September 2026 Gosho Quote

“A Sage Knows the Three Existences of Life”

(“Shonin chisanze ji”)

 Who should we acknowledge as the votary of the Lotus Sutra in the last Five-hundred-year Period? I was yet unable to trust my own wisdom in this matter; however, [the accuracy of my predictions of] rebellion and invasion has convinced me of my wisdom. I would not purposely disclose this to others. Even so, my disciples should know and acknowledge that I, Nichiren, am the votary of the Lotus Sutra. This is because I follow in the footsteps of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging. Those who despise and slander me shall have their heads broken into seven pieces. In contrast, the fortune of those who believe in me will grow to the heights of Mount Sumeru.

(Gosho, p. 748)

Year of Unity in Action

 1.    Carry out Shakubuku through sincere Gongyo and Daimoku

2.   Accumulate good fortune through Tozan

3.   Advance Kosen-rufu through lively meetings and forging solid unity based on Itai-doshin

 Let’s achieve the Myosetsuji Shakubuku goal for this year!

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