Nichiren(日蓮) (February 16, 1222 – October 13, 1282), born Zennichimaro (善日麿), laterZeshō-bō Renchō(是生房蓮長), and finallyNichiren(日蓮), was aBuddhistmonk of 13th century Japan. A controversial figure during his lifetime, he is founder of Nichiren Buddhism, a major Japanes...