Nichigen
Buddhist monk of the Kamakura period
About Nichigen
Buzen Nichigen (豊前日源, before 1263 – 1315) was a disciple of Nichiren who converted along with the rest of the Tendai temple Jisso-ji (實相寺) to Nichiren Buddhism in 1270. Nichiren's letter Jissoji gosho (實相寺御書, 1278) is addressed to him. Later, he joined Nichiren on Mount Minobu, and founded several temples after Nichiren's death.
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Who was Nichigen?
Buddhist monk of the Kamakura period
When did Nichigen die?
Nichigen died on 11 October 1315.
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