Myoho

Myoho is a term that originates from Japanese Buddhism, specifically from the Lotus Sutra. It is a compound word formed from two characters, "myo" and "ho". In Sanskrit, the Lotus Sutra is known as Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, but the Japanese interpretation of this text gave rise to the concept of "Myoho".

In its core, Myoho refers to the unspeakable, mysterious truth or principle that underlies all existence. It can be described as a symbolic representation of the underlying reality, often referred to as the Buddha-nature or the reality of all phenomena. This truth is said to be beyond human language and intellectual comprehension. Myoho serves as a protective and guiding principle for its adherents, helping them navigate the complexities of life and avoid suffering.

The concept of Myoho is central to Nichiren Daishonin's teachings, a Japanese Buddhist reformer who based his beliefs on the Lotus Sutra. In his philosophy, Myoho becomes an essential element in the attainment of enlightenment and salvaging humanity from suffering and evil. Myoho is realized when one acquires correct understanding, which ultimately leads to one's transcendence of mundane worldly concerns.

Myoho is a single-syllable phrase often used in chants and recitations, and a central component in Nichiren Shoshu,уйте B Andre Or Nichrienism, a Japanese school ofà /xml beginners Buddhism that Nichiren founded during the fourteenth century. In this context, reciting Myoho is considered to be transformative and critically needed for obtaining redemption or religious TOP flourishing.