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Daimoku Mantra
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO
Chanting this mantra, also known as 'Daimoku' or
the Lotus Sutra, is the primary practice of millions of Buddhists throughout the world. The
"Mystic Law governing all life" was uncovered from the Life Span Chapter of the Lotus Sutra and
given to the world by the Japanese Buddhist Monk, Nichiren. It is thought to help the
practitioners in their quest for enlightenment, similar to what Buddha achieved.
NAM(U) is derived from the Sanskrit 'namas' meaning 'devotion to' or 'to
devote oneself'. It refers to the correct actions and attitude required to attain
Buddhahood.
MYOHO is made up of two words MYO meaning mystery or miracle and HO meaning
principle or doctrine. Together, it refers to the Mystic Law - the supreme law of Buddha. MYO
refers to the very essence of life that manifests in a tangible form, HO, that can be percieved by
the senses.
RENGE means lotus flower, derived from REN (lotus) and GE (flower). The lotus
blooms and produces seeds at the same time, and thus represents the simultaneity of cause and
effect. The circumstances and quality of our individual lives are determined by the causes and
effects, both good and bad. In essence, through our karma (deeds), we are responsible for our own
destiny.
KYO literally means sutra, the voice or teaching of a Buddha. In a broad
sense, KYO conveys the concept that all things in the universe are a manifestation of the Mystic
Law.
The literal meaning of 'Nam Myoho Renge Kyo' is that I am one with the Mystic Law of
cause and effect of my life. You achieve real happiness when you recognize that it is your good
(or bad) deeds that bring you good (or bad) and amend your ways for the better.
The
practice of chanting Daimoku is a means to enable all people to put their lives in harmony or
rhythm with the law of life, or Dharma. The purpose of chanting daimoku is to attain perfect and
complete awakening.
The Daimoku is the Japanese translation of the Sanskrit Lotus Sutra -
Saddharma Pundarika Sutra - which translates to "Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine
Dharma".
The seven characters na-mu-myo-ho-ren-ge-kyo are written down the centre of the
gohonzon, the mandala venerated by most Nichiren Buddhists. People beginning to practice Nichiren
Buddhism generally start by chanting this mantra for a few minutes, morning and evening.
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