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
Nichiren Buddhism Daily Gosho Study ~ Daily Encouragement Letter to Friends
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
Saturday
Virtue
Dear Friend,
Overcoming the karma of past self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our full present potential indicates a future of brilliant virtue.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It may seem
Overcoming the karma of past self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our full present potential indicates a future of brilliant virtue.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It may seem
Friday
Embodied
Dear Friend,
The heart and mind of Shakyamuni Buddha is revealed in our
life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as the benefits of the Wonderful Law
manifest in every detail of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Buddha’s
Thursday
Secures
Dear Friend,
In an age dominated by Information chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” secures heart and mind from incomplete doctrines of temporary existence in the nine worlds of birth and death.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It was
In an age dominated by Information chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” secures heart and mind from incomplete doctrines of temporary existence in the nine worlds of birth and death.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It was
Wednesday
Virtuous
Dear Friend,
Correcting our own false views chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we see Buddha nature dwelling within our self and others.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is a
Correcting our own false views chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we see Buddha nature dwelling within our self and others.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is a
Tuesday
Without
Dear Friend,
Each moment of precious daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is itself the gateway of Buddha nature shining through the nine worlds of temporary existence.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Or again,
Each moment of precious daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is itself the gateway of Buddha nature shining through the nine worlds of temporary existence.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Or again,
Monday
Daily
Dear Friend,
The greatest cause chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens ultimate reality of unlimited potential.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the
The greatest cause chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens ultimate reality of unlimited potential.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the
Sunday
Restoring
Dear Friend,
Hearing the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in each moment we elevate mind of suffering to enduring happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record
Hearing the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in each moment we elevate mind of suffering to enduring happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The Record
Saturday
Perspective
Dear Friend,
Perspective of past pains chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” neutralizes the false image of suffering as outcomes of good fortune emerge in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Or again, it
Perspective of past pains chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” neutralizes the false image of suffering as outcomes of good fortune emerge in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Or again, it
Friday
Advance
Dear Friend,
Observing changing circumstances chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we see our environment reflecting life of inner true self.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Summary:
Observing changing circumstances chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we see our environment reflecting life of inner true self.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Summary:
Thursday
Persistently
Dear Friend,
Provisional minded patterns chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” harmonize in the wave of Buddha nature emerging in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Volume two
Provisional minded patterns chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” harmonize in the wave of Buddha nature emerging in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Volume two
Wednesday
Pureness
Dear Friend,
Persisting faithfully chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” daily life each moment opens as true aspect of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “This kind of
Persisting faithfully chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” daily life each moment opens as true aspect of happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “This kind of
Tuesday
Principal
Dear Friend,
True self opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” manifesting full potential of happiness in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “If one
True self opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” manifesting full potential of happiness in each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “If one
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