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The Doctrines & Practice Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 9 The Comparison Between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism 地 の菩薩

The Doctrines & Practice Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 8 The Comparison Between Buddhist and Non-Buddhist Teachings

The Doctrines & Practice Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 7 The Five Guides for Propagation 地 の菩薩

The Doctrines & Practice Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 5 Inscription of the Dai Gohonzon of the High Sanctuary of the Honman Teaching 地 の菩薩

The Doctrines & Practice Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 6 The Demise of Nichiren Daishonin and the Succession of Nikko Shonin 地 の菩薩

Doctrines an Practice of Nichiren Shoshu - Chapter 4 - Hossaku Kempon - Discarding the Provisional and Revealing the True Identity Tatsunakuchi Persecution Notes: (1) The literal translation of Hosshaku Kempon is “to unveil the theoretical and reveal the essential.” (2) “The effective basic law" was called "Goseibai Shikimoku." This literally translates as "Judgment by the Articles." The Kamakura shogun government discarded this basic law in favor of the politics of warriors. It was composed of 51 articles and instituted in the first year of Joei (1232). Therefore, it is also called Joei Shikimoku. "Shiki" means legal formalities, and "moku" means articles. Nichiren Daishonin referred to the basic law in His "Reply to Lord Shimoyama" which stated; "...the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra without encountering the plaintiff was forced to be seated on the execution ground." (Gosho, p.1152) One of the basic principles of modern democracy, the rule of law, did not function here. (3) The Great Bodhisattva Hachiman is one of the sworn guardians of the Lotus Sutra or Shoten Zenjin. It is inscribed on the Gohonzon. (4) Enoshima Island is a small island located southeast from Tatsunokuchi. It is about 60 meters above sea level, and covers an area of about 0.18 square (5) The Hours of the Ox and the Tiger is based on the traditional Japanese system for reckoning the time. The central moment of the Hour of the Ox is 2 a.m. "Hour" indicates the span of time, that is, from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. The central moment of the Hour of the Tiger is 4 a.m. and spans the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. (6) “Cho" is the traditional unit of length in Japan. One cho is approximately 109 meters. “Lord Honma" is the abbreviation of "Honma Rokuro zaemon nojo Shigetsura." His home was located in Echi in Sagami Province; however, he was also the steward of Niho District in Sado Island where Nichiren Daishonin would soon be exiled. (7) “Lord Honma” is the abbreviation of “Honma Rokuro zaemon Shigatsura” His home was located in Eichi in Sagami Province however, he was also the steward of Niiho District in Sado Island where Nichiren Daishonin would soon be exiled. (9) “Twofold provisional identity" has two aspects. First, Bodhisattva Jogyo is the provisional identity for the Original Buddha Nichiren. Second, the common mortal Nichiren is the provisional identity for Bodhisattva Jogyo. See Rokkan-sho p.49 and Nichiren Shoshu yogi (revised ed.) p.181. (10) myoji is an abbreviation of the term, Myoji-soku. This is the stage of hearing the teaching of Buddhism for the first time and understanding theoretically that one possesses the Buddha nature, and that all phenomena are manifestations of the Buddhist Law. In T'ien-t ai's teachings, it is the second of the six stages of the Bodhisattva's practice of the Lotus Sutra. Myoji literally translates as "name and character" or "words," and soku means "equality" In Mappo, Myoji-soku signifies a common mortal (just like us) believing in True Buddhism and the Gohonzon for the first time. (11) “Two as well as one" is the translation of the Japanese "funi." This means one but at the same time two, or inherent oneness with two aspects apparently discernible. (12) The Land of Tranquil Light is said to be a land where only a Buddha dwells. (13) The three powerful enemies were defined by the Great Teacher Miao-10. They are three types of people who persecute the votary of the Lotus Sutra after the death of Shakyamuni Buddha. They are, (1) ignorant lay people, (2) evil monks, and (3) eminent priests revered and respected by the general public. (14) The true identity of the common mortal, Nichiren, is Bodhisattva Jogyo. However, Bodhisattva Jogyo's true identity is the True Buddha, Nichiren. (15) "outward appearance" literally means the appearance of form or function. (16) “the inner self-awakened" means the inner realization of the enlightened Buddha." (17) The eight phases of a Buddha's existence are eight events that take place in the life of every Buddha who appears in the world to lead the people. "The phase of conquering devils" is the fifth phase. (18) The Devil of the Sixth Heaven is the manifestation of the deepest delusion of life itself or fundamental darkness.

