The essential phase has come for us, as President Ikeda's direct disciples , to cast off the transient and reveal our true! What is the significance of this essential phase? What do we need to do now as direct disciples?

In this series of instalments, we will explore the true essence of NIchiren's Buddhism based on President Ikeda's guidance.

Dawn of Essential Phase (本门之黎明）

1. Essential Phase, Direct Disciple

i.   Citadel of Worldwide Kosen-rufu
ii.  Entering the Essential Phase
iii. Arise, the Direct Disciples

2. Great Desire, Great Vow for Widespread Propagation

i.   The great desire for widespread propagation, the life state of the Buddha
ii.   Enlightenment always begin with a Vow
iii.  The vows of our founding presidents

3. The Noble Vow of Bodhisattvas of the Earth is the Heart of Soka

i. Awakening to the profound mission of Bodhisattvas of the Earth
ii. Hosshaku kempon, regaining a new sense of self
iii. Voluntarily assuming appropriate karma, Transforming karma into mission

4. Fundamental Good Exists in Everyone’s Life

i. Selfless Dedication in Propagating the Law through Earnest Resolve
ii. Persecutions lead to attaining Buddhahood
iii. Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime – The State of Absolute Happiness