The basic routine of religious service for self awareness (Nichiren Shoshu Sect) is to read and learn Hoben-bon of Myoho Renge-kyo Sutra (Skillfulness, chapter 2 of the Lotus Sutra), Nyoraijuryo-hon (Duration of the Life of the Tathagata, chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra) (in chogo (prose) style, also known as Jigage), intone the Nichiren chant (to chant 'Namu Myohorenge-kyo') and they are proceeded with the ancient custom of 5 morning services and 3 evening services.
自行としての日常の勤行(日蓮正宗)は、妙法蓮華経方便品・如来寿量品（長行、自我偈）の読誦、唱題（「南無妙法蓮華経」の題目を唱えること）を基本構成とし、古来からの朝五座・夕三座の格式を守って行われている。