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Friday, June 27, 2025

Buddhist Morning Thought, Respect All

Even an ignorant person can obtain blessings by serving someone who expounds the Lotus Sutra. No matter if he is a demon or an animal, if someone proclaims even a single verse or phrase of the Lotus Sutra, you must respect him as you would the Buddha. This is what the sutra means when it says, "You should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha." You should respect one another as Shakyamuni and Many Treasures did at the ceremony in the "Treasure Tower" chapter. 

(WND, 757) 

Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the answer, no matter the question ~~ Dr TV Boogie

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