仏像では届かない“あるもの”とは？ロシア人学者が震えた日蓮の結論

This episode explores the philosophy of Nichiren, a monk from the Kamakura period. Why did Nichiren choose "writing" as the object of faith, rather than the Buddhist statues that were common at the time? Russian Buddhist scholars, while deciphering the vast collection of letters (Gosho) left behind by Nichiren, arrived at a surprising conclusion. It concerns something essential that can never be expressed in a "visible form." This video, through the perspective of Russian researchers, clearly explains the meaning Nichiren entrusted to writing and the essence of the "power of words" contained within. Furthermore, we will delve into Nichiren's turbulent life and why his philosophy resonates with modern scholarship. What questions does his philosophy, spoken over 700 years ago, pose to us living today? Please watch until the end. 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:23 A Turbulent Life and "Nichiren's Letters" That Reached the World 00:03:02 Why Not Buddhist Statues? 00:05:19 The Science of the Human Mind: "Ichinen Sanzen" and "Chanting" 00:07:20 Understanding the Age of "Mappō" and Sharp Foresight 00:09:19 Summary: The "Final Evaluation" by a Russian Scholar 📙Reference "A Consideration of the Doctrines of Nichiren Daishonin" M.I. Vorobyova-Deshatovskaya Oriental Studies, Issue 149 (Vol. 41, No. 2), 2002 #SokaGakkai #sgi #DaisakuIkeda