Monday, November 29, 2010

The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods

Furthermore, human beings have two heavenly gods who always accompany them, just as a shadow follows the body. One is named Same Birth and the other Same Name. Perched on one's left and right shoulders, they protect one [by reporting all of one's deeds to heaven]. Therefore, heaven never punishes those who have committed no error, let alone people of merit. That is why the Great Teacher Miao-lo stated, "The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods." So long as one maintains firm faith, one is certain to receive the great protection of the gods. 15/6

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
The Supremacy of the Law
Written to Oto and her mother, Nichimyo, on August 4, 1275

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