Nichiren Buddhism is a branch of Buddhism based on the teachings of the 13th century Japanese monk Nichiren (1222-1282). Nichiren Buddhism is generally noted for its focus on the Lotus Sutra and an attendant belief that all people have an innate Buddha nature and are therefore inherently capable of attaining enlightenment in their current form and present lifetime.

Nichiren Buddhism was started on april 28, 1253 when nichiren daishonin declared that name myoho renge kyo was the correct teaching for the time period.

Bruno Petzold has written:

'Buddhist prophet Nichiren' -- subject(s): Biography, Nichiren Priests

'The classification of Buddhism =' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Classification, Doctrines

Buddhism is structured into several different schools of thought. For instance, there is Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Pure land Buddhism.

The Nichiren Shu are considered a part of traditional Buddhism. There is no concept of post-Buddhism religions as there is a concept of post-Islamic religions.