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Nichiren Buddhism

American  
[nich-er-uhn] / ˈnɪtʃ ər ən /

noun

  1. a doctrine of salvation based on the Lotus Sutra.


Etymology

Origin of Nichiren Buddhism

After Nichiren (1222–82), a Japanese Buddhist monk who advocated the doctrine

Example Sentences

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The group practices Nichiren Buddhism, a tradition that emphasises individual empowerment and inner transformation.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2023

The woman, Valerie Bishop, was a member of the Soka Gakkai community, a form of Nichiren Buddhism, which is active throughout West Los Angeles, near where the Turners lived and recorded music.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

The loss had led Wayne and Ana Maria to delve into Nichiren Buddhism.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

I realize now that they were practicing Nichiren Buddhism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2018

He completed rehab in 1981 and became a disciple of Nichiren Buddhism, which involves chanting.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2017