Nichiko -

Background

Nichiko was born in 1246.

Education

Nichiko was a direct disciple of Nichiren.

Career

He was the best writer among Nichiren direct disciples. Accompanied Nichiren in his exiles to Ito (Shizuoka Prefecture) and Sado Island. In 1288, on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the death of Nichiren, he disagreed with Sanenaga Hagii, the most important supporter of the Kuonji Temple, the headquarters of the sect. As a result, he left the temple and founded the Daisekiji Temple in Suruga Province (Shizuoka Prefecture).

Achievements

• Nichiko founded the Fuji branch of the sect.