Twenty-one years have already passed since I, Nichiren, became aware of the appearance of the practicer of the Lotus Sūtra at the beginning of the Latter Age in the land of Japan. During these years, especially in the last few years, I have encountered a continuous series of calamities day by day and month by month. I must be executed soon. It seems difficult for me to survive this month or this year. Who except me, Nichiren, is foreshadowed by those great omens? Those who have any doubt may ask my disciples to instruct them further.

Kembutsu Mirai-ki, Testimony to the Prediction of the Buddha, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Doctrine 2, Page 178