Enlightenment is another word for wisdom. Faith is the means to obtain the treasure while enlightenment is the treasure itself. If is through faith that one can acquire the wisdom of all the Buddhas of the three existences. Wisdom is Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. Faith is the cause for obtaining wisdom, and it corresponds to the stage of first hearing the name of the Law. No one can attain enlightenment without faith, and only with faith does enlightenment become possible.*
written by Nichiren Daishonin, 13th century Japan
What is the dust or dirt in the human mind?** They are the three poisons of greed, anger and stupidity. Greed is the mind of devouring, selfishness and desire. Anger is the mind of rage, and stupidity is the mind of foolishness and egotism. Buddhism teaches us how to clear these poisons from our mind.
Buddhism: Clear the Dust & Dirt from Your Mind
Visit Sunday, February 24th, to hear our Chief Priest lecture on how Buddhist practice can change wrong thinking into positive causes. He will explain the Buddhist Concept of the Ten Worlds and how we can lift ourselves beyond the six lower paths to achieve true happiness.
- Learn how to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and properly use the Juzu Beads, Buddhist prayer beads.
- Q&A with our Chief Priest.
- The meeting starts at 2:00 pm and concludes around 3:15 pm. Open to the public.
- 310 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD 20901
If you have decided to become a Buddhist or are interested in learning how to become a Buddhist, after Sunday’s meeting (about 3:30 pm) Rev Sakabe will be performing the Acceptance of the Precept Ceremony, the ceremony where you become a Buddhist.
