What is the great vow for Kosen-RUFU?

The Daishonin dedicated his life to the goal of fulfilling this great vow of propagating the Lotus Sutra, the vow to accomplish kosen-rufu. The Daishonin awakened to this Law within his own life—the Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which is the essence of the Lotus Sutra—and he made a great vow to spread it widely.

What is Kosen RUFU day?

March 16 is now viewed within the Soka Gakkai as a day of new departures, “of eternal beginnings and perpetual hope.” It is also an occasion for focusing on fostering capable youth. …

What is JOJU gohonzon?

A Joju Gohonzon is inscribed for a specific person or organization, while an Okatagi Gohonzon is generic and produced through a wood block process. Nichiren and his successors also inscribed smaller Omamori Gohonzon that are carried on the person.

Does Nam Myoho Renge Kyo work?

Chanting ‘Nam myoho renge kyo’ does indeed work… when you also DO the work of chanting (effort is required!).

Why study is important in SGI?

Study means learning and inquiring into the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. It provides us with guiding principles for proper faith and practice, helping us strengthen our practice and deepen our faith.

What is the gohonzon SGI?

The Gohonzon is a scroll containing Chinese and Sanskrit characters that aids practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism in the process of perceiving and bringing forth the life condition of Buddhahood from within their lives. …

What is Mystic Law?

Thus faith is the basic requirement for entering the way of the Buddha.” The Mystic Law is the unlimited strength inherent in one’s life. To believe in the Mystic Law and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is to have faith in one’s unlimited potential.

What is Namyo Horen Gekyo?

Nam Myoho-Renge-Kyo is a chant that is becoming popular by the day and is already a sacred one for those following Nichiren’s Buddhism. It signifies the name of the True Buddha. The other interpretation of this chant is that it is the essence and core meaning of all sutras, and the most supreme law.