Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Tanya is in the World of Animality, the actual proof.

Tanya: “Those who chant Myoho- renge- kyo[the title of the Lotus Sutra] even without understanding it’s meaning realize not only the heart of the Lotus Sutra, but also the “ main cord”, or essential principle of the Buddha’s lifetime teachings. A crown prince who is only one, two, or three years old will, when he ascends to the throne, reign over the empire and be obeyed by the imperial regent and ministers, although he is presently unaware of this. A baby has no conscious understanding but, taking the mother’s breast, grows naturally. In contrast, an arrogant minister who belittles a young crown prince will bring about his own downfall, as did Chao Kai [ of the Ch’in dynasty. THE SCHOLARS OF OTHER SUTRAS AHD SCHOOLS, WHO LOOK DOWN UPON THE PRINCE WHO CHANTS ONLY THE TITLE OF THE LOTUS SUTRA, WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THEIR OWN RUIN as Chao Kao did and FALL INTO THE HELL OF INCESSANT SUFFERING ,” Nichiren “:This is What I Heard”

You have quite a collection, a literal montage of what you pose as damning evidence of SGI - all members, I presume you are attacking ? But you are adverse to hearing from members that have no knowledge of your references. Which means, you are wrong about these “points” being the focus of activities and practice as a community of believers. How can you insist otherwise when you are long gone from SGI? Some of your claims - like early deaths of top leaders children, is new to me, but then Shijo Kingo lost his infant daughter, and then there was Shiro Goro, so I think you might want to reconsider connecting such tragic events to “ wrong headed faith”.

As for calamities, you might want to read about omens in the Gosho. Not a cut and dried phenomena- so much we cannot begin to comprehend. And since there is so much animosity towards us from fellow believers, like you and other sects, it is possible that slander ( see above passage) is the cause for disasters, etc. we aren’t bad people, mark . you are criticized both from Nichiren’s own words and your refusal to treat us respectfully , especially when it comes to correcting your broad generalizations and personal animus shown to us- broadcasting our names with your deeply troubling insults. Please reflect on the above very basic tenant that all of us should always bear in mind. - Tanya

Mark: .....IS ALL DAIMOKU EQUAL? ACCORDING TO NICHIREN, IT IS NOT... "How great is the difference between the blessings received when a sage chants the daimoku and the blessings received when we chant it" to reply, one is in no way superior to the other. the gold that a fool possesses is no different from the gold that a wise man possesses; a fire made by a fool is the same as a fire made by a wise man. HOWEVER, there is a difference if one chants the daimoku while acting against the intent of this sutra".

Those men and women cited by Nichiren are 1). Neophyte Bodhisattvas, they who know no better 2). Soka Gakkai (and NST) leaders and priests are those who go against the intent of the Sutra. 3). Nichiren is talking about the provisional Buddhist scholars and priests who make trouble for those who chant the Daimoku, not his disciples and believers who correct wrong thought. As I have said dozens of times, my criticisms of the Soka Gakkai are the members and leaders practicing for years, not those beginning the practice who know no better.

I have hundreds more instances of SGI members and leaders, especially your Sensei and Soka Spirit members and leaders trashing other believers who chant Daimoku. Here are dozens for you to read, some from 2017 and then there is your up to date Soka Spirit Page... 

http://sokaspirit.org/study-materials/

"Each and every one of Shakyamuini's words tells us that it was right for SGI to separate itself from the ruinous [High Priest] Nikken sect. The SGI is advancing straight along the "path to glory." The Nikken sect is sliding irrevocably down the "path to ruin." I want to make this perfectly clear to you all." Daisaku Ikeda, World Tribune, September 13, 1993 

"... we must deeply understand that the heritage of the universal Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can only be transmitted through organizations [SGI] joined in unity, based on faith in Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism and the principle of the oneness of master and disciple