Is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo a Chinese word?

Nichiren says, “We may also note that the nam of Nam-myoho-renge- kyo is a Sanskrit word, while myoho, renge, and kyo are Chinese words” (OTT, 3). He suggests here that the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is not limited to any one language or culture.

What is mymyo renge kyo?

Myo can be translated as mystic or wonderful, and ho means law. This law is called mystic because it is difficult to comprehend. Renge means lotus blossom. Kyo literally means sutra and here indicates the Mystic Law likened to a lotus flower, the fundamental law that permeates life and the universe, the eternal truth.

How do I chant along with the recording?

You can chant along with the recording above if you like, or simply on your own – I chant alone. You can chant as loudly or as softly as you like – I just chant at normal speaking level. Allow your mind to gently focus on the sound you’re making, and listen out for any insights that might come along…

What are the benefits of Nam myoho renge kyo mantra?

Benefits of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Mantra. It gives strength and ability to face any problem and difficulties. Transform suffering of sickness, old age, death and re-birth. The mantra helps to overcome Fear and Phobia.

What are the benefits of chanting nmhrk?

By chanting NMHRK, we can eradicate our negative mindset and replace it with these positive attributes. Enables you to change your karma: Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo empowers one to take the reins of destiny in one’s own hands and steer one’s fate in the direction of happiness.

What is myoho and Renge?

Hence, myoho is also the essence of life itself that is manifest while one is alive and continues in a latent state in death. Renge, literally “lotus flower,” also has a profound meaning in Nichiren Buddhism. Because the lotus produces both flower and seeds at the same time, it illustrates the principle of the “simultaneity of cause and effect.”

Is Nichiren’s Nam-myoho-renge-kyo a language or culture?

He suggests here that the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is not limited to any one language or culture. For Nichiren, in thirteenth-century Japan, Sanskrit represented the cultures and languages of the Western world, while Chinese represented those of the East.

Is it okay to chant loudly with open eyes?

Chanting loudly with open eyes is just a reminder of the gosho “opening of the eyes”, which is the core of the practice to be really able to to see from the Buddha’s eyes and speak from the Buddha’s voice. So I believe it is Okay to chant the way you want because Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is not a third party, but your first person.