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Nichiren (日蓮) (February 16, 1222 – October 13, 1282), born Zennichimaro (善日麿), later Zeshō-bō Renchō (是聖房蓮長), and finally Nichiren (日蓮), was a Buddhist monk of 13th century Japan. A controversial figure during his lifetime, he is founder of Nichiren Buddhism, a major Japanese Buddhist stream encompassing several schools of often widely conflicting doctrine.
Lifetime
Birth, education, initial teaching
Nichiren was born in the fishing village of Kominato in the province of Awa. Though Kominato still exists in today's Chiba Prefecture, its site at the time of Nichiren's birth is believed to be submerged in the Pacific off the coast of Chiba.Nichiren began his Buddhist study at a nearby temple, Seichoji (清澄寺, also called Kiyosumi-dera), at age 11. He was formally ordained at 16 and took the Buddhist name Zeshō-bō Renchō. He left Seichoji shortly thereafter to study in Kamakura and several years later traveled to western Japan for more in-depth study in the Kyoto–Nara area, where Japan's major centers of Buddhist learning were located. During this time, he became convinced of the pre-eminence of the Lotus Sutra and in 1253, returned to Seichoji.
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Never let life's hardships disturb you... no one can avoid problems, not even saints or sages. -Nichiren Daishonen
gets_bored_ez (Daniel faulkner) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:04:05 -0000
Never let life's hardships disturb you... no one can avoid problems, not even saints or sages. -Nichiren Daishonen
@mih_zanini "Ã costumeiro no tolo, esquecer nas horas normais, o que prometera nas horas crucais" Nichiren Daishon #momentosabedoria
wallanfirmo (Wallan Firmo) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:16:44 -0000
@mih_zanini "É costumeiro no tolo, esquecer nas horas normais, o que prometera nas horas crucais" Nichiren Daishon #momentosabedoria
Ich und Buddhismus: Christianity at the grassroots: Der Buddhismus von Nichiren Daishonin ist eine anwendbare Philo... http://bit.ly/6YuB45
buddhismus (buddhismus) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:40:16 -0000
Ich und Buddhismus: Christianity at the grassroots: Der Buddhismus von Nichiren Daishonin ist eine anwendbare Philo... http://bit.ly/6YuB45
Never let life's hardships disturb you ... no one can avoid problems, not even saints or sages. Nichiren Daishonen
OmariTaylor (Omari Taylor) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:14:35 -0000
Never let life's hardships disturb you ... no one can avoid problems, not even saints or sages. Nichiren Daishonen
For all twitter friends! Would be great to have here a Nichiren biddhist from every country in d world! Maybe together we can do it!
natachaavila (Natacha Avila) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:51:17 -0000
For all twitter friends! Would be great to have here a Nichiren biddhist from every country in d world! Maybe together we can do it!
@natachaavila thanks for the introduction to @felizcumplevale it's always nice to connect with other Nichiren Buddhists
judiwhite (Judi White) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:57:38 -0000
@natachaavila thanks for the introduction to @felizcumplevale it's always nice to connect with other Nichiren Buddhists
Illuminated Gosho Contents - Illustrated quotes from the Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin.
Meta Description: [ Illustrated quotes from the Major Works of Nichiren Daishonin ]
Nichiren's Coffeehouse and Gohonzon Gallery - Resources on the disparate forms of Nichiren Buddhism and the various perspectives on the Buddha's teachings.
Meta Description: [ Providing Information and Resources on the various Buddhist Movements based on the Lotus Sutra, as well as much of Buddha Dharma... ]
Ethiopian Buddhist Ondinonk-Nyabingi Institute, Church, and Yeshiva - Offers questions and answers from an independent perspective.
Meta Description: [ Lotus Sutra Buddhism via Nichiren shakabuku in the African-American philosophy gakkai spirit.
From a Black history viewpoint, answers the questions of "What is Buddhism?" "How can an African-American
try Buddhism?" "Why do Black people need Buddhism?" ]
EverLife Buddhist Education Center - Commentary on art, symbols and history commonly associated with Nichiren thought.
Meta Description: [ The EverLife Buddhist Education Center ]
Fraught with Peril - Features a collection of web logs written and maintained by members of Nichiren Shu, Soka Gakkai, Nichiren Shoshu, and independents.
Honkun-ji Temple - Details of the Honmon Butsuryu Ko-Goho Shinei Ren faith and history of the main temple in Japan, with select lectures.
Just the Teachings - Group emphasizing independent and non-sectarian interpretations of Nichiren's teachings.
Meta Description: [ I AM ]
Lotus Way - Features readings, passages, and translations along with mailing list subscription information and online sutra recitation schedule.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo - Provides an introduction to the phrase, its use in the practice of chanting, and advice on when and how to perform it.
Nichiren Buddhist Association of America - Offering introductory information about teachings and beliefs, mission and purpose, and organizational structure with inspirational poems and essays.
Meta Description: [ Nichiren Buddhist Association
of America is a group of individuals devoted to the support and
spread of Nichiren Buddhism. ]
Yahoo! Groups: GohonzonInfo - Announcement mailing list with archives for distributing printable Gohonzon along with related information.
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