SILENT PRAYERS
Appreciation for the Gohonzon
With deepest respect, I offer my profound
gratitude and appreciation to the Gohonzon,
which embodies Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,
the essence of the Lotus Sutra.
With deepest respect, I offer my profound
gratitude and appreciation to Nichiren Daishonin,
the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law.
With deepest respect, I offer my profound gratitude
and appreciation to Nikko Shonin.
Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo three times.
Appreciation for the Three Founding Presidents
I offer my profound gratitude and appreciation
for the three founding presidents of the Soka Gakkai-
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda and Daisaku Ikeda
-for their noble example of selfless dedication to
propagation the Law, honouring them as the eternal
mentors of kosen-rufu.
Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo three times.
Prayers for Worldwide Kosen-rufu and for the deceased
I pray that the great vow for the worldwide
kosen-rufu be fulfilled and that the Soka Gakkai
International will develop in this endeavour for
countless generations to come.
I pray to accomplish my own human revolution,
change my karma and fulfil all my wishes
(Offer additional prayers here)
I pray for my deceased relatives and all those
who have passed away, particularly for these
individuals:
(Sound the bell continuously while offering prayers.)
Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo three times.
I pray for peace throughout the world and the
happiness of all living beings.
Sound the bell and chant
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo three times to conclude.
