Nichiren says of Daisaku Ikeda's intellect, books, honors, and awards

"I, however, know of some people who worked wonders in ancient days but did not prove their correctness in Buddhism by virtue of their wonders. Akadasen, a brahman hermit, kept the Ganges River in his ears for twelve years; Gito, a hermit, swallowed up the ocean in a day; Sechi, a Brahman, grasped the sun and moon by hand; Hermit Kudon transformed the Buddha's disciples into cows and sheep. They worked such wonders as these, which made them too proud and self-conceited, piling up seeds of illusions. Referring to this, Grand Master T'ien-t'ai stated: 'Seeking fame and profit, they increased illusions in thinking and desire.' Priest Kuang-che (Fa-yun) could cause it to rain instantly or shower flowers by giving lectures on the Lotus Sutra. Yet Grand Master Miao-lo said of him, 'It does not fit the teaching of the Lotus Sutra to show such wonders.' -- Repaying debts of Gratitude