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The Philosophy

This philosophy of Inner Trip Reiyukai was established in Japan after the first world war by its duo founder Mr. Kakutaro Kubo, a great Teacher and Mrs. Kimi Kotani. Believing that, the application of the spirit of the ‘Lotus Sutra’ in daily life can make a big difference. It can make a man or women life happier and our society better and prosperous.

The duo founder and great teachers of ITRI had founded the Reiyukai Organization through which even common people can practice the Buddha’s Teachings.

The Lotus Sutra

The Lotus Sutra was originally written in Sanskrit . In Sanskrit language the Lotus Sutra is known as ‘Saddharma Pundarika Sutra’. It was translated several times into Chinese in the 3^rd – 5^th Centuries AD. The most revered of these Chinese Translations is by Kumarajiva who died in the early 5^th Century AD.

Shakkyamuni’s teachings in numerous collections called ‘Sutras’. Among these one of the widely influential has been the ‘Lotus Sutra’. This sutra is the basis of Nichiren Teaching concept such as eternity of life, the interdependence of all life and the sanctity of all life receive particular emphasis in this sutra. One of the most important ideas clarified by the Lotus Sutra is the principle of the fundamental equality of all people-including women, evil people and others often discriminated against in other teachings. The basis of this equality is the universally inherent potential of all people to manifest the life condition of Buddha hood or enlightenment from perspective of Lotus Sutra. Buddha hood is not final static state of attainment but at a potential that all individuals can bring forth from their lives.

Mahayana Wisdom

It is the dynamic unfolding of the qualities of wisdom, Compassion and Courage amid the realities of lives of woman and man. The defining doctrine of Mahayana wisdom and thoughts is the belief that all people can reach an enlightened state.

Nichiren School of Buddhism

Another reason this Sutra so important is because of its role in the establishment of a school of Buddhism call Nichiren. In the mid 13^th Century, a Japanese monk named Nichiren founded a school of Buddhism based upon the Lotus Sutra. His teaching was very controversial at that period of time, because he insisted on excluding all Buddhist practices except devotion to Lotus Sutra.

Hokkekyo- Shu

Nichiren founded a sect called ‘ Hokkekyo-Shu ( Dharama-flower-sutra sect). The second Chapter of Lotus Sutra claims that the text is itself the highest form of the Dharma. This is why Niciren taught that all other practices were unnecessary, since Lotus Sutra was the very flower of the Buddha Teaching. Niciren believed that its teaching contained as-Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo. This is why many we chant –Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo. Its literal meaning is Nam-Devotion, Myoho-Mystic law, Renge-cause and effect and Kyo- Sutra (Teaching of Buddha). To many this phrase expresses the ultimate truth of life and universe.

They believe that this operates within our own lives and therefore, chanting Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo allows each individual to tap his or her innate enlightened nature directly. Thus, one who chants it is able to gain power and wisdom to live with confidence, Overcome any problem, and develop a happy future based on his study of Sutra, Nichiren established the invocation (Chant) of –Nam-Myoho-renge-Kyo, as a universal practice to unable people to manifest the Buddha nature inherent in their own lives and gain the strength and wisdom to challenge and overcome and adverse circumstances. Nichiren saw the Lotus Sutra as a vehicle for people’s empowerment-stressing that everyone can attain enlightenment and enjoy happiness in this world. He first chanted-Nam-Myoho-renge-Kyo, on April 28, 1253.

Blue Sutra Recitation

The Teaching of inner self development practice in daily life begins as a first step with kind expression like-Good Morning, Good Evening, Thanks please excuse me, etc. Ancestral remembrance, purification of Karmic relations and practice of repentance are the three main pillars of Reiyukai.

It is essential that we always feel obliged to our guardians who have bred and brought us up. Everyday being a sacred memorial day of one or other of innumerable series of ancestors linked to us a source of life; we use to recite the Lotus Sutra every morning and evening by way of returning obligation to our ancestors.

ITRI

Let’s create a society where people can live with dignity, a society where people can live in peace and Happiness. ITRI Headquartered in New York and active in several parts of the world. ITRI supports peace building initiatives and United Nations, effort to promote economic and social progress, through the fellow vehicles.

Cultural preservation.
Training of Youth leaders in peace building and development issues.
Wider distribution of information Technology and Training promotion of values education to teach respect and understanding for all.
Promotion of Multi-faith and Multi-Cultural dialogue as a vehicle for peace building.
Sustainable development initiatives.
Empowerment of Human Mind through educational technology.

Head quarter

Inner Trip Reiyukai International

Empire State Building