Nichijin (日陣, May 30, 1339-June 14, 1419) is considered a founder of the Hokkeshū Jinmon Ryū subsect of
Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism (), also known as ''Hokkeshū'' (, 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 the Kamakura period school ...
, although it was announced by
Nichiin. 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 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 of the vi ...
he met a Tendai scholar, who he debated with. That scholar converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1379 and changed his name to
Nichijū
Nichijū (日什) (1314–1392) was an early Nichiren Buddhist who founded the Nichijū-ha subsect, the origin of Kempon Hokke. He was converted from Tendai
, also known as the Tendai Dharma Flower School (天台法華宗, ''Tendai hokke s ...
. 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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