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Nichiren Shōshū

Traditional sect emphasizing Lotus Sutra chanting.

What are the core teachings and beliefs of Nichiren Shōshū?
What is the significance of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren Shōshū practice?
How do practitioners perform Gongyō in Nichiren Shōshū?
What is the meaning and importance of chanting “Nam-myōhō-renge-kyō”?
What is the Dai-Gohonzon and where is it enshrined within Nichiren Shōshū?
How does Nichiren Shōshū define and guide the attainment of Buddhahood?
What role does the head temple Taiseki-ji play in Nichiren Shōshū’s hierarchy?
How can someone formally become a member of Nichiren Shōshū?
What daily practices and rituals are recommended for lay followers?
How does Nichiren Shōshū differ from Soka Gakkai and other Nichiren sects?
What is the concept of kosen-rufu and how is it pursued in Nichiren Shōshū?
What is the historical lineage from Nichiren Daishonin to the current high priest?
How are local temples and chapters organized within Nichiren Shōshū?
Which festivals and ceremonies are particularly important in Nichiren Shōshū?
What is shakubuku and how is it practiced by Nichiren Shōshū members?
What benefits do practitioners report from regular Daimoku chanting?
How does Nichiren Shōshū address suffering and guide followers toward enlightenment?
What kind of guidance and support do Nichiren Shōshū priests offer to lay believers?
What notable controversies have involved Nichiren Shōshū, and how were they resolved?
How can visitors participate in services or events at a Nichiren Shōshū temple?