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Nichiren, founder of Nichiren Buddhism (died 1282)

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Nichiren

Japanese Buddhist monk and philosopher (1222–1282)

Nichiren was a Japanese Buddhist monk and philosopher of the Kamakura period. His teachings form the basis of Nichiren Buddhism, a unique branch of Japanese Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra.
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February 16

Day of the year

February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 318 days remain until the end of the year.
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