Cause and Effect are explored deeply as related to Buddhism and the Dharma as a historical fact both recent and through Japan's history of transmission and political deviations. Nichiren is demonstrating that negative causes are a result of lack of internal dedication, reverence, and respect of the core of teachings. "Adaptations" and repositionings of egotistical maneuvering are themselves a deeply broken appreciation for our profound responsibility to pass on this Dharma without our deviations. We all learn our own path, but OUR path must be transparent and disappear when aiding others to find their own path to Awakening.