Those who are willing to practice as the Buddha and Nichiren taught are thankful to know that a group exists for them. Those who want NOTHING to do with Namu Myoho renge kyo, thanks to the bitter taste of SGI in their mouths too, let me know how they feel. Certainly, I have nothing to be ashamed of offering them the Lotus Sutra and the authentic teachings of Nichiren. Perhaps, that is why I enjoy such boundless treasures of the heart.
Better to follow Sifu Sylvain Chamberlain than Daisaku Ikeda or all the Nichiren Shu and Nichiren Shoshu priests in the entire world. The reason is that Sifu Chamberlain teaches the Lotus Sutra and writings of Nichiren as they are with few of his own personal opinions. This is unlike SGI, NST and Nichiren Shu who all believe in their hearts that they are better than Nichiren and it is OK to alter his teachings to fit into their unenlightened perspectives.
Best yet is to follow the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren and to have many good friends in the Dharma such as Sifu Chamberlain and DharmaJim Wilson. Sifu Chamberlain is easy to find on You Tube (Lotus Kwoon). DharmaJim, not so easy to find but they can answer the difficult questions and offer encouragement based on the Lotus and writings of Nichiren and not merely their opinions. They teach a form of secular Nichiren Lotus Sutra Buddhism that has impressed me with its profundity. I have sent donations to Sifu Chamberlain. As a priest, he may accept alms and unlike the Soka Gakkai top Japanese leaders who earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, he desires and is satisfied with little. He built his study center by himself, without the help of outside influencers. This is unlike the Nichiren Shu and Nichiren Shoshu priests in America who all had their temples donated by the Japanese High Priest and "bishops". Why don't you help support Sifu Chamberlain with a few bucks. What do you say?...
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