Nipponzan-Myōhōji

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Nipponzan Myōhōji (日本山妙法寺), founded in 1917^[1] by Nichidatsu Fujii, is a neo-religious movement that emerged from the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism.

The community reveres the Lotus-Sūtra (jp: 法華経 Hokkekyō) as the highest expression of the Buddhist message. In addition it is actively engaged worldwide in the peace movement. The main practise of Nichiren Buddhism is to chant the Odaimoku or Namu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo.

Contents 1 Monastery locations 1.1 Japan 1.2 England 2 Peace pagodas 3 Notes 4 External links

[edit] Monastery locations

[edit] Japan

Address: 8-7 Shinsen-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0045, Japan
(In Japanese: 〒1500045　東京都渋谷区神泉町8番7号)
Tel: (03) 3461-9363

[edit] England

Address: Willen Lake, Milton Keynes MK15 0AH, England

[edit] Peace pagodas

Nipponzan Myōhōji is known in the west for its Peace Pagodas (Stupas) in many locations around the world.

[edit] Notes

1. ^ http://www.buddhistinformation.com/nichidatsu_fujii.htm

[edit] External links

• Dharma Walk a site dedicated to the Nipponzan Myōhōji and its founder, Nichidatsu Fujii
• United Nations Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organization Entry for Nipponzan Myōhōji organization.