December 2025 Gosho Quote
“Reply to Utsubusa nyobo”
(Utsubusa nyobo-gohenji)
Let me briefly describe the virtues of Myoho-Renge-Kyo. The five characters of Myoho-Renge-Kyo can change evil into good, just like poison changing into medicine. Pristine Spring is so named because in this spring, stone can change into treasure. In the same manner, these five characters are able to change common mortals into Buddhas. Your beloved, deceased father chanted Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo while he was alive, and thus, attained enlightenment in his present form, just like stones turning into jewels. This is the epitome of filial piety and caring.
(Gosho, p. 1492)