Gongyo is a ritual performed twice daily—once in the morning and once in the evening—at one's home or a community center. It consists of two primary components:
After recitation, the practitioner chants Daimoku (Nam-myoho-renge-kyo) for a period. Then, three silent prayers are offered: gongyo
The text recited is a version of the Lotus Sutra translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by Kumarajiva. Though the phraseology is archaic, the ritual is designed to be a vibrant "ceremony in which our lives commune with the universe". The Purpose and Benefits of Daily Practice Gongyo is a ritual performed twice daily—once in
Key reasons for maintaining a daily Gongyo practice include: Q: Why should I do gongyo every day? - World Tribune Though the phraseology is archaic, the ritual is
: Practitioners recite portions of the 2nd (Hoben) and 16th (Juryo) chapters of the Lotus Sutra.
A common confusion for beginners is the distinction between Gongyo and Daimoku.