On November 24, 1279, it was decided that the principle image (Nichiren Shoshu Sect) attributed to the appearance of the founder of the sect, Nichiren (enshrined at Hoan-do of Taiseki-ji Temple, Sohonzan) as one of kimyo eji (basis to take refuge), and it was Nichiren's long-cherished ambition, and was stated as the ultimate end of the Great Mandala of Mandala of the appearance of the founder of the sect.
1279年（弘安2年）の10月12日の宗祖日蓮所顕と伝えられる本尊(日蓮正宗)（総本山大石寺奉安堂に安置）を帰命依止の本尊と定め、宗祖の出世の本懐（ほんがい）であり、宗祖所顕の曼荼羅の中でも究境の大曼荼羅として位置づけている。