Dear Friend,
Opening our heart and mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge
Kyo” experiencing great joy of the Wonderful Law of simultaneous
causality purifies each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes:
“Question: For
Nichiren Buddhism Daily Gosho Study ~ Daily Encouragement Letter to Friends
Friday
Waves
Dear Friend,
Within each fragment of mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” birth and death persists as every moment begins and ends while Buddha nature of the present never changes.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “But when
Within each fragment of mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” birth and death persists as every moment begins and ends while Buddha nature of the present never changes.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “But when
Thursday
Contemplate
Dear Friend,
The meditation that opens the Buddha nature within our own mind is chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment in all aspects of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Chanting the daimoku, or title, of the Lotus Sutra is
The meditation that opens the Buddha nature within our own mind is chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment in all aspects of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Chanting the daimoku, or title, of the Lotus Sutra is
Wednesday
Good
Dear Friend,
Thought in this single moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens in all realms as Buddha nature of body and mind.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This single Law that is Myoho-renge encompasses
Thought in this single moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens in all realms as Buddha nature of body and mind.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This single Law that is Myoho-renge encompasses
Tuesday
Victory
Dear Friend,
Joy and happiness emerging in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the substance of victory in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When in one’s heart one takes faith in
Joy and happiness emerging in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the substance of victory in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When in one’s heart one takes faith in
Monday
True
Dear Friend,
Each moment of life opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” with desire of faith manifesting happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we ordinary mortals, persons of incorrigible
Each moment of life opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” with desire of faith manifesting happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we ordinary mortals, persons of incorrigible
Sunday
Cultivating
Dear Friend,
Our ordinary mind manifest countless sufferings yet while chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we cultivate and reveal Buddha nature of freedom and happiness in this moment now.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When
Our ordinary mind manifest countless sufferings yet while chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we cultivate and reveal Buddha nature of freedom and happiness in this moment now.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When
Saturday
Abide
Dear Friend,
Constantly abiding Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals true self of happiness and freedom in each moment of thought.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Or again, it may refer to the succession of thoughts
Constantly abiding Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals true self of happiness and freedom in each moment of thought.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Or again, it may refer to the succession of thoughts
Friday
Goodness
Dear Friend,
Wisdom opening in the mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” illuminates activities of daily life with virtue and goodness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The votaries of the Lotus Sutra know that
Wisdom opening in the mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” illuminates activities of daily life with virtue and goodness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The votaries of the Lotus Sutra know that
Thursday
Devoted
Dear Friend,
Practicing Nichiren’s teaching chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment true self experiences freedom, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In his Outstanding Principles of the Lotus
Practicing Nichiren’s teaching chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment true self experiences freedom, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In his Outstanding Principles of the Lotus
Wednesday
Adorn
Dear Friend,
Observing thoughts and feelings chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our Buddha nature manifests in daily life moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “For this reason, the attitude of mind of one who
Observing thoughts and feelings chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our Buddha nature manifests in daily life moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “For this reason, the attitude of mind of one who
Tuesday
Reflected
Dear Friend,
Our life itself moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the place reflecting Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Or, according to Treatise on the Lotus Sutra, the land
Our life itself moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the place reflecting Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Or, according to Treatise on the Lotus Sutra, the land
Monday
Pure
Dear Friend,
Each moment we practice simultaneous causality teaching chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is happiness and freedom in the pure realm of desires fulfilled.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This ultimate principle that is without marks, or the
Each moment we practice simultaneous causality teaching chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is happiness and freedom in the pure realm of desires fulfilled.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This ultimate principle that is without marks, or the
Sunday
Effort
Dear Friend,
Every effort devoting body and mind to chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals true treasure each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The provisional teachings declare that these
Every effort devoting body and mind to chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals true treasure each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The provisional teachings declare that these
Saturday
Conduct
Dear Friend,
Our environment of daily life each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is our place of opening Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The seventh volume of the Lotus Sutra explains how
Our environment of daily life each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is our place of opening Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The seventh volume of the Lotus Sutra explains how
Friday
Unveils
Dear Friend,
Enlightened wisdom chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” rouses mind from dreams of error and mistaken views acknowledging Wonderful Law in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If you really have a mind to pursue the way, you
Enlightened wisdom chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” rouses mind from dreams of error and mistaken views acknowledging Wonderful Law in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If you really have a mind to pursue the way, you
Thursday
Vows
Dear Friend,
Each single moment the vastness of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” encompasses all phenomena of body, mind and behavior as a single entity of Wonderful Law.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life lasts no longer than the time the exhaling of one breath awaits the drawing of another. At what time, what moment, should we ever allow ourselves to forget the compassionate vow of the Buddha, who declared, “At all times I think to myself: [How can I cause living beings to gain entry into the unsurpassed way and quickly acquire the body of a Buddha]?” On what day or month should we permit ourselves to be without the sutra that says, “[If there are those who hear the Law], then not a one will fail to attain Buddhahood”?” [Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra] WND I: 8 (p. 62) http://www.nichirenlibrary.org
This Buddha way perceiving true self, eternity, purity and happiness moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” fulfills all vows of the noblest existence.
