The main purpose of the first 14 Chapters of the Lotus Sutra is to demonstrate that Shariputra and the other Voice-Hearers too will attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra.
When Shariputra asked many such questions as,
“World-Honored One, what causes and conditions lead you to earnestly praise the foremost expedient means of the buddhas, the profound, subtle, and wonderful Law that is difficult to understand? From times past I have never heard this kind of preaching from the Buddha. Now the four kinds of believers all have doubts. We beg that the world-honored one will expound this matter. For what reason does the world-honored one earnestly praise this Law that is profound, subtle and wonderful, difficult to understand?”
Did Shakyamuni tell Sharihotu he asked too many questions? Of course not, Shakyamuni Buddha's religion based on the Lotus Sutra is not a cult. The SGI is a cult.
Mark
Nichiren took the time to debate and answer the questions of a LOT of people who sought answers from him, what do you think most of the Gosho letters are all about? Read all of the "Q & A" Goshos for many examples, and be grateful he took such time and care in debating and teaching.
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