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| − | The {{Wiki|individual}} and collected writings of [[Nichiren]] (1222-1282). [[Gosho]] literally means [[honorable writings]]; go is an honorific prefix, and [[sho]] means writings. | + | The {{Wiki|individual}} and collected writings of [[Nichiren]] (1222-1282). [[Gosho]] literally means [[honorable writings]]; 'go' is an honorific prefix, and [[sho]] means writings. |
In general the [[word]] is used in [[Japanese]] as an honorific for certain [[books]] and writings, particularly for those of the founders and [[patriarchs]] of some [[Buddhist]] schools. | In general the [[word]] is used in [[Japanese]] as an honorific for certain [[books]] and writings, particularly for those of the founders and [[patriarchs]] of some [[Buddhist]] schools. | ||
| − | [[Nikko]], [[Nichiren's]] successor, used the [[word]] [[gosho]] to refer to [[Nichiren's]] | + | [[Nikko]], [[Nichiren's]] successor, used the [[word]] [[gosho]] to refer to [[Nichiren's works]] and made efforts to collect, copy, and preserve them as [[sacred]] texts. |
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| + | As a result, a remarkable number of [[Nichiren's works]] have been passed down to the {{Wiki|present}}, and many are extant in his [[own]] hand. | ||
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In terms of content, the [[Gosho]] may be divided into four groups: | In terms of content, the [[Gosho]] may be divided into four groups: | ||
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(1) treatises setting forth [[doctrine]], | (1) treatises setting forth [[doctrine]], | ||
(2) writings remonstrating with government authorities, | (2) writings remonstrating with government authorities, | ||
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(3) letters [[offering]] advice, encouragement, or consolation to believers, or written in answer to questions (many in this category also include {{Wiki|expressions}} of [[gratitude]] for [[offerings]] and support received), and ( | (3) letters [[offering]] advice, encouragement, or consolation to believers, or written in answer to questions (many in this category also include {{Wiki|expressions}} of [[gratitude]] for [[offerings]] and support received), and ( | ||
| − | 4) written records of [[Nichiren's]] [[oral teachings]], including his lectures on the [[Lotus Sutra]]. | + | 4) [[written records]] of [[Nichiren's]] [[oral teachings]], including his lectures on the [[Lotus Sutra]]. |
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http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=912 | http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=912 | ||
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Gosho
御書; ( Jpn)
The individual and collected writings of Nichiren (1222-1282). Gosho literally means honorable writings; 'go' is an honorific prefix, and sho means writings.
In general the word is used in Japanese as an honorific for certain books and writings, particularly for those of the founders and patriarchs of some Buddhist schools.
Nikko, Nichiren's successor, used the word gosho to refer to Nichiren's works and made efforts to collect, copy, and preserve them as sacred texts.
As a result, a remarkable number of Nichiren's works have been passed down to the present, and many are extant in his own hand.
In terms of content, the Gosho may be divided into four groups:
(1) treatises setting forth doctrine,
(2) writings remonstrating with government authorities,
(3) letters offering advice, encouragement, or consolation to believers, or written in answer to questions (many in this category also include expressions of gratitude for offerings and support received), and (
4) written records of Nichiren's oral teachings, including his lectures on the Lotus Sutra.
Source
http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=912 [[Category:]]
