The History and Teachings of Nichiren Buddhism covers the history and teachings of Buddhism from the time of Sakyamuni Buddha in ancient India, the transmission and development of Buddhism in China focusing on the development of Tiantai Buddhism, its transmission to Japan as Tendai Buddhism, and the life and teachings of Nichiren Shonin. The basic and most important teachings of Nichiren Shonin and Nichiren Shu are explained in English for the first time.
Chapter 1. Śākyamuni Buddha's Life and Teachings
Written by Yosei Ikegami
Chapter 2. The Development of Buddhist Thought
Written by Kaiei Mochizuki
Chapter 3. The Teachings of the Lotus Sūtra
Written by Keijin Mamiya
Chapter 4. Tiānti Buddhism
Written by Jinin Fukushi
Chapter 5. The Life of Nichiren Shōnin
Written by Eichi Terao
Chapter 6. Nichiren Shōnin's Teachings
Written by Zeho Miwa
Chapter 7. History of Nichiren Shū
Written by Shincho Mochizuki