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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, June 30, 2014:

Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes: "Good advice grates on the ear." But still I am not discouraged.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 748
The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood
Written to Soya Jiro Hyoe-no-jo Kyoshin on August 3, 1276

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, June 1, 2014:

The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "Never Disparaging" chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behavior as a human being.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 851
The Three Kinds of Treasure
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 11, 1277

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, June 2, 2014:

Rather than offering up ten thousand prayers for remedy, it would be better simply to outlaw this one evil.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 15
On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land
Submitted to Hojo Tokiyori on July 16, 1260

 

[Babbabud]

Thanks Weird !!
Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, July 3, 2014:

Since the Lotus Sutra defines our body as the Dharma body of a Thus Come One, our mind as the reward body of a Thus Come One, and our actions as the manifested body of a Thus Come One, all who uphold and believe in even a single phrase or verse of this sutra will be endowed with the benefits of these three bodies.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 922
The One Essential Phrase
Written to the lay nun Myoho on July 3, 1278

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, July 4, 2014:

Even if it seems that, because I was born in the ruler's domain, I follow him in my actions, I will never follow him in my heart.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 579
The Selection of the Time
Written to Yui in 1275

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, July 5, 2014:

It is a rare thing to be born as a human being. And if, having been born as such, you do not do your best to distinguish between the correct doctrine and the incorrect so that in the future you may attain Buddhahood, then you are certainly not fulfilling your true worth as a human being.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 350
On Prayer

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, July 6, 2014:

Chang-an wrote, "If one befriends another person but lacks the mercy to correct him, one is in fact his enemy." The consequences of a grave offense are extremely difficult to erase. The most important thing is to continually strengthen our wish to benefit others.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 625
The Embankment of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 1275

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, July 7, 2014:

Perhaps your deceased son has become a Buddha and, in order to guide his father and mother, has entered your hearts. The king Wonderful Adornment was an evil king. However, because his two sons, Pure Storehouse and Pure Eye, guided him to the way, he and his wife were both able to place their trust in the Lotus Sutra and become Buddhas. Mysteriously enough, your own circumstances are much the same.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1050
The Sons Pure Storehouse and Pure Eye
Recipient unknown; written on July 7, 1280

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, July 8, 2014:

Just as I was thinking that, even if I remained free from illness, I would surely die of starvation, the wheat that you sent arrived. It is more wonderful than gold and more precious than jewels. Rida's millet changed into a golden man. How, then, could Tokimitsu's wheat fail to turn into the characters of the Lotus Sutra? These characters of the Lotus Sutra will become Shakyamuni Buddha and then a pair of wings for your deceased father, flying and soaring to the pure land of Eagle Peak. On returning, they will cover your body and protect you.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 926
Reply to Tokimitsu
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on July 8, 1278

 

[Payaso]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

Thank you Weird for continuing as you can

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, July 5, 2014:

It is a rare thing to be born as a human being. And if, having been born as such, you do not do your best to distinguish between the correct doctrine and the incorrect so that in the future you may attain Buddhahood, then you are certainly not fulfilling your true worth as a human being.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 350
On Prayer

We all need to celebrate being humans, and work towards our best potential!

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, July 9, 2014:

Strengthen your faith now more than ever. Anyone who teaches the principles of Buddhism to others is bound to incur hatred from men and women, priests and nuns. Let them say what they will. Entrust yourself to the golden teachings of the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, T'ien-t'ai, Miao-lo, Dengyo, and Chang-an. This is what is signified by the expression, "practicing according to the Buddha's teachings."

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 626
The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 1275

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, July 10, 2014:

Just as the Buddha's words in the sutra predict, the ruler grew hostile and the common people began to attack me. And because they treated me with enmity, heaven grew enraged, the sun and moon displayed great changes in their behavior, and huge comets appeared. The earth shook as though it would turn over, internecine strife broke out, and they were attacked by a foreign country. All happened just as the Buddha had predicted, and there is no doubt that I, Nichiren, am the votary of the Lotus Sutra.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 607
Reply to the Lay Priest Takahashi
Written to the lay priest Takahashi on July 12, 1275

 

[Payaso]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

Whoa! Heavy shit came down upon them, eh?

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

These lessons have so many practical implications for today it is incredible to read.

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!!!

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

Friday, July 11, 2014:
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Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside ourselves; both lie only within one's own heart. Awakened to this truth, one is called a Buddha; deluded about it, one is called an ordinary person. The Lotus Sutra reveals this truth, and one who embraces the Lotus Sutra will realize that hell is itself the Land of Tranquil Light.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 456
Hell is the Land of Tranquil Light
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu's mother on July 11, 1274

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, July 12, 2014:

When I think that I will surely eradicate these karmic impediments and in the future go to the pure land of Eagle Peak, though various grave persecutions fall on me like rain and boil up like clouds, since they are for the sake of the Lotus Sutra, even these sufferings do not seem like sufferings at all.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 191
The Origin of the Service for Deceased Ancestors
Written to Shijo Kingo on July 12, 1271

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, July 13, 2014:

The Venerable Maudgalyayana put his faith in the Lotus Sutra, which is the greatest good there is, and thus not only did he himself attain Buddhahood, but his father and mother did so as well. And, amazing as it may seem, all the fathers and mothers of the preceding seven generations and the seven generations that followed, indeed, of countless lifetimes before and after, were able to become Buddhas.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 820
On Offerings for Deceased Ancestors
Written to Jibu-bo Nichii's grandmother on July 13, 1279

 

[Weird]

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, July 14, 2014:

Outstanding Principles also declares: "Neither teacher nor disciples need undergo countless kalpas of austere practice in order to attain Buddhahood. Through the power of the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law they can do so in their present form.". . . The purpose of [this passage] of commentary is to clarify that the attainment of Buddhahood in one's present form is limited to the Lotus Sutra alone.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1052
The Doctrine of Attaining Buddhahood in One's Present Form
Written to Myoichi-nyo on July 14, 1280