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Read It!
At the back of each Gosho is some background information to get a
flavour of when it was written and who it was written to. Read this to set
the tone of the letter. If you need further information on the person it
was written to, look them up in the dictionary of Buddhism:
http://www.sgilibrary.org/dict.html
Enjoy reading through the Gosho (or a section of the Gosho)
Understand It!
The Opening of the Eyes was written during his exile on Sado Island
under hostile weather conditions and with limited supplies, Nichiren
managed to write a 158 page letter! He must have really wanted to pass
on these words to his followers.
But also think about each paragraph as you read it. Paper and other
resources would have been difficult to get and expensive so Nichiren
would have thought very carefully about every paragraph he included.
When you come across these images and analogies, think about why
Nichiren is using this example?
If you are struggling to understand the text or want further information:
Use It!
These letters to his disciples or government leaders were written for a
reason.
Nichiren wants us to learn something.
To deepen our
understanding of something. To do something. To raise our awareness of
something. To warn us about something.
Engrave It!
If there are parts of a Gosho that really stand out to you as important,
read them out loud and really connect with these golden words.
Underline, highlight or write down some of these key phrases that
inspire you.
Memorize these quotes.
Engrave them in your heart.
Make them available to be instantly recalled whenever you are facing
obstacles or struggling in your practise, and need a boost.
Live It!
The Gosho gives us an opportunity to learn about Nichiren Buddhism
directly from Nichiren Daishonin. As we read his writings, we can
connect with his wisdom, his compassion and his Buddha nature.
BUT there is a big difference between reading the Gosho, and applying it
to your life.
Dont just enjoy the philosophy and stories, but really connect with them.
Use the guidance of Nichiren Daishonin and apply it to your own life,
deepening your faith, and advancing on a path of absolute happiness in
this world.
Dont settle for a theory of life. Nichiren Buddhism is daily life.
IT!
LIVE