"The fifth scroll contains the very heart of the Lotus Sutra, for it reveals that the dragon kingâ??s daughter attained Buddhahood in her present form. Devadatta represents the spiritual aspect of enlightenment, and the dragon kingâ??s daughter, the physical aspect. The principle of attaining Buddhahood in oneâ??s present form can be found nowhere else in the Buddhaâ??s entire lifetime of teachings. "
From Gosho "Persecution by Sword and Staff" (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 963)
From Gosho "Persecution by Sword and Staff" (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 963)
