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,
Nichiren Buddhism Daily Gosho Study ~ Daily Encouragement Letter to Friends
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
Friday
Enveloping
Dear Friend,
Calling the name of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we reveal good fortune and benefits in this present form of our life as it is.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The entity of Myoho-renge-kyo in all its splendor—just
Calling the name of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we reveal good fortune and benefits in this present form of our life as it is.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The entity of Myoho-renge-kyo in all its splendor—just
Thursday
Overcoming
Dear Friend,
From beginning to end each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” observing the mind, we advance rapidly over obstacles overcoming every weakness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Persons of
From beginning to end each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” observing the mind, we advance rapidly over obstacles overcoming every weakness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Persons of
Wednesday
Abiding
Dear Friend,
The vastness of the moment is captured chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the smallest activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life at each moment encompasses the body and
The vastness of the moment is captured chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in the smallest activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life at each moment encompasses the body and
Tuesday
Singularly
Dear Friend.
Of all life conditions it is chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” sustaining the happiness and freedom we enjoy in present and future moments.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Money serves various purposes according to our
Of all life conditions it is chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” sustaining the happiness and freedom we enjoy in present and future moments.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Money serves various purposes according to our
Monday
Frequency
Dear Friend,
The mind from moment-to-moment opens with the frequency of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” while our heart shines with brilliance in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The more
The mind from moment-to-moment opens with the frequency of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” while our heart shines with brilliance in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The more
Sunday
Loftiest
Dear Friend,
To study the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens the loftiest realm of wisdom within our own mind.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Therefore,
To study the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens the loftiest realm of wisdom within our own mind.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Therefore,
Saturday
Embraces
Dear Friend,
Meeting with others and chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the Buddha way is realized in one’s life and environment. Depending on whether one embraces “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” of the Buddha way or the transient phenomena of the nine worlds; the environment manifests that life condition.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great
Meeting with others and chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the Buddha way is realized in one’s life and environment. Depending on whether one embraces “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” of the Buddha way or the transient phenomena of the nine worlds; the environment manifests that life condition.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great
Friday
Destination
Dear Friend,
Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the destination of happiness in the present moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In the Lotus Sutra, we find the doctrine directly
Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the destination of happiness in the present moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In the Lotus Sutra, we find the doctrine directly
Thursday
Results
Dear Friend,
Chanting
“Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment, the entity of the Mystic Law
within our life emerges amongst the phenomena of the nine worlds
manifesting as wonderful results in all that we do.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The
sutra says,
Wednesday
Happiness
Dear Friend,
Setting the mind on chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” faith is revealed in our compassionate human behavior.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When the world makes you feel downcast, you should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,
Setting the mind on chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” faith is revealed in our compassionate human behavior.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When the world makes you feel downcast, you should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,
Tuesday
Happiest
Dear Friend,
We bring out what is wonderful in every activity of daily life, from the simplest to the most demanding, we are happiest chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “T’ien-t’ai says that one should understand that
We bring out what is wonderful in every activity of daily life, from the simplest to the most demanding, we are happiest chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “T’ien-t’ai says that one should understand that
Monday
Diligent
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
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
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
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