Some useful websites in English from HBS Japan


 Honmon Butsuryu Shu

HBS-Network - A GUIDE TO HBS

Teachings of True Buddhism―Honmon Butsuryu Shu

Seifūji Temple – Honmon Butsuryū Shū | Nichiren Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra in Osaka

True Buddhism, HBS-Network English web site

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