied with Gassho. Literally "I Bow to you." This is an honoring of the sacredness in 'the other.' |
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Wasan: |
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Singing traditional poems and phrases dedicated to the Lotus Sutra and St. Nichiren's life. Wasan is a devotional act developing discipline, group harmony, and spreads the blessings of Nichiren Shonin and the Lotus Sutra around the world. |
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# 10231 - since 2002
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 Our Wish
May our chanting brings us all insight into the proper and most effective way of accomplishing personal and planetary kosenrufu.
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"more vital than breath... finding joy in the celebration of the lotus flower dharma..." |
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