Why doesn't the Gakkai reflect on itself, this following statement applies to all of us
"At such a time, one must set aside all other affairs and devote one's attention to rebuking slander of the correct teaching. This is the practice of shakubuku" (WND-1, 126).
“Corrupt priests who live off Buddhism and greedily devour the believers' offerings have been a constant in history.
“The Nichiren Shoshu priesthood has become a truly corrupt and immoral school, while its priests, including Nikken, are nothing more than aberrant priests who transgress the teachings of Buddhism. When the True Law is endangered by an avalanche of heretical Buddhist teachings, the Daishonin instructs us: "At such a time, one must set aside all other affairs and devote one's attention to rebuking slander of the correct teaching. This is the practice of shakubuku" (WND-1, 126).
In light of this, to thoroughly rebuke the great slander of the Law that is being perpetrated by the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood is to practice Buddhism in a way that accords with the present time.” Daisaku Ikeda
The above can also be applied to the Gakkai, it is like they are also talking about themselves
They are getting rid of the religious words and the meanings are being lost because of their interpretation of what they deem to be is in accord with the present time
"There can be no discontinuity between the three existences of past, present, and future.: -- Shoho Jisso Sho/True aspect of all phenomena
The 2004 SGI-USA prayer book deleted the prayer for the forgiveness of slandering the Law
The 2008 SGI-USA prayer book changed karma to destiny and changing karma for human revolution and it goes on and on
Delete"At such a time, one must set aside all other affairs and devote one's attention to rebuking slander of the correct teaching. This is the practice of shakubuku" (WND-1, 126).
“Corrupt priests who live off Buddhism and greedily devour the believers' offerings have been a constant in history.
“The Nichiren Shoshu priesthood has become a truly corrupt and immoral school, while its priests, including Nikken, are nothing more than aberrant priests who transgress the teachings of Buddhism. When the True Law is endangered by an avalanche of heretical Buddhist teachings, the Daishonin instructs us: "At such a time, one must set aside all other affairs and devote one's attention to rebuking slander of the correct teaching. This is the practice of shakubuku" (WND-1, 126).
In light of this, to thoroughly rebuke the great slander of the Law that is being perpetrated by the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood is to practice Buddhism in a way that accords with the present time.” Daisaku Ikeda
The above can also be applied to the Gakkai, it is like they are also talking about themselves
They are getting rid of the religious words and the meanings are being lost because of their interpretation of what they deem to be is in accord with the present time
"There can be no discontinuity between the three existences of past, present, and future.: -- Shoho Jisso Sho/True aspect of all phenomena
The 2004 SGI-USA prayer book deleted the prayer for the forgiveness of slandering the Law
The 2008 SGI-USA prayer book changed karma to destiny and changing karma for human revolution and it goes on and on
I haven't any written guidance about slander as it was one of those things that nobody wants to talk about let alone write down. Recently a highly paid Japanese SGI headquarter leader said that slander has nothing to do with Kosen rufu and didn't believe that their is an individual that exists through the 3 phases of the eternal, past present and future. This is why so many SGI members laugh at the thought of going to the Avichi hell, because they believe that their is is no me (the eternal ever changing karmic stream of the individual aspect of the alaya consciousness) in the first place. This has become the prevailing concept because of the all consuming "NOW" its more like a Zen Eckart Tolle wannabe
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I wrote this down straight after I retuned home why it was still fresh in my mind. This was from the former Australian General Director that was on the SGI payroll for 9 years. Most of the time I thought the problem was coming from him, little did I realize that it was coming from his paymasters even though I had suspicions that nobody was in charge but sneakily it was orchestrated from the top leaders
His lecture was disappointing as there was no change in his attitude e.g.,"Their is no such thing as right or wrong in Nichiren Buddhism, whoever says this is the right way becomes an authoritarian". This means he is accusing the people who try to promote the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism as being authoritarian but the truth is if a shallow teaching is against a deeper teaching then that shallow teaching is regarded as slander.
After the meeting, my wife and I spoke to him. While she was trying to ask him how he understood P.Ikedas quote, since she thought he had become open hearted towards the teaching of life after death. As she was humbly speaking he constantly spoke over her in a loud and aggressive manner, I was so shocked by his arrogant behaviour, I could hardly speak. He was accusing her of being the only person out of 4,000 people that believe in the eternity of the individual. This is the same accusation, he said to her the last time they met. He even asked her to collect signatures from the people who believe the same as her.
So she asked people and although they knew that something is terribly wrong,they were too scared to speak out, much to her disappointment. By not speaking out, the problems only become worse, this is why it is taking such a long time to fix. One of the most important things, is to find the source of the problem. If people were trained to speak out,and not complain, problems could have been dealt with a lot sooner.
She was so upset from being shouted down by him, that she left,and asked me to talk to him. He said twice," she is destroying her life". I told him that she is only trying to help people to understand the true teachings of Buddhism. He said, "she tells people I am evil" I said, "That is because you slander the law, because you have delusional ideas of Nichiren Buddhism.You influence others and cut off people,meetings and study material that you dont agree with. You only seem to be able to focus on the humanitarian an universal aspects, where as my wife not only does that she also has a correct understanding of Nichiren Buddhism
I asked if he has read P.Ikedas book Unlocking the mystery of birth and death. He said, "yes it is all a matter of interpretation". I said. "Can you see that the Alaya consc is the individual aspect of our being that is the karmic record that makes us accountable throughout the never ending cycles of birth and death". His reply was,,, "what do you mean by me,there is no me. If I am wrong I will die a painful death" with a big smile on his face,like its a big joke.
