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• Navigating Adversity in Nichiren Buddhism – Persecution, Purification, and the Path to Buddhahood

  

  This briefing examines the core themes within Nichiren’s teachings, particularly his understanding of persecution, the role of the “three poisons,” and the transformative power of the Lotus Sutra in the “Latter Day of the Law.” It highlights how adversity is not merely an obstacle but a crucial catalyst for spiritual growth and internal purification, ultimately…

  William Altig

  July 24, 2025

  Nichiren

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