May 16, 2009

The Opening of the Eyes Concluding Remarks

I really don't care if you read or take to heart my commentary on the Opening of the Eyes. The important thing is to read the Opening of the Eyes again and again. It is one of the two most important writings of Nichiren Daishonin. Every important doctrine of Nichiren Lotus Sutra Buddhism is contained therein. The Kempon Hokke faith and practice is completely in accord with the teachings of the Opening of the Eyes. You do not have to be member of the Kempon Hokke to follow the teachings in the Opening of the Eyes. However, if you are thinking about joining the Kempon Hokke you can be sure that the Opening of the Eyes teachings are our bones and marrow. Nichiju, the founder of the Kempon Hokke converted to Nichiren Lotus Sutra Buddhhism at the tender age of sixty-seven after reading the Opening of the Eyes. He was born on April 28th, the same day that Nichiren established Namu Myoho renge kyo. If your organization's or group's teachings are not in accord with those of Nichiren Shonin's then it is your responsibility as a disciple and believer of Nichiren Daishonin to awaken those whose faith and practice does not accord the Master's.

Posted by markrogow at May 16, 2009 11:04 PM
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