I had a question from a reader about chanting in the car.
Well, I've never seen any official memos about this but I'll give you my personal opinion based on 28 years of chanting.
By all means chant in the car. Yes. It is perfectly fine.
However
Don't make your main practice be chanting in the car.
Whether you have a Gohonzon or not, your main practice should be in your home, at your altar.
Think about it. Chanting in the car is fine, but you cannot give ALL of your attention to connecting with the universe that is you while driving.
To really focus on your life you need a private, safe space at home to draw forth your highest potential and pray with all your heart. Chanting in the car won't hurt your practice, but it shouldn't be the foundation of your practice. You practice for yourself, and for others. Chanting in front of your Gohonzon gives you the clearest mirror.
Every morning and evening chant at home to your hearts content. Then you will polish your life.
Well, I've never seen any official memos about this but I'll give you my personal opinion based on 28 years of chanting.
By all means chant in the car. Yes. It is perfectly fine.
However
Don't make your main practice be chanting in the car.
Whether you have a Gohonzon or not, your main practice should be in your home, at your altar.
Think about it. Chanting in the car is fine, but you cannot give ALL of your attention to connecting with the universe that is you while driving.
To really focus on your life you need a private, safe space at home to draw forth your highest potential and pray with all your heart. Chanting in the car won't hurt your practice, but it shouldn't be the foundation of your practice. You practice for yourself, and for others. Chanting in front of your Gohonzon gives you the clearest mirror.
Every morning and evening chant at home to your hearts content. Then you will polish your life.
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