In 1845, he had a chance meeting with Zuikoin Nichiyu who was Inju (the head) of Choon-in of Honno-ji Temple, when he entered the religion of Happon School of the Nichiren Sect (Honmon Hokke Sect in later years). |
1845年(弘化2年)、本能寺長遠院院主の随宏院日雄と邂逅、日蓮宗八品派(後の本門法華宗)に入信。 |