Nichiren Buddhism Daily Gosho Study ~ Daily Encouragement Letter to Friends
Friday
Resource
Dear Friend,
Our life is strengthened with courage chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” and belief in the invaluable resource of happiness existing in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “The
Thursday
Everyday
Dear Friend,
At the heart of our life intention chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the environment in all directions reflects good fortune and happiness in everyday activities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes “The ten directions are the “environment,” and
At the heart of our life intention chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” the environment in all directions reflects good fortune and happiness in everyday activities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes “The ten directions are the “environment,” and
Wednesday
Illusions
Dear Friend,
Using the power of faith, courage and practice each moment chanting “Nam Myoho renge Kyo” we arouse Buddhahood of entity, nature and appearance overcoming illusions of life, mind and body.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “To “call up
Using the power of faith, courage and practice each moment chanting “Nam Myoho renge Kyo” we arouse Buddhahood of entity, nature and appearance overcoming illusions of life, mind and body.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “To “call up
Tuesday
Responsibility
Dear Friend,
The element of heart and mind functioning as Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the realm of Life and environment revealing original happiness each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Heaven,
The element of heart and mind functioning as Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the realm of Life and environment revealing original happiness each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Heaven,
Monday
Shines
Dear Friend,
Sustaining faith in the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment reality of daily life reflects inherent Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is the same way with the practitioners of the Lotus
Sustaining faith in the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment reality of daily life reflects inherent Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “It is the same way with the practitioners of the Lotus
Sunday
Iluminating
Dear Friend,
Our succession of suffering is consumed chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as fuel illuminating our life moment-to-moment harvesting benefits of true self and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Nothing
Our succession of suffering is consumed chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” as fuel illuminating our life moment-to-moment harvesting benefits of true self and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Nothing
Saturday
Aspiration
Dear Friend,
Single-minded desire to see Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho renge Kyo” reflects our aspiration for enlightenment in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “So long as one, through the Lotus Sutra, sets one’s
Single-minded desire to see Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho renge Kyo” reflects our aspiration for enlightenment in activities of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “So long as one, through the Lotus Sutra, sets one’s
Friday
Directly
Dear Friend,
Foremost in mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” Buddha nature reveals in all aspects of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is the doctrine of original cause and original effect. It reveals that the nine worlds
Foremost in mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” Buddha nature reveals in all aspects of daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is the doctrine of original cause and original effect. It reveals that the nine worlds
Thursday
Detail
Dear Friend,
Clearly observing conditions in our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” becomes a matter of happiness transcending delusion and despair.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The essence of the sutras preached before the Lotus
Clearly observing conditions in our mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” becomes a matter of happiness transcending delusion and despair.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The essence of the sutras preached before the Lotus
Wednesday
Profound
Dear Friend,
Seeds of happiness are planted each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing profound benefits in phenomena of life every day.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “[To combat such views] the tenth volume of On
Seeds of happiness are planted each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing profound benefits in phenomena of life every day.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “[To combat such views] the tenth volume of On
Tuesday
Upbringing
Dear Friend,
Overcoming our own obstacles to practice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we correct inherited mistaken views of our past revealing happiness of Buddha nature each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "Thus you
Overcoming our own obstacles to practice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we correct inherited mistaken views of our past revealing happiness of Buddha nature each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "Thus you
Monday
Thoughts
Dear Friend,
Believing in our Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we open good circumstances for ourselves and others moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
Believing in our Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo,” we open good circumstances for ourselves and others moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Now when Nichiren and his followers chant
Sunday
Ceaselessly
Dear Friend,
Faith and courage illuminates our potential chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opening every challenge of daily life beyond karmic obstacles.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Is not the meaning of the sutra and the
Faith and courage illuminates our potential chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opening every challenge of daily life beyond karmic obstacles.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Is not the meaning of the sutra and the
Saturday
Experienced
Dear Friend,
Deep desire to experience Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens inherent mind of wonderful benefit in all workings of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The words of a wise man of old also teach that “you
Deep desire to experience Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opens inherent mind of wonderful benefit in all workings of life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The words of a wise man of old also teach that “you
Friday
Reflection
Dear Friend,
Seeing the Gohonzon chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” a pure reflection of self and happiness is revealed.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Let us openly and clearly outline the virtues of Myoho-renge-kyo! Just as poisonous
Seeing the Gohonzon chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” a pure reflection of self and happiness is revealed.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Let us openly and clearly outline the virtues of Myoho-renge-kyo! Just as poisonous
Thursday
Continuously
Dear Friend,
The body and mind as a single function and form of the wonderful Mystic Law opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing creativity and purpose rewarding our experience shared in the weave of causality.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The sufferings
