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The Nichiren Shōshū branch of Buddhism is founded in Japan.

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Nichiren Shōshū

Branch of Nichiren Buddhism

Nichiren Shōshū is a branch of Nichiren Buddhism based on the traditionalist teachings of the 13th century Japanese Buddhist priest Nichiren (1222–1282), claiming him as its founder through his senior disciple Nikko Shonin (1246–1333), the founder of Head Temple Taiseki-ji, near…
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October 12

Day of the year

October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.
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