Sanmonto sect (of Shin Buddhism)
A specific sect within Shin Buddhism (真宗). The term is a proper noun and primarily used in religious or historical contexts.
See also: 真宗 (しんしゅう)
The Sanmonto sect is a branch of Shin Buddhism.
真宗 (Shin Buddhism) is the broader school to which the Sanmonto sect belongs.
The name 三門徒派 literally means 'three followers sect', likely referring to a historical division or grouping within Shin Buddhism. The exact derivation is uncertain without specialized historical sources.