The Fourteen Slanders
In reply to a letter from one of his followers about whether ordinary people can receive the same benefits as...
Admonitions Against Slander
The Hoben chapter, Volume One of the Lotus Sutra, states, "The wisdom of all Buddhas is infinitely profound and immeasurable."...
Happiness In This World
There is no greater happiness for human beings than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The sutra says, "The people there are happy...
The Three Obstacles and Four Devils
Changing ourselves can be hard work. Anyone who has tried to stick to a New Year's resolution knows that a...
The Practice of Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism has three components - faith, practice and study - and the practice is further broken down into two...
Why Do We chant Everyday?
The following explanation of the benefits of Nichiren Buddhism comes from chapter 15 - "Why Do We Chant Every Day?"...
Meeting Challenges Head On
We have discussed the difference between problems and challenges before, and we know that there is no difference, other than...
The Secret of Getting All Your Prayers Answered
There are some things in life that are worth the suffering involved in attaining them. Your dreams are included, if...
Time For Change
In today’s world where global issues are so important, many people feel a sense of powerlessness and resignation; a feeling...
Nichiren’s Birth, Studies, And Conversion (Part – 2)
The book, Lotus sutra , was acknowledged by nearly all Buddhists to be sermons delivered by Buddha in the last...
