The Quotable Nichiren *SHARING BUDDHISM* October 25 One who recites even one word or phrase of the Lotus Sutra and who speaks about it to another person is the emissary of Shakyamuni Buddha, lord of the teachings. (WND, 331) In the light of the Buddhas prophecy, the last five hundred - year period has already begun. I say that without fail Buddhism will arise and flow forth from the east, from the land of Japan. (WND, 401) Concerning the Lotus Sutra, however, the form of its teaching will vary depending upon the peoples capacity, the time, the country, and the individuals who propagate it. Yet it seems that even bodhisattvas who have reached the stage of near - perfect enlightenment do no understand these relationships. How much less can ordinary people in the latter age ever fathom them! (WND, 1128) The moon appears in the west and sheds its light eastward, but the sun rises in the east and casts its rays to the west. The same is true of Buddhism. It spread from west to east in the Former and Middle Days of the Law, but will travel from east to west in the Latter Day. (WND, 401) One who attempts to propagate the teachings of Buddhism must understand the capacity and basic nature of the persons one is addressing. (WND, 48) Words for Daily Living
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