A copy of the treatise presumed to have been transcribed by Nichiren himself in 1269 remains at Hokekyo-ji Temple (national treasure) and there exist many other copies transcribed by his direct disciples and other followers.
日蓮本人が文永6年（1269年）に筆写したとされる本が法華経寺にあり（国宝）、他にも直弟子などによる写本が多数伝わる。