Nichiren Shōnin was born on February 16, 1222, in Katami Kominato, Tojo-go, Nagasa no gōri, Awa Province (present-day Chiba Prefecture). His childhood name was Zennichimaro. Born to the parents, Nukina Jiro Shigetada and Umegiku, his family was reputedly prominent local … Read More
In Honmon Butsuryu Shu, Nichiryu Shonin is revered as the reincarnation of Nichiren Shonin, the great figure who restored and correctly guided the teachings that had fallen into disarray. Nichiryu Shonin was born on October 14, 1385 (the 2nd year … Read More
Nissen Shonin was born on April 1, 1817 (the 14th year of Bunka), in Ubayana-cho, west of Takoyakushi Muromachi, Kyoto. His father was Jōki Ōji, and his mother was Sumi (later renamed Kuni). His childhood name was Senjirō. Nissen’s family … Read More
Yuseiji Temple, the central training hall and the sole head temple of Honmon Butsuryu Shu, was established in 1308 (the first year of Enkei) by Nichiben, a direct disciple of Nichiren Shonin. It is the first temple of Nichiren’s followers … Read More
