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Honmon Butsuryū Shū | Introduction of HBS

Origin of Our Sect Name, Honmon Butsuryu Shu

2025-01-13 by RYOSETSU Ikemoto

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

Chanting the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō, is the Central Practice of Honmon Butsuryū Shū

11 Fundamental Teachings of HBS | Teachings

Chanting the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō: The Core Practice of Honmon Butsuryū Shū (1/11)

In Honmon Butsuryū Shū (HBS), the heart of our practice is the sincere and repeated chanting of the Odaimoku, Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō (南無妙法蓮華経). This sacred practice is called Kushō-gyō (口唱行), where “Kushō (口唱)” means “to chant the Odaimoku clearly and aloud,” and “Gyō (行)” signifies “practice.” When … Read More