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Nichiren
Daishonin Buddhists
believe in ten basic principles as fundamental
to human make-up. These are:
Hell - a condition which appears when
someone feels in despair or desperate.
Hunger - when someone constantly wants
something, for example, to be like someone else
rather than accept their own life.
Animality - is governed by instinct and
may lead someone to prey on those more
vulnerable. For example, a power hungry boss may
abuse his position and treat his/her staff like
slaves.
Anger - encompasses traits of
selfishness, competitiveness, and arrogance.
Tranquility - is a calm state of life.
Rapture - is the pleasures one feels when one's
desires are fulfilled.
Learning - appears when someone seeks new
skills.
Absorption is a condition based on knowledge and
wisdom.
Bodhisattva - means 'disciple of the Buddha' and
is a state where people have strong concern for
others which ultimately helps them to overcome
their challenges.
Buddhahood - is the ultimate state to be
in as it includes compassion, wisdom, and
humaneness.
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