Traditionally, a Gohonzon is bestowed on another. Today, some people are downloading, enhancing, framing, or mounting Gohonzon and bestowing it on themselves. I think that this latter method is not the method of Nichiren. Nichiren knew very well those to whom he bestowed Gohonzon. He knew the strength of their faith and practice.
Of course, you may download a Gohonzon, print it on fine rice, acid free, or parchment paper and frame it or mount it on a blank wall scroll or have a professional do it for you.
Bestowing a Gohonzon on another is a whole different animal. You must form a relationship with that person and there is still no guarantee that that person will bestow upon you a Gohonzon, even after a relationship lasting years. One might receive a Gohonzon after days or months. It depends solely on the thickness or thinness of your faith.
Of course, you may download a Gohonzon, print it on fine rice, acid free, or parchment paper and frame it or mount it on a blank wall scroll or have a professional do it for you.
Bestowing a Gohonzon on another is a whole different animal. You must form a relationship with that person and there is still no guarantee that that person will bestow upon you a Gohonzon, even after a relationship lasting years. One might receive a Gohonzon after days or months. It depends solely on the thickness or thinness of your faith.
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