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Nichimoku
日目
Personal
Born1260
Died1333
ReligionBuddhism
SchoolNichiren Buddhism
SectNichiren Shoshu
Senior posting
TeacherNichiren, Nikkō
Students
  • Nichizon, Nichigo

Nichimoku (日目, 1260–1333) was a disciple of Nichiren who sided with Nikkō in creating the Fuji lineage. When Nikkō moved to Omosu to found Kitayama Honmonji, he appointed Nichimoku chief priest of Taiseki-ji.[1][2] Nichiren Shōshū therefore views Nichimoku as their Third High Priest.[3]

References

  1. ^ Soka Gakkai International: "Nichimoku"
  2. ^ History of Nichiren Buddhism
  3. ^ Memorial for Nichimoku Shonin and Children's Day Ceremony - Mokushi-e and Shichi-go-san
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