Nichiren Shonin

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temple
gptkbp:advocates_for Religious freedom
The exclusive worship of the Lotus Sutra
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Soka_Gakkai
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Kamakura,_Japan
gptkbp:born February 16, 1222
gptkbp:community Community support is vital for practice.
gptkbp:conflict Peace is achieved through understanding.
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Dōgen
gptkbp:contribution Promotion of the Lotus Sutra
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:cultural_practices Practice should be consistent and sincere.
gptkbp:died October 13, 1282
gptkbp:doctrine gptkb:Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
gptkbp:education Education is important for spiritual growth.
gptkbp:famous_quote “ If you want to know the truth of the universe, you must study the Lotus Sutra.”
gptkbp:followers gptkb:Nichiren_Buddhists
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Nichiren_sect
gptkb:Taisekiji_temple
gptkb:Kōfuku-ji_temple
gptkbp:historical_debate With other Buddhist schools
gptkbp:historical_period Medieval Japan
gptkbp:historical_significance Religious reformer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nichiren Shonin
gptkbp:influence gptkb:temple
gptkb:Japanese_Buddhism
New religious movements in Japan
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:temple
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Nichiren_Shoshu
gptkb:Nichiren_Shu
Kosen-rufu
gptkbp:is_often_used_in Faith is essential for enlightenment.
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by Devotion to the Lotus Sutra leads to salvation.
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Nichiren_Buddhism
gptkbp:legacy Influence on modern Buddhist movements
gptkbp:modifications Change is necessary for growth.
gptkbp:mood Compassion is essential in Buddhism.
gptkbp:performed_by Chanting
gptkbp:philosophy Universal salvation
Lotus Sutra as the ultimate teaching
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Kamakura,_Japan
gptkbp:religion gptkb:temple
Religious tolerance is essential for harmony.
gptkbp:reputation Karma affects future rebirths.
gptkbp:scholarships Buddhist studies
gptkbp:significant_event Establishment of the Nichiren sect
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Taisekiji
gptkb:Kōfuku-ji
gptkb:Shizuoka_Prefecture
gptkbp:title gptkb:Shonin
gptkbp:tradition Gongyo
Tradition should be respected but not blindly followed.
gptkbp:training gptkb:Kamakura_period
gptkbp:viewpoint Buddhahood is attainable in this lifetime.
Dharma is the path to liberation.
Meditation is a tool for enlightenment.
Other Buddhist sects
Suffering is a result of ignorance.
Unity among practitioners is important.
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Lotus_Sutra
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nichiren_Buddhism
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4