To be filial (ko) means to be high (ko) (original) (raw)
To be filial (ko) means to be high (ko); heaven is high but not at all higher than being filial. To be filial ko also means to be deep (ko); the earth is deep but not any deeper than being filial. Both sages and wise men come from filial families. How much more should students of Buddhism realize the favors they receive and show gratitude for them? Disciples of the Buddha should not fail to feel grateful for the favors received from parents, people, sovereign of nation, and Buddha. Show gratitude to them.
“Kaimoku Sho” (Showing Gratitude)
Writings of Nichiren Shōnin
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