Nichiren Daishonin founded this Buddhism on April 28, 1253, which is the beginning of the history of Nichiren Shoshu. Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Gautama Siddhartha, predicted in the Lotus Sutra that the impure and vicious era of the Latter
What is the goal of believers of Nichiren Shoshu?
The goal of believers of Nichiren Shoshu is to establish a happy life condition for ourselves as well as to realize a truly peaceful society. Buddhism teaches that true happiness for a human being is enlightenment, or Buddhahood. Enlightenment
What is the Purpose of Buddhism?
The word “Buddhism” is an honorific title meaning, “a person enlightened to the ultimate reality of life.” A Buddha understands that all existence, all life, both animate and inanimate, and all occurrences are the expression of one mystic entity permeating
Celebrating Nichiren Daishonin’s Eternal Life
Celebrating Nichiren Daishonin’s Eternal Life October is the month we celebrate the passing of Nichiren Daishonin. At local temples this ceremony is called the Oeshiki Ceremony. At the Head temple it is called Gotaie. Nichiren Daishonin passed away serenely at
Memorial for Nichimoku Shonin (Mokushi-e)
Memorial for Nichimoku Shonin and Children’s Day Ceremony – Mokushi-e and Shichi-go-san 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
Commemorating the Tatsunokuchi Persecution – Gonan-e – Sep. 12
The Gonan-e Ceremony becomes very significant when a believer fully considers the reasons why we conduct it. Specifically the Gonan-e Ceremony commemorates the Tatsunokuchi Persecution. Studying this event helps believers realize the meaning of Nichiren Daishonin’s advent, the hardships he
Celebrating the Declaration of True Buddhism – Risshu-e – Apr. 28
In the early morning of April 28, 1253, Nichiren Daishonin, age 32, stood alone in Kasagamori forest at the top of Seicho-zan Mountain waiting for dawn. As the sun rose above the Pacific Ocean, Nichiren Daishonin joined his hands in
The Gotaie Ceremony (in Head Temple) Nov. 19-20
Nichiren Daishonin passed away serenely at the Ikegami Munenaka residence in Ikegami (present-day Tokyo) on October 13, 1282, while many of his close disciples and believers chanted Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. According to the “Document of Nichiren Daishonin’s Passing,” written by Nikko Shonin,
How do I begin practicing Buddhism?
The journey of faith in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism begins by chanting “Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo“ to the Dai-Gohonzon – the True Object of Worship – for this time period called the Latter Day of the Law. The Dai-Gohonzon was inscribed by the True
Memorial Service for Deceased – Urabon – Jul. or Aug. 15
Since the early days of Buddhism, the Urabon Ceremony is a time set aside for people to pray for the peace and happiness of the deceased. “Ura” (Sansksrit: ullam) of Urabon means “the agony of being hung upside down.” It