Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism

"One should become the master of one's mind rather than let one's mind master one."

I found this intro into Nichiren Buddhism! https://youtu.be/Ib-7nlHAoAE?si=anLymLBXUtIVvD8c

How many times a day are we supposed to chant?

Hey 👋 I’d like to learn a little bit more about how Nichiren Buddhism believes that material desires lead to enlightenment?

I just discovered that chanting ‘Nam-myoho-renge-kyo’ is considered powerful because it is viewed not as a magical phrase, but as a universal vow that aligns your life with the fundamental rhythm of the universe. It is believed to activate your innate Buddha nature—your limitless courage, wisdom, and compassion.

"A person of wisdom is not one who practices Buddhism apart from worldly affairs but, rather, one who thoroughly understands the principles by which the world is governed." — The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

Found this insightful explanation on the core beliefs of Nichiren Buddhism: Universal Buddhahood: It asserts that every sentient being inherently possesses an internal Buddha-nature. Self-Empowerment: Unlike some traditional forms of Buddhism that require monastic isolation, Nichiren Buddhism focuses on everyday life. Practitioners believe that improving oneself directly contributes to a more peaceful world. Exclusivity: Nichiren taught that his reformist approach was the only correct practice for his time, rejecting reliance on other Buddhist practices.

The important thing is to firmly fix our gaze on our own weaknesses, not run away from them, but to battle them head-on and establish a solid self that nothing can sway. [The World of Nichiren's Writings]

Daily Gosho How does the mirror of the Lotus Sutra portray the people who, in the evil world of the latter age, believe in the teachings of the Lotus Sutra just as they are set forth in the sutra? Shakyamuni Buddha has left us words from his golden mouth revealing that such people have already made offerings to a hundred thousand million Buddhas in their past existences. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1108 The Proof of the Lotus Sutra Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on February 28, 1282

A bit of history…. ‘Nichiren Daishonin, a 13th-century Japanese Buddhist reformer, emphasized unwavering faith, human revolution, and the power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to overcome adversity and achieve enlightenment. His teachings focus on transforming suffering into joy ("Winter always turns into Spring") and recognizing one’s inherent Buddha-nature.‘