In Honmon Butsuryū Shū (HBS), the heart of our practice is the sincere and repeated chanting of the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō (南無妙法蓮華経). This sacred practice is called Kushō-gyō (口唱行), where “Kushō (口唱)” means “to chant the Odaimoku clearly and aloud,” and “Gyō (行)” signifies “practice.” When … Read More
<< Previous ArticleChanting the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō: The Core Practice of Honmon Butsuryū Shū (1/11) Since ancient times, the Lotus Sutra has been revered as “the king of sutras,” “the finest sutra,” and “the true teachings of the Buddha.” It is the most celebrated Buddhist … Read More
<< Previous ArticleWhat is the Lotus Sutra? (2/11) When Shakyamuni Buddha delivered the teachings of the Honmon (本門), encompassing chapters 15 through 22 of the Lotus Sutra, he made a profound revelation in chapter 16, “The Life Span of the … Read More
<< Previous ArticleThe Primordial Buddha—the True Form of the Buddha (3/11) Honmon Happon refers to the eight chapters from chapter 15, “Emerging from the Earth” (従地涌出品第十五), through chapter 22, “Entrustment” (嘱累品第二十二), of the Lotus Sutra. HBS regards Honmon Happon as … Read More
<< Previous ArticleWhat is Honmon Happon teaching? (4/11) In chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, “The Life Span of the Buddha” (如来寿量品第十六), Shakyamuni Buddha revealed that his true form, as well as that of all other Buddhas, is the Primordial … Read More
<< Previous ArticleJōgyō Bodhisattva (Superior Practice Bodhisattva) (5/11) When you chant the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō, the seed of Buddhahood is sown in your mind (soul). This is known as Honnin-Geshu (本因下種). In chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, … Read More
<< Previous ArticleHonnin-Geshu—Sowing the Genuine Seed of Buddhahood (6/11) When we chant Honmon Happon shoken (本門八品所顕), Jōgyō shoden (上行所伝), Honnin-geshu no Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō (本因下種之南無妙法蓮華経), we accumulate Kudoku (功徳)—the merits of the enlightenment of the Primordial Buddha. Kudoku serves … Read More
<< Previous ArticleWhat will happen if we chant the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō? (7/11) Buddhist priests of Honmon Butsuryū Shū (本門佛立宗) are known as Kyōmu (教務). The term “Kyō” (教) in Kyōmu literally means “teaching,” while “Mu” (務) signifies … Read More
<< Previous ArticleKyōmu—Buddhist Priests of HBS (8/11) Gohōmon (御法門) are essentially sermons similar to those preached by monks or priests in other Buddhist sects. However, their content specifically revolves around faith in the Odaimoku, which is the path to Buddhahood … Read More
<< Previous ArticleGohōmon—Sermons that Deepen and Enhance Faith in the Odaimoku (9/11) In chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, “The Life Span of the Buddha” (如来寿量品第十六), the Buddha said: “I have been preaching the Law without rest, teaching and converting … Read More
