Dear Friend,
Hearing the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” transient suffering of existence opens Buddha nature of peace and security each moment in our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life lasts
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Thursday
Point
Dear Friend,
We reveal within our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” integrated functions of Buddha nature which have never been separate from us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “One’s own
We reveal within our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” integrated functions of Buddha nature which have never been separate from us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “One’s own
Wednesday
Resilient
Dear Friend,
Sharing our life state of Buddha nature with others chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the resilient happiness of true self emerges in all aspects of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “We ordinary beings are fettered by evil karma,
Sharing our life state of Buddha nature with others chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the resilient happiness of true self emerges in all aspects of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “We ordinary beings are fettered by evil karma,
Tuesday
Directions
Dear Friend,
Immeasurable benefit opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” receiving protection from all directions as we experience integrated life condition of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Myoho-
Immeasurable benefit opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” receiving protection from all directions as we experience integrated life condition of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Myoho-
Monday
Body
Dear Friend,
In our present form chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” this life’s ordinary body emits the power of true self, purity, eternity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches regarding
In our present form chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” this life’s ordinary body emits the power of true self, purity, eternity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches regarding
Sunday
Departs
The substance of our life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” manifesting Wonderful Law in activities of daily life truly departs from delusion and suffering.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Thus the Lotus Sutra represents the continuing
Saturday
Begins
Dear Friend,
As each moment begins chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” it always ends as wonderful Law.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great Teacher Miao-lo stated, “Even a single
As each moment begins chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” it always ends as wonderful Law.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Great Teacher Miao-lo stated, “Even a single
Friday
Powerful
Dear Friend,
Powerful intent to attain Buddhahood chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” permeates the nervous system with beneficial functions of the Wonderful Law in our present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “What is
Powerful intent to attain Buddhahood chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” permeates the nervous system with beneficial functions of the Wonderful Law in our present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “What is
Thursday
Released
Dear Friend,
Observing our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” energy depleting thought habits are identified and released.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The observation of the mind means to
Observing our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” energy depleting thought habits are identified and released.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The observation of the mind means to
Wednesday
Activating
Dear Friend,
Activating joy in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” wonderful relationships open in our lives.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “In the end, “wisdom” means the Wonderful
Activating joy in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” wonderful relationships open in our lives.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “In the end, “wisdom” means the Wonderful
Tuesday
Expresses
Dear Friend,
Each and every act chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” expresses wonderful law of self and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If they were to abide by the interpretations and commentaries of T’ien-t’ai and
Each and every act chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” expresses wonderful law of self and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If they were to abide by the interpretations and commentaries of T’ien-t’ai and
Monday
Attachements
Dear Friend,
We polish the mind of transient attachments chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” bringing our true desire and potential to reflect freely in each day of our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “A mind now
We polish the mind of transient attachments chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” bringing our true desire and potential to reflect freely in each day of our life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “A mind now
Sunday
Dispels
Dear Friend,
Demonstrating happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we see within our self believing in our heart the existence of Buddha nature within all life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Volume six of On “The Words and Phrases,”
Demonstrating happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we see within our self believing in our heart the existence of Buddha nature within all life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Volume six of On “The Words and Phrases,”
Saturday
Signals
Dear Friend,
Hearing this rhythm chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” activates deep signals in the nervous system of mind and body truly experiencing our wonderful nature of life moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The fact
Hearing this rhythm chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” activates deep signals in the nervous system of mind and body truly experiencing our wonderful nature of life moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The fact
Friday
Succeed
Dear Friend,
Facing the challenges of this moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the will to succeed produces results beyond expectations.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus Sutra states, “[The doctrines that they
Facing the challenges of this moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the will to succeed produces results beyond expectations.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus Sutra states, “[The doctrines that they
Thursday
Cherishing
Dear Friend,
The mystic and wonderful sound chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” permeates all phenomena of our life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai states in volume eight of The Profound Meaning of the
The mystic and wonderful sound chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” permeates all phenomena of our life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai states in volume eight of The Profound Meaning of the
Wednesday
Refulgent
Dear Friend,
Together sharing the benefits of the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our relationship with all phenomena yields refulgent joy each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point
Together sharing the benefits of the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our relationship with all phenomena yields refulgent joy each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Point
Tuesday
Capacity
Dear Friend,
In each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our original capacity of true self opens within ordinary existence of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted
In each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our original capacity of true self opens within ordinary existence of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Monday
Displays
Dear Friend,
Intent on revealing Gohonzon chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” living Buddha nature of this moment displays our happiness in life and environment each day.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is the
Intent on revealing Gohonzon chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” living Buddha nature of this moment displays our happiness in life and environment each day.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is the
Sunday
Unbind
Dear Friend,
Forging faith in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” entanglements
of daily life unbind in our true self of happiness and freedom.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “No expedient or provisional teaching leads
Saturday
Testament
Dear Friend,
Our place of practice is strong and protected chanting “Nam
Myoho Renge Kyo” transmitting the incalculable good fortune of the Wonderful
Law.
