Resolve, confidence, attitude, intent, NaMuMyoHoRenGeKyo, these are the essentials for self-enlightenment. To open the Buddha-eye, the GoHonzon mind of awareness of Buddha-ness, all suchnesses, the full flow of the Engine of Life, is our only goal.

Nichiren on Mandala and Gohonzon

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