The Birth of Tsukimaro

Daily Wisdom

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, November 5, 2012:

 

Tsukimaro must have chanted Nam-myoho-rennge-kyo with her very first cry at birth. The Lotus Sutra speaks of "the true aspect of all phenomena." T'ien-t'ai said, "Voices do the Buddha's work." This is also what I think. The deaf cannot hear the thunder, and the blind cannot see the light of the sun and moon. But I am quite certain that the ten demon daughters must be together side by side, giving the baby her first bath and watching over her growth.

The Birth of Tsukimaro
Written to Nichigen-nyo and Shijo Kingo on May 8, 1271