The reason we face east to recite the first prayer of Gongyo is because we are not chanting alone, we are chanting with others. By facing east we are acknowledging the shoten-zenjin (Buddhist gods) who chant with us.

Reverend Raido Hirota

THE PRACTICE OF NICHIREN SHOSHU

GONGYO

PROPER GONGYO

SEOGE

GOHONZON

NAITOKU SHINKO

THE 24 CHARACTERS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON GONGYO & ODAIMOKU

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Hoben

Juryo



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