The History and Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism

The History and Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism covers the history and teachings of Buddhism from the time of Sakyamuni Buddha in ancient India, the transmission and development of Buddhism in China focusing on the development of Tiantai Buddhism, its transmission to Japan as Tendai Buddhism, and the life and teachings of Nichiren Shonin. The basic and most important teachings of Nichiren Shonin and Nichiren Shu are explained in English for the first time. Chapter 1. kyamuni Buddha's Life and Teachings Written by Yosei Ikegami Chapter 2. The Development of Buddhist Thought Written by Kaiei Mochizuki Chapter 3. The Teachings of the Lotus Stra Written by Keijin Mamiya Chapter 4. Tintái Buddhism Written by Jinin Fukushi Chapter 5. The Life of Nichiren Shnin Written by Eichi Terao Chapter 6. Nichiren Shnin's Teachings Written by Zeho Miwa Chapter 7. History of Nichiren Sh Written by Shincho Mochizuki