Truly yours,
Tho Tsu 12/15/2016
tho tsu © 2016
Each single moment the vastness of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” encompasses all phenomena of body, mind and behavior as a single entity of Wonderful Law.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life lasts no longer than the time the exhaling of one breath awaits the drawing of another. At what time, what moment, should we ever allow ourselves to forget the compassionate vow of the Buddha, who declared, “At all times I think to myself: [How can I cause living beings to gain entry into the unsurpassed way and quickly acquire the body of a Buddha]?” On what day or month should we permit ourselves to be without the sutra that says, “[If there are those who hear the Law], then not a one will fail to attain Buddhahood”?” [Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra] WND I: 8 (p. 62) http://www.nichirenlibrary.org
This Buddha way perceiving true self, eternity, purity and happiness moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” fulfills all vows of the noblest existence.
Truly yours,
Tho Tsu 12/15/2016
tho tsu © 2016
Wednesday
Sound
Dear Friend,
Seeing mind of happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clears delusions revealing mind of Buddha nature within substance of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The mind represents the spiritual aspect, and the
Seeing mind of happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clears delusions revealing mind of Buddha nature within substance of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The mind represents the spiritual aspect, and the
Tuesday
Polishing
Dear
Friend,
Individually
expressing the jewel of Buddha wisdom chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” single-mindedly
we emerge brilliantly each moment.
Nichiren
Daishonin writes: “Words and writing are the medium by which the
Monday
Exercise
Dear Friend,
Entering the door of original enlightenment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment we exercise faith opening deepest desires of single-minded practice in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now
Entering the door of original enlightenment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment we exercise faith opening deepest desires of single-minded practice in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now
Sunday
Storehouse
Dear Friend,
Revealing Buddha nature in phenomena of daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” mind and body open
enlightenment each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we chant this Myoho-renge-kyo, the Buddha
Revealing Buddha nature in phenomena of daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” mind and body open
enlightenment each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we chant this Myoho-renge-kyo, the Buddha
Saturday
Pillars
Dear Friend,
Original self of Buddha nature opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” consistently in phenomena of activities in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Four, on the words “Because the Wonderful
Original self of Buddha nature opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” consistently in phenomena of activities in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Four, on the words “Because the Wonderful
Friday
Cherish
Dear Friend,
Revealing the equality of Buddha nature Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” together we cherish each other.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Seven, on the passage “Now you must press forward diligently / so that
Revealing the equality of Buddha nature Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” together we cherish each other.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Seven, on the passage “Now you must press forward diligently / so that
Thursday
Presence
Dear Friend,
Inherent Buddha nature emerges chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the presence of our activities in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The words “four sides” stand for
Inherent Buddha nature emerges chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the presence of our activities in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The words “four sides” stand for
Wednesday
Gateway
Dear Friend,
Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the gateway to the vast treasure storehouse of individual happiness inherent within each person’s life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The “Life Span” chapter, which is the heart
Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the gateway to the vast treasure storehouse of individual happiness inherent within each person’s life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The “Life Span” chapter, which is the heart
Tuesday
Together
Dear Friend,
Opening the Wonderful Lotus chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” body and mind reveal wisdom and compassion of original Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings
Opening the Wonderful Lotus chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” body and mind reveal wisdom and compassion of original Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings
Monday
Inner
Dear Friend,
Inner determination and devotion chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens original mind of Buddha nature existing within our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But now that we have encountered the Lotus Sutra
Inner determination and devotion chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens original mind of Buddha nature existing within our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But now that we have encountered the Lotus Sutra
Sunday
Single-Moment
Dear Friend,
Reality and wisdom are fussed in the intent of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each single-moment manifesting Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
Reality and wisdom are fussed in the intent of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each single-moment manifesting Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
Saturday
Treasures
Dear Friend,
Opening original Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” ordinary moments of daily life are great treasures of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Speaking of the chapter as a whole, the idea of
Opening original Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” ordinary moments of daily life are great treasures of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Speaking of the chapter as a whole, the idea of
Friday
Inhabit
Dear Friend,
Realizing the seamlessness life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” essential reality of our being is revealed in the realm inhabited.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The bodhisattvas Superior Practices, Boundless Practices,
Realizing the seamlessness life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” essential reality of our being is revealed in the realm inhabited.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The bodhisattvas Superior Practices, Boundless Practices,
Thursday
Revealing
Dear Friend,
Every discomfort and illness of body and mind transforms chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing value and purpose in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “King Ajātashatru extended his life by forty
Every discomfort and illness of body and mind transforms chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing value and purpose in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “King Ajātashatru extended his life by forty
Wednesday
Events
Dear Friend,
Our life reveals benefits chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in our identity of true self, eternity, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “These bodhisattvas are possessors of the
Our life reveals benefits chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in our identity of true self, eternity, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “These bodhisattvas are possessors of the
Tuesday
Upholds
Dear Friend,
To hear and embrace chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we accept the Wonderful Law as our good friend and guide opening the realm of Buddha nature in our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus
To hear and embrace chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we accept the Wonderful Law as our good friend and guide opening the realm of Buddha nature in our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus
Monday
Unite
Dear Friend,
