Lotus Sutra

Re:Nichiren(Score:2)
by mercedo (822671) * on 2007.05.24 23:55 (#19253519) (http://www2.blogger....00096157591312337186 Last Journal: 2007.05.24 2:48)
Nichiren 1212 -1282 lived in Kamakura era in which Japan experienced Mongolian invasions two times in 1274 and 1281. Yes, he warned then Japan's ruler that it might have an invasion from other country. Yes, he had a strong character. He didn't stop insisting his idea in the face of strong persecution by the ruler.
His teachings are based on Lotus Sutra editted 500 years after the death of Buddha, therefore it is said to be the last and most important text.
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