Nichiren Daishonin reports: “Arrows fell on us like rain,
and swords descended
Friday
Expiate
Dear Friend,
In each moment of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” correct view of causality frees our heart and mind fulfilling deepest desire for security and happiness in life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The
In each moment of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” correct view of causality frees our heart and mind fulfilling deepest desire for security and happiness in life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The
Thursday
Forgoing
Dear Friend,
Our lives as Bodhisattvas of the Earth chanting “Nam Myoho
Renge Kyo” consistently unearth good fortune and happiness of Buddha nature in
each moment of this precious existence.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “We ordinary
Wednesday
Obtain
Dear Friend,
Within each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we open
and reveal the Buddha nature of our eternal existence.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Great Teacher Miao-lo says:
“You should
Tuesday
Throughout
Dear Friend,
The immeasurable benefits of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reverberate
throughout the dense karmic relationships we have developed since time without
beginning.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When I
Monday
Setting
Dear Friend,
Setting our heart on Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our mind of purity and eternity opens clearly in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Regarding the words “Myoho-renge-kyo,” The
Setting our heart on Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our mind of purity and eternity opens clearly in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Regarding the words “Myoho-renge-kyo,” The
Sunday
Integrating
Dear Friend,
Summoning original Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our true self of life and environment manifests wonderful being in all that we do each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The entity
Summoning original Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our true self of life and environment manifests wonderful being in all that we do each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The entity
Saturday
Unobstructed
Dear Friend,
Awakened energy of life each day and each moment chanting
“Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” emerges from our ordinary sufferings and desires as true
self and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““Single-
Friday
Comprehending
Dear Friend,
The expressions of body and mind resonate together chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as unimaginable phenomena manifesting life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The self made up of the Ten Worlds is the
The expressions of body and mind resonate together chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as unimaginable phenomena manifesting life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The self made up of the Ten Worlds is the
Thursday
Dispensing
Dear Friend,
Waking from dreams of suffering chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our life reflects original happiness of Buddha nature in this single moment of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The dreams that are the realm of birth and death
Waking from dreams of suffering chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our life reflects original happiness of Buddha nature in this single moment of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The dreams that are the realm of birth and death
Wednesday
Encompasses
Dear Friend,
As provisional views become smaller chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the true view expansively encompasses all.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “To gain enlightenment into the fact that these two elements of our bodies and minds
As provisional views become smaller chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the true view expansively encompasses all.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “To gain enlightenment into the fact that these two elements of our bodies and minds
Tuesday
Position
Dear Friend,
In our present position chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment we can see and use causality to open happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Amber draws dust, and a magnet attracts iron
In our present position chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment we can see and use causality to open happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Amber draws dust, and a magnet attracts iron
Monday
Emitted
Dear Friend,
True self is revealed chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in our awakened mind of Buddha nature manifesting moment-to-moment in present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “As the sutra states…“To put it briefly, all the
True self is revealed chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in our awakened mind of Buddha nature manifesting moment-to-moment in present form.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “As the sutra states…“To put it briefly, all the
Sunday
Dances
Dear Friend,
Within the realm of daily life each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals the Wonderful Law in our ordinary existence as we are.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Within the realm of daily life each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals the Wonderful Law in our ordinary existence as we are.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Saturday
Space
Dear Friend,
Observing the relationship of self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” and environment responding gracefully expresses our heart of joy.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If one asks, then, what sutra enables one to repay
Observing the relationship of self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” and environment responding gracefully expresses our heart of joy.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “If one asks, then, what sutra enables one to repay
Friday
Inner World
Dear Friend,
We find our self in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” here we transform darkness into the brilliant determination to win.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life at each moment encompasses the body and
