“Honmon”, is a term used to encompass the second half or chapters 15 – 28 of the Lotus Sutra as the “essential teachings”. Nichiren points to the “Lifespan of the Tathagata” (16th) chapter, as the focus of this “Honmon” section of Shakyamuni’s teaching..

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