Monday, August 31st, 2026
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"It is the heart that is important."
(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra
Source: Tsukizuki Hibini,
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Some mothers tend to nag, being abrupt and confrontational. They may say things like: ‘Don’t you have a test tomorrow? Did you chant daimoku? Your grades aren’t improving because you’re not chanting!’ This is far from compassionate. Anyone would rebel against such an approach.”
“People are emotional beings. Rather than pressuring or ordering your children around, it’s important to speak wisely and compassionately. For example, you could say: ‘You are free to choose how you want to lead your life. But life is unpredictable, and you never know what might happen. There is one valuable treasure I can share with you to help you navigate your journey. That treasure is faith in Nichiren Buddhism. No matter your challenges, faith will enable you to summon the strength to never let them defeat you. If you face difficulties, just chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and you will surely overcome them. That’s all I ask you to remember.’ If you say it that way, your children will naturally think: ‘That makes sense.’
“Likewise, if your partner doesn’t practise, you could try saying: ‘I want to share a lifetime of love and happiness with you. That’s why I practice Nichiren Buddhism and why I encourage you to do so as well.’”
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KOKORO KOSO TAISETSU NARE
New Gosho Zenshu page 1623
Gosho Zenshu page 1192
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