Our sect name, Honmon Butsuryu Shu (本門佛立宗), was originally named by Nichiren Shonin and presented to the world by Nissen Shonin. The name can be found clearly in Nichiren Shonin’s treatises: You should know that I, Nichiren established the Hokke … Read More
Honmon Butsuryū Shū (HBS) is a Buddhist sect rooted in the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and venerating Nichiren Shōnin as its founder. At the heart of our practice is the sincere devotion to the Gohonzon of Odaimoku, inscribed with Nam Myōhō Renge … Read More
Shakyamuni Tathagata, also known as the Buddha, appeared in India approximately 2,500 years ago. Having attained enlightenment, he dedicated his life to teaching the path that frees sentient beings from suffering and distress, offering salvation to all. Born as a … Read More
Nichiren Shōnin (日蓮聖人), revered as the Great Master of the Latter Day of the Law, was born on February 16, 1222 (Jōkyū Era, 4th Year, 2nd Month, 16th Day) into a humble fishing family in Kominato, on the Bōsō Peninsula, … 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 Shōnin was born on April 1, 1817 (Bunka 14), in Ubayana-chō, west of Takoyakushi Muromachi, Kyoto. His father, Jōki Ōji, and his mother, Sumi (later renamed Kuni), named him Senjirō in childhood. He was born into a family renowned … Read More
Honzan Yuseiji Temple 宥清寺 serves as the foundational dojo and the sole Honzan 本山 (main temple) of Honmon Butsuryu Shu. With a venerable history dating back to 1308 (the first year of the Enkei 延慶era), it was established by Nichiben … Read More