The body and mind as a single function and form of the wonderful Mystic Law opens chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealing creativity and purpose rewarding our experience shared in the weave of causality.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: ““The sufferings
Wednesday
Breaking
Dear Friend,
Devoted mind each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” embraces courage to benefit all living beings.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: ““Opening” here is another name for the mind of faith. When we recite Myoho-renge-kyo
Devoted mind each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” embraces courage to benefit all living beings.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: ““Opening” here is another name for the mind of faith. When we recite Myoho-renge-kyo
Tuesday
Prove
Dear Friend,
Whole-heartedly embracing this practice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment we prove its effectiveness with single-minded unity of form and function of body and mind.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is
Whole-heartedly embracing this practice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” moment-to-moment we prove its effectiveness with single-minded unity of form and function of body and mind.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is
Monday
Dwells
Dear Friend,
Our being in this present moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the dwelling of happiness found in this immeasurable treasure of life as we are.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “You may think you offered gifts to the treasure
Our being in this present moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the dwelling of happiness found in this immeasurable treasure of life as we are.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “You may think you offered gifts to the treasure
Sunday
Circumstances
Dear Friend,
As Buddha nature reveals wisdom within chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” likewise our environment reflects protection and good circumstances without.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Thus when
As Buddha nature reveals wisdom within chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” likewise our environment reflects protection and good circumstances without.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Thus when
Saturday
Concoctions
Dear Friend,
Sincerely chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is observing the mind of purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Though there may be persons who are unaware of the principle involved, if they chant the
Sincerely chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is observing the mind of purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Though there may be persons who are unaware of the principle involved, if they chant the
Friday
Intent
Thursday
Expressing
Dear Friend,
As we practice the cause revealing Buddha nature in realms of daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we experience our potential of essential happiness each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “I, Nichiren,
As we practice the cause revealing Buddha nature in realms of daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we experience our potential of essential happiness each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “I, Nichiren,
Wednesday
Restores
Dear Friend,
Choosing to embrace Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” restores body and mind in each single moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “There is no true happiness other than upholding
Choosing to embrace Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” restores body and mind in each single moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “There is no true happiness other than upholding
Tuesday
Simply
Dear Friend,
Benefits and reality of Buddha nature open in the midst of ordinary daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Buddhahood is the most difficult to demonstrate.
Benefits and reality of Buddha nature open in the midst of ordinary daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.”
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Buddhahood is the most difficult to demonstrate.
Monday
Protection
Dear Friend,
In every effort made chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” Buddha nature emerges simultaneously as protection in our daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we ordinary mortals, persons of incorrigible
In every effort made chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” Buddha nature emerges simultaneously as protection in our daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When we ordinary mortals, persons of incorrigible
Sunday
Enjoying
Dear Friend,
The functions of our life freely flowing chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each moment in time opens directly in happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “And Miao-lo says, “This [Lotus] sutra has the
The functions of our life freely flowing chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each moment in time opens directly in happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “And Miao-lo says, “This [Lotus] sutra has the
Saturday
Increasing
Dear Friend,
Continuing to keep chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in heart and mind we see benefits of Buddha nature shining increasingly brighter moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When in one’s heart one takes faith in
Continuing to keep chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” in heart and mind we see benefits of Buddha nature shining increasingly brighter moment-to-moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When in one’s heart one takes faith in
Friday
Spontaneous
Dear Friend,
Actively engaging true self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each moment heart and mind function together as a single entity as the heart is the realm inhabited and the mind is the inhabiting subject.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "The Buddha
Actively engaging true self chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” each moment heart and mind function together as a single entity as the heart is the realm inhabited and the mind is the inhabiting subject.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: "The Buddha
Thursday
Combines
Dear Friend,
Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” listening to the intention of Buddha nature combines heart and mind in a single function of wisdom and belief.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “You must
Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” listening to the intention of Buddha nature combines heart and mind in a single function of wisdom and belief.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “You must
Wednesday
Accuracy
Dear Friend,
In this age of delusions the Wonderful Law responds to our voice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opening original happiness of Buddha nature in every day activities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Miao-lo says:
In this age of delusions the Wonderful Law responds to our voice chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opening original happiness of Buddha nature in every day activities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Miao-lo says:
Tuesday
Beings
Dear Friend,
Our relationship to the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is revealed in our dignity and respect for all living beings.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The seventh
Our relationship to the Wonderful Law chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is revealed in our dignity and respect for all living beings.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The seventh
Monday
Sharing
Dear Friend,
Sharing the experience of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” naturally reflects our innate strength creating value each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In providing
