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1. Buddhism In Japan

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   Nichiren Buddhism
   Nichiren (1222–1282) founded a uniquely Japanese sect based entirely on the Lotus Sūtra. Nichiren argued that all other sects were fundamentally flawed, leading to a doctrine characterized by intense exclusivity and polemical fervor. His followers focus their practice on chanting the mantra Nam-myōhō-renge-kyō (Daimoku). Nichiren attributed the perpetual mistiness seen in the Kyoto basin during winter to the spiritual confusion caused by the propagation of non-Lotus Sūtra teachings within the region.
   Zen Buddhism in Japan

2. Lotus Sutra

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   The Lotus Sutra (Sanskrit: Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra; Chinese: Fǎhuā Jīng) is one of the most influential and widely revered scriptures in East Asian Mahāyāna Buddhism. It is highly regarded, particularly within traditions such as Tendai and Nichiren, as the culmination of the teachings of Gautama Buddha. The text emphasizes the concept of ekayāna (the one vehicle) and the universal potential for all beings to attain Buddhahood. Its philosophical depth is often described as being so potent …