The cherry blossoms scattered last year bloomed again this year. The nuts and berries that fell off last year have appeared again this year. The spring winds blow as gently as last year. The autumn leaves look as beautiful as last year. Why is it, then, that only in this case does something disappear (the life of your husband) and does not return? The moon sets but rises, and the clouds scatter but never fail to come back. In all of heaven and earth your lament must be greatest that a man does not return from death. Be quick in your determination to set a trip to the Pure Land on Mt. Sacred Eagle, trusting the Lotus Sūtra to take care of all your travel needs and meet your beloved husband.

Sennichi-ama Gohenji, A Reply to Sennichi-ama, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Volume 7, Followers II, Pages 161