Sunday, June 03, 2007

My Buddhist Practice

Members of the SGI practice the Buddhism taught by the thirteenth-century Japanese monk Nichiren. At the core of Nichiren's Buddhism are the phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and a mandala referred to as the Gohonzon.There are three basic elements to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism: chanting the phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a prayer for oneself and others; studying the teachings of Nichiren; and making efforts to share the teachings of Buddhism, to spread the Buddhist perspective of life's inherent dignity and potential. SGI members perform a morning and evening practice known as Gongyo, which consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra.

This is how and what I pray (chant)..



How does a famous singer does it?
Let's listen to Ms. Tina Turner..



by the way, this has been my 100th post.. hay..

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your 100th post Mare!

goddess said...

@empress: nakaraos din.. unlike you.. institution na ng blogging world!

Anonymous said...

From what I understand, isn't it disallowed for Nicheren Buddhists to take pictures of their ojuzus and gohonzons, as well as other liturgical items? Just a question...

goddess said...

nope.. what is disallowed is to take picture of the Butsudan when it is open showing the Gohonzon.. thanks.. btw, who are you?