Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
The Pure Stream of the Law for more than 750 years Nichiren Shoshu was founded on April 28, 1253 when N…
Nichiren Shoshu
The Pure Stream of the Law for more than 750 years Nichiren Shoshu was founded on April 28, 1253 when N…
The Faith and Practice
Living Peacefully in a Troubled Society Today, we are forced to live in a soci-ety with no clear direction, du…
Basic of Practice
GLOSSARY Buddha One who is enlightened to the eternal truth of life and is able to lead others to attain the s…
Basic of Practice
An individual cannot practice correctly or nurture strong faith alone. Sometimes believers would rather practi…
Basic of Practice
“Hokkeko” is the general name used to refer to Nichiren Shoshu believers. In Nichiren Shoshu there are many lo…
Basic of Practice
When visiting your local Nichiren Shoshu Temple you will probably notice that in the sanctuary, next to the ma…
Basic of Practice
OFFERING GRATITUDE TO THE THREE TREASURES Gokuyo is the offering of donations of various kinds (such as financ…
Basic of Practice
Tozan, (translated as “to climb the mountain”), is the pilgrimage to Taisekiji, the Head Temple of Nichiren Sh…
Basic of Practice
Since childhood, we have learned languages, studied academic subjects, and trained for occupations. We could n…
Basic of Practice
Shakubuku is the ultimate act of compassion for people who have not yet taken faith in Nichiren Daishonin’s Bu…