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  Taisekiji temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taisekiji was founded in 1290 ce by Nikkō, one of Nichiren's immediate disciples.
Taisekiji is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world who come to worship the Dai-Gohonzon, the ultimate object of veneration in Nichiren Shoshu.
The temple compound is also known for its historically significant buildings, some of which have been designated cultural assets or treasures by local or national authorities, its gardens, and the old weeping cherry trees of its tatchū (main path lined with lodging temples).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taisekiji_temple   (977 words)

  
 Fuji School
Taisekiji has also retained some of the characteristics of a "family" temple as Nanjo Tokimitsu's Nanjo clan and it's descendents pursued an involvement with it's affairs that continues to this day.
Nichikan (1665-1726) was the 26th high priest of Taisekiji Temple and he is considered to be the one who consolidated and systematized the distinct doctrines of Nichiren Shoshu, especially the doctrine that Nichiren Shonin is the Eternal Buddha, not Shakyamuni Buddha.
In 1874, Taisekiji Temple became part of the Shoretsu Branch of Nichiren Buddhism by the decree of the new Meiji government.
www.geocities.com /chris_holte/Buddhism/IssuesInBuddhism/fujischool.html   (4807 words)

  
 Nichiren - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Many of these survive today in the repositories of Nichiren temples such as Taisekiji (大石寺) in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, which has a particularly large collection that is publicly aired once a year in April.
Nichiren's original tomb is sited, as per his request, at Kuonji; at least some of his ashes are also kept at Taisekiji.
Taisekiji also issued a new compilation in 1994 called Heisei Shimpen Nichiren Daishonin Gosho (平成新編 日蓮大聖人御書).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nichiren   (2529 words)

  
 Religious Movements Homepage: Nichiren Shoshu
It was founded in Japan by Nikko Shonin as he erected its head temple, Taisekiji, at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Each Nichiren Shoshu temple in any country and location is filled with the Three Treasures of True Buddhism, which are the Buddha, the Law, and the Priesthood, and centers around Gohonzon, which is passed down through generations from Nichiren Daishonin to practice and propagate Nichiren Daishonin's teachings correctly as it is their mission.
Taisekiji finally formally excommunicated Soka Gakkai and its international chapters at the end of November 1991.
religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu /nrms/nichiren.html   (6882 words)

  
 The Kyoto Lineages: Early History of Nichiren Buddhism
In 1397 he began to preach the shoretsu doctrine and opposed the Honkokuji Temple which was preaching the doctrine of the unity (itchi in Japanese) of the essential and theoretical sections of the Lotus Sutra.
Nichiryu (1385-1464) was originally a disciple of the Chief Priest Nissei at Myohonji Temple (the rebuilt Myokenji Temple).
Nisshin (1407-1488) of the Nakayama lineage came to be known as the "Pot Wearing Saint" because of the tortures he endured at the hands of Shogun Yoshinori.
nichirenscoffeehouse.net /Ryuei/HokkeShu_02.html   (927 words)

  
 NICHIREN SHOSHU FACTS AND INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Its head temple, Taisekiji, is located on the lower slopes of Mt._Fuji and is visited constantly by pilgrims from around the world.
Most transcriptions in temples are on wood tablets into which the inscription is carved (the tablets are coated with fl ''urushi'' and the characters, gilted), while most of those in homes are in the form of a paper scroll.
Soka Gakkai claims that many Hokkeko members left their temples in the wake of these controversies and aligned themselves with it, alleging that they too had become targets of abuse by the priesthood.
www.mrdefine.com /Nichiren_Shoshu   (2933 words)

  
 The Fuji Lineage: History of Nichiren Buddhism
To recap, in 1290, the Lord of Ueno, Nanjo Tokimtsu, built the Taisekiji Temple at Oishigahara for Nikko who had left Mt. Minobu because of his disputes with Lord Hakii and Niko.
It is worth noting that the high priests of Taisekiji Temple from 1617-1707 all came from Yoboji Temple.
It is Nichikan who reclaimed Taisekiji from Yoboji and is responsible for restoring and developing the disctintive doctrines of Taisekiji which first appeared during the time of Nichiu.
nichirenscoffeehouse.net /Ryuei/HokkeShu_06.html   (1316 words)

  
 The Historical Documentations of Nichiren Shoshu: Incidents   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The priest and his temple was sued by 11 plaintiffs again in December 1998 for gross mismanagement of cremated remains, thereby losing the trial and ordered to pay compensation.
The plaintiff, from Seo-ji Temple in Saga Prefecture, was among the ten founding members of the Association of Youthful Priests Dedicated to the Reformation of Nichiren Shoshu, a breakaway group critical of the excommunication of the Soka Gakkai.
Although the defendant had agreed to sell the temple grounds to the plaintiff-receiving an advance of \20 million (US$190,400) in the process-he unilaterally terminated the sales contract after learning that it would be used to build a Shingon sect temple, a condition he failed to stipulate.
www.nichiren.com /history/d/d11.html   (2594 words)

