Hi! I’ve translated the story about the Jotakuji temple and the seeds. Jotakuji is famed as a ginkgo temple.It’s located about 5.5miles north east from Minobusan. It was originally an ashram for Shingon (esoteric Buddhism)sect.
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The Same in Meaning
Rejoice
Although the twenty-four characters of Never-Despising Bodhisattva differ in wording from the five characters which I, Nichiren, spread, they are the same in meaning. We both appeared in the world under the …
The Function of Namu-Myohorengekyo
All Powers Subsumed by Odaimoku
The Chanting of “Namu-Myohorengekyo”swallows up the functions of”Namu Amidabutsu, ” “Namu-Dainichi shingon, “and “Namu-Kanzeon¬bosatsu. “It also swallows up the functions of all the Buddhas, sutras, and bodhisattvas. All …
Mother’s Compassion
Nichiren’s Compassion
I have constantly devoted myself to all the people of the nation by chanting the five characters of Myo-Ho-Ren-Ge-Kyo and the seven characters of Na-Mu-Myo-Ho-Ren-Ge-Kyo. This I have done for over twenty-seven years …
The Essence of the Lotus Sutra
Eyes
The spirit of our five or six foot body appears on our face. The spirit of our one-foot face also appears in our eyes. It is the same with the …
Boundless Compassion
Perspective of the Age
I, Nichiren, believe my compassion is boundless because I am devoting myself to the salvation of all mankind and overcoming many persecutions. Therefore, Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, the teaching for
the people …
Endowed by the Merits of the Buddha
Sin
All the good deeds and virtues of the Buddha Sakyamuni are manifested in the title of the Lotus Sutra, that is, in the five characters: Myo Ho Ren Ge …
Obon
All of us to Become Buddhas
Thank you very much for sending me a bag of rice, which is white like snow, a bamboo tube of oil, and monetary contribution as offerings for Obon prayers. I …
Salvation from Hell
Three Lower Realms
When a man enjoys his life filled with beautiful clothing, plenty of good food, and surrounded by many family members and servants, without ever holding a memorial service for his parents …
Attain Enlightenment for Parents
The Way of Sages
Filial devotion preached in Confucianism is limited to this life. Confucian sages and wise men are wise in name only because they do not help parents in their future …
