In order to practice the Three Great Secret Dharmas and to follow the recommendation of the Lotus Sutra to “keep, read, recite, study, and copy” the sutra, Nichiren Buddhists regularly recite selections from the Lotus Sutra and chant the Odaimoku at the beginning and at the end of the day in the presence of the Gohonzon (usually in the form of a calligraphic mandala). In doing so, we recall that the Eternal Shakyamuni Buddha, the living mirror of our own Buddha-nature, is continuously transferring the Dharma to us so we can awaken to the Truth in every moment.