Nichiren Buddhist Kannon Temple of Nevada

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    然に　彼の　因果の　　功徳を　　譲り　与え給う

Jinen ni Ka no Inka no Kukoku wo Yuzuri Atae Tamou

 

However sinful we may be, we shall be naturally endowed with all the deeds and virtues of the Buddha if we adhere to these five letters (myō, hō, ren, ge, kyō)

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= Life with Anchors =

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   The essence of this writing is that the merits of Buddha's enlightenment are embodied in the five characters of myō, hō, ren, ge, kyō, and therefore, by sincerely practicing the faith of the Lotus Sutra, we can naturally receive those merits. 
   We are all endowed with the potential to become a Buddha, which is called “Buddha-nature.” By actively fulfilling the mission and responsibilities given to us by the Buddha, enlightenment and peace will become ours.
   Faith is perhaps having a profound sensitivity to the mystery and preciousness of life, and possessing a humble attitude towards the existence of something far greater than humanity... in other words, it is feeling and contemplating the Buddha, the Dharma, the natural order, and truth, to the point where one cannot help but instinctively bring their hands together in gassho.
   “A ship with an anchor can withstand the storm, but a ship without an anchor will be swept away by the storm.” The “anchor” represents faith, rich sensitivity and humility, as well as enlightenment and pe ace. Even if you face hardships and misfortunes, if you can avoid being overwhelmed by them, instead interpret them as encouragement from the Buddha, you will be able to live a more positive life. 
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“Kanjin Honzon-sho”

This treatise contains the core principles of faith that Nichiren Shonin gained through his experiences, studies, and reflections over the past 20 years.

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Tenth year of Bun’ei (1273)
Age: 52

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