tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3586235468218015990.post6888421354309741810..comments2020-08-12T22:58:49.553-07:00Comments on Kempon Hokke Blog: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338760152345030161noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3586235468218015990.post-84176490044332996002013-06-27T09:51:44.692-07:002013-06-27T09:51:44.692-07:00Also we need to develop Bodhichitta by having stro...Also we need to develop Bodhichitta by having strong power of faith<br />in the lotus sutra.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789364297988024034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3586235468218015990.post-65299606432976826162013-06-27T09:45:41.525-07:002013-06-27T09:45:41.525-07:00if this can help our sanghat: like to have your th...if this can help our sanghat: like to have your thoughts(all of you).<br /><br />(I call The Six Harmonies for the kempon Hokke)<br /><br />The Six Harmonies are guidelines that will enable us<br />to get along in a sangha, which is the Buddhist<br />community of four or more people, monastic or lay,<br />who practice the teachings together. The Six<br />Harmonies are:<br />1. Harmony in having the same viewpoints (Namu Myoho renge Kyo). <br />2. Harmony in observing the same precepts; if i can call precepts(Daimoku).<br />3. Harmony in living together<br />4. Harmony in speaking without conflict<br />5. Harmony in experiencing Dharma bliss (Lotus Sutra).<br />6. Harmony in sharing benefits<br />First is harmony in having the same viewpoints,<br />which means establishing consensuses in a group.<br />The group members must uphold the same principles<br />and methods that they are studying and practicing for<br />harmonious group cultivation. If we want a stable<br />society, everyone needs to get along with one another.<br />Only harmony can gradually draw together and<br />eventually minimize the differences in our opinions,<br />ideas, and ways of life. Then equality can be achieved,<br />and finally, happiness.<br /><br />Second is harmony in observing the same precepts.(Daimoku).<br />When we live and practice together, we need to have<br />rules, or else there will be disorder.<br />Third is harmony in living together as a group. The<br />purpose of establishing a cultivation center is to help<br />every participant in the group succeed in their<br />practice. Living together in a group, practitioners can<br />support each other.<br />Fourth is harmony in speaking without conflict. By<br />reducing, and ideally eliminating, disputes, people will<br />be better able to focus on their cultivation. People<br />who talk too much often create problems for<br />themselves. Misunderstandings can arise as the<br />listener takes to heart a careless remark of the<br />speaker. Thus, a careless speaker unknowingly incurs<br />many enmities, which give rise to future retaliation.<br />This is why it is best to, "Talk less; chan more Daimoku.<br />The less we speak, the fewer problems<br /><br />we will have. It is best that we speak only when<br />necessary.<br />Fifth is harmony in experiencing Dharma bliss.(lotus Suttra).<br />When we learn and practice a Dharma Door,(Daimoku); the<br />basic achievement that we should attain is happiness.<br />If we feel unhappy in our practice, then we have<br />encountered a serious problem. This problem lies not<br />in the Buddha’s teachings, but in the way we practice.<br />We may either have done something that goes against<br />the principles of the teachings or applied the<br />principles incorrectly. Otherwise, the results would<br />gradually become apparent as we lessen our suffering.<br />With each passing day, we would enjoy greater<br />happiness and freedom. This shows that we are<br />progressing in our practice. If we are not achieving<br />this, we need to reflect, find our mistakes, and then<br />correct them. We can then thus truly benefit from our<br />practice.<br />Sixth is harmony in sharing benefits. In the sangha,(kempon Hokke).<br />everything is shared fairly and whenever possible,<br />equally. In this way, everyone’s basic needs will be met.<br />Special needs are also to be considered. Understanding<br />that everything in the sangha is an offering, nothing shold be <br />wasted.This will insure that future needs in the sanghat will also be met..<br /><br />PS: please my engles is not so good.. hopping this will help us in Hokke.<br />with respect yours humble servant Sebastian..<br />Namu Myoho Renge Kyo.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789364297988024034noreply@blogger.com