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July 3rd, 2026We Are People Who Have Revered Infinite Numbers of BuddhasNikkyo NiwanoFor example, in chapter 3 of the Lotus Sutra, “A Parable,” when Shakyamuni gave an assurance of buddhahood to Shari... -
June 15th, 2026The Lotus Sutra Teaches Us We Have a Deep Connection with the BuddhaNikkyo NiwanoThis time, for the benefit of beginners, let me talk about the subject of our connection with the Buddha. About 1,4... -
April 22nd, 2026The Role Given to You by the BuddhaNikkyo NiwanoIn Rissho Kosei-kai, what we call a “role” is extremely important. You’ll often hear phrases like “That person is s... -
April 18th, 2026The Bodhisattva Practice of Leading People to Embark on the Buddha WayNikkyo NiwanoEssentially, “roles” are things that people have in ample measure, solely by virtue of their birth in this world as... -
April 11th, 2026The Role of Being a Child of the BuddhaNikkyo NiwanoIn Rissho Kosei-kai, what we call a “role” is extremely important. You’ll often hear phrases like “That person is s... -
April 4th, 2026Because You Have Taught the Sutra to OthersNikkyo NiwanoEarlier, I said there were two reasons why teaching the sutra is important. The second reason is that by teaching t... -
March 31st, 2026Teach the Dharma for People’s HappinessNikkyo NiwanoThis may sound like a self-serving interpretation from those who are devoted to the Lotus Sutra, but that is by no ... -
March 27th, 2026Helping All People Attain BuddhahoodNikkyo NiwanoThe Lotus Sutra teaches that “expounding” the sutra is the fourth of the five practices of Dharma teachers. Expound... -
March 21st, 2026Building the Future TogetherNikkyo NiwanoPeople who neglect the past and live carelessly in the present are unlikely to be respected by those around them. O...
