- The Nichiren Shu is a Buddhist Order founded by Nichiren Shonin (1222-1282). We believe that the Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarika-Sutra) represents the embodiment of the genuine teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Our belief in this doctrine is affirmed by our chanting of the Odaimoku (Sacred Title): ~ Namu Myoho Renge Kyo ~ Adoration to the Sublime Law of the Lotus of ...www.la.nichirenshu.org