  
 Taisekiji
Taisekiji is a name deeply revered by Nichiren Shoshu believers the world over.
Taisekiji was founded in 1290 after Nichiren Daishonin's passing, when the second high priest, Nikko Shonin, moved to the broad plain at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Participation signifies the individual's commitment to dedicate himself or herself to the teachings and practice for the rest of his or her life.
www.tozan.com /NST/taisekiji.html   (1025 words)

  
 Nichiren Shoshu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nichiren Shōshū claims Nichiren as its founder through his disciple Nikkō (1246–1333), the founder of the school's Head Temple Taisekiji.
Its head temple, Taisekiji, is located on the lower slopes of Mt.
Most attend services at a local temple, or in private homes when no temple is nearby, at least once a month.
www.tocatch.info /en/Nichiren_Shoshu.htm   (3006 words)

  
 Taisekiji temple   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Taisekiji was founded in 1290 ce by Nikkō;, one of Nichiren's immediate disciples.
The temple's and school's current head is High Priest Nikken Abe (1922–), called Nikken Shōnin, Nikken Shōnin Geika, or Geika-sama by believers.
The previous structure was built and donated by Soka Gakkai in 1964.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/Taisekiji-temple.htm   (1026 words)

  
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The conflict surfaced about a year ago when Soka Gakkai leader Daisaku Ikeda criticised what he called the luxurious lifestyles of priests at Taisekiji Temple, Nichiren Shoshu's chief temple at the foot of Mount Fuji, and their authoritarian attitude towards the lay organisation.
Originally the intent of the Soka Gakkai was to propagate Nichiren doctrine to the world, but they have become rotten.' By requiring Soka Gakkai members to arrange pilgrimages through local temples rather than the Soka Gakkai association, the Nichiren priests hope to separate sincere believers in their doctrine from Ikeda loyalists.
The motive was, apparently, to intimidate the priests in the temple where about 100 families had severed ties with the Soka Gakkai.
www.caicusa.org /eastern/soka/soka.htm   (1825 words)

  
 Nichiu Shonin
He was the 9th high priest of the Taisekiji School of the Fuji Schools and is credited with "restoring the sect." He is also credited with being the originator of one one of the schools most unique claims.
Additionally, each Temple that wished to be a "Teaching School" needed to have a central "object of worship" that reflected the ideation of that school.
One of the Fuji Schools 5 rival temples had a wood Gohonzon inscribed at the behest of Nikko Shonin, it was only logical that Nichiu should seek for one for his own school.
www.geocities.com /Athens/Ithaca/9011/Buddhism/IssuesInBuddhism/nichiu.html   (2068 words)

  
 The Orthodoxy Question
Taisekiji Temple preserves the so-called "Two-Transfer Documents." According to the Dictionary of Buddhist Terms and Concepts, published by Nichiren Shôshû International Center in 1983, these documents are: 1.
It is interesting to see that Nichidô (1283-1341), the fourth Chief Priest of Taisekiji Temple, clearly states in his Nikkô Shônin Goden Sôan (The Biography of Nikkô) that Nikkô stayed at Minobu for three years, not for six years.
Therefore, Taisekiji had no objection to keeping the document although the place of the Kaidan was assigned to Nishiyama Hommonji, and not to Taisekiji.
la.nichirenshu.org /history/orthodoxyquestiontwotranserdocs.htm   (609 words)

  
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The Koshi-e Ceremony is conducted at the Head Temple Taisekiji on February 7, the memorial date of Nikko Shonin's death.
During this period, Nikko Shonin stayed at Kuon-ji Temple in Minobu and upheld the orthodoxy of the Daishonin's teaching.
The establishment of Taisekiji at Mount Fuji was in accordance with Nichiren Daishonin's will and was essential in order to provide a sanctuary in keeping with the Three Great Secret Laws of True Buddhism.
www.nichirenshoshumyoshinji.org /ScheduleData/Ceremonies/Koshie.htm   (1101 words)

  
 Religious Battle Taking Shape in Foothills of Mt. Fuji   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
These odd temple grounds are the backdrop to a sometimes ludicrous, yet historic religious battle taking shape in Japan.
Reformation movement against the Roman Catholic Church, Ikeda mounted a massive economic boycott of the temple.
Temple grounds are in disarray, with stray dogs wandering about and robbers lurking in the shadows.
www.sg-eye.com /latimes.htm   (2188 words)

  
 October 23, 1999
An extreme Nichiren Shoshu lay group, the Myokanko, may be responsible for a series of wiretaps on both Soka Gakkai and temple targets.
The Myokanko publishes Emyo, a newspaper whose attacks on the Soka Gakkai are extreme even by temple standards.
The information about the temple wiretapping a Gakkai leader was introduced in court Thursday, incidental to the case at hand.
website.lineone.net /~jinzainet/archives/23Oct99.html   (496 words)

  
 Excerpt: Soka Gakkai
The result was that the Gakkaiin (SG adherents) became members of local temples in name only; monks no longer were able to control doctrinal development of SG, their task being limited to Gojukai and, in Japan, funeral rituals.
Gakkaiin were, moreover, excluded from pilgrimages to the main temple, this privilege being from then on reserved for Nichiren Shoshu members (the Hokkedo) of Iocal temples.
However, members are still denied the opportunity of undertaking pilgrimages to Taisekiji, even though the Great Temple was built thanks to their donations.
www.signaturebooks.com /excerpts/soka.htm   (3891 words)

