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