November 2025 Gosho Quote

“On Prayer”

(“Kito-sho”)

As we wait for the moon to rise, we rely upon the light of a torch. If we have no gems, gold and silver will serve as treasures. The debt of gratitude owed to a white crow can be repaid to a black crow. In the same way, the debt of gratitude owed to a venerable priest can be repaid to an ordinary priest. Therefore, if we sincerely pray for benefits to be promptly provided, how can our prayers fail to be answered?

(Gosho, p. 630)