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\"LectureLecture on the Lotus Sutra<\/strong><\/a>
\nRyusho Jeffus<\/em>
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\"PhysiciansThe Physician’s Good Medicine: Studying the Lotus Sutra (Studying The Lotus Stura Volume 2)<\/a>
\nRyusho Jeffus<\/em>
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\"TheThe Magic City: Studying the Lotus Sutra<\/a><\/strong>
\nRyusho Jeffus<\/em>
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\"LotusLotus Sutra Practice Guide: 35-Day Practice Outline<\/a><\/strong>
\nRyusho Jeffus<\/em>
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\"LotusLotus Path: Living the Lotus Sutra – Volume 1<\/a><\/strong>
\nRyusho Jeffus<\/em>
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\"KingKing Wonderful Adornment: A Children’s Tale From the Lotus Sutra<\/a><\/strong>
\nRyusho Jeffus<\/em>
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\"LotusThe Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law<\/a><\/strong>
\nSenchu Murano<\/em><\/p>\n

This is the translation used and referenced 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.
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\"AwakeningAwakening to the Lotus: An introduction to Nichiren Shu<\/a><\/strong>
\nNichiren Buddhist International Center, Hoyo Watanabe<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"WritingsWritings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 1<\/a><\/strong>
\nNichiren Shonin, Kyotsu Hori, Jay Sakashita<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"WritingsWritings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 2<\/a><\/strong>
\nUniversity of Hawaii Press<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"WritingsWritings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 3<\/a><\/strong>
\nJay Sakashita<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"WritingsWritings of Nichiren Shonin: Doctrine 4, Faith and Practice<\/a><\/strong>
\nUniversity of Hawaii Press<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"WritingsWritings of Nichiren Shonin: Biography and Disciples<\/strong>
\nNichiren Shonin<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"WritingsWritings of Nichiren Shonin: Followers<\/a><\/strong>
\nNichiren Shonin<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"Basic<\/a>Basic Buddhist Concepts<\/strong>
\nKogen Mizuno<\/em><\/p>\n

A very good book to introduce anyone to Buddhist concepts found accross the broad spectrum of Buddhist denominations.<\/p>\n

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\"NichirenNichiren: Leader of Buddhist Reformation in Japan<\/a><\/strong>
\nJ. A. Christensen, Nichiren Buddhist International Center<\/em>
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\"ProfoundThe Profound Meaning of the Lotus Sutra – 2 Vols. ; Tien-tai Philosophy of Buddhism<\/a><\/strong>
\nHaiyan Shen<\/em><\/p>\n

This 2 book series is not recommended for the beginner of Lotus Sutra study.
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\"KaleidoscopeA Buddhist Kaleidoscope: Essays on the Lotus Sutra<\/a><\/strong>
\nKosei Publishing Company<\/em>
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\"IntroductionIntroduction to the Lotus Sutra<\/a><\/strong>
\nShinjo Suguro, Daniel B. Montgomery<\/em>
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\"SourceSource Elements of the Lotus Sutra: Buddhist Integration of Religion, Thought, and Culture<\/a><\/strong>
\nKeisho Tsukamoto<\/em><\/p>\n

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.
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\"OriginalOriginal Enlightenment and the Transformation of Medieval Japanese Buddhism (Studies in East Asian Buddhism, 12)<\/a><\/strong>
\nJacqueline I. Stone<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a very good book discussing the idea of Original Enlightenment and it’s relationship to Nichiren Buddhism.
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