The Practice
There are three fundamentals to the practice of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. Faith - which is expressed through practice and study. Practice, which is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and to recite portions of the Lotus Sutra daily, as well as sharing Buddhist teachings with others. Study, which is to study the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin and apply them in our daily lives.
Here is a glossary of some words that may be unfamiliar
Daimoku
Literally, 'title'. Refers to the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
The Gohonzon
Nichiren Daishonin embodied the Law of life in the form of a mandala, called the Gohonzon. All Gohonzon are transcriptions based on the Dai-Gohonzon which was inscribed by Nichiren Daishonin on 12 October 1279.
Karma
Potential in the inner, unconscious realm of life created through actions in the past and present, which manifest as results in the present and future.
Kosen-rufu
Literally to 'widely declare and spread' Buddhism. To secure lasting peace for all humankind through the propagation of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
Buddhahood
A state of life inherent in all beings, characterised by unlimited courage, boundless wisdom and compassion and life-force. A Buddha perceives the true nature of life and leads others to attain the same enlightenment.