The Submission of the Rissho Ankoku Ron The Doctrines and Practice of Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 3 Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I’m a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM. THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

The Establishment of True Buddhism The Doctrines and Practice of Nichiren Shoshu Chapter 2

The Advent of Nichiren Daishonin Chapter 1 The Doctrines and Practice of Nichiren Shoshu Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I’m a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM. THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 22 TWO TRANSFER DOCUMENTS 二箇相承 (Nika sojo) UNCREATED AND UNADORNED THREE ENLIGHTENED PROPERTIES 無作三身 (Musa sanjin) VOTARY OF THE LOTUS SUTRA 法華 の行者 (Hokekyo no gyoja) WITHOUT BEGINNING OR END 無始無終 (Mushi mushù) WOMEN'S ATTAINMENT OF BUDDHAHOOD 女人成仫 (Nyonin jobutsu) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I’m a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM. THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 21 THREEFOLD SECRET TEACHING 三重秘伝 (Sanju hiden) TRANSMIGRATION OF THE SIX PATHS 六道輪㢠 (Rokudo rinne) BUDDHA OF TIME WITHOUT BEGINNING 無始の古化 (Mushi no kobutsu) TRUE CAUSE 本因妙 (Honninmyo) TRUE ENTITY OF ALL PHENOMENA 諸法実相 (Shobò jisso) TRUE HIGH SANCTUARY AND RELATIVE HIGH SANCTUARY 事の戒壇 義の戒壇 (Ji no kaidan, Gi no kaidan) "TRUE OBJECT OF WORSHIP" 『心本尊抄』 ("Kanjin no honzon-shò") Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 20 THREE THOUSAND REALMS IN A SINGLE LIFE-MOMENT 一念三千 (Ichinen sanzen) THREE TRUTHS OF EMPTINESS, TEMPORARY EXISTENCE, AND MIDDLE WAY 空仮中の三諦 (Kù ke chú no santai) THREE TYPES OF LEARNING 三学 (Sangaku) THREE VIRTUES OF THE SOWING 下種三徳 (Geshu santoku) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 19 THREE PHASES OF SOWING, MATURING, AND HARVESTING 三益 (Sanyaku) THREE PHASES OF SOWING, MATURING, AND HARVESTING 三益 (Sanyaku) THREE PROOFS 三証 (Sanshò) THREE REALMS OF EXISTENCE 三世間 (San seken) THREE RULES OF PREACHING: THE ROBE, THE THRONE, AND THE ROOM 衣座室の (E za shitsu no sanki) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 17 TEACHING, PRACTICE, AND PROOF 教行証 (Kyo gyo sbo TEN FACTORS 十如是 (Jyù noze) THOSE POSSESSING THE SEED OF BUDDHAHOOD AND THOSE WITHOUT THE SEED OF BUDDHAHOOD 本已有善•本未有善 (Hon i uzen, bon mi uzen) THREE CALAMITIES AND SEVEN DISASTERS 三災七難 (Sansai shichinan) THREE CATEGORIES OF ACTION: THOUGHTS, WORDS, AND DEEDS 身口意の三業 (Shinkui no sangõ) THREE CATEGORIES OF SUTRAS: THOSE THAT THE BUDDHA HAS PREACHED, NOW PREACHES, AND WILL PREACH 已今当の三説 (I kon tò no sansetsu) THREE DIVISIONS OF THE FIVEFOLD VIEW 五重三段 Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 18 THREE GREAT SECRET LAWS 三大秘法 (Sandai hiho) THREE OBSTACLES AND FOUR DEVILS 三障四魔 (Sansho shima) THREE PATHS ARE TRANSFORMED INTO THE THREE VIRTUES 三道即三徳 (Sando soku santoku) THREE PERIODS OF PROPAGATION 三時の弘教 (Sanji no gukyo) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 16 SOLE ESSENTIAL TEACHING 独一本門 (Dokuichi honmon) SOWING THE SEED OF BUDDHAHOOD BY LETTING ONE HEAR THE LAW AND ATTAINING ENLIGHTENMENT BY AWAKENING FAITH IN THE SOWN SEED 聞法下種• 発心下種 (Monpo geshu, Hosshin geshu) SOWING THE SEED OF THE TRUE CAUSE 本因下種 (Honnin geshu) SOWING, MATURING, AND HARvEStING 種熟脱 (Shu juku datsu) STRICT ADMONISHMENT AGAINST SLANDER OF THE LAW 謗法嶯誡 (Hobò genkai) SUBSTITUTING FAITH FOR WISDOM 以信代慧 (Ishin daie) SURFACE MEANING OF THE WORDS AND THE MEANING HIDDEN IN THE DEPTHS 文上•文底 (Monjo, Montei) TEACHING EXPOUNDED BY THE BUDDHA ACCORDING TO HIS OWN MIND AND TEACHING EXPOUNDED BY THE BUDDHA ACCORDING TO THE CAPACITY OF THE PEOPLE 随自意 •随他意 (Zui jii, Zui tai) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 15 RISSHÖ ANKOKU-RON 『立正安国論』 (On Securing the Peace of the Land through the Propagation of True Buddhism) SAHA WORLD IS THE LAND OF TRANQUIL LIGHT 裟婆即寂光 (Shaba soku jakko) "THE SELECTION OF THE TIME" 『撰時抄』 ("Senji-shõ") SEVEN KINDS OF TREASURE 七宝 (Shippo) SHAKUBUKU AS THE CORRECT METHOD 折伏正規 (Shakubuku shoki) SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA WHO ATTAINED ENLIGHTENMENT IN INDIA 始成正 (Sbijo shogaku) SHÕJU AND SHAKUBUKU 摄受•折伏 (Shoju, Shakubuku) SINGLE MOMENT OF FAITH AND UNDERSTANDING 一念信解 (Ichinen shinge) SIX STAGES OF PRACTICE 六即 (Roku soku) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 14 PREPARATION, REVELATION, AND TRANSMISSION 序分•正宗分•流通分 (Jobun, Shöshübun, Rutsübun) PRIMARY PRACTICE AND SUPPORTING PRACTICE 正行•助行 (Shogyo, Jogyo) PROPERTY OF PERFECT WISDOM AND PROPERTY OF BENEFICENCE 自受用身•他受用身 Vijuyu shin, Tajuyù shin) PURIFICATION OF THE SIX SENSE ORGANS 六根清淨 (Rokkon shojo) REFUTATION AND QUOTATION 所破•借文 (Shoha, Shakumon) REFUTATION AND UTILIZATION 所破•所用 (Shoba, Sboyu) REFUTING THE PROVISIONAL TEACHINGS TO REVEAL THE TRUTH 開会 (Kai e) REFUTING THE THREE VEHICLES TO REVEAL THE ONE VEHICLE 開三頭一 (Kaisan kenichi) "REPAYING DEBTS OF GRATITUDE" 『報恩抄』 ("Ho'on-sho") Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 13 OPENING THE RECENT TO REVEAL THE REMOTE 開近頭遠 (Kaigon kennon) "ORALLY TRANSMITTED TEACHINGS ON THE LOTUS SUTRA" 『就註法華释口伝』 ("Shuchù hokekyo kuden") ORIGIN OF THE TRUE BUDDHA'S ENLIGHTENMENT IN THE INFINITE PAST 久遠元初 (Kuon-ganjo) ORIGINAL SEED 本種 (Honshu) ORIGINAL, UNCHANGING, AND ETERNAL NATURE 無作本有 (Musa honnu) PERPETUATION OF THE LAW 令法久住 (Ryobò