Writings of Nichiren — Buddhajones Academic Archive

Selected Writings of Nichiren

Nichiren (日蓮, 1222–1282) was a Japanese Buddhist monk of the Kamakura period who taught that the Lotus Sūtra — and specifically the practice of chanting its title, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo — is the supreme teaching for the present age. His writings include doctrinal treatises, letters of encouragement, and formal remonstrances addressed to the rulers of Japan.

172 writings are collected here from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin (WND), published by Soka Gakkai. Click any title in the index to read a summary and open the PDF.

172Selected writings

15Appendices

1253–1282Dates composed

The Writings

Full Index

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The complete index of 172 selected writings with WND page references. Click any title to expand a summary and open the PDF. No login or external connections required.

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Reference 📖

Essential Reference

Glossary of Buddhist Terms

Definitions of key Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese, and Japanese terms used throughout Nichiren's writings — an indispensable companion for readers new to Buddhist literature.

→ Front Matter

Foreword Introduction Preface Translator's Note Table of Contents

Appendices & Supplementary Materials

Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Appendix J Appendix K Appendix L Appendix M Appendix N Appendix O

About This Collection

This collection preserves digitized selections from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin for research, teaching, and study. Presented under Fair Use guidelines for nonprofit educational purposes, unaffiliated with any religious organization.