Tao Te Ching
Nichiren Daishonin
1222 – 1282 CE
Born during a time of great internal strife, famines, disease, drought, typhoons, and earthquakes; Nichiren criticized other schools for distorting Buddhist teaching for personal gain, manipulating people for political and religious control, materialism and corruption. Persecuted by Buddhist priests, exiled, ambushed and almost killed, arrested with the intent to behead by soldiers, and later banished to a remote, primitive island; he described chanting as the only personal and social path to salvation and taught that women can attain enlightenment. A strong voice for common people and the down-trodden, he emphasized basic goodness, practices anyone can do, and started a powerful movement still strong today.
Lineages
Eras
Chinese
5 Kingdom of Dali 大理国 (937 – 1253 CE)Southern Song (1127 – 1279 CE)
Yuan Dynasty 元朝 (1271 – 1368 CE)
Quotes by Nichiren Daishonin (6 quotes)
“If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your own path.”
Chapters:
67. Three Treasures
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“Worthy people are neither elated by prosperity or grieved by decline.”
Chapters:
13. Honor and Disgrace
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“To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way for courageous people.”
Chapters:
21. Following Empty Heart
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“Could there ever be a more wonderful story than your own?”
Chapters:
62. Basic Goodness
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“Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you.”
Chapters:
49. No Set Mind
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