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| Religion: | Buddhism |
| Nichijin | |
| Native Name: | 日陣 |
| Birth Date: | 1339 |
| Death Date: | 1419 |
| School: | Nichiren Buddhism |
| Sect: | Nichiren-shū |
| Subsect: | Hokkeshū Jinmon Ryū |
| Teacher: | Nichiin |
| Students: | Nichijū, Nichiin |
Nichijin (日陣, May 30, 1339-June 14, 1419) is considered a founder of the Hokkeshū Jinmon Ryū subsect of Nichiren Buddhism, although it was announced by Nichiin. He studied under Nichiryū (日龍) at Honjo-ji (本成寺) beginning at the age of 8, then left to study under Nichijō (日静) at 17.
While studying on Mount Chōkai he met a Tendai scholar, who he debated with. That scholar converted to Nichiren Buddhism in 1379 and changed his name to Nichijū. He also converted a Shingon priest who changed his name to Nichiin. He disappeared in 1419; it is believed he died on pilgrimage.