The Essence of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist Practice

At the heart of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism lies a simple yet profound practice: chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to the Gohonzon, a sacred scroll adorned with Chinese and Sanskrit characters. This practice is complemented by the daily ritual of Gongyo, where practitioners recite key excerpts from the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo with heartfelt devotion. 

By embracing this practice, studying the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin perspective on life, and sharing its teachings with others, practitioners can cultivate a life of fulfillment, resilience, and unshakable joy, regardless of challenges. Nichiren Daishonin, the founder of True Buddhism, taught that this accessible practice was designed for all people in the challenging times of the Latter Day of the Law, offering a path to profound happiness and societal good.

This might seem almost too remarkable to believe. How can chanting an unfamiliar phrase to a scroll unlock such transformative potential? What is the meaning of  Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, and why is the Gohonzon so significant? These questions naturally arise, and exploring them can lead to a deeper understanding of this practice. Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism invites us to reconsider our fundamental views about life, challenging us to see our existence—and our potential—in a new light. 

Basics of Practice 

Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo 

The Gohonzon 

The Benefits from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo 

Daily Practice - Gongyo 

Nichiren Daishonin

Gosho quotes 

Lectures 

SUCHNESS 

by Rev Shobo Sakata  

The Significance of Tozan 

by Reverend Shogu Kimura 

The Ten Factors 

by Rev Yamada - Part III 

Nine Consciousnesses 

by Rev Shinga Takikawa

Treasures of the Heart 

by Reverend Shogu Kimura 

The Concept of the Threefold Truth 

by Rev. Shobo Sakata 

The Five Periods 

by Reverend Cho’on Shiba

-Chief Priest, Myoshinji Temple- 

Study Material 

The Benefit of Purifying the Six Senses 

by Rev. Hohon Takagi

Members Resources 

The Ten Worlds 

Seeking Mind 

by Rev Takano 

Taisekiji Smart Guide

Gosho Quotes 

Slow Gongyo

Gosho

The Ten Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin	Introduction to True Buddhism	Nichiren ShoshuTemples
On Chanting the Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra	Study Material	NST Head Temple Taisekiji	Shijo Kingo	Ten Worlds
Rissho Ankoku Ron	The Ten Factors	Myohoji Temple	Toki Jōnin
The Opening of the Eyes	Slow Gongyo	Myoshinji Temple	King Ashoka
The True Object of Worship	Basics of Practice	Myogyoji Temple	Nanjo Tokimitsu
The Essentials of the  Lotus Sutra	The Ten Worlds	Myosetsuji Temple	Toki Jōnin -Lord Toki
The Selection of the Time	The Significance of Tozan	Myosenji Temple
Repaying Debts of Gratitude	Nine Consciousnesses	Myoshoji Temple
The Four Stages of Faith and the Five Stages of Practice	Gosho Quotes
Letter to Shimoyama	Zenchishiki
Questions and Answers on the Object of Worship	The meaning of  Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo