The History and Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism

The History and Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism covers the history and teachings of Buddhism from the time of Sakyamuni Buddha in ancient India, the transmission and development of Buddhism in China focusing on the development of Tiantai Buddhism, its transmission to Japan as Tendai Buddhism, and the life and teachings of Nichiren Shonin. The basic and most important teachings of Nichiren Shonin and Nichiren Shu are explained in English for the first time.

Chapter 1. Śākyamuni Buddha's Life and Teachings 

Written by Yosei Ikegami 

Chapter 2. The Development of Buddhist Thought

Written by Kaiei Mochizuki 

Chapter 3. The Teachings of the Lotus Sūtra

Written by Keijin Mamiya

Chapter 4. Tiāntái Buddhism 

Written by Jinin Fukushi

Chapter 5. The Life of Nichiren Shōnin 

Written by Eichi Terao

Chapter 6. Nichiren Shōnin's Teachings 

Written by Zeho Miwa

Chapter 7. History of Nichiren Shū 

Written by Shincho Mochizuki