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This Sale Is For A RELIGIOUS ITEM. It is an ANTIQUE religious item THAT WAS issued by an official Buddhist School or Organization, Guarantee Genuine. THIS IS NOT A MASS REPRODUCTION OR COPY!!!

Offered for your consideration here is what is known as a Gohonzon Buddhist scroll used in worship in various Nichiren Buddhist Sects. All the Nichiren sects of this Buddhism venerate the founder 13th century priest known as Nichiren Daishonin (Nichiren Shonin in some sects).

They focus their prayers towards the scroll and chant the words Nam Myoho Renge Kyo (some sects say Namu followed by Myoho Renge Kyo).

The scroll measures approx: 19.0 inches by 54.70 inches.

The scroll offered here is from 1972 version of the Nichiren mandala issued by the Nichiren Shu branch of Nichiren Buddhism. It commemorates the 700th Anniversary of what is known in history as The TSUKAHARA DEBATE between Nichiren and other Buddhist sect priests..

SHORT HISTORY:

Tsukahara Debate : A debate between Nichiren and priests of several other schools that took place at Tsukahara during his exile on Sado, an island in the Sea of Japan, on the sixteenth day of the first month in 1272. It is described in detail in Nichiren’s writing The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra. According to this document, the priests of Sado went in a group to Homma Rokurō Saemon, the deputy constable of Sado Island who had custody of Nichiren, and asked to have Nichiren killed. Homma refused, explaining that Nichiren was under his charge, and suggested that they instead confront him in religious debate. Following Homma’s suggestion, several hundred priests of the Pure Land (Jōdo), True Word (Shingon), and other schools from both Sado and Japan’s mainland gathered in the snow in front of Nichiren’s lodging. Nichiren, after quelling some initial disorder and name-calling, refuted their statements, pointing out the contradictory assertions and scriptural incompatibilities contained in their doctrines. Several of them, along with their lay followers, renounced their former beliefs on the spot and converted to Nichiren’s teachings.

Our information tells us that only a limited number of this particular Commemorative Gohonzon was ever issued.

It is in Excellent condition given it's age with almost no wrinkles, etc.........a very nice example of a Gohonzon.  A stunningly very beautiful Gohonzon scroll you have see and appreciate!!!

Under no circumstance will we entertain returns once you have made up your mind and purchase so ask questions.

This is a fantastic example of a Buddhist scroll as you can see in the scan. Don't miss out on acquiring this treasure!!!

We have various other Buddhist items up for either bid or fixed price with option to best offer.......we invite you check them out and if interested, do not hesitate to place your bid or best offer......all make sense offers will be entertained.

A Note To All: The Gohonzon Buddhist scroll listed here is genuine meaning it was officially issued by the Buddhist School or Organization. IT IS NOT A COPY. Be sure to ask the seller if the Buddhist scroll you are purchasing is genuine and not a reproduction.

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