The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 18, 2012:

Without exception, all these Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great sages, and, in general, all the various beings of the two worlds and the eight groups who appear in the "Introduction" chapter of the Lotus Sutra dwell in the Gohonzon. Illuminated by light of the five characters of the Mystic Law, they display the dignified attributes they inherently possess. This is the object of devotion.

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 14, 2012:

 

Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 12, 2012:

 

This Gohonzon is also found only in the two characters for faith. This is what the sutra means when it states that one can "gain entrance through faith alone." Since Nichiren's disciples and lay supporters believe solely in the Lotus Sutra, honestly discarding the expedient means and never accepting even a single verse of the other sutras, they can enter the treasure tower of the Gohonzon. How reassuring!

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, September 28, 2012:

Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, August 23, 2012:

How wondrous it is that, around two hundred years and more into the Latter Day of the Law, I was the first to reveal as the banner of propagation of the Lotus Sutra this great mandala that even those such as Nagarjuna and Vasubandhu, T'ien-t'ai and Miao-lo were unable to express! This mandala is in no way my invention. It is the object of devotion that depicts Shakyamuni Buddha, the World-Honored One, seated in the treasure tower of Many Treasures Buddha, and the Buddhas who were Shakyamuni's emanations as perfectly as a print matches its woodblock.

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, March 4, 2012:

A woman who makes offerings to such a Gohonzon invites happiness in this life; and in the next, the Gohonzon will be with her and protect her always. Like a lantern in the dark, like a strong guide and porter on a treacherous mountain path, the Gohonzon will guard and protect you, Lady Nichinyo, wherever you go.

The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277