Nichijin
Nichijin | |
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日陣 | |
| Personal | |
| Born | 1339 |
| Died | 1419 |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Nichiren Buddhism |
| Sect | Nichiren-shū Hokkeshū Jinmon Ryū |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Nichiin |
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Nichijin (日陣, May 30, 1339-June 14, 1419) is considered a founder of the Hokkeshū Jinmon Ryū subsect of Nichiren Buddhism, 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 he met a Tendai scholar, who he debated with. That scholar converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1379 and changed his name to Nichijū. He also converted a Shingon priest who changed his name to Nichiin. He disappeared in 1419; it is believed he died on pilgrimage.
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