Nichiren
Medieval Japan Buddhism
Biography
Japanese Buddhist priest who founded Nichiren Buddhism. Emphasized the Lotus Sutra.
Life Dates
Born: February 16, 1222
Died: October 13, 1282
Notable Quotes
"Nam Myoho Renge Kyo."
"Suffering is medicine that treats poison."
"When one seeks the Buddhahood outside oneself, one is a person of the two vehicles."
"The Buddha resides in one's heart."
"A sword is useless in the hands of a coward."