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Studying the Spirit of Nichiren Daishonin

Nichiren Daishonin: A Great Compassionate Vow for the Happiness of Humanity

01 Mar, 2026

(15) The Sado Exile: Part 3

Photo: Seikyo Press

7 Min(s)

01 Mar, 2026

This area was known as Tsukahara (present-day Sado City, Niigata Prefecture). At this place, the Daishonin declared his vow to dedicate his life to the supreme teaching of the Lotus Sutra, stating: “I, Nichiren, am the richest man in all of present-day Japan.” (WND-1, pg 268)

Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Opening of the Eyes” to reassure his followers at a time when he and they faced government oppression.

He later described...

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