The practice is rooted in the teachings of (1222–1282), a Japanese Buddhist priest who identified the Lotus Sutra as the supreme teaching of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Gongyo is typically performed twice daily: once in the morning (to awaken wisdom and determine the day's momentum) and once in the evening (for reflection, gratitude, and purification). gongyo
Each session typically takes 10–15 minutes for a skilled practitioner, though beginners may take longer. There is no penalty for missing a session, but long-term practitioners often report that the days they skip Gongyo feel "unstable" or "cloudy." The practice is rooted in the teachings of