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Gobunshō – 御文章 – Letters of Rennyo

November 20, 2020 By

Letters of Rennyo, known as Gobunshō (御文章) by Nishi Hongwanji or Ofumi (御文) by Higashi Hongwanji. Use the below index to read individual Letters of…

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Breaking out of my shell
I will share a warm smile and speak gentle words
Just like the kind Buddha.

Not becoming lost in my greed, anger, and ignorance
I shall think and act with an open-mind
Just like the calm and peaceful Buddha

Not putting myself first
I will share in the joy and sadness of others
Just like the compassionate Buddha

Realizing the gift of life I have received
I shall strive to live each day to its fullest
Like the Buddha who tirelessly works to liberate all.

by OHTANI Kojun, Monshu
Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha

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