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The Main Principles ...
The main principles in the Nichiren Buddhism are expressed in the Lotus Sutra.
These principles include:
These principles include:
- The oneness of life and its environment
- The oneness of body and mind
- The interconnectedness of all life
- The eternity of life
- That each individual is responsible for their own destiny
- The value of diversity and preciousness of each unique individual
- That the greatest happiness is found in working for the happiness of others.
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The Five Guidelines of Faith
Faith for a harmonious family;
Faith for each person to become happy;
Faith for surmounting obstacles;
Faith for health and long life; and
Faith for absolute victory.
In late 1957 Josei Toda proclaimed this "Eternal Guidelines of Faith"
Faith for each person to become happy;
Faith for surmounting obstacles;
Faith for health and long life; and
Faith for absolute victory.
In late 1957 Josei Toda proclaimed this "Eternal Guidelines of Faith"
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| Winning Life / An Introduction to Buddhist Practice |
(3:19) A short film tracing the historical flow of Buddhism from Shakyamuni in India to the 13th-century Japanese priest Nichiren.
