Hokke ascetics

Hokke ascetics are practitioners dedicated to the practice and study of the Lotus Sutra, a key text in Mahayana Buddhism. They often engage in disciplined rituals, meditation, and study to deepen their understanding of the sutra’s teachings on universal enlightenment and compassion. Their ascetic practices, which may include fasting or meditation, aim to cultivate spiritual awakening and demonstrate devotion to the Buddha’s message. These practitioners see asceticism not as self-denial for its own sake, but as a means to attain wisdom and compassion, helping to inspire others and promote the principles of the Lotus Sutra in daily life.