"Within the minds of all human beings, there exist the three categories of illusions of thought and desire, of illusions innumerable as particles of dust and sand, and of illusions about the true nature of existence, as well as karma created by the ten evil acts or the five cardinal sins—all of which are like a dark night. The Flower Garland and the other various sutras are like stars in this dark night, while the Lotus Sutra is like the moon. For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night."
From Gosho "The Essence of the “Medicine King” Chapter" (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Volume I, pages 93-94)
From Gosho "The Essence of the “Medicine King” Chapter" (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Volume I, pages 93-94)
