Abstract

Detailed Commentary on Nichiren's Works": This book provides individual commentary on 282 confirmed autographic works—writings, letters, pictorial records, etc.—(known as "Ibun," "Goi-bun," "Gosho") left by Nichiren (1222-1282). The aim is to reveal the overall picture of Nichiren's thought not only through his main works but also by examining his lesser-known writings. Each commentary is standalone, allowing the book to be used like a dictionary. An introductory overview of Nichiren's writings and thoughts (with eight photographic images), references, a chronology of Nichiren, and an index of his writings are included at the end.

Author’s Information

Houyou Watanabe
Born in Tokyo in 1933 (Showa 8). He graduated from the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, and obtained credits for the doctoral program at Rissho University Graduate School. Doctor of Literature. He has served as a professor at the Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, the president of Rissho University, and others. He is an emeritus professor at Rissho University. He was the former chief priest of Horitsuji Temple (Adachi-ku, Tokyo). His main works include "A Study of the Faith and Practice of the Nichiren Sect" (Heirakuji Bookstore), "Nichiren Buddhism: Its Keynote" (Shunjusha), "Kenji Miyazawa and the Lotus Sutra Universe" (Daifaron Kaku), and numerous co-authored books, edited books, and papers.

Gyoukai Sekido
Born in Tokyo in 1958 (Showa 33). He graduated from the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, and obtained credits for the doctoral program at Rissho University Graduate School. Doctor of Literature. He has served as a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, an associate professor at the Faculty of Buddhism, Minobu Mountain University, and the head of the educational division of the Nichiren Shu Administration. He is the chief priest of Myokoji Temple (Ota-ku, Tokyo). His main works include "Fundamental Study of Nichiren Shonin's Teachings" (Yamakibou Bookstore), supervised book "Notes on Rissho Ankoku Ron" (Toho Publishing), and numerous co-authored books, edited books, and papers.

Daijo Takamori
Born in Tokyo in 1966 (Showa 41). He graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Kokugakuin University and the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, and obtained credits for the doctoral program at Rissho University Graduate School. He has served as a researcher at the Nichiren Studies Institute, Rissho University, and an associate professor at the Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University. Currently, he is the chief priest of Yotodenji Temple (Taito-ku, Tokyo), a guest member of the Nichiren Studies Institute, Rissho University, and a member of the Taito-ku Board of Education. His edited book "Overview of the Comparative Nichiren Shonin Legacy of Showa's Definitive Edition" (Yamakibou Bookstore) and numerous co-authored books, edited books, and papers.