RE: What is Buddhism
Hi Daniel.
I follow the path of SGI Buddhism
Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, was born some 2,500 years ago in what is now Southern Nepal. Followers of Nichiren Daishonin believe that Shakyamuni's enlightenment to eternal, universal reality was most succinctly articulated in his teaching called the Lotus Sutra.
According to Nichiren Daishonin, the workings of the universe are an expression of a single principle or Law - Myoho-renge-kyo, the title and essence of the Lotus Sutra. By putting their lives in rhythm with this Law, individuals can unlock their hidden potential - the Buddha nature- and achieve creative harmony with the environment. Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is a vehicle of individual empowerment - that is, individuals have within themselves the power to transform the inevitable sufferings of life into happiness and to be a positive influence in the community.
The thing which appealed the most was that its weekly meetings, generally at members homes. One week is a discussion meeting and the next is a planning meeting for the next discussion. There is approx 45mins of chanting at the meeting and you can go every week, once a month - which ever suits you.
Your aim is to be given a Gohonzon, to which you chant and become a member of SGI.
If you look at http://www.sgi-uk.org you will find or be able to contact a "leader" in your area who would give you more info.
Its quite common to go to a meeting, have a chat and find its not your cup of tea, and that is fine! We are all on a journey, and you need to make stops along the way until you find your goal.
If you cant find someone local, let me know which town you live in and I'll forward your email address.
RE: What is Buddhism
Great information, thanks peeps. 😀
Desiderata
RE: What is Buddhism
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