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Studying the Spirit of Nichiren Daishonin

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

01 May, 2026

(17) Return to Kamakura

Photo: Seikyo Press

14 Min(s)

01 May, 2026

Nichiren Daishonin returned to Kamakura after a two-and-a-half year exile on Sado. (Maura, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture)

During his exile on Sado, Nichiren Daishonin lacked sufficient food and clothing and endured extremely poor living conditions. In addition, Nembutsu believers threatened his life. Despite these trying circumstances, he produced one important writing after another, including “The Opening of the Eyes” and “The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind.”

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