On establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land

These slide explains the famous treatise of the Daishonin " On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land”, This may helpful for SGI members.

1. Concept July 2020 Zadenkai “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land”

2. Historical Background of the treatise On July 16, 1260, Nichiren presented his treatise entitled “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,” to Hojo Tokiyori , the de facto ruler of the Japanese military government

3. People’s suffering 1. During Daishonis’s lifetime, a series of disasters like earthquakes , floods, epidemic  and fire had devastated the country 2.The sufferings of the ordinary people were enormous

4. Daishonin’s Analysis of the situation For determining the fundamental causes of the turmoil, the Daishonin studied and analyzed the underlying belief structures of society This treatise is a presentation of his conclusions

5. Reasons of the peoples’ suffering (Spiritual corruption) Nichiren Daishonin had perceived the corruption of self-promoting priests who were currying favor with political authorities. That time Nembutsu Buddhism, urged its followers to give up making any effort for happiness in this life and to pray an all-powerful transcendental being [ Amida Buddha] to grant them rebirth in a tranquil pure land after their death.

6. 3. As per Nembutsu Buddhism achieving absolute happiness and buddhahood was a goal of distant future and therefore very difficult to achieve

7. Daishonin’s realization Nichiren Daishonin realized that the fundamental cause of the country’s turmoil was due to believing in the incorrect practice and slandering the correct teachings of the lotus sutra. Passivity of Nembutsu and other pre- Lotus sutra doctrines , left people vulnerable to problems of life rather than empowering them to overcome these problems.

8. Solution offered by The Daishonin It was Nichiren’s conviction that the true intention of Buddhism, is to awaken people to the truth that, human beings have unlimited potential, And are inherently strong and wise 2. Only the practice of the Lotus Sutra can awaken people to that realization

9. 3. Nichiren Daishonin writes that one must quickly remove the incorrect teachings from their heart and embrace the good doctrine of the Lotus Sutra 4. The only way to bring forth the Buddha nature is through practice of the Lotus Sutra and chanting Nam- Myoho - Renge - Kyo

10. Teachings from the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra teaches respectfulness for Buddha nature existing within each person’s life It emphasizes the supreme dignity and worth of life

11. 3. Lotus Sutra urges, to build a realm of peace and happiness. 4. It teaches that human beings play the determining role in their own lives

12. Responsibility as a Votary of the Lotus Sutra 1. If we truly seek personal security, we must work to establish peace and security of the society in which we live 2. As a true practitioner of the lotus sutra we must establish and propagate the correct teachings of the Lotus Sutra for a happy and peaceful world

13. Relevance of the treatise with today’s circumstances Our world is engulfed with pandemic, war like situations ,economical downfall and loss of jobs This has created a sense of confusion, emptiness and despair The teachings of Nicheren Daishonin which are based on the Lotus Sutra are effective guidelines for overcoming the situation

14. Relevance of the treatise with today’s circumstances 4.The Lotus Sutra gives people strength to successfully struggle against the forces of despair, division and destruction within our own lives and in the larger social realm, based on the principle of “oneness of self and the environment” 5. When each individual seeks the solution of a problem from within himself and is ready to change by doing his own human revolution, society will change for the better

15. Relevance of the treatise with today’s circumstances 6. For creating an peaceful society, it is vital for us to follow Daishonin’s Buddhism based on Lotus Sutra which upholds the dignity and infinite potential of life. 7. And this is the message of Nichiren’s treatise “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land.”

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