Types of Nichiren Buddhism

Nichiren Shu

• Nichiren Shu (Nichiren Faith) is the oldest of the Nichiren Buddhist sects
• Does not accept Nichiren Shoshu's claim that Nikko was the designated successor of Nichiren
• States that Shakyamuni is the Buddha and Nichiren is merely his priest, not his divine reincarnation
• The Lotus Sutra is the summit of the dharma, but this does not mean we should ignore other Buddhist practices and the study of the Four Noble Truths and taking refuge are still present in Nichiren Shu
• Continues to have relationships with non-Nichiren Buddhist…