In the infinite past of kuon-ganjo, the True Buddha named the ultimate Law or true entity of life in the universe as Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo.
It also signifies the name of the True Buddha as Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the same and identical with the life of the true Buddha from the beginningless past. Another interpretation of Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the essence and the heart of all sutras, and the most supreme and correct Law.
The meaning of each of the words is infinitely profound and goes beyond a literal definition. “Nam” originally derives from ancient Sanskrit. The closest translation of “Nam” is “devotion of our mind and body.”
Next,”Myoho”is also called the mystic Law of cause and effect, because within it is both the cause and effect of attaining Buddhahood. “Renge” means Lotus Flower. The Lotus Flower produces its flower and seeds at the same time, representing the simultaneity of cause and effectand,and “Kyo” inidicates the expressed teaching of the significance of “Myoho-Renge.”
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo signify the mystic Law of cause and effect, because within it is both the cause and effect of attaining Buddhahood. The cause is to chant “Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo” and the effect is attaining enlightenment.
Even though Buddhahood exists within our lives, we are unaware of it until we begin to chant to the Gohonzon(Our objective). It is important to understand that without fusing with the life of the True Buddha we cannot actualize it in our own lives.
Once we awaken this true entity within our lives we manifest the immeasurable wisdom and power to overcome adversity and reveal our own enlightened life.
Just as the word “United States” includes within itself all the mountains, rivers, treasures and people of India, Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo includes within itself all of the teachings and benefits of Buddhist practice.
The depth and significance of chanting Daimoku (Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo) cannot be fully explained. You must experience it through practice, in order to grasp the meaning and benefits within your own life.