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Podcast: Gosho Reading (Nichiren Buddhism)
Episode: 045 Reply to KyĹâĹ
Description: This brief letter was written in the eighth month of the tenth year of Bunâei (1273) and was addressed to KyĹâĹ, ShijĹ Kingoâs infant daughter. Since KyĹâĹ was then only one year old, however, it may be assumed that the letter was meant for ShijĹ Kingo and his wife, Nichigen-nyo. They had two children, KyĹâĹ (Sutra King) and another daughter, Tsukimaro (Full Moon), who was a year older. Both were apparently named by Nichiren Daishonin.
This letter was written in response to news that KyĹâĹ had become seriously ill. At this time the Daishonin was living in exile on S...