NICHIREN SHOSHU 日蓮正宗
Myoshoji Temple 妙正寺
加拿大第一座日蓮正宗寺院
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.
Monthly Gosho Quote
“The Swords of Good and Evil” Dec. 2025
(“Yagenta-dono gohenji”)
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo is the staff and pillar that will support you in the
mountains of death. Shakyamuni and Taho Buddhas and the Four
Bodhisattvas, including Jogyo, will undoubtedly take you by the hand [and
guide you]. If I, Nichiren, should precede you [in death], I may come to
meet you [when you die]. If you should pass before I do, I will certainly tell
King Emma about you in detail. There are no lies or deceptions in this
matter. According to the Lotus Sutra, I, Nichiren, am the guide on this
arduous journey [removing obstacles on the difficult path to Buddhahood].
Single-mindedly exert your utmost efforts in your faith and practice and
aspire to reach Eagle Peak. (Gosho, p. 722)
彌源太殿御返事
南無妙法蓮華經於死出之山成杖柱矣。釋迦佛、多寶佛、上行等四菩
薩當引汝手。日蓮若先至則來相迎。又汝若先去,日蓮必詳稟閻魔法
王。此事絲毫不虛。日蓮如法華經之文,乃通塞之嚮導者也。唯一心
秉持信心以期靈山。 (御書 七二二頁)
弥源太殿御返事
南無妙法蓮華経は死出(しで)の山にてはつえはしらとなり給へ。釈迦仏
・多宝仏・上行等の四菩薩は手を取り給ふべし。日蓮さきに立ち候はゞ
御迎へにまいり候事もやあらんずらん。又さきに行かせ給はゞ、日蓮必
ず閻魔法王にも委(くわ)しく申すべく候。此の事少しもそら(虚)事あ
るべからず。日蓮法華経の文の如くならば通塞(つうそく)の案内者なり
。只一心に信心おはして霊山を期(ご)し給へ。 (御書722頁)