The most important thing in
practicing the Buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold
the Buddha’s golden teachings, not the opinion of
others.
- On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings WND,
393 (Vol. 1 P102)
One should rely not upon the words of the bodhisattvas
and teachers, but should heed what was established by
the Buddha.
- How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain
Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra WND, 872 (Vol. 6,
P176)
One should accept what is clearly stated in the text
of the sutras, but discard anything that cannot be supported
by the text.
- Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened
Man WND, 109 (Vol. 5 P65)
Followers of this school should engrave the teachings
of the Gosho in their lives and thereby inherit the
ultimate principles expounded by the master. Then, if
they have any leisure time, they should inquire into
the doctrine of the T’ien-t’ai school.
- Nikko Shonin’s “Twenty-six Admonitions,
Article #11”
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