Buddhism is a philosophy in which one gains spiritual enlightenment which can free themselves from the cycle of rebirth, and I believe anyone can attain enlightenment through the power of Nichiren Buddhism. “Many one body, one in mind”. One of the famous quotes president Daisaku Ikeda and the presidents before had said to encourage the people in the organization of SGI. Buddhism began 2,500 years ago in India. Currently there are more than 360 million members worldwide and over a million in America. Buddhism has influenced the western culture as a whole, mainly in meditation and non-violence. Buddhism was based on the teaching of an Indian prince named Siddhartha Gautama. According to the Buddhist tradition, the young prince was shocked by
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According to the history of buddhism, it has taken many different forms. Such as Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Nichiren, Tendai and Pure Land are the main forms of Mahayana Buddhism.
After the passing of Siddharta his teaching throughout the years and the spreading of the teaching became more misunderstood. Nichiren Daishonin (a japanese Buddhist reformer in the 13th century) declared the Lotus Sutra. Which was the taught the last 8 years of Shakyamuni's life. It is to be …show more content…
Nichiren says “among the teaching of the lotus Sutra, that of women attaining buddhahood is foremost.” Nichiren sends letters of encouragement to many female followers and gave several the name “Shoin” or saint. The strength of faith and independence of spirit shown by these women impressed him deeply. Other forms of Buddhism say that females are not allowed to attain enlightenment or Buddhahood. Nichiren Daishonin thouh other wise. He thought they are the fundamental base of becoming enlightened. According to the Orally transmitted teaching it says:” the bodhisattva Wonderful sound represents the living being of the Ten Worlds. The word “wonderful” means inconceivable The “sound” refers to the sounds attained by all living beings, the voice of the wonderful law. These are that wonderful sounds that are constantly present in the three existance. It is pity and compassion That make make it possible to for the sound to recognize and meet the various needs of the living being this is what expressed by the word
According to the history of buddhism, it has taken many different forms. Such as Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, Nichiren, Tendai and Pure Land are the main forms of Mahayana Buddhism.
After the passing of Siddharta his teaching throughout the years and the spreading of the teaching became more misunderstood. Nichiren Daishonin (a japanese Buddhist reformer in the 13th century) declared the Lotus Sutra. Which was the taught the last 8 years of Shakyamuni's life. It is to be …show more content…
Nichiren says “among the teaching of the lotus Sutra, that of women attaining buddhahood is foremost.” Nichiren sends letters of encouragement to many female followers and gave several the name “Shoin” or saint. The strength of faith and independence of spirit shown by these women impressed him deeply. Other forms of Buddhism say that females are not allowed to attain enlightenment or Buddhahood. Nichiren Daishonin thouh other wise. He thought they are the fundamental base of becoming enlightened. According to the Orally transmitted teaching it says:” the bodhisattva Wonderful sound represents the living being of the Ten Worlds. The word “wonderful” means inconceivable The “sound” refers to the sounds attained by all living beings, the voice of the wonderful law. These are that wonderful sounds that are constantly present in the three existance. It is pity and compassion That make make it possible to for the sound to recognize and meet the various needs of the living being this is what expressed by the word