I said, "according to the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism, our karma can catch up with us in a future life. Yes ,if you don't die a painful death in this life you could die a painful death in a future life" He laughed,shaking his head and walked away. I could see through his words and body language that he really doesn't believe in rebirth ,and is not responsible for the consequences of his actions in the future,and what is also scary many of those close to him share the same view. This attitude has spread and is spreading every day throughout SGIA like a malignant cancer. If there is no right or wrong and no consequences why bother to learn about Nichiren Buddhism.
His lecture was disappointing as there was no change in his attitude e.g.,"Their is no such thing as right or wrong in Nichiren Buddhism, whoever says this is the right way becomes an authoritarian". This means he is accusing the people who try to promote the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism as being authoritarian but the truth is if a shallow teaching is against a deeper teaching then that shallow teaching is regarded as slander.
After the meeting, my wife and I spoke to him. While she was trying to ask him how he understood P.Ikedas quote, since she thought he had become open hearted towards the teaching of life after death. As she was humbly speaking he constantly spoke over her in a loud and aggressive manner, I was so shocked by his arrogant behaviour, I could hardly speak. He was accusing her of being the only person out of 4,000 people that believe in the eternity of the individual. This is the same accusation, he said to her the last time they met. He even asked her to collect signatures from the people who believe the same as her.
So she asked people and although they knew that something is terribly wrong,they were too scared to speak out, much to her disappointment. By not speaking out, the problems only become worse, this is why it is taking such a long time to fix. One of the most important things, is to find the source of the problem. If people were trained to speak out,and not complain, problems could have been dealt with a lot sooner.
She was so upset from being shouted down by him, that she left,and asked me to talk to him. He said twice," she is destroying her life". I told him that she is only trying to help people to understand the true teachings of Buddhism. He said, "she tells people I am evil" I said, "That is because you slander the law, because you have delusional ideas of Nichiren Buddhism.You influence others and cut off people,meetings and study material that you dont agree with. You only seem to be able to focus on the humanitarian an universal aspects, where as my wife not only does that she also has a correct understanding of Nichiren Buddhism
I asked if he has read P.Ikedas book Unlocking the mystery of birth and death. He said, "yes it is all a matter of interpretation". I said. "Can you see that the Alaya consc is the individual aspect of our being that is the karmic record that makes us accountable throughout the never ending cycles of birth and death". His reply was,,, "what do you mean by me,there is no me. If I am wrong I will die a painful death" with a big smile on his face,like its a big joke.
I said, "according to the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism, our karma can catch up with us in a future life. Yes ,if you don't die a painful death in this life you could die a painful death in a future life" He laughed,shaking his head and walked away. I could see through his words and body language that he really doesn't believe in rebirth ,and is not responsible for the consequences of his actions in the future,and what is also scary many of those close to him share the same view. This attitude has spread and is spreading every day throughout SGIA like a malignant cancer. If there is no right or wrong and no consequences why bother to learn about Nichiren Buddhism.
SGI members are resistant to reason because they confuse the joy of the Law with the rapture of SGI group dynamics. Thus deluded, reasonable discourses become enemies to their emotional attachment to the group and the rapture it engenders. They fail to understand simple logic such as Buddhism is not against intelligent and reasonable people and Nichiren Daishonin does not disagree with those who decide to use the wisdom and logic of the Lotus Sutra.
ReplyDeleteTruth cannot be realized by remaining a fool. Any group (or person) can claim, we are Buddha, we are doing the Buddha’s work, and we are bringing joy to the people while actually destroying the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin.
Should we believe the claims of the SGI that contradict reason and the reasonable teachings of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Daishonin?
Utilizing the wisdom and logic of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Lotus Sutra and the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, we can verify or disprove the claims of the SGI, the Kempon Hokke, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, any philosophy, and any religion. Found lacking, deceitful, or untruthful, they must be rejected by faithful seekers of the Way. If found evidenced, faithful, and honest, they shoud be accepted.
True joy is practicing as the Buddha, the Lotus Sutra, and Nichiren Daishonin teach. This is what is meant by a bodily reading of the Lotus Sutra and actual proof.
The happy clappy Born Again Christians have a similar mentality that involves so much hype triggered by the audio visual, musical,and charismatic preachers performances. Create centers like glitzy warehouses and herd them in, entertain, fleece and feed them. But if you question them lookout. "How dare you question God, who do you think you are, you have been fashioned out of clay and could be smashed anytime by God the Potter, if he so wills" apparently their is a similar quote in the Bible that I have had hurled at me by a self righteous enraged pastor.
DeleteI seem to be magnet for this behavior as I have experienced similar responses from the Moslems and Hare Krishna's when I've questioned their authority. Dear old Dad would just give me a straight out flogging at least he didn't carry on with any bullshit.
Nichern says the most effective way to lighten the heaviest karma that comes from slandering the Law is by being persecuted for standing up for the Law. Now that give me hope providing that I have a correct understanding!
sgi = pure poison.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, but the title should be
ReplyDeleteNoel Panton and his wife refuted the previous or former SGI General Director of Australia who is now Vice General Director
The present voluntary General Director is actually a decent person who is under the Gakkai's power. Could you please change the title so as to be fair to the new comer. Thanks
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ReplyDeleteThey also highlight the teachings from the Ongi Kuden forgery such as, "'Thus Come One' indicates all living beings of the threefold world", at the expense of the authentic teachings you and I posted.
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