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This is an open discussion about the Gohonzon, the Great Mandala of the Lotus Sutra. Most groups have a prefered Gohonzon; for some any valid Gohonzon is acceptable. Currently Nichiren Shoshu prefers the Nikken, the SGI encourages the Nichikan but discourages the Nikken or any Nichiren Gohonzon except the DaiGohonzon of Taisekiji. The Independent Movement uses a Nichiren Gohonzon called the Prayer Gohonzon.

This site is intended for open discussion by members from all Nichiren traditions. This includes theology and theory, info on how to receive different Gohonzons and experiences related to Gohonzon acceptance or transfers. Discussion is welcome of personal perceptions of the dynamics of Nichiren practice, of which the Gohonzon is central. Debate is acceptable as long as it is conducted with courtesy and respect for the person and beliefs of others. Disrespect, flaming and spamming are not permitted. Personal insults and accusations are also not permitted. Accusation of slander are not permitted. Defending the honor of your viewpoint with anything except compassion and respect to all beings is not permitted. Those who observe violation of these guidelines are asked to report them to the moderator privately.

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More notes I found.. not sure if you have them...
1) This Gohonzon was inscribed in April of the second year of Kenji (1276). It is listed in the Gohonzon Shu ( Gohonzon Collection, compiled and annotated by
Posted - Mon May 5, 2008 7:27 am
Bruce Maltz
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Re: The Kito Honzon ; Nichiren Shonin Gohonzon Ca
... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Once again, we are talking about the kanji in the upper right side of the Prayer Gohonzon aka Kito Honzon. #037 in the
Posted - Sun May 4, 2008 8:05 pm
Robin Beck
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The Kito Honzon 祈祷本尊
Dai-jikoku-ten-no is usually written 大持国天王, and appears that way, or as 大持国天 on a number of
Posted - Sun May 4, 2008 7:00 am
Robin Beck
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Re: The Kito Honzon 祈祷本尊 Nichiren Shonin
... and I ... I changed my mind. I think whatever looks like Daibadatta is a transliteration of Dhritarashtra; while Jikoku is a translation. r
Posted - Sun May 4, 2008 6:15 am
Robin Beck
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Re: The Kito Honzon 祈祷本尊 Nichiren Shonin
... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is ambiguous as written. There is at least one other with the wrong kanji for Dai, look at 42. Maybe Nichiren goofed? Msaybe he
Posted - Sun May 4, 2008 3:39 am
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