The character myō of the Myōhō Renge Kyō (Lotus Sūtra), contains two meanings. First it is called the relative subtlety (sōdai-myō), which means that compared to all other sūtras the Lotus Sūtra is superior. In the second place, it is called the absolute subtlety (zettai-myō). It means that it opens all other sūtras and merges them into the Lotus Sūtra. Sūtras preached before and after the Lotus Sūtra preach in part to explain the relative subtlety but not at all the absolute subtlety. Nevertheless, Buddhist masters based on various sūtras other than the Lotus Sūtra insist that both the relative and absolute subtleties are preached in their sūtras by “stealing” the wisdom of T’ien-t’ai. This is like governing the country while staying in a private house. Even if they insist on the existence of the absolute subtlety, they have only the relative subtlety. Let alone with those who attach themselves solely to either the provisional or true teachings without understanding the doctrine of provisional teachings are in themselves the true teaching!

Jissōji Gosho, A Letter to Buzen-kō, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Volume 5, Page 187