The Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu has eight pillars on its southern and northern sides, symbolizing the eight character passage from the Lotus Sutra which reads: "You should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha." (当起远迎，当如敬佛) This signifies the key Soka Gakkai spirit of treasuring each individual as a Buddha.
