Nichiren books in order
Founder of Nichiren Buddhism in Japan
- Lived
- 1222–1282
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- 善日麿, 是聖房蓮長, 薬王麿
Nichiren published 1 novel, beginning with Risshō Ankokuron (1260).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Nichiren
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Risshō Ankokuron
Nichiren's most-read book.
Nichiren books in order of publication
Risshō Ankokuron (Aug 1260)
About Nichiren
Nichiren was a Japanese Buddhist monk and philosopher of the Kamakura period. His teachings form the basis of Nichiren Buddhism, a unique branch of Japanese Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nichiren FAQ
- How many books has Nichiren written?
- Nichiren published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Nichiren's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Risshō Ankokuron.
- What is Nichiren's last book?
- Risshō Ankokuron (1260).
- What is Nichiren's most famous book?
- Risshō Ankokuron (1260) is Nichiren's most widely read book.
- Does Nichiren write under a pen name?
- Yes: Nichiren has also published as 善日麿, 是聖房蓮長 and 薬王麿.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.