You don't have to understand what nam myoho ho renge kyo means in order to derive benefit. If she finds it pleasing to do so, then so be it. Nichiren never gave an age limit on who should chant.
@hanakowhiteway She seems to be a natural Buddhist. Lauren is now five and still loves to chant and do short meditations with her grandmother who practises a form of Tibeten Buddhism. But most of all, Lauren enjoys chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Her Parents and older sister have no interest whatsoever in Buddhist practice. Lauren was simply born with a passion to chant and meditate :)
I believe that children should not chant the daimoku, they are still too young to understand and easy to influence. they are not aware of their actions. you should talk to her and let her know that the daimoku is for adults, and that she would be much happier if she went outside to play, instead of chanting. Don't you think that
Before chanting the daimoku, she should understand the meaning of daimoku and Buddhist practice?
@MyselfCF@MyselfCF Thank you very much for your comment. I take it that you are also a Nichiren Buddhist like me. I live in Ireland. I've two grand children. The older grandchild has no interest in Buddhism whatsoever. The older girl, by her own choice, as neither her father or mother are Christians, is a practising Catholic and sings in a local church choir. The little one, Lauren, always wants to chant and asks if she can do so. Even with our own children, nothing was ever forced. xxG
cool
richardnederpelt 6 days ago
oh Little sweet Budha!
MarcoTUV 1 month ago
Love it! she will to good in this world!
voodoolulu66 2 months ago
The power of the mystic law is the same for all people young or old!
ejac7 2 months ago
You don't have to understand what nam myoho ho renge kyo means in order to derive benefit. If she finds it pleasing to do so, then so be it. Nichiren never gave an age limit on who should chant.
ebonvan 3 months ago
@ebonvan I agree entirely :)
bannistg 3 months ago
This is absolutely fantastic!!! <3 I think it is fine for children to chant daimoku :) she looks like she is really enjoying herself! :D x
hanakowhiteway 3 months ago
@hanakowhiteway She seems to be a natural Buddhist. Lauren is now five and still loves to chant and do short meditations with her grandmother who practises a form of Tibeten Buddhism. But most of all, Lauren enjoys chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Her Parents and older sister have no interest whatsoever in Buddhist practice. Lauren was simply born with a passion to chant and meditate :)
bannistg 3 months ago
lucky baby!
Mamarranca06 4 months ago
I think that young people especialy children are far smarter than we give them credit for. She has probably been a Buddhist for many lifetimes. cool.
Morgainell 6 months ago 2
@Morgainell I think you may well be right :)
bannistg 6 months ago
I believe that children should not chant the daimoku, they are still too young to understand and easy to influence. they are not aware of their actions. you should talk to her and let her know that the daimoku is for adults, and that she would be much happier if she went outside to play, instead of chanting. Don't you think that
Before chanting the daimoku, she should understand the meaning of daimoku and Buddhist practice?
this is my opinion.
from a Buddhist practitioner, Italy
MyselfCF 6 months ago
@MyselfCF @MyselfCF Thank you very much for your comment. I take it that you are also a Nichiren Buddhist like me. I live in Ireland. I've two grand children. The older grandchild has no interest in Buddhism whatsoever. The older girl, by her own choice, as neither her father or mother are Christians, is a practising Catholic and sings in a local church choir. The little one, Lauren, always wants to chant and asks if she can do so. Even with our own children, nothing was ever forced. xxG
bannistg 6 months ago
@bannistg then all that matters is what is in her heart :) my daughter chants with my husband and me, by her own choice
txmomoftwo1 6 months ago 3
Bit scary but have to love it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
cogser 1 year ago