Reflects Purpose

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Manifesting Buddha’s intention chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the place of practice is our daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Buddha is like a person awake and living beings are like persons dreaming. Therefore

Great Fortune

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All past causes have led us to this moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” without regret our heart is pure.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now Nichiren and his followers, who chant

Open the Heart

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Intention revealing happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” emerges from this single moment of life and environment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But his teacher explained to him: ‘These

Determination

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Conviction and determination chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals Buddha nature in our present form.

Nichiren Daishonin: “You, yourself, are a Thus Come One who is originally

Unity and Harmony

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Entanglements of despair detach chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” while the substance of happiness emerges dancing within our bones.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The conclusion explains that the Law of

Heartfelt

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Speaking of our single mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each moment is hearing and calling Buddha nature in all phenomena.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The phrase “unloose all the bonds of birth

Together Creating

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Together creating value chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” compassion and wisdom take form in activities of daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But now that we have encountered the Lotus Sutra

Clears Delusions

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The great fortune of seeing one’s own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clears delusions of provisional thinking seeing obstacles in daily life as opportunities for happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Now Nichiren

Daily Life

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Going about each activity of daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the easy way to practice.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The reason is that the Great Teacher Miao-lo declared that if people of dull capacities or those

Accepting and Listening

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Magnanimous compassion of Buddha nature opens and reveals happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” hearing the Wonderful Law.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Once one has heard the sutra teaching that good and

Palace of Self

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Seeking Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” greatest joy in our life is derived from within.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Summary: This passage describes how one

Removed

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Between the first and last breath chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we hear the Wonderful Law and perceive the entity of true happiness in each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The two principles of birth and death are

Authentic

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Opening Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the origin of our true self emerges in relationship with environment and others.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Buddha who is the entity of Myoho-renge-kyo,

Inclusion

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Our unified inclusion chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals the entity of the Law reflecting individual Buddha nature in heart, mind and action each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Broadly

Rhythm of Chanting

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The nine realms absent the rhythm of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” without possession of the Buddha nature are incomplete.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: To comply with the Lotus Sutra is

Noble Lives

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The Treasure Tower of our life emerges chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”
in the midst of daily existence.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings

Daily Life

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Opening our life of full value chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” every difficulty is an expedient means to quickly manifest Buddha nature in each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life lasts no longer than the time the exhaling of one

Environment and Experience

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The powerful benefit of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reaches all living beings and environments of the ten directions each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The great ocean contains all the numerous rivers

Clear

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Our original life of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals in daily life the fortune of our happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Summary: This passage is saying that if in a single

Open

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Realizing oneness of life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the single entity of our mind of Buddha nature manifests great joy.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Summary: This passage refers to the great joy that

Direct Ways

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All action carried out chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is opened as Buddha nature of the individual.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one understands that all phenomena

Name

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Bringing out our inherent Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” every realm of life responds with joy.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““In addition, names have the virtue of being able to

Actions

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All of our actions chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” for our self, others and the land where we live reveal the effect of Buddha nature manifest in each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Or, according to Treatise on the Lotus Sutra, the land

Heart

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To cherish, praise and observe the Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” mind and body reveal happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Though you remain in Sado, your heart has come to

Protective Functions

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Desiring to live moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the Gohonzon of the true reality emerges in our daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we ordinary mortals, persons of incorrigible disbelief who are constantly

Moments

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All moments of our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveal reward of Buddha nature.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If we understand that our life at this moment

We Arrive

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Transforming one’s need for attention chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” original intention emerges as Buddha nature in the deeds of each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Broadly speaking, the sacred teachings of the

Intention Encouraging

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Intention encouraging body and mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” all realms of being reflect true happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Summary: This passage refers to the great joy that

Practice

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As we practice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” observing life and environment reflects benefits of Buddha nature.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Now is the

Joyful Intention

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We grow to appreciate our environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” finding true mind in activities of daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The self made up of the Ten Worlds is the Dharma body. The mind made up of

Life Condition

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Affirming highest life condition chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the benefits of all Buddha’s practices and protection illuminate our lives.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Dengyō says, “A single moment of life

Rewrite Existence

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Forging faith in the furnace of daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we rewrite our existence with new experiences of benefit and great good fortune.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If we consider the power of the Lotus Sutra,

Moment of Treasure

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Our Buddha nature is revealed chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the peace and security we experience in this moment of our life.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now the place where Nichiren and his followers

Strength and Potential

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Our conditioned mind of suffering chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” manifests as the strength of indestructible happiness in daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha’s Awakening of Faith in

Absorbed Entirely

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Directing this single moment toward happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our substance of mind and body reveals Buddha nature interacting in the nine worlds.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now that we have entered the Latter Day of the

Faith and Proof

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Both theory and doctrine of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are correct while actual proof exists in each moment of faith.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Law is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo of the “Life

Compassion

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The seed of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” cures the sufferings of all living beings.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Since the Buddha nature and the Buddha body are both none other than the bodies and

Living Beings

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I want it, and vow to attain it chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” brilliant and wonderful happiness pervading each moment of daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““This thought” of “at all times I have this

Replacing Preoccupations

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Replacing preoccupations with chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” integrated life force surges with happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings

Essential Being

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At once we choose chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” and at that moment Buddha nature emerges and we experience true self of happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “So long as one, through the Lotus Sutra,

Teaches Us

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Single-mindedly chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” immeasurable joy permeates the substance of reality in daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Miao-lo comments on this passage as follows: “You should understand that one’s life

Beauty

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Where ever we are or go chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we praise Buddha nature in everything.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “T’ien-t’ai has stated, “The various waters enter the sea.” That is, the Buddha, we

Heart Aflame

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Purity in heart and mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reflects deepest happiness in our life and environment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “We wake from dreams of delusion and the round moon of original enlightenment is seen

Present Form

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The changes we experience chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveal Buddha nature in our thoughts, feelings and behavior.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Since the Lotus Sutra defines our body as the

Everything We Do

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Our hearts of gold chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” make beauty shine where we are each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When in one’s heart one takes faith in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the heart

As They Are

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Our devotion chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is awakening mind of nirvana in each moment.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “But the essence of the present sutra, the Lotus, is that, while remaining right here in

Power to Live

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Our strong determination chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in every moment reveals our power to live correctly and enjoy the benefits of our humanity.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. But

Substance

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Benefits adorn our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment responding with joy.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “They say that when roots are deep, the leaves will not

Good Fortune

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Embracing the Wonderful Law in body and mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our highest potential of happiness is revealed in daily life.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The eighth volume of the Lotus Sutra says, “Their

Life and Environment

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Life at each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is strong as mind and heart are a single function of happiness.

Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The self made up of the Ten Worlds is the