Book List
The Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law
Senchu Murano
This is the translation used and referrenced in Nichiren Shu. You may use other translations but be aware that each translation has its shortcomings. Some translations focus on readability and sacrafice scolastic accuracy while others are accurate to translating the words and are difficult to read. This volume is a good middle.
Awakening to the Lotus: An introduction to Nichiren Shu
Nichiren Buddhist International Center, Hoyo Watanabe
This book is usually always available from the NBIC (nichiren-shu.org). This is a highly recommended book and I encourage everyone to read it. I do try to keep several copies here at the temple which can be had for a small donation. Just inquire.
Writings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 1
Nichiren Shonin, Kyotsu Hori, Jay Sakashita
This is the official translation done by Nichiren Shu. In this series of translations attention has been give to accuracy in doctrine as well as to authenticity of authorship. These translations do not include letters deemed by historical scholars as being forgeries. These books may also be obtained directly through the NBIC web site.
Writings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 2
University of Hawaii Press
This is the official translation done by Nichiren Shu. In this series of translations attention has been give to accuracy in doctrine as well as to authenticity of authorship. These translations do not include letters deemed by historical scholars as being forgeries. These books may also be obtained directly through the NBIC web site.
Writings of Nichiren Shonin; Nin: Doctrine 3
Jay Sakashita
This is the official translation done by Nichiren Shu. In this series of translations attention has been give to accuracy in doctrine as well as to authenticity of authorship. These translations do not include letters deemed by historical scholars as being forgeries. These books may also be obtained directly through the NBIC web site.
Writings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 4, Faith and Practice
University of Hawaii Press
This is the official translation done by Nichiren Shu. In this series of translations attention has been give to accuracy in doctrine as well as to authenticity of authorship. These translations do not include letters deemed by historical scholars as being forgeries. These books may also be obtained directly through the NBIC web site.
Writings of Nichiren Shonin: Biography and Disciples
Nichiren Shonin
This is the official translation done by Nichiren Shu. In this series of translations attention has been give to accuracy in doctrine as well as to authenticity of authorship. These translations do not include letters deemed by historical scholars as being forgeries. These books may also be obtained directly through the NBIC web site.
Kogen Mizuno
A very good book to introduce anyone to Buddhist concepts found accross the broad spectrum of Buddhist denominations.
Nichiren: Leader of Buddhist Reformation in Japan
J. A. Christensen, Nichiren Buddhist International Center
The Profound Meaning of the Lotus Sutra - 2 Vols. ; Tien-tai Philosophy of Buddhism
Haiyan Shen
This 2 book series is not recommended for the beginner of Lotus Sutra study.
A Buddhist Kaleidoscope: Essays on the Lotus Sutra
Kosei Publishing Company
Introduction to the Lotus Sutra
Shinjo Suguro, Daniel B. Montgomery
Source Elements of the Lotus Sutra: Buddhist Integration of Religion, Thought, and Culture
Keisho Tsukamoto
This book is highly recommended by professors at Rissho University in Japan. It has in depth historical research into the Lotus Sutra. It includes comparisons between three major original ancient Lotus Sutra copies.
Jacqueline I. Stone
This is a very good book discussing the idea of Original Enlightenment and it's relationship to Nichiren Buddhism.