In ancient times, when the Buddha was begging for alms in Rājagṛha, it is said that two little boys named Tokushō and Mushō offered rice cakes made of mud to the Buddha and as a result of this pious deed they were reborn as Emperor Aśoka and his prime minister, Rādhagupta, who helped Aśoka to rule the continent of Jambudvīpa. Rādhagupta was like Lord Hōjō Yoshitoki, who supported the shogun of the military government at Kamakura as the shogunal regent. The merit of your donation is far greater than that of Tokushō and Mushō. The horse that carried your donated articles will become “Kondeigoma,” the horse on which Prince Siddhārtha left his family, and your servant who led the horse to Minobu will become Chaṇḍaka, the driver who accompanied the prince when he left the royal castle, and they both will ultimately attain Buddhahood.

Although this happened in the past, I repeat it again because I feel that it is precious and inspiring.

Hyōesakan-dono Gohenji, Answer to Lord Ikegami Munenaga, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Volume 6, Followers I, Page 97