"Giving myself the name Nichiren signifies that I have attained enlightenment by myself" (Major Writings, Vol 1, Letter to Jakunichi-bo p 236)
A more correct translation is as follows:
"I call myself Nichiren because I alone understand the One Buddha Vehicle" (Kempon Hokke translation.)
The latest SGI translation is an improvement over the first Nichiren Shoshu/SGI agenda laden Major Writings:
"My giving myself the name Nichiren (Sun Lotus) derives from my own enlightenment regarding the Buddha vehicle." [Writings of Nichiren Daishonin]
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