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What are the core teachings and beliefs of Nichiren Shōshū?

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What is the significance of the Lotus Sutra in Nichiren Shōshū practice?

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How do practitioners perform Gongyō in Nichiren Shōshū?

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What is the meaning and importance of chanting “Nam-myōhō-renge-kyō”?

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What is the Dai-Gohonzon and where is it enshrined within Nichiren Shōshū?

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How does Nichiren Shōshū define and guide the attainment of Buddhahood?

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What role does the head temple Taiseki-ji play in Nichiren Shōshū’s hierarchy?

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How can someone formally become a member of Nichiren Shōshū?

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What daily practices and rituals are recommended for lay followers?

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How does Nichiren Shōshū differ from Soka Gakkai and other Nichiren sects?

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What is the concept of kosen-rufu and how is it pursued in Nichiren Shōshū?

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What is the historical lineage from Nichiren Daishonin to the current high priest?

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How are local temples and chapters organized within Nichiren Shōshū?

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Which festivals and ceremonies are particularly important in Nichiren Shōshū?

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What is shakubuku and how is it practiced by Nichiren Shōshū members?

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What benefits do practitioners report from regular Daimoku chanting?

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How does Nichiren Shōshū address suffering and guide followers toward enlightenment?

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What kind of guidance and support do Nichiren Shōshū priests offer to lay believers?

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What notable controversies have involved Nichiren Shōshū, and how were they resolved?

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How can visitors participate in services or events at a Nichiren Shōshū temple?

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