Daimoku ((題目) - Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - 南無妙法蓮華經

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Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō (南無妙法蓮華經, also transliterated Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō; literally translated as Devotion to the Law of the Lotus Flower Scripture and exegetically translated as Devotion to the Mystic Law of cause and effect that exists throughout all the sounds and vibrations of the universe) is a mantra that is chanted as the central practice of all forms of Nichiren Buddhism. The mantra is referred to as Daimoku (題目, or the Great Invocation) and was first revealed by the Japanese Buddhist teacher Nichiren on the 28th day of the fourth lunar month of 1253 AD at Kiyosumi-dera (also, Seichōji) near Kominato in current-day Chiba, Japan. The practice of chanting the daimoku is called shōdai (唱題). The purpose of chanting daimoku is to attain perfect and complete awakening, and have actual proof of this practice to oneself and others of the validity of the Lotus Sutra.

The phrase is somewhat difficult to render into English because each word or set of words contains a complex set of symbolism and connotation, and without an understanding of the semiotic significance of the words, the full meaning is lost.

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  • Truly excellent !

    Truly excellent !

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    Wonderful.

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    AWESOME!

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    Thank you friend. Chanting like your a lion roaring, chant like the wind or rain could never stop you! :-) It works, the more strong your mind and thoughts are the quicker your hopes and wants can become reality!

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    thank you, thank you, thank you. this video is priceless to me.

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    Hi Vera,

    Thank you for your message. I am sorry to hear of the death of your man, death is indeed a difficult time. But keep the faith that the soul and consciousness is eternal. Even though you look around and feel quite vulnerable in this reality, there is a part of you that transcends this plain. Chant for courage, strength and the happiness of your man in his next adventure(life). Love and light
    Robbie

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  • Hallo!!! Is always ...

    Hallo!!!

    Is always important to hear the sound of Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. I sttoped with the practice after de death of my man, but I feel that I need to achieve again the power that really exists into myself.


    Best regards from Germany,



    Vera Rodrigues-Rath.

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