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Nichiren-shū
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Nichiren Shū is a combination of several schools ranging from four of the original Nichiren Buddhist schools that date back to Nichiren's original disciples, and part of the fifth:
An oversized statue of Nichiren Shonin being vested by resident monks in brocade clothing for his birth anniversary on February 16. The Kuon-ji Temple
An oversized statue of Nichiren Shonin being vested by resident monks in brocade clothing for his birth anniversary on February 16. The Kuon-ji Temple of Mount Minobu, in Yamanashi prefecture.
Kamakura-period statue of Thousand-armed Kannon at Sanjūsangen-dō in Kyoto, Japan.
Kamakura-period statue of Thousand-armed Kannon at Sanjūsangen-dō in Kyoto, Japan.
A common Nichiren Shu altar flanked by various statues including a physical representation of Nichiren himself. In other countries of acculturation, a
A common Nichiren Shu altar flanked by various statues including a physical representation of Nichiren himself. In other countries of acculturation, a mixture of other religious figures may also be permitted. Kuon-ji temple, Mount Minobu.
The Rinmetsu Doji Gohonzon (English: "Entering the Wheel of Nirvana"), a Buddhist mandala inscribed by Nichiren in 1280. The central characters are th
The Rinmetsu Doji Gohonzon (English: "Entering the Wheel of Nirvana"), a Buddhist mandala inscribed by Nichiren in 1280. The central characters are the title of the Lotus Sūtra. This Gohonzon inscribed by Nichiren was displayed at his deathbed, and is oftentimes issued, manufactured, distributed by the Nichiren Shu sect. Currently stored in Hokekyo-Ji Temple in Chiba prefecture.
Nichiren Shōshū
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Nichiren Shōshū is a branch of Nichiren Buddhism based on the traditionalist teachings of the 13th century Japanese Buddhist priest Nichiren, claiming him as its founder through his senior disciple Ni
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…and lax distribution of the calligraphic Gohonzon. Nichiren Shū does not believe Nichiren designated a single successor, as taught for instance by Nichiren Shōshū, instead they maintain that he designated six senior disciples of equal ranking to succeed him. The Six Senior Disciples designated by Nichiren were…
Taiseki-ji Head Temple, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan
Taiseki-ji Head Temple, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan
Portrait of Nichiren Daishonin by Japanese artisan Kano Tsunenobu (1636–1713), now preserved at Nichiren Shoshu Honmonji Temple in Mitoyo, Kagawa pref
Portrait of Nichiren Daishonin by Japanese artisan Kano Tsunenobu (1636–1713), now preserved at Nichiren Shoshu Honmonji Temple in Mitoyo, Kagawa prefecture. Measuring approximately 40 inches by 22 inches on silk, Edo period.
The current High Priest of the sect, Nichinyo Shonin, during a lecture after the Ushitora Gongyo in 2007.
The current High Priest of the sect, Nichinyo Shonin, during a lecture after the Ushitora Gongyo in 2007.