The thirteenth of the Christian era is the golden century of Japanese Buddhism; for then were developed those phases of thought peculiar to it, and sects founded, most of them in Kioto, which are still the most flourishing in Japan. Among these were, in 1202, the Zen; in 1211, the Jodo; in 1262, the Shin, and in 1282, the Nichiren. In various decades of the century several other important sects originated, and the number of brilliant intellects that adorned the priesthood at this period is remarkable. Of these, only two can be noticed, for lack of space.
In A.D. 1222, there was born, in a suburb of the town of Kominto in Awa, a child who was destined to influence the faith of millions, and to leave the impress of his character and intellect indelibly upon the minds of his countrymen. He was to found the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, which should grow to be one of the largest, wealthiest, and most influential in Japan.
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From General Nelson A. Miles
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