In the threefold world,there is neitherbirth nor death,or going away nor coming forth,and there is no existing in this worldand later entering extinction. Chapter 16 of The Lotus Sutra, The Life Span of the Buddha It is natural to fear … 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 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