We find our self in each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” here we transform darkness into the brilliant determination to win.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Life at each moment encompasses the body and
Thursday
Highest
Dear Friend,
No matter what obstacle is present chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens our highest potential for happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is just that some of my karma from previous existences has yet to be expiated. But
No matter what obstacle is present chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens our highest potential for happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is just that some of my karma from previous existences has yet to be expiated. But
Wednesday
Countless
Dear Friend,
Each moment of each day chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we experience Buddha nature present in all activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But now if we who are ordinary mortals in this land of
Each moment of each day chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we experience Buddha nature present in all activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But now if we who are ordinary mortals in this land of
Tuesday
Uncovering
Dear Friend,
Truly embracing the substance of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” not only illuminates darkness but also manifests benefits of good fortune.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “All the offenses committed by a woman in her
Truly embracing the substance of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” not only illuminates darkness but also manifests benefits of good fortune.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “All the offenses committed by a woman in her
Monday
Joy
Dear Friend,
Exercising and using our faith chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we manifest enlightened mind revealing joy in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Broadly speaking, “to respond” may be
Exercising and using our faith chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we manifest enlightened mind revealing joy in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Broadly speaking, “to respond” may be
Sunday
Modes
Dear Friend,
Seeing the modes of the Ten Worlds chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our individual happiness reflects in every aspect of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “For it is a fact that both the beings and the
Seeing the modes of the Ten Worlds chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our individual happiness reflects in every aspect of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “For it is a fact that both the beings and the
Saturday
Permeate
Dear Friend,
The functions of the Leaders of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” permeate our bodies and minds of original character.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: ““There are times when a single person possesses all
The functions of the Leaders of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” permeate our bodies and minds of original character.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: ““There are times when a single person possesses all
Friday
Proclaims

While observing the mind each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our single-minded intention proclaims true self of happiness surpassing illusions and expectations of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Great
Thursday
Expression Of
Dear Friend,
Our present expression of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals the presence of original Buddha nature in everything.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The entities
Our present expression of life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals the presence of original Buddha nature in everything.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The entities
Wednesday
Stabilized
Dear Friend,
Facing our feelings
chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” distinctions of high and low becomes stabilized
in the rhythm of freedom and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “T’ien-t’ai has stated, “The various waters enter the sea.” That is, the Buddha, we
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “T’ien-t’ai has stated, “The various waters enter the sea.” That is, the Buddha, we
Tuesday
Connection
Dear Friend,
In this moment as we are chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the mind opens revealing our mystic life and manifestation in the environment of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "Life at each
In this moment as we are chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the mind opens revealing our mystic life and manifestation in the environment of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "Life at each
Monday
Instructs
Dear Friend,
The mystic simultaneous causality of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” instructs our life of the present moment opening happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
The mystic simultaneous causality of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” instructs our life of the present moment opening happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
Sunday
Imbued
Dear Friend,
Benefits of freedom and happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” open in the immeasurable reality of inherent Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "The essential teaching’s doctrine of attaining
Benefits of freedom and happiness chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” open in the immeasurable reality of inherent Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "The essential teaching’s doctrine of attaining
Saturday
Immovable
Dear Friend,
Our true self emerges in our present form chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” immovable in our challenge to uphold the Wonderful Law in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The first volume of Great Concentration and
Our true self emerges in our present form chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” immovable in our challenge to uphold the Wonderful Law in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The first volume of Great Concentration and
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