Our environment, monkey mind, friends and family, work associations, daily news etc... all influence our human mind, our thinking, our emotions, our fears and reactions. How must we stay focused on our Bodhisattva path?

What do we do when confronted. And what do we do when that confrontation is about Buddhism?

We conclude with the relative merit, efficacy, validity of MyoHoRenGeKyo practice.

What does it mean to "experience" time. How do we "know" Past, Present, and Future.

Nichiren dives deeper into sutras and commentaries to illustrate the proper and appropriate Resolve and Practice for today's time and capacity. Anything else is distraction and impeding enlightenment.

How to Practice Nichiren/Lotus Sutra Buddhism? Nichiren breaks it down via the Sutra itself with, of coarse, scholarship.

In Closing, Nichiren sums up the actions of a practitioner of MyoHoRenGeKyo and the ultimate practice of Buddhism as a proper member of society and the expectations of long held 'beliefs'. He firmly acknowledges his place in the canon of Buddhism.

In this installment of the Gosho, Nichiren recounts the days of his pardon and return from Sado. The actual events of proof of his clarity of understanding of the teachings and sutras of Shakyamuni's Buddhism. Even important leaders of Samurai are converted to Nichiren's guidance as Kamakura is once again attacked by internal revolt and Mongol invasion.

Nichiren delves deeply into the historical events surrounding his remonstration to the Shogunate rulers and leaders of other Buddhist schools to correct the turmoil of Japan. The response of the attempted beheading and the following exile, the conditions in exile and the ensuing debate are all used as validation of Nichiren's preaching and the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and MyoHoRenGeKyo.

Nichiren recounts one of the many remonstrations he experienced with Hei no Saemon as a tale of upholding Buddhism and our resolve in practice in "Life".