I have been calling for a formal debate with the SGI for more than 15 years. I have contacted SGI-Japan, SGI-USA, and made my debate proposal well known. I have received letters from both Al Albergate and Greg Martin and they have refused to take me up on my proposal. The following are the topics I proposed for the debate:
2.) The nature of the Master/Disciple relationship in Nichiren Buddhism
3.) The significance of the Gohonzon
4.) The significance of the Lotus Sutra (Myoho renge kyo).
5.) The true meaning of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra.
6.) The true meaning of the Nichiren Faith
7.) Shakabuku versus Shoju in the Degenerate Age
Nichiren Daishonin writes:
"The Lotus Sutra states, “Medicine King, now I say to you, I have preached various sutras, and among those sutras the Lotus is the foremost!” Here the Buddha is referring to all the teachings that he has expounded and stating that among these the Lotus ranks in first place. The Buddha’s preaching and the writings of the Great Teacher Kobo are as much at variance with each other as are fire and water. We should investigate and clarify this matter."
The SGI's teachings are as much at variance with the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Daishonin as Kobo's. Their delusion is denying the importance of a correct faith and correct doctrine.
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ReplyDeletethose who were to scared of losing the debate and those thathad been beaten by Nichiren in debate wanted to kill him, except for those who saw reason and became his disciples
ReplyDeleteThat too is my understanding. However, in our case, they become disciples and believers of Shakyamuni Buddha and Nichiren. In the strictest sense, only they can foster capable disciples. Nichiren says,
ReplyDelete"Carry through with your faith in the Lotus Sutra. You cannot strike fire from flint if you stop halfway. Bring forth the great power of faith, and be spoken of by all the people of Kamakura, both high and low, or by all the people of Japan, as “Shijō Kingo, Shijō Kingo of the Lotus school!” Even a bad reputation will spread far and wide. A good reputation will spread even farther, particularly if it is a reputation for devotion to the Lotus Sutra."