Nichiren and the Lotus Sutra - Syllabus of works on Nichiren's historical background, career, philosophy and tradition. Includes supplemental bibliography. Reflecting on the Plurality of Religions - Essay by Michael Pye in the Marburg Journal of Religion, May 1997. Contrasts the study of religions vs interfaith dialogue in their characterizations and approaches to history and ethics. Revisiting Nichiren - Fall 1999 special issue of the Japanese Journal of Religious Studies.
Individual articles are downloadable PDF documents.
Rise of the Study of New Religions - Paper presented by J. Gordon Melton at the Center for Studies on New Religions 1999 conference. The author places Soka Gakkai in the category of new religions. Rissho University - Has a Department of Nichiren Buddhism and a research institute in Nichiren Buddhist Studies. Synopsis of Nichiren and His Teachings - Thumbnail sketch. An Internet Classroom and Anthology.