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Shingon
Buddhism is a religion that was
established by Kobo-Daishi at the beginning of the Heian
period (9th century). This form of esoteric Buddhism is also known in
Japanese as “mikkyo” (secret teaching) and is one
of several streams of practice within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Esoteric
Buddhism
places strong emphasis on rituals, especially involving the recitation of sacred
words (mantra). Shingon means “true word”. Origins of some esoteric Buddhist rituals
can be traced to the culture of pre-aryan Mikkyo involves the practice of the Three Mysteries (San-mitsu), symbolic activities of the Body (Shin-mitsu), Speech (Ku-mitsu), and
Mind (I-mitsu). “Form mudras with your hands, recite mantras with your mouths, and dwell in meditation with your minds” ~~~ Kobo-Daishi According to the teachings of Kobo-Daishi,
the religious way of the Shingon Mission aims at enlightenment
in this life by transforming the human conditions to cosmological terms
through the acts of the Three Mysteries; forming the mudra
(Gassho), chanting the mantra (Shingon),
and meditating (Samadhi). It is a way of finding everlasting peace and
becoming Buddha himself in this existence through the three religious acts. *Enlightenment is the blessed state marked by
the absence of desire or suffering |
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The Path |
May we § realize Buddhahood
in this very life. § dedicate ourselves to the
well-being of people. § establish the World of Buddha
on the earth. |
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We pledge to § establish a mind of faith that
relies on the vows of the Daishi, now and into the future. § uphold the teachings of the
Four Indebtednesses and of the Ten Precepts, and to preserve the path of
being human. § nurture the life force that
is in us and in others, and to believe in the law of cause and effect and
interdependency. |
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Four Obligations (Indebtednesses) |
We repay
our obligations to §
our
parents §
the
nation/country |
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all
living beings §
the
Three Treasures |
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Three Treasures (Jewels) |
§
Buddha – the great Awakened
One “May we all together realize Buddhahood to attain awakening.” §
Dharma – the holy teachings
established by Buddha “May we all together dwell in Buddha’sTeachings and attain infinite wisdom” §
Sangha – the followers of
Buddhism under the guidance of priests “May we all be One in accord and harmony and
live the life of Universal Brotherhood” |
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Ten Precepts |
We will § not harm life § not steal § not commit adultery § not tell a lie § not exaggerate |
§ not speak abusively § not equivocate § not be greedy § not be hateful § not lose sight of the
Truth |
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Sunday School |
A
Buddhist class will start on October 28th following Family service. The
class will have a program for both adults and children. Please check this section for upcoming
details. § Lesson of the month:
The Ten Precepts § Frequently Asked
Questions: email your questions to lakoyasan@sbcglobal.net |
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This section is under
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