Nichiren Buddhism
The 13th-century Japanese monk Nichiren founded this school of Buddhism, which now has several major schools and sub-schools. Nichiren is a mostly devotional form of Buddhism that venerates the Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-pundarika Sutra) as the complete and perfect expression of the Buddha's teachings.
Nichiren Buddhism: An Overview
Nichiren claimed to have founded the only valid school of Buddhism. Today Nichiren Buddhism has millions of followers worldwide.
Nichiren claimed to have founded the only valid school of Buddhism. Today Nichiren Buddhism has millions of followers worldwide.
Nichiren Daishonin, Founder of Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren (1222-1282) was a man of fire and passion who was determined to bring the teachings of the Lotus Sutra to the world. In spite of exile and persecution, he founded a movement that continues today..
Nichiren (1222-1282) was a man of fire and passion who was determined to bring the teachings of the Lotus Sutra to the world. In spite of exile and persecution, he founded a movement that continues today..
Soka Gakkai International: Past, Present, Future
From its origins in pre-war Japan, Soka Gakkai has promoted personal empowerment and humanist philosophy combined with Buddhist devotion and practice. Yet as its membership grew in the West, the organization found itself struggling with dissension, controversy, and accusations of being a a cult.
From its origins in pre-war Japan, Soka Gakkai has promoted personal empowerment and humanist philosophy combined with Buddhist devotion and practice. Yet as its membership grew in the West, the organization found itself struggling with dissension, controversy, and accusations of being a a cult.
Soka Gakkai International
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a sometimes controversial lay Buddhist organization that claims more than 12 million members worldwide.
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a sometimes controversial lay Buddhist organization that claims more than 12 million members worldwide.