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Terminology
Gongyo
Recitations of the Lotus Sutra with daimoku and silent prayers
Daimoku
Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo
Human Revolution
A process of internal transformation whereby we reveal our greatest potential for the benefit of ourselves and others
Nichiren Daishonin
A Japanese priest (1222-82) whose teachings developed a form of Mahayana Buddhism
Gosho
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin (WND)
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam - To devote one's life
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Myoho - The Mystic Law
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Renge - Lotus Flower which represents cause and effect
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Kyo - The vibration that connects everything in the universe
Gohonzon
A scroll with Chinese and Sanskrit characters used to perceive and reveal one's Buddhahood/enlightened nature
Esho Funi
The concept that one's life and environment are one, inseparable
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