Sharing the experience of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” naturally reflects our innate strength creating value each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “In providing
Sunday
Others
Dear Friend,
True potential of each moment manifests chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opening relationships of highest value in life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Words
True potential of each moment manifests chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” opening relationships of highest value in life and environment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Words
Saturday
Permanent
Dear Friend,
Opening self of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is our permanent reality of immeasurable benefits.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The seventh volume of the Lotus Sutra of the
Opening self of Buddha nature chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is our permanent reality of immeasurable benefits.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The seventh volume of the Lotus Sutra of the
Friday
Imbues
Dear Friend,
With increased focus in mind and body the causality of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” imbues moment-to-moment phenomena with wonderful qualities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Bound as we
With increased focus in mind and body the causality of chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” imbues moment-to-moment phenomena with wonderful qualities.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Bound as we
Thursday
Influencing
Dear Friend,
Benefits of our chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” pervade all phenomena of body and mind each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus Sutra is the king of sutras, true and
Benefits of our chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” pervade all phenomena of body and mind each moment.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Lotus Sutra is the king of sutras, true and
Wednesday
Now
Dear Friend,
Giving single-minded attention each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our life and environment, mind and body harmonize with the nature of Buddha wisdom.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one
Giving single-minded attention each moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our life and environment, mind and body harmonize with the nature of Buddha wisdom.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “When one
Tuesday
United
Dear Friend,
Vows of body and mind are opened together chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealed as true aspect of self, eternity, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Pressing the
Vows of body and mind are opened together chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” revealed as true aspect of self, eternity, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “Pressing the
Monday
Crushes
Dear Friend,
Basing behavior and actions in daily life on chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we open the direct route of happiness in front of us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But if one is
Basing behavior and actions in daily life on chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” we open the direct route of happiness in front of us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But if one is
Sunday
Causation

Words express the mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” expresses the mind of Buddha nature.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “But those
Saturday
Place
Dear Friend,
The environment of our daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the place where we fulfill desires of true self, purity, freedom and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Nirvana
The environment of our daily life chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” is the place where we fulfill desires of true self, purity, freedom and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The Nirvana
Friday
Finding
Dear Friend,
Expanding beyond dependent conditioning chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our reality of freedom is established with resolute determination each day to be happy.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Dengyō states
Expanding beyond dependent conditioning chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” our reality of freedom is established with resolute determination each day to be happy.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Dengyō states
Thursday
Sufferings
Dear Friend,
The great fortune of seeing one’s own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clears delusions of provisional thinking opening opportunities for happiness in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Now Nichiren
The great fortune of seeing one’s own mind chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” clears delusions of provisional thinking opening opportunities for happiness in daily life.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Now Nichiren
Wednesday
Touches
Dear Friend,
Past experiences open as true self in the present chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” while the content of our life reveals Buddha nature has always been within us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Regarding the
Past experiences open as true self in the present chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” while the content of our life reveals Buddha nature has always been within us.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Regarding the
Tuesday
Relationship
Dear Friend,
Daily life itself is our meditation chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” living in the frequency and rhythm of Buddha nature wonderful results in all aspects of phenomena.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The reason is
Daily life itself is our meditation chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” living in the frequency and rhythm of Buddha nature wonderful results in all aspects of phenomena.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “The reason is
Monday
Freedom
Dear Friend
Whatever is the substance of suffering whether good or not good chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” directly transforms it as highest potential of happiness regardless of our position or understanding.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Once one has
Whatever is the substance of suffering whether good or not good chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” directly transforms it as highest potential of happiness regardless of our position or understanding.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Once one has
Sunday
Experience
Dear Friend,
We experience awakened being moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” expressing the mind of Buddha nature in all our prayers.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Concerning
We experience awakened being moment-to-moment chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” expressing the mind of Buddha nature in all our prayers.
Nichiren Daishonin writes: “Concerning
Saturday
Phenomena
Dear Friend,
Sufferings of temporary existence in the delusions of not self are ignorance of Buddha nature. Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals in each moment original self of freedom, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “This passage
Sufferings of temporary existence in the delusions of not self are ignorance of Buddha nature. Chanting “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo” reveals in each moment original self of freedom, purity and happiness.
Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “This passage
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