October 2025 Gosho Quote
“The Swords of Good and Evil”
(“Yagenta-dono gohenji”)
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the staff and pillar that will support you in the mountains of death. Shakyamuni and Taho Buddhas and the Four Bodhisattvas, including Jogyo, will undoubtedly take you by the hand [and guide you]. If I, Nichiren, should precede you [in death], I may come to meet you [when you die]. If you should pass before I do, I will certainly tell King Emma about you in detail. There are no lies or deceptions in this matter. According to the Lotus Sutra, I, Nichiren, am the guide on this arduous journey [removing obstacles on the difficult path to Buddhahood]. Single-mindedly exert your utmost efforts in your faith and practice and aspire to reach Eagle Peak.
(Gosho, p. 722)