The Search For Enlightenment

It is interesting how people react when they discover that I am a Buddhist.

Some immediately imagine that I wander around in saffron robes going “Om”, others seem to have an idea that Buddhism is a retreat from the reality of life.

Being a practicing Nichiren Buddhist is neither of those things, nor anywhere between the two. And there’s nothing secretive about any of it either. I guess that the only thing that people interested in becoming a Nichiren Buddhist is that, as I found out myself, you have to seek them out, they are unlikely to come looking for you.

One interesting thing about Nichiren Buddhism is that there are no rules, no do’s or don’ts, it is perfectly suited to fit into and around your life and lifestyle, because you make it fit the way you want. Personally, I chant morning and evening every day. If there is something on my mind, I’ll chant longer. or I’ll take myself off for a walk or a drive during the day and chant more often. I would bet there are many, many people who drive the route between Poole and Ringwood every day, who have seen me chanting away while negotiating the traffic. So there are no hard and fast rules, if it works for you, then you are doing it right.

If you follow my blog, you’ll know how much my Practice has changed my life, in so many ways. It is no secret, and anyone can benefit from it, the way I do. If you would like to know more, visit the SGI-UK website or go and take a listen to Jason Jarrett’s podcasts, that’s how I found this ‘secret’.