"If I add my own interpretation it will be as if I had profaned these passages, but in essence they mean that Shakyamuni’s practices and the virtues he consequently attained are all contained within the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo. If we believe in these five characters, we will naturally be granted the same benefits as he." [True Object of Worship]
Hi Mark, what else do think Nichiren would say to refute what has been said in this dialogue ?
ReplyDeleteA very learned and intellectual man travelled a great distance to visit a Master.
" I have journeyed far" said the man. " And I have many questions to ask you".
"What is the point?" replied the Master.
" Your mind is full of knowledge, concepts, attitudes and beliefs that there is no room for my answers to enter.
So it is better if you leave now. Drop your knowledge. Throw out your opinions and beliefs, and meditate. And when
your mind is completely empty, you may return with your questions." The man left, and for the next two years he
followed the Master's advice,
He meditated daily. He dropped all that he knew and everything he believed in. Until at last his mind was empty.
" I am in a state of no-mind," said the man blissfully.
" Now you can ask your questions," said the Master.
" But my questions have disappeared," said the man. " I have no questions."
" Good " replied the Master.
" For I have no answers."