kujù) POISON-DRUM RELATIONSHIP 毒鼓の縁 (Dokku no en) POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP AND REVERSE RELATIONSHIP 順緣•逆緣 (Jun en, Gyaku en) PRACTICE AS THE CAUSE AND THE RESULTANT VIRTUE ATTAINED 因行果徳 (Ingyò katoku) PRACTICE FOR ONESELF AND OTHERS 自行化他 (Jigyo keta) PRACTICING ACCORDING TO THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS 如說修行 (Nyosetsu shugyo) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 12 MYSTIC, SINGLE LAW THAT POSSESSES THE SIMULTANEITY OF CAUSE AND EFFECT 因果倶時 不思議の一法 (Inga guji fushigi no ippo) ONE CHAPTER AND TWO HALVES 一品二半 (Ippon nihan) ONENESS OF BODY AND MIND 色心不二 (Shikishin funi) ONENESS OF LIFE AND ITS ENVIRONMENT 依正不二 (Esho funi) ONENESS OF THE PERSON AND THE LAW 人法一箇 (Ninho ika) "OPENING OF THE EYES" 『開目抄』 ("Kaimoku-shõ") OPENING THE PROVISIONAL TO REVEAL THE TRUTH 開権顯実 (Kaigon kenjitsu) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 11 MAKING OFFERINGS 御供養 (Gokuyo) MANY IN BODY, ONE IN MIND 異体同心 (Itai doshin) MASTER AND DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP 師弟相 (Shitei sotai) MEANING HIDDEN IN THE DEPTHS 文底秘沈 (Montei bichin) MUTUAL POSSESSION OF THE TEN WORLDS 十界互具 Jikkai gogu) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 10 IMMUTABLE KARMA AND MUTABLE KARMA 定業•不定業 (Jogo, Fujogõ) INFINITE PAST OF KUON-GANJO IS EQUAL TO THE LATTER DAY OF THE LAW 久遠即末法 (Kuon soku mappo) KARMA 業 (Gõ) KOSEN-RUFU 広宣流布 (Kösen-rufu) LAW TRANSMITTED AS THE ESSENCE OF THE LOTUS SUTRA 結要付嘱の法 (Ketcho fuzoku no bo) LESSENING ONE'S KARMIC RETRIBUTION 転莗輕受 (Tenjù kyoju) LOTUS SUTRA OF THE TEXT, MEANING, AND INTENT 文義意の法華 (Mon gi i no hokekyo) MAGNIFICENTLY ADORNED AND SUBLIME APPEARANCE 色相 (Shikiso shogon) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 9 GENERAL AND SPECIFIC WAYS OF INTERPRETATION 別の二義 (Só betsu no nigi) GOOD INFLUENCES AND EVIL INFLUENCES 善知識•悪知識 (Zenchishiki, Akuchishiki) GREAT LAW OF THE SOWING HIDDEN IN THE DEPTHS OF THE LOTUS SUTRA 文底下種の大法 (Monteigeshu no taiho) GREAT PURPOSE OF ALL BUDDHAS FOR MAKING THEIR ADVENT 一大事因 (Ichidaiji innen) GUARDIAN DEITIES 諸天善神 (Sboten zenjin) HERITAGE OF THE LAW 血脈 (Kechimyaku) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 8 FOUR STAGES OF RISE AND FALL 四重の興 (Shijù no kohaii FOURTEEN SLANDERS 十四誹謗 (Jushi hibò) FROM THE CAUSE OF PRACTICE TO THE EFFECT OF BUDDHAHOOD AND FROM THE TRUE EFFECT OF BUDDHAHOOD TO THE TRUE CAUSE OF PRACTICE 從因至果• 果向因 (Juin shika, Juka köin) FUSION OF OBJECTIVE REALITY AND SUBJECTIVE WISDOM 境智冥合 (Kyochi myogò) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal ttps://vocal.media/authors/john-charles-harman-oabp6e0zmt We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.

Basic Terminology of Nichiren Shoshu Video 7 FIVE PERIODS AND EIGHT TEACHINGS 五時八教 (Goji hakkyo) FIVE PRACTICES 五種法師 (Goshu bosshi) FOLLOW THE LAW, NOT A PERSON 依法不依人 (Ebò fue nin) FOUR KINDS OF LANDS 四土 (Shido) FOUR POWERS 四力 (Shiriki) FOUR STAGES OF FAITH AND FIVE STAGES OF PRACTICE 四信五品 (Shishin gobon) Nichiren Shoshu is the orthodox school of Nichiren Buddhism. I am a practicing lay person with Nichiren Shoshu since 1974. I post doctrine for study. To find a Nichiren Shoshu Temple in your area see http://www.NST.org You can also contact any Temple to purchase books. ONLY PRACTICING APPROVED LAY MEMBERS CAN DONATE. Nichiren Shoshu is one if not the only religious practice that only accepts donations from practitioners. My music and books can be found at http://www.Femaleslive.com On Truth I am https://truthsocial.com/@USABuddhism On IG http://www.instagram.com/johncharlesharman I write fun and interesting articles, no politics, on Vocal We call it True Buddhism because it is the teaching of the ultimate truth. This truth was expounded 3000 years ago in Shakyamuni Buddha’s highest teaching, the Lotus Sutra. In this sutra, Shakyamuni explained that his Buddhism would benefit people for 2000 years after his death, but after that, the people would no longer be able gain any merit from his teachings. He predicted the advent of the True Buddha who would reveal the teaching whereby all the people in the world could purify their lives and attain the highest life condition, enlightenment or Buddhahood. On February 16, 1222, Nichiren Daishonin, the True Buddha of this time period which we call the Latter Day of the Law, made His advent in Japan. He fulfilled all of the predictions made in the Lotus Sutra, and established the teaching of True Buddhism which will lead the people to happiness. On October 12, 1279, he inscribed the fundamental Object of Worship, called the Dai-Gohonzon. The object of worship is a transcription of the Dai-Gohonzon, transcribed by the High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu. The Gohonzon is the entity and manifestation of the enlightened life of the True Buddha. Our goal is to fuse with this Gohonzon when we do our daily prayers and recitations so that our own Buddha nature will come forth from the depths of our lives. All of us, the members of Nichiren Shoshu, have a smaller Gohonzon enshrined in an altar in our own homes so we can do our daily practice to it. Our daily practice consists of a primary and a supporting practice. The primary practice is to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the seed of Buddhahood, the life of the True Buddha, and the Law to which He is enlightened. The supporting practice is to do morning and evening Gongyo. Gongyo is the recitation of part of the second and all of the sixteenth chapter of the Lotus Sutra together with silent prayers. This is exactly what we do at home each morning and evening. There are two types of benefit we receive when we chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and do Gongyo in front of the Gohonzon. They are conspicuous benefit and inconspicuous benefit. When we see a quick and obvious response to our prayers it is easy to see the cause and effect relationship between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and seeing a benefit in our lives. This is called conspicuous benefit. However, if we practice this Buddhism over a long period of time, like a tree that grows slowly but surely, we can look back and realize that every aspect of our life has dramatically improved. This is inconspicuous benefit. Since everyone is different, each one of us will receive different types of benefits that will show us that this Buddhism is true. The ultimate goal is for us to achieve the highest life condition of enlightenment, with profound wisdom, indestructible happiness, and the power to overcome all obstacles and difficulties that we may face. At the same time, our practice is not apart from the realities of daily life. If you practice True Buddhism, you will get benefit. This teaching is based on actual proof. Our practice of Buddhism also has two aspects—practice for oneself and practice for the sake of others. Practice for oneself is chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, doing morning and evening Gongyo, coming to the ceremonies at the Temple and local meetings, and studying the teachings of Buddhism. Practice for the sake of others is telling other people about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism and helping them learn how to practice. This is called Shakubuku. The True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin, gave us two important goals. The first one is for us to attain our own enlightenment. The second is for us to widely spread this Buddhism so that we can have a peaceful and happy world where the people and the land are truly purified. This is called kosen-rufu. Since Buddhism is based on actual proof, we encourage you to start chanting and see for yourself the benefit you can experience in your life. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR IN THE NAME OF TRUE BUDDHISM OR BECAUSE THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL ENLIGHTENMENT.