"Since I an your leader, it is my duty to see to it that you will be happy...I know that other leaders are doing their best to give merciful and kind guidance, but their consideration for you is but a few hundredths of what I think of you. Their thoughtfulness is poles apart from mine. This is a strength which only I have, which no one else can imitate." (Daisaku Ikeda, Lectures on Buddhism, Vol. V, page 33)
"Sensei never said to worship him. He always teaches us to follow the Law." -- SGI members excuse for the both the appearance of SGI Ikeda worship and their fanatical focus on mentor-disciple. Nichiren teaches that appearance is the first of the Ten Factors and the most important.
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