An introduction to Nam myoho renge kyo, the Mystic Law.Why recite Nam myoho renge kyo? The text seeks to clarify some essential points of a Buddhist teaching that dates back many centuries and highlights the enormous potential inherent in human beings to tap into the universal life force. By encountering and appreciating the wonderful law of the lotus, each person will feel empowered to give new and deeper meaning to his or her life. Pocket series-an invitation to learn about the principles and practice of Buddhism

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An introduction to the concept of "karma," another way of saying mission. It is common practice to blame "karma" for everything negative that happens in our lives, forgetting that even positive things are our own karma, "earned" action after action, word after word, thought after thought. Negative karma can disappear like dew in the sun if, as an Altic scripture says, we meditate on the true entity of our life. Not only that, it can be the engine of our human revolution if we turn it into our mission.

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Introduction to the object of worshipAn introduction to the meaning of the Gohonzon, the object of worship. "I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe deeply in the Gohonzon." These words of the master explain that when we welcome the Gohonzon into our homes we should think that the Buddha himself is among us. In this nimble summary some essential insights into a deeper understanding of the meaning of the object of worship. Pocket Series - an invitation to learn about the principles and practice of Buddhism

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