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GOSHO

are the writings of the Daishonin, our founder. In Nichiren Shoshu, the Gosho writings are upheld as exemplary instructions - a mirror of faith - by which to devote ourselves to faith, practice, and study. We can gain a correct understanding of these writings only by following the directions of our High Priest, who has received the transmission of the essential principles of true Buddhism.

ATTENDING

OKO CEREMONY

on the second Sunday of every month. In the Oko Ceremony, after the Kenzen offering, the recitation of the sutra, and the chanting of Daimoku, the priest presents a sermon, based on the Gosho. The Oko lecture is profoundly significant. Therefore, it is essential for us to attend this sermon together with our families each month without fail and offer our sincerest gratitude to the Three Treasures.

Nichiren Daishonin

Monthly Gosho Quote

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Reply to the Wife of Abutsu-bo March 2023

(Abutsu-bo ama gozen-gohenji)

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You must make a pledge to achieve the great aspiration for kosen-rufu and
pray for your attainment of enlightenment. There is no doubt that one will
fall into the hell of incessant suffering, if one commits a slight slander or
harbors disbelief. For example, even if a boat sailing across the ocean is
sturdy, all the passengers surely will die together if bilge water
accumulates. ...If the offense of a believer is minor, you should take the
initiative to forgive him and enable him to attain benefits. If it is grave, you
should encourage him to strengthen his faith so that he can expiate the
offense. (Gosho, p. 906)

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阿仏房尼御前御返事

此の度大願を立て、後生を願はせ給へ。少しも謗法不信のとが(失)候
はゞ、無間(むけん)大城疑ひなかるべし。譬へば海上を船にのるに、
船をろ(粗)そかにあらざれども、あか(水)入りぬれば、必ず船中の
人々一時に死するなり。(中略)浅き罪ならば我よりゆるして功徳を得
さすべし。重きあやまちならば信心をはげまして消滅さすべし。(御書906頁)

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阿佛房尼御前御返事

此度立大願,祈願後生。若稍有謗法不信之失,無間大城無疑。譬如
於海上乘船,船雖不粗陋,閼伽若入,船中之人必瞬間而死。(中略)
若為淺罪,我宥之使得功德。若為重過,應勉信心使之消滅。 (御書906頁)

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