Interpretation and reception
The Opening of the Eyes
Nichiren
Reads the Lotus Sutra’s evil-age persecution passage as reflecting contemporary Japan and opposition to Nichiren.
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Edition and location
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin I, Nichiren Buddhism Library English edition.
WND I, text 30, pp. 269–270, transition into the Encouraging Devotion quotation