The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra

Daily Wisdom

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 16, 2012:

 

None of you who declare yourselves to be my disciples should ever give way to cowardice.

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra

Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, September 12, 2012:

A brilliant orb as bright as the moon burst forth from the direction of Enoshima, shooting across the sky from southeast to northwest. It was shortly before dawn and still too dark to see anyone's face, but the radiant object clearly illuminated everyone like bright moonlight. The executioner fell on his face, his eyes blinded. The soldiers were filled with panic. Some ran off into the distance, some jumped down from their horses and huddled on the ground, while others crouched in their saddles. I called out, "Here, why do you shrink from this vile prisoner? Come closer! Come closer!" But no one would approach me.

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra

Daily Wisdom

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, September 6, 2012:

Even if my counsel is heeded, if I am not given due respect as the votary of the Lotus Sutra, then the country will perish. How ominous that the authorities have turned hundreds of persons against me and have even banished me twice! This country is surely doomed, but since I have asked the gods to withhold their punishment on our land, it has survived until now. However, that punishment has finally descended because these unreasonable actions continued.

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276

Daily Wisdom - The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, April 7, 2012:

If you try to treat someone's illness without knowing its cause, you will only make the person sicker than before.

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276

Daily Wisdom - The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, March 16, 2012:

Now, at the beginning of the Latter Day of the Law, I, Nichiren, am the first to set out on propagating, throughout Jambudvipa, the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo, which are the heart of the Lotus Sutra and the eye of all Buddhas. These five characters are the heart of the Lotus Sutra and the source of the enlightenment of all Buddhas.

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276

The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra

A brilliant orb as bright as the moon burst forth from the direction of Enoshima, shooting across the sky from southeast to northwest. It was shortly before dawn and still too dark to see anyone's face, but the radiant object clearly illuminated everyone like bright moonlight. The executioner fell on his face, his eyes blinded. The soldiers were filled with panic. Some ran off into the distance, some jumped down from their horses and huddled on the ground, while others crouched in their saddles. I called out, "Here, why do you shrink from this vile prisoner? Come closer! Come closer!" But no one would approach me. 12/9

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276