Nichijin (日陣, May 30, 1339-June 14, 1419) is considered a founder of the Hokkeshū Jinmon Ryū subsect of
Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism ( ja, 日蓮仏教), also known as Hokkeshū ( ja, 法華宗, meaning ''Lotus Sect'') is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism based on the teachings of the 13th-century Japanese Buddhist priest Nichiren (1222–1282) and is one of ...
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Nichiin
Nichiin (日印, 1264 – January 20, 1329) was one of Nichirō's nine senior disciples (not to be confused with the six senior disciples of Nichiren). Along with his own disciple Nichijin (日陣) he is considered the founder of the Hokkesh ...
. He studied under Nichiryū (日龍) at Honjo-ji (本成寺) beginning at the age of 8, then left to study under Nichijō (日静) at 17.
While studying on
Mount Chōkai
is an active volcano located on the southern border of Akita and Yamagata in the Tōhoku region of Japan, and is tall. Because of its (roughly) symmetrical shape and massive size, it is also variously known as , or depending on the location ...
he met a Tendai scholar, who he debated with. That scholar converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1379 and changed his name to
Nichijū. He also converted a Shingon priest who changed his name to Nichiin. He disappeared in 1419; it is believed he died on pilgrimage.
Japanese Buddhist clergy
Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhist monks
1339 births
1419 deaths
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