"Were it not for the presence of the “Life Span” chapter among all the teachings of Shakyamuni, they would be like the heavens without the sun and moon, a kingdom without a king, the mountains and seas without treasures, or a person without a soul. This being so, without the “Life Span” chapter, all the sutras would be meaningless. Grass without roots will die in no time, and a river without a source will not flow far. [...] Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the heart of the “Life Span” chapter, is the mother of all Buddhas throughout the ten directions and the three existences."
From Gosho "The Essence of the “Life Span” Chapter" (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Volume I, page 184)
From Gosho "The Essence of the “Life Span” Chapter" (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Volume I, page 184)