Struggling upon a sea of suffering we change between strategies of mind and desires of heart eluding happiness. While chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” mind and heart unite in a single moment of present happiness emerging of itself.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The seventh
Struggling upon a sea of suffering we change between strategies of mind and desires of heart eluding happiness. While chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” mind and heart unite in a single moment of present happiness emerging of itself.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The seventh
Sunday
Dreams
Dear Friend,
While experiencing suffering within the same moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we open and reveal enlightenment of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Living beings in the nine worlds sleep in an ignorance
While experiencing suffering within the same moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we open and reveal enlightenment of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Living beings in the nine worlds sleep in an ignorance
Saturday
Determination
Dear Friend,
We prove the joy of each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” with heart and mind together functioning as wisdom and compassionate behavior of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Everywhere
We prove the joy of each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” with heart and mind together functioning as wisdom and compassionate behavior of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Everywhere
Present
Dear Friend,
While observing the mind of ignorance and delusions chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our life condition transforms loss of past causes alleviating suffering in the present and future.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “That which
While observing the mind of ignorance and delusions chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our life condition transforms loss of past causes alleviating suffering in the present and future.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “That which
Thursday
Currents
Dear Friend,
This present moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transforms the currents of causality into our peace and future security.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “And the “Simile and Parable” chapter says,
This present moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transforms the currents of causality into our peace and future security.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “And the “Simile and Parable” chapter says,
Wednesday
Clarity
Dear Friend,
Immense compassion chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the freedom attained each moment we practice the same teaching all Buddhas have practiced freeing themselves.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Even a wise
Immense compassion chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the freedom attained each moment we practice the same teaching all Buddhas have practiced freeing themselves.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Even a wise
Tuesday
Proclaiming
Dear Friend,
The very moment the mind is turbulent chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” facets the diamond of our life with brilliance.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Six, regarding the passage “Beyond these immeasurable, boundless hundreds,
The very moment the mind is turbulent chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” facets the diamond of our life with brilliance.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Six, regarding the passage “Beyond these immeasurable, boundless hundreds,
Monday
Expressed
Dear Friend,
The power of our mind and thoughts expressed through chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” create the realm we abide in as the environment supporting us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “From this single element of mind spring all the
The power of our mind and thoughts expressed through chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” create the realm we abide in as the environment supporting us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “From this single element of mind spring all the
Sunday
Welbeing
Dear Friend,
Accepting the mind of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens and reveals our original life condition of happiness and wellbeing.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The king issued an edict that this should be done.
Accepting the mind of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens and reveals our original life condition of happiness and wellbeing.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The king issued an edict that this should be done.
Saturday
Environment
Dear Friend,
The true entity of the Law of our original enlightened mind manifests chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as cause and effect in the parables and metaphors of our daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But those
The true entity of the Law of our original enlightened mind manifests chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as cause and effect in the parables and metaphors of our daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But those
Friday
Equally
Dear Friend,
The Wonderful Law of Buddha nature opening in body and mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” manifests actual proof in reality of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record also says: The three thousand worlds of
The Wonderful Law of Buddha nature opening in body and mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” manifests actual proof in reality of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record also says: The three thousand worlds of
Thursday
Domain
Dear Friend,
The mind domain is original Buddha nature of eternity, true self, purity and happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” breaking built-up delusions of suffering in the cycle of birth and death.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Although
The mind domain is original Buddha nature of eternity, true self, purity and happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” breaking built-up delusions of suffering in the cycle of birth and death.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Although
Wednesday
Revering
Dear Friend,
Revering our own life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” Buddha nature emerges within our mind of reality opening as great benefits in daily activities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we
Revering our own life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” Buddha nature emerges within our mind of reality opening as great benefits in daily activities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we
Tuesday
Correct
Dear Friend,
From moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we cultivate a mind of excellence.
From moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we cultivate a mind of excellence.
Nichiren
Daishonin writes: “When ordinary people in this latter age
Monday
Believing
Dear Friend,
Recognizing and acknowledging Buddha nature within ourselves and others chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we are able to refute limiting beliefs and free ourselves of fear.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “As for the
Recognizing and acknowledging Buddha nature within ourselves and others chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we are able to refute limiting beliefs and free ourselves of fear.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “As for the
Sunday
Sanctuary
Dear Friend,
Our life and body chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” comprise the actual sanctuary of the Treasure Tower severing sufferings of disbelief in our own abiding Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: ““The body
Our life and body chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” comprise the actual sanctuary of the Treasure Tower severing sufferings of disbelief in our own abiding Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: ““The body
Saturday
Relevance
Dear Friend,
Benefits of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” resound throughout the phenomena of daily life where even the most inconsequential activity is the point of opening and revealing innate Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The mystic
Benefits of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” resound throughout the phenomena of daily life where even the most inconsequential activity is the point of opening and revealing innate Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The mystic
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