Okina of Kaga Province was a layman, but people called him Master Okina because of his priestly conduct and manners. With his pure heart, Okina left mundane affairs and venerated the Hokekyō with a deep faith.

When he had enough food, he retired to a quiet place and recited the Hokekyō for days and nights. When his food was exhausted, he went to the nearby village, recited the sūtras as requested, received food, and retreated to his quiet place. Thus, he spent several decades in reciting the sūtra. He owned nothing but a copy of the Hokekyō. With no definite residence, he wandered from mountain to village. With no reserve for food and clothes, he always remained poor, surviving only on what he received from time to time.

On one occasion, Okina said to the sūtra, “I have venerated the Hokekyō for a long time. This is not for my present life, but for my future deliverance. If my wishes are to be realized, may I be shown the signs?” As he finished his prayer, he began to recite the Hokekyō.

While reciting, a tooth fell from his mouth on the copy of the sūtra. The surprised Okina took it in his hand and found that it was a relic of the Buddha. Feeling this most extraordinary, Okina paid homage to it and put it away carefully.

On another occasion, as he was reciting the sūtra, another relic fell from his mouth. Thus Okina obtained two relics altogether. The rejoicing Okina thought that this was an auspicious sign for his future deliverance, which was revealed by the Hokekyō’s power.

Finally, Okina went to a mountain temple to spend the remainder of his life. He stayed under a tree and quietly recited the sūtra with no delusion in his mind and no pain in his body.

When he recited the words in the Chapter of Juryō which say; “Cherishing the concept of leading others to attain Buddhahood and its benefits,” Okina rose, paid homage to the sūtra with deep respect and passed away. (Page 127-128)