The Basic Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism is based on the Lotus Sutra: “ According to Nichiren, the Lotus Sutra is the highest teaching of Shakyamuni Buddha. In fact, all of the other teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha were taught in order to prepare his disciples for the teachings of the Lotus Sutra”. The two outstanding doctrines of the Lotus Sutra, which were the focus of Nichiren’s teachings and practice are: the attainment of Buddhahood by all people in their lifetime, and the eternal life of the Buddha revealed in the Ceremony in the Air of the Lotus Sutra.
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