Letters at Kanazawa temple were written by Nichiren

KANAZAWA, Japan - A scroll containing fragments from two letters written by Nichiren, the 13th century founder of a Buddhist sect bearing his name. The scroll was found at the Myoho Temple in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and has been authenticated by a scholar of Buddhist history. The temple plans to display the scroll May 26-27.

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