8 Winds 【360p】
The is a fundamental Buddhist teaching, notably expounded by the 13th-century Japanese monk Nichiren Daishonin in his letter to his disciple Shijo Kingo. It describes eight worldly influences—four favorable and four adverse—that can sway our minds and obstruct our spiritual growth. The Four Favorable Winds
The essence of the "Eight Winds" teaching is not to avoid these experiences—which is impossible—but to develop the inner strength to remain by them. Nichiren writes that "Worthy persons deserve to be called so because they are not carried away by the eight winds". 8 Winds
Material gain or physical and financial success. Honor: Public recognition, fame, or social status. Praise: Admiration or flattery from those around us. Pleasure: Physical and mental gratification or comfort. The Four Adverse Winds The is a fundamental Buddhist teaching, notably expounded
These are the positive conditions that people naturally seek but can become overly attached to: Nichiren writes that "Worthy persons deserve to be