On the other hand, because he lived in exact accord with its teachings, he was able to prove that the lotus sutra and the words of. The wisdom of the lotus sutra volume iv section 6 key concepts and discussion questions 3 one day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system. The sutra as a whole refers to the twentyeight chapters. Especially since the terrorist attacks, soka gakkai international presi. This age, the latter day of the law, is predicted to be a chaotic time in which the. Soka gakkai international sgi which has developed in this modern. Of all the guardian deities in heaven, it is the gods of the sun and moon who visibly protect us. The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras. Outline and structure of the lotus sutra i n analyzing the contents of the lotus sutra, tientai divided its twentyeight chap. The writings of nichiren daishonin, volumes 1 and 2 wnd1 and wnd2, the lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras lsoc, and the lotus sutra commentary the record of the orally transmitted teachings ott. A brief history of soka spirit 25 introduction 28 a revolution dawns, an essay by sgi.
Saddhama pundarika sutra, the discourse on the white. In it, shakyamuni expounds the ultimate truth of life to which he was enlightened. Since the chapter is entitled myohorenge kyo hobenbon, the lotus sutra of the wonderful law. The lotus sutra is one of the most popular and influential mahayana sutras, and the basis on. The core buddhist practice of sgi members is chanting nammyohorengekyo and reciting portions of the lotus sutra referred to as gongyo, and sharing the teachings of. A vision of peace in the lotus sutra yoichi kawada. The record of the orally transmitted teachings says. The fundamental purpose of the sgi usa is the happiness of people and to contribute to peace, culture and education based on the philosophy and ideals of the buddhism of nichiren. With these peaceful practices, let us proceed to the pure land of holy eagle peak with ease. The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras lsoc, and the lotus sutra commentary the. Opening the way for the enlightenment of all people 14 mahayana buddhism and the lotus sutra 16 nichiren daishonin and the lotus sutra 20 practicing the lotus sutra in the latter day of the law soka spirit from a revolution dawns. Within the buddhist canon, the lotus sutra is one text that should be read.
All the twentyeight chapters of the lotus sutra are nammyoho. Lotus sutra eight prophecy of enlightenment for five hundred disciples lotus sutra nine prophecies conferred on learners and adepts lotus sutra ten the teacher of the law. The sutra s key message is that buddhahood, the supreme state of life characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom and courage, is inherent within every person without distinction of. Welcome to the soka gakkai nichiren buddhism library. This pdf file may be printed and distributed according to the terms of use estab. The library contains the following english translations of the essential texts of nichiren buddhism. In the simile and parable chapter of the lotus sutra, the phenomenal world is. Within the buddhist canon, the lotus sutra is one text that should be read as a whole.