The dharma lineage started with the founder of a religious sect, Nichiren, followed by Nichiro (Rokuroso), Nichiin (the winner of Kamakura denchu mondo dialogue), and Nichijo (who originated from the Uesugi clan).
宗祖日蓮から、日朗（六老僧）、日印（鎌倉殿中問答の勝者）、日静（上杉氏