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Nichiren (日蓮) (February 16, 1222 - October 13, 1282), born Zennichimaro (善日麿), later Zeshō-bō Renchō (是生房蓮長), and finally Nichiren (??), was a Buddhist monk of 13th century Japan. A controversial figure during his lifetime, he is founder of Nichiren Buddhism, a major Japanese Buddhist stream encompassing several schools of often widely conflicting doctrine.

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February 16 - 1222 - October 13 - 1282 - Buddhist - 13th century - Japan - Nichiren Buddhism - Japanese Buddhist

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Introduction
Birth, education, initial teaching
First remonstration and early years of teaching
Turning point
Retirement to Mt. Minobu
Completion of mission in this world
Passing
Writings
Nichiren's teachings after his passing
Posthumous names and titles of respect
See also
Sources
References
External links
Notes

 

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