  
 Oct 2003
On Feb. 17th, 1993 The Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist Temple was legally established as a religious organization in France, and the France Office was opened immediately after.
The temple’s structure is built on iron framework, two floors high from ground level.
For ten years thereafter, the leaders in charge of the Office in France and the Hokkeko believers continued to uphold passionate and sincere faith and practice; and as a result of their precious spirit of support and protection, preparations were completed to perform eternal, continuous propagation.
www.nsglobalnet.jp /page/movement/200310.htm   (2440 words)

  
 Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
Eventually, after studying Buddhism for a total of twenty years at numerous temples throughout Japan, he reached the conclusion that the Lotus Sutra was supreme among all of Shakyamuni's sutras.
The Head Temple Taisekiji is spread over scores of acres on a broad plane.
In addition to being the residence of the High Priest, Taisekiji is the headquarters for the priesthood and the place where the Dai-Gohonzon is enshrined.
www.nichirenshoshumyoshinji.org /Introduction/Introduction.htm   (6480 words)

  
 Opening Ceremony
As some of you may know, Myorenji is a temple that has a history of approximately 700 years.
The present temple structure was built about 200 years ago in a traditional Buddhist architectural style.
However, I also think that the benefit of Daimoku that permeates Taisekiji caused the tremendously arrogant slanderer to be expelled from the Head Temple.
www.nsglobalnet.jp /page/shinyo/30/03.htm   (3572 words)

  
 Nichiren Shoshu's Two Transfer Documents
Nikkyo was originally a priest at Juhonji in Kyoto (a precursor of Yoboji Temple), but he moved to Taisekiji and became the disciple of Nichiu, the ninth high priest of Taisekiji.
It is also said that the reference to the Honmonji Temple at Mt. Fuji actually refers to the Nishiyama Honmonji temple which was established in 1343 by Nikko's disciple Nichidai after he was ousted as the head priest of Kitayama Honmonji.
According to the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood, the original copies of the transfer documents were kept in a storehouse at Kitayama Honmonji until March 17, 1581 when they and other treasures were allegedly stolen by followers of Nishiyama Honmonji and the lord of Kai, Takeda Katsuyori and his soldiers.
nichirenscoffeehouse.net /library/2transf-docs.html   (1110 words)

  
 1926 Elections for Head Administrator of Nichiren Shoshu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Tomisaburo Watanabe, the representative of the temple's lay supporters, already had the documents in his custody, so the three priests asked him to return them, and offered a letter of apology to the Rev. Tsuchiya and the representatives of the lay supporters in the presence of the Rev. Tsuchiya and Chief Kasai of Ueno Village.
According to his testimony, there was a loud report which sounded like a pistol shot on the southeastern side of the temple's main hall, where the Rev. Tsuchiya was conducting a religious service in the middle of the night on November 20.
The election for Chief Administrator of the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood was held at the administrative office of Taisekiji Temple, Ueno Village in the district of Fuji, Shimo-motoyama, at 9:00 am on February 17.
www.nichiren.com /history/b/b2.html   (710 words)

  
 Usenet Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
That temple is known as Nishiyama > Honmonji as opposed to Kitayama Honmonji.
> > Nichikan (1665-1726) was the 26th high priest of Taisekiji Temple and he is > considered to be the one who consolidated and systematized the distinct > doctrines of Nichiren Shoshu, especially the doctrine that Nichiren Shonin > is the Eternal Buddha, not Shakyamuni Buddha.
The Two Transfer Documents are considered to be forgeries and there are inconsistencies between them, in terms of their content and Taisekiji claims, and in terms of the actual situation at the time of Nichiren Shonin's death.
www.all-usenet-archive.com /File.asp?service=25219   (12767 words)

  
 Nichiren Shoshu Taisekiji Newsletter
However, various reports came from many temple believers to reveal such fact that almost 100 temples DID ignore the notification from the Shumuin concerning the Daimoku meeting for Nikken.
Tomyoji temple in Osaka was renewing the carpet during the hours of Nikken’s court appearance when a few strong members came to chant with the priest.
One report was sad enough to tell that there was only one member chanting in the temple during that time even though the priest was in the temple building.
members.aol.com /kachiyuke/nichiren-shoshu-corruption/100temp.htm   (792 words)

  
 March Oko   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Likewise, the Head Temple, Taisekiji, is the highest temple among all the temples of Nichiren Shoshu.
Therefore, when we Nichiren Shoshu priests and believers make a pilgrimage to the Head Temple, Taisekiji, we humbly use the word “Tozan,” which means, “to climb to the head temple.” The word “Tozan” is not used to mean a visit to a local temple.
The Head Temple, Taisekiji, is the foremost sacred place in the entire world, where the Dai-Gohonzon, the ultimate source of the attainment of Buddhahood for all humanity, is enshrined, and where the High Priest, who possesses the life blood conferred to only one person since the Daishonin, dwells.
www.nstmyosenji.org /_private/sermons/2002/maroko02.htm   (2263 words)

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