Nichiren

Proper noun

Meaning

Nichiren (uncountable)

A Buddhist sect of Japan based on the teachings of the Buddhist priest Nichiren (1222-1282), who claimed that the Lotus Sutra contained the only way to salvation.

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Examples

After one exchange with the influential priest, Ryōkan (良観), Nichiren was summoned for questioning by the authorities in September 1271. Source: Internet

During the Meiji Restoration from 1868 onwards and in an attempt to eradicate Buddhism citation Nichiren temples were forced, just like any other Buddhist school, to focus on funeral and memorial services as their main activity. Source: Internet

"A response to questions from Soka Gakkai practitioners regarding the similarities and differences among Nichiren Shu, Nichiren Shoshu and the Soka Gakkai" http://nichiren-shu. Source: Internet

At the same time he changed his name to Nichiren, nichi (日) meaning "sun" and ren (蓮) meaning "lotus". Source: Internet

Death Nichiren spent his final years writing, inscribing Gohonzon for his disciples and believers, and delivering sermons. Source: Internet

Documents first mentioned and discovered by Taiseki-ji priest Nikkyo in 1488 claimed that Nichiren passed full authority "to Nikkō alone. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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