Nichiren Buddhism
TraditionBuddhism (school)
Founded13th century AD
FollowersMillions
Script/LanguageJapanese
About Nichiren Buddhism
A Japanese Buddhist tradition based on the teachings of the monk Nichiren. It holds the Lotus Sutra as the supreme teaching. Followers chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, the title of the sutra. Branches include Nichiren Shu, Nichiren Shoshu, and lay movements such as Soka Gakkai.
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