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Nichiren Buddhist Association of America
Nichiren Buddhist Association of America (NBAA)is a sect of Nichiren Buddhism, a form of Mahayana Buddhism named after Nichiren, a Buddhist priest from thirteenth century Japan.

A primary distinction between NBAA and other Buddhist groups is in its teaching that the individual can become enlightened in a single lifetime. Although it may seem at a first glance that this teaching would not be unusual among Nichiren Schools, as that belief summarizes the heart of the Lotus Sutra, upon which Nichiren based his teachings, it is not usually an accepted principal in practice. For instance, differences of opinion exist as to whether Shakyamuni was a Buddha or Nichiren was a Buddha, whether one must be a priest to be able to teach Buddhism or if a lay believer can do it, and whether one must be the head of the sect in order to be able to teach Buddhism or if a lone individual can do it. NBAA is unique in its teaching that once a person has dedicated their lives to their own enlightenment and the enlightenment of others, they are a Buddha.

The structure of NBAA is unusual

The primary point of controversy surrounding the group revolves around its efforts to change the way religion is discussed.

Nichiren Buddhist Association of America