When Ichinen is used in reference to our daily practice, it has to do with what we are trying to accomplish and our attitude towards the Gohonzon. It also involves the strength of our desire and sincere prayer to the Gohonzon.
In the Gosho, Persecution by Sword and Staff, states that one should seek Gohonzon, “… as you crave food when hungry, seek water when thirsty, beg for medicine when ill…”
When we are hungry, the only thing we really concentrate on which holds our attention is food. It is a strong desire which must be satisfied.
Similarly, to develop this “hunger” or seek mind towards the Gohozon, is part of the development of our Ichinen. The more we polish the tarnished mirror of our life, the more we will be able to see and understand our life. This is a process of ten, fifteen to twenty years of practice. We need not worry – there are definitely times when we may not reach the intensity of Ichinen that we desire in a short period of time. Consistency is the key to developing a truly strong Ichinen.
In the Gosho, Persecution by Sword and Staff, states that one should seek Gohonzon, “… as you crave food when hungry, seek water when thirsty, beg for medicine when ill…”
When we are hungry, the only thing we really concentrate on which holds our attention is food. It is a strong desire which must be satisfied.
Similarly, to develop this “hunger” or seek mind towards the Gohozon, is part of the development of our Ichinen. The more we polish the tarnished mirror of our life, the more we will be able to see and understand our life. This is a process of ten, fifteen to twenty years of practice. We need not worry – there are definitely times when we may not reach the intensity of Ichinen that we desire in a short period of time. Consistency is the key to developing a truly strong Ichinen.
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