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In typical Question and Answer Format, Nichiren addresses popular arguments of the day to demonstrate the clear instructions of Shakyamuni Buddha for correct and efficacious practice of MyoHoRenGeKyo in our modern age.

In this part 2, Nichiren discusses the errors in the thinking and attitudes of "teachers" whose interpretations of Sutras has strayed from Shakyamuni's original intent.

Nichiren speaks (in writing) to a lay Nun for teaching and understanding the relative superiority of the Lotus Sutra and its efficacy to attain awakening immediately as the preeminent teaching of Shakyamuni Buddha.

In this Part 2 of Nichiren's letter, he tackles a question born of fear and cowardice in people who would rather take offense than be open to learning or development. To fully grasp the ultimate teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha requires an evolution in thinking and practice.

Nichiren discusses the scholarship and erroneous additions from politically motivated teachers of Buddhism throughout the history of transmission and transcription of Buddhist sermons and commentaries.

So you have a mandala, and you are ready to chant. What is it you "want"? How do we get it?

Gohonzon is the perfect mirror to our Buddha Mind. It is absolutely critical to understand Nichiren's words when he tells us to "SINGLEMINDEDLY" fuse with our Buddha. Thoughts or directives to chant for "Earthly desires" or mundane fixes are absolutely counter to Buddhism itself! If you want your life circumstances to change, chant for your awakening; if you "want" anything Samsaric, chant to instantiate your Buddha. That is as straightforward as it gets.

First, the provisional teachings are all in service to the Lotus (indicating the door). Second, the Essential teachings of the Lotus open the door to immediate perfect enlightenment; and Third, the invocation of NaMuMyoHoRenGeKyo instantiates Buddhahood.

Forbearance is the heart of Buddhism. As the Dharma teaches that self and environment are one; the dignity of life present in forbearance is the validation of our Bodhisattva condition.