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日蓮宗Nichiren Buddhism

Nichiren Buddhism
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Nichiren Shū (日蓮宗, School of Nichiren) is a combination of several schools ranging from four of the original Nichiren Buddhist schools that date back to Nichiren's original disciples, and part of the fifth:

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What is Nichiren Buddhism?

Nichiren Shū (日蓮宗, School of Nichiren) is a combination of several schools ranging from four of the original Nichiren Buddhist schools that date back to Nichiren's original disciples, and part of the fifth:

Where can I see Nichiren Buddhism?

Places on Torii Guide where it is mentioned include: Shibamata Taishakuten, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, Enryaku-ji (Mt Hiei).

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