Kosen-rufu boils down to one simple yet all-embracing goal: spreading the life-giving message of the Lotus Sutra far and wide so that suffering gives way to harmony. In Nichiren Shōshū, it isn’t just a lofty ideal—it’s the very heartbeat of daily practice.

At its core, kosen-rufu means “wide spread of the Dharma.” Chanting Nam-myōhō-renge-kyō before the Dai-Gohonzon stands front and center. Each Gongyō service rekindles personal conviction; each strike of the mokugyo (wooden drum) sends ripples of hope. It’s like planting seeds of inner strength, destined to blossom into genuine world peace.

But words alone don’t move mountains. Nichiren Shōshū places genuine faith in the guidance of the High Priest at Taiseki-ji, ensuring that every believer’s effort “hits the ground running” in harmony with a living tradition. Propagation takes shape through shakubuku—courageously sharing the Lotus Sutra’s promise—and shakairon, friendly discussions that welcome any honest question.

Local priest-led study sessions and Kaikan halls act as staging grounds: modern-day campfires where newcomers can warm up to a practice that’s both ancient and remarkably relevant. Recent global challenges—pandemics, climate anxieties, fractured communities—only sharpen the urgency of kosen-rufu. In today’s world, each gong hit feels like a heartbeat for resilience and unity.

In practical terms, members form Bodhi chapters that organize community service, charity drives, and lectures, offering a hand up to anyone seeking guidance. It’s a grassroots approach with heavenly ambition—think “small wave, big ocean”—where each individual’s inner transformation contributes to a collective tide of compassion.

By keeping eyes fixed on the Lotus Sutra’s promise and the High Priest’s living guidance, Nichiren Shōshū practitioners carry kosen-rufu into every corner of society. The result? A steady glow of shared courage, lighting the way toward a future where peace isn’t just a dream but a daily reality.