[A Guide to HBS -part2-]
The Teachings and Practices of HBS
Rev. Nisso Fukuoka
Written by Rei Nakanishi
Composed by Hiroshi Akutagawa
A sacred song in praise of Nissen Shonin, the founder and great leader of HBS
NamuMyohoRengeKyo, NamuMyohoRengeKyo,
Chanting the Odaimoku, the sacred five syllables,
We disire to attain Buddhahood.
NamuMyohoRengeKyo, NamuMyohoRengeKyo,
The sacred five sylubles, MyohoRengeKyo, are
The Buddha's life that allows us to live.
The rain of mercy and compassion for grass.
The song of boatmen who traverse the sea of suffering.
When we are happy being in peace.
The Buddha rejoices together with us.
The chanted Odaimoku embraces the whole creation causing us to have faith and understanding of the Buddha's teaching in one moment's thought.
In which the Buddha is seen.
In the rare land we understand
That all beings are Buddha in essence.
Bliss, merit or faith, lie in living with the Buddha.
Chant the sacred five syllables like breathing
Chant the sacred five syllables even in a dream.
Let's make our way for the Buddha's teaching
Endless advancement, infinite improvement!
Let's follow the way, guided by Nissen Shonin
The practice is the only way to the Treasure Land.
Indeed within myself.
Let us save all living beings
Beyond the period of the Last Dharma,
Let us compassionately convert all who tread the wrong path with all our might.
Coated in the robe of patience
Nissen Shonin, our great preacher!
We, true sons and daughters of the Buddha.
Our lives are nursed under your great wings.
Nissen Shonin, our great preacher!
Looking up at the sky
We see your wings emitting golden light.
We are grateful living with you.
Together with the Eternal Buddha
Living in this Saha world in eternal joy.
