Category: Nichiren
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An Analysis of Faith, Practice, and Inherent Potential in Nichiren Daishonin’s Shishin Gohon-Shō

Introduction Purpose: This report provides an expert-level analysis of a significant passage attributed to Nichiren Daishonin (1222–1282) from his work, the Treatise on The Four Depths of Faith and Five Stages of Practice (Shishin Gohon-Shō). The analysis aims to elucidate the passage’s meaning, explore its doctrinal underpinnings within the broader context of Nichiren Buddhism, examine…
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Steadfast Faith Amidst Adversity: An Analysis of Nichiren Daishonin’s Counsel to Lord Ueno

I. Introduction: Faith Forged in Adversity Nichiren Daishonin (1222–1282) stands as a pivotal, influential, yet often controversial figure in the rich tapestry of Japanese Buddhist history.1 His teachings, centered on the supreme authority of the Lotus Sutra, sparked both fervent devotion and fierce opposition during the tumultuous Kamakura period (c. 1185–1333). This report undertakes a…
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An Examination of Nichiren’s Assertions on Attaining Buddhahood and Societal Well-being in his Treatise on Prayers

1. Introduction: Nichiren Buddhism, a significant school within the Mahayana tradition, centers its teachings and practices on the Lotus Sutra, revered as the culmination of Shakyamuni Buddha’s fifty years of teachings.1 Founded in 13th-century Japan by Nichiren Daishonin (1222-1282), this school emphasizes the inherent Buddha-nature within all individuals and the possibility of attaining enlightenment in…
