https://youtube/watch?v=O-Cg8xh62Ps&feature=youtu.be The Benefits of Performing Gongyo and Chanting Daimoku The Daishonin said, in Conversation Between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man: If only you chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, then what offense could fail to be eradicated? What blessing could fail to come? This is the truth, and it is extremely profound. You should believe and accept it. (Gosho, p. 406; d. MW, vol. 5, p. 110-111) As we are common mortals suffering from numerous difficulties, we will never be able to comprehend the Mystic Law or manifest the Buddha nature in our lives by ourselves. Therefore, we must perform Gongyo and chant Daimoku faithfully towards the Gohonzon, which is the manifestation of the True Buddhas enlightened realization of Myoho. The Gohonzon embodies the ultimate merit, great benevolence, and will free us of suffering. During Gongyo, the Daishonins powers-the power of the Buddha and the power of the Law unite with the power of our faith and the power of our practice. Performing Gongyo is the only way to cause Buddhahood to manifest in our minds and inspire us to make great efforts. As the result of this, we can lead joyful and powerful lives. The Twenty-sixth High Priest of the Head Temple, Nichikan Shonin, said: The Gohonzon is endowed with power that is vast and deep, and works marvels. By chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to this Gohonzon we are able to realize our wishes, eradicate our negative karma, accumulate fortune, and carry out truth in our lives. (Mandan p. 189) Believers have experiences of recovering from illness and overcoming poverty. This is proof of the Gohonzons beneficial effects. Whatever difficulties they may have overcome, these are only partial revelations of the Gohonzons power. These are superficial and temporary benefits, and are not all of the Gohonzons merits. We must apply ourselves and perform Gongyo and chant Daimoku every morning and evening. We must also devote ourselves to carry out shakubuku. Moreover, we must continue to maintain faith for three years, five years, ten years and more to open the door to and become closer to Buddhahood, which exists in our lives. The purpose of faith is to attain Buddhahood, which is the highest realm. We must believe in the Gohonzon with our hearts, always perform Gongyo, and faithfully chant Daimoku to the Gohonzon. This is the only way to attain Buddhahood.
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