Gosho 御義口伝下 Orally Transmitted teachings on the Lotus Sutra Part 2

功徳(くどく)とは即身成仏なり又六根清浄(しょうじょう)なり、

The word kudoku means to attain Buddhahood in one’s present form. It also means the purification of the six sense organs.

“Benefit” means to attain Buddhahood in one’s present form, which is, specifically, the purification of the six sense organs.

法華経の説文の如く修行するを六根清浄と得意(こころう)可(べ)きなり云云。

You should understand that to practice the Lotus Sutra as the sutra itself directs is to carry out purification of the six sense organs.

One must understand that through practicing the teachings in accordance with the Lotus Sutra, one will purify the six sense organs.

つづく　continued

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