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GLOSSARY Buddha One who is enlightened to the eternal truth of life and is able to lead others to attain the s…
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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…
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“Hokkeko” is the general name used to refer to Nichiren Shoshu believers. In Nichiren Shoshu there are many lo…
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When visiting your local Nichiren Shoshu Temple you will probably notice that in the sanctuary, next to the ma…
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OFFERING GRATITUDE TO THE THREE TREASURES Gokuyo is the offering of donations of various kinds (such as financ…
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Tozan, (translated as “to climb the mountain”), is the pilgrimage to Taisekiji, the Head Temple of Nichiren Sh…
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Since childhood, we have learned languages, studied academic subjects, and trained for occupations. We could n…
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Shakubuku is the ultimate act of compassion for people who have not yet taken faith in Nichiren Daishonin’s Bu…
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Hobo (literally, “slander of the Law”) is the act of going against the teachings of True Buddhism. The correct…
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WHAT IS BENEFIT? When we practice to the Gohonzon with faith, the great life condition of Buddhahood will mani…