What is the main chant Nichiren advocated for attaining Buddhahood?
Om Mani Padme Hum
Nam
Namo Amituofo
Om Amideva Hrih
Answer
Nichiren advocated the recitation of the chant "Nam(u)-myoho-renge-kyo" as the primary practice for attaining Buddhahood. This chant is derived from the title of the Lotus Sutra and represents devotion to the Mystic Law of the Lotus Sutra.
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