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
Nichiren Buddhism Daily Gosho Study ~ Daily Encouragement Letter to Friends
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
Friday
Irrefutable
Dear Friend,
Opening this moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we are capable of finding happiness inherent in the bone, marrow, flesh, blood and mind of our very self, in this present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““And to
Opening this moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we are capable of finding happiness inherent in the bone, marrow, flesh, blood and mind of our very self, in this present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““And to
Thursday
Commit
Dear Friend,
Experiencing the value of true self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our Buddha nature opens in every aspect of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““To realize
Experiencing the value of true self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our Buddha nature opens in every aspect of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““To realize
Wednesday
Exposes
Dear Friend,
Studying the details of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”, we find Buddha nature arising in new experiences of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The hundred worlds and three thousand
Studying the details of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”, we find Buddha nature arising in new experiences of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The hundred worlds and three thousand
Tuesday
Determine
Dear Friend,
Entering the heart of each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” wisdom compassion and actions for happiness open simultaneously.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “A commentary on The Diamond Scalpel
Entering the heart of each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” wisdom compassion and actions for happiness open simultaneously.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “A commentary on The Diamond Scalpel
Monday
Attentive
Dear Friend,
Our lives in their present form chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are perfect vessels for the substance of the Wonderful Law to exude happiness each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “With regard
Our lives in their present form chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are perfect vessels for the substance of the Wonderful Law to exude happiness each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “With regard
Sunday
Time
Dear Friend,
We realize Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the smallest moments of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “This chapter as a whole deals with the true
We realize Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the smallest moments of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “This chapter as a whole deals with the true
Saturday
Responds
Dear Friend,
Living Beings are heavily weighted by poisons fed to mind and body. Through greed, anger and foolishness we create suffering. Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens the innate Buddha nature revealing the Dharma body, Reward body and Manifest body.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “For this reason,
Living Beings are heavily weighted by poisons fed to mind and body. Through greed, anger and foolishness we create suffering. Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens the innate Buddha nature revealing the Dharma body, Reward body and Manifest body.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “For this reason,
Friday
Senses
Dear Friend,
Devoting mind and senses chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the hand and that which it touches are single functions of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Nirvana Sutra says: “Bodhisattva Kāshyapa
Devoting mind and senses chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the hand and that which it touches are single functions of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Nirvana Sutra says: “Bodhisattva Kāshyapa
Thursday
Quickly
Dear Friend,
Embracing each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” inherent Buddha nature reveals happiness in life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The “Life Span” chapter of the Lotus Sutra says,
Embracing each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” inherent Buddha nature reveals happiness in life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The “Life Span” chapter of the Lotus Sutra says,
Wednesday
Key
Dear Friend,
The teaching of the Buddha’s own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the key to open the full potential of Buddha nature inherent in our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This time, without fail, without fail, we must wake
The teaching of the Buddha’s own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the key to open the full potential of Buddha nature inherent in our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This time, without fail, without fail, we must wake
Tuesday
Friends
Monday
Tranquil
Dear Friend,
The provisional mind of birth and death cannot see the delusion while being in it, but chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens the moment with a view of the broader reality within us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Now, [with
The provisional mind of birth and death cannot see the delusion while being in it, but chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens the moment with a view of the broader reality within us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Now, [with
Sunday
Minutest
Dear Friend,
Our ultimate life functions united chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are transmitted freely in all interactions of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The jewel itself is comparable to the Dharma
Our ultimate life functions united chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are transmitted freely in all interactions of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The jewel itself is comparable to the Dharma
Saturday
Jewel
Dear Friend,
The jewel of our life shines brilliantly chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing the precious joy of living regardless of current situations.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The three truths that form a unity may be
The jewel of our life shines brilliantly chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing the precious joy of living regardless of current situations.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The three truths that form a unity may be
Friday
Element
Dear Friend,
All the elements of our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are the very substance of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Heaven, earth, water, fire, and wind are the five
All the elements of our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” are the very substance of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Heaven, earth, water, fire, and wind are the five
Thursday
Lofty
Dear Friend,
From the lofty view of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we see all phenomena of our life opening full potential for happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one turns to the perfect teaching,
From the lofty view of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we see all phenomena of our life opening full potential for happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one turns to the perfect teaching,
Wednesday
Beliefs
Dear Friend,
Examining our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”, we see insufficient doctrines and beliefs illuminated in the causality of present happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In the doctrinal systems expounded in the
Examining our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”, we see insufficient doctrines and beliefs illuminated in the causality of present happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In the doctrinal systems expounded in the
Devotion
Dear Friend,
Reading Nichiren Daishonin’s words chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” devotion and determination emerge naturally revealing Buddha nature in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““Therefore,
Reading Nichiren Daishonin’s words chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” devotion and determination emerge naturally revealing Buddha nature in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““Therefore,
Monday
Embracing
Dear Friend,
Suffering of provisional teachings and doctrines are opened and merged with our original state of enlightenment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The principles of logic are addressed to
Suffering of provisional teachings and doctrines are opened and merged with our original state of enlightenment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The principles of logic are addressed to
Sunday
Merging
Dear Friend,
Study and practice of the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we perceive the single entity of our lives and others as Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one is
Study and practice of the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we perceive the single entity of our lives and others as Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one is
Saturday
Experiencing
Dear Friend,
The value of our past experience is illuminated chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the wisdom of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is essential
The value of our past experience is illuminated chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the wisdom of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is essential
Friday
Standing
Dear Friend,
Beginning from this moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”
regardless of past experience the present reveals wonderful benefits.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Nirvana
Thursday
Proof
Dear Friend,
The proof of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens and
reveals in our enjoyment of each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “On the other
Wednesday
Determined
Dear Friend,
When we are determined to see our Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our forward momentum is illuminated moment-by-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great
When we are determined to see our Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our forward momentum is illuminated moment-by-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great
Tuesday
Mind
Dear Friend,
Awareness in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” enjoys benefits of Buddha nature emerging from the substance of our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Thus, if you
Awareness in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” enjoys benefits of Buddha nature emerging from the substance of our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Thus, if you
Monday
Impressing
Dear Friend,
Impressing the imprint of mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the substance of life itself is Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “To “call up
Impressing the imprint of mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the substance of life itself is Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “To “call up
Sunday
Focusing
Dear Friend,
Observing our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” unblocks causality of suffering opening full potential for happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The sufferings of birth and death are
Observing our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” unblocks causality of suffering opening full potential for happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The sufferings of birth and death are
Saturday
Activities
Dear Friend,
Opening and revealing our Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” marks our activities with unfathomable benefits.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "But when I
Opening and revealing our Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” marks our activities with unfathomable benefits.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "But when I
Friday
Storms
Dear Friend,
Our life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” constantly change manifesting wonderful brilliance in storms of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The fact is
Our life and environment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” constantly change manifesting wonderful brilliance in storms of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The fact is
Thursday
Synchronizes
Dear Friend,
Rhythm of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” synchronizes mind of daily life in each moment with freedom and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The first
Rhythm of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” synchronizes mind of daily life in each moment with freedom and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The first
Wednesday
Utmost
Dear Friend,
In our action chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the single substance of Buddha nature possessed in our present form.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Text: 5. The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs
In our action chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the single substance of Buddha nature possessed in our present form.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Text: 5. The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs
Tuesday
Brilliance
Dear Friend,
Provisional mind of suffering evaporates in original luminous brilliance chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The aspect
Provisional mind of suffering evaporates in original luminous brilliance chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The aspect
Monday
Produces
Dear Friend,
Our life of heavy delusion just as it is chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” produces wonderful blessings.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The blessings
Our life of heavy delusion just as it is chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” produces wonderful blessings.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The blessings
Sunday
Steadily
Dear Friend,
Realizing full potential chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” exists in the struggle of this very moment, not in distressed memories or fear of the unknown future.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now
Realizing full potential chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” exists in the struggle of this very moment, not in distressed memories or fear of the unknown future.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now
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