Dear Friend,
In
this moment of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we open the single
reality in heart and mind of eternity, true self, purity and happiness.
Nichiren
Daishonin teaches: “Point Eight, on the passage “If you wish to put
aside
Nichiren Buddhism Daily Gosho Study ~ Daily Encouragement Letter to Friends
Sunday
Originally
Dear Friend,
We’ve always had immeasurable joy within our life despite delusions and distractions chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals immediate benefit of the Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “For this
We’ve always had immeasurable joy within our life despite delusions and distractions chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals immediate benefit of the Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “For this
Saturday
Access
Dear Friend,
The wonderful experience of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens direct access to the Buddha nature that is always part of our makeup.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: "Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
The wonderful experience of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens direct access to the Buddha nature that is always part of our makeup.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: "Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
Friday
Expression
Dear Friend,
Unlimited expression close to our heart of true desire is waiting, is perfectly attainable chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing our Buddha nature in the activities of daily life
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point
Unlimited expression close to our heart of true desire is waiting, is perfectly attainable chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing our Buddha nature in the activities of daily life
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point
Thursday
Efforts
Dear Friend,
Penetrating the darkness of disillusionment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is a constant challenge we face moment-to-moment of each day. Renewing determination is a practice that leads to happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““No worldly
Penetrating the darkness of disillusionment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is a constant challenge we face moment-to-moment of each day. Renewing determination is a practice that leads to happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““No worldly
Wednesday
Permeating
Dear Friend,
At any time and place chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” the sound permeating the environment brings benefit to all.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, the Thus Come
At any time and place chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” the sound permeating the environment brings benefit to all.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, the Thus Come
Tuesday
Benefits
Dear Friend,
In this eternal moment chanting “Nam Myoho renge Kyo” we reveal the essential teaching of the Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Thus the causes and effects expounded in both
In this eternal moment chanting “Nam Myoho renge Kyo” we reveal the essential teaching of the Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Thus the causes and effects expounded in both
Monday
Realms
Dear Friend,
For countless billions of living beings, we express emerging wisdom in the pure lineage of the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as each daimoku calls the Buddha nature within the mind of the nine realms.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But who among
For countless billions of living beings, we express emerging wisdom in the pure lineage of the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as each daimoku calls the Buddha nature within the mind of the nine realms.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But who among
Sunday
Merit
Dear Friend,
When chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the realm of our life is the realm of the Wonderful Law.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: "This is what the “Supernatural Powers” chapter
When chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the realm of our life is the realm of the Wonderful Law.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: "This is what the “Supernatural Powers” chapter
Saturday
Certain
Dear Friend,
Just as the harvest moon is indescribable and perfectly predictable, when we chant “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we can be certain of the emergence of Buddha nature in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Therefore,
Just as the harvest moon is indescribable and perfectly predictable, when we chant “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we can be certain of the emergence of Buddha nature in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Therefore,
Friday
Integrated
Dear Friend,
We reveal chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our inherent Buddha nature integrated in each moment of the Ten Worlds and three thousand realms of phenomena.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “From the
We reveal chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our inherent Buddha nature integrated in each moment of the Ten Worlds and three thousand realms of phenomena.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “From the
Thursday
Expectations
Dear Friend,
Karma manifesting as our life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals true happiness beyond expectations.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus Sutra itself states, “Though they [the
Karma manifesting as our life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals true happiness beyond expectations.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus Sutra itself states, “Though they [the
Wednesday
Clearing
Dear Friend,
Opportunity opens each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clearing delusions that obscure the mind of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one has had the rare good fortune to be
Opportunity opens each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clearing delusions that obscure the mind of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one has had the rare good fortune to be
Tuesday
Able
Dear Friend,
The message of the Lotus Sutra reveals the dignity of the ordinary person’s possession of the Buddha nature. Devotion to chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens great benefits in our present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Moreover,
The message of the Lotus Sutra reveals the dignity of the ordinary person’s possession of the Buddha nature. Devotion to chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens great benefits in our present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Moreover,
Monday
Posses
Dear Friend,
We open and reveal the profound practice of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” experiencing the benefits of Buddha nature in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “As for the time of its propagation, the Lotus Sutra
We open and reveal the profound practice of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” experiencing the benefits of Buddha nature in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “As for the time of its propagation, the Lotus Sutra
Sunday
Single
Dear Friend,
Beginning and ending moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” this single moment reveals original enlightenment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “One’s own mind, the mind nature, and the mind
Beginning and ending moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” this single moment reveals original enlightenment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “One’s own mind, the mind nature, and the mind
Saturday
Middle Way
Dear Friend,
Observing this single moment of mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” from beginning to end the middle way emerges.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great Teacher Dengyō states, “The two
Observing this single moment of mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” from beginning to end the middle way emerges.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great Teacher Dengyō states, “The two
Friday
Foundation
Dear Friend,
In which moment do we choose chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as the foundation of our mind?
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Deep in the Snow Mountains lives a bird called the
In which moment do we choose chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as the foundation of our mind?
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Deep in the Snow Mountains lives a bird called the
Thursday
Choosing
Dear Friend,
This single cause of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens our Buddha nature so that we are never lost.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great Teacher Miao-lo also states: “Even a
This single cause of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens our Buddha nature so that we are never lost.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great Teacher Miao-lo also states: “Even a
Wednesday
Transmission
Dear Friend,
Original mind of happiness opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transcending delusions of self and others.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Four,
Original mind of happiness opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transcending delusions of self and others.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point Four,
Tuesday
Excel
Dear Friend,
Launching our self forward chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we leave the orbit of suffering to excel in joyful fulfillment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In his Outstanding Principles of the Lotus
Launching our self forward chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we leave the orbit of suffering to excel in joyful fulfillment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In his Outstanding Principles of the Lotus
Monday
Implement
Dear Friend,
It is a matter of implementing the power of inner resolve chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” to manifest the substance of true happiness in each moment
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “We ordinary beings are fettered by evil karma,
It is a matter of implementing the power of inner resolve chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” to manifest the substance of true happiness in each moment
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “We ordinary beings are fettered by evil karma,
Sunday
Forward
Dear Friend,
To abide in a single moment of faith chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transforms the forward movement of our entire life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “A single life is worth more than the major world
To abide in a single moment of faith chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transforms the forward movement of our entire life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “A single life is worth more than the major world
Saturday
Gain
Dear Friend,
The treasure land of happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is found in the interactions of daily life imbued with faith.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Again, the phantom city is our skin and flesh, and
The treasure land of happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is found in the interactions of daily life imbued with faith.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Again, the phantom city is our skin and flesh, and
Friday
Essential
Dear Friend,
True mind dances chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” emerging joyfully in all that we do.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This Myoho-renge-kyo is a term designating the
True mind dances chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” emerging joyfully in all that we do.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This Myoho-renge-kyo is a term designating the
Thursday
Views
Dear Friend,
Seeing our own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”, we freely observe the phenomena of daily life without distortions of erroneous views.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The word “wonderful” in the Lotus Sutra of the
Seeing our own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”, we freely observe the phenomena of daily life without distortions of erroneous views.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The word “wonderful” in the Lotus Sutra of the
Wednesday
Within
Dear Friend,
Within waking and dreaming chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our single mind of Buddha nature reveals freedom and happiness in all that we do.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “At this time the Buddha points out that, although
Within waking and dreaming chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our single mind of Buddha nature reveals freedom and happiness in all that we do.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “At this time the Buddha points out that, although
Tuesday
Treasured
Dear Friend,
Each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” intention of happiness reveals in our smallest awareness of original enlightenment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The essential teaching’s doctrine of attaining
Each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” intention of happiness reveals in our smallest awareness of original enlightenment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The essential teaching’s doctrine of attaining
Monday
Engage
Dear Friend,
The struggle we engage in chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is revealing the substance of simultaneous causality consistently moment-to-moment in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If we
The struggle we engage in chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is revealing the substance of simultaneous causality consistently moment-to-moment in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If we
Sunday
Freeing
Dear Friend,
Setting the mind on chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we open the rhythm of Buddha nature in our present form and situation.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When the Lotus Sutra addresses evil persons, it
Setting the mind on chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we open the rhythm of Buddha nature in our present form and situation.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When the Lotus Sutra addresses evil persons, it
Saturday
Transforms
Dear Friend,
Perceiving universal Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our reality of life and environment radiates wonderful substance of joy each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““This makes it clear that when the sutra says that all
Perceiving universal Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our reality of life and environment radiates wonderful substance of joy each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““This makes it clear that when the sutra says that all
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