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Nichiren’s Philosophy of Language in the Lotus Sutra

I. Introduction: The Living Words of the Buddha Nichiren, the 13th-century Japanese Buddhist priest, fundamentally re-envisioned the relationship between the practitioner, the Buddha, and the sacred text. His philosophy centers on the assertion that the written word of the Lotus Sutra is not merely a metaphor or a historical record, but a “dynamic, living manifestation…
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The Preciousness of Mind: An Analysis of Nichiren’s Guidance in the “Emperor Shushun” Letter

Nichiren Daishonin (1222-1282) stands as a towering figure in the history of Japanese Buddhism, primarily recognized for his unwavering devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the supreme teaching for attaining enlightenment in the Latter Day of the Law.1 His extensive body of work, collectively known as the Gosho, comprises a rich tapestry of doctrinal treatises,…