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About The Book: Nichiren The Buddhist Prophet (1916) by Masaharu Anesaki explores the life and teachings of Nichiren, a 13th-century Japanese Buddhist monk. Anesaki examines Nichiren's revolutionary approach to Buddhism, emphasizing the exclusive devotion to the Lotus Sutra and his challenge to established Buddhist practices. The book details Nichiren's spiritual journey, his advocacy for social reform, and his efforts to unify Japan under the banner of Buddhism. Anesaki presents Nichiren as a prophet who sought to restore authentic Buddhist teachings in an age of corruption, highlighting his enduring impact on Japanese religion and society. About The Author: Masaharu Anesaki (1873–1949), also known as Chōfū Anesaki, was a prominent Japanese intellectual and the father of religious studies in Japan. Born in Kyoto, he studied philosophy at Tokyo Imperial University and later pursued studies abroad in India and Europe. Anesaki lectured at Harvard and contributed to the founding of the University of Tokyo’s library. A devout Nichiren Buddhist, he wrote extensively on religion, culture, and philosophy, with notable works including History of Japanese Religion and Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet. Anesaki received honors such as the Order of the Sacred Treasure and the Legion of Honour for his contributions. The Title 'Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet written/authored/edited by Masaharu Anesaki', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370148093 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 178 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Philosophy. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.