Nichimoku Shonin, the Third High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu, was born to Niida Shigetsuna in Izu Province in 1260, the same year Nichiren Daishonin presented the “Rissho Ankoku Ron” to remonstrate with the Kamakura government. He was originally named Torao-maru
The Goreiho Mushibarai Ceremony (in Head Temple) Apr. 6-7
The Goreiho Mushibarai Ceremony of the Airing of the Sacred Treasures, conducted at the Head Temple Taisekiji every year during the two days of April 6 and 7, is one of Nichiren Shoshu’s two great ceremonies, the other being the
What is Tozan?
In Nichiren Shoshu, making pilgrimage to the Head Temple Taisekiji is called Tozan. The true purpose of Nichiren Daishonin’s advent is the inscription of Dai-Gohonzon of the High Sanctuary of Essential Teachings which is solemnly protected at Taisekiji. The
What is Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo?
In the infinite past of kuon-ganjo, the True Buddha named the ultimate Law or true entity of life in the universe as Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. In view of the person, the life of the True Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin himself is “Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo.”
What is Benefit?
When we practice to the Gohonzon with faith, the great life condition of Buddhahood will manifest in the depths of our lives. We can expiate our negative karma from the past and experience it as a lesser effect. We are,
What is Karma?
Karma is a Sanskrit word that means action, and encompasses the results of the action. If one hurts another, the action vanishes when the event is over, but the physical and emotional consequences remain. Karma is action that creates an
What is Oko?
“Oko” generally means a ritual assembly to recite sutras, to offer prayers, and to preach the teachings of Buddhism in order to praise a particular Buddha or object of worship. In Nichiren Shoshu, we conduct Oko ceremony to repay our
What is Shakubuku?
Shakubuku is to refute erroneous religious thinking which is the cause of unhappiness and to teach the correct religion which brings about a wonderful life and true happiness. Shakubuku is something that you can do even if you are
What is the significance of Gongyo and chanting Daimoku?
Gongyo is the most fundamental practice of our faith. The 26th High Priest Nichikan Shonin says: This Gohonzon has limitless and mystic power, and so if you chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to this Gohonzon, your prayers will be answered, your sins
What is Gongyo?
Gongyo means to recite the Sutra and chanting Daimoku in front of the Gohonzon. In Nichiren Shoshu, we recite the Hoben chapter and Juryo chapter of the Lotus Sutra and chant Daimoku of Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon. We offer