Nichiren Buddhism
Americannoun
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
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