“Awakening Begins Here: The True Meaning of the Buddha’s Birth”
About this episode
This episode explores the significance of the Buddha's birth as a reminder of the potential for enlightenment within all individuals.
This Hanamatsuri lecture teaches that the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha is not just a historical event, but a living reminder that all people possess the potential for enlightenment. Drawing from the Lotus Sutra and the writings of Nichiren, it emphasizes the dignity of every life and the presence of the Buddha nature within us. Through faith, practice, and chanting Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō, we actively “give birth” to awakening in our own lives, bringing compassion and wisdom into the world.
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