Nichiren, written by Masahiko Murakami ; illustrations by Ken Tanaka ; lettering by Richard Starkings & Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt
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Nichiren, written by Masahiko Murakami ; illustrations by Ken Tanaka ; lettering by Richard Starkings & Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
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no index present
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
Nichiren
Nature of contents
comics graphic novels
Oclc number
893709935
Responsibility statement
written by Masahiko Murakami ; illustrations by Ken Tanaka ; lettering by Richard Starkings & Comicraft's Jimmy Betancourt
Summary
In 13th-century Japan, disease, famine, violence, and natural disasters plague society. Samurai lords, blinded by power, shirk any responsibility to protect the citizenry. Religious leaders care more about currying favor with the powerful than helping common people find hope and a positive way to deal with their suffering. But one unknown Buddhist monk dares to speak the truth to power: Nichiren remonstrates with the authorities. He insists that all human life is precious and that the government needs to change its ways and become of service to the people. He criticizes the established religions as being merely pawns of the state, who teach ideas that only further the people's sense of powerlessness. The true purpose of Buddhism, he asserts, is to teach people a way to empower themselves, challenge their destiny, and experience happiness in this life. Based on actual events, this exciting comic touches on major milestones in Nichiren's life interwoven with basic Buddhist principles. This real-life adventure story will captivate readers as it illustrates the life of one courageous human being who stopped at nothing to bring happiness to the people and peace to the land
Target audience
adolescent
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- Samurai comics -- Young adult fiction
- Biographical comics -- Young adult fiction
- Nichiren, 1222-1282 -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Young adult fiction
- Graphic novels -- Young adult fiction [form/genre]
- Historical comics -- Young adult fiction
- Samurai -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
- Buddhism + Customs and practices -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
- Japan -- History -- 1185-1600 -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
- Comics (Graphic works) -- Young adult fiction
- Buddhist monks -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
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- Samurai comics -- Young adult fiction
- Biographical comics -- Young adult fiction
- Nichiren, 1222-1282 -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Young adult fiction
- Graphic novels -- Young adult fiction [form/genre]
- Historical comics -- Young adult fiction
- Samurai -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
- Buddhism + Customs and practices -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
- Japan -- History -- 1185-1600 -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
- Comics (Graphic works) -- Young adult fiction
- Buddhist monks -- Comic books, strips, etc -- Young adult fiction
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- Author1
- Illustrator1
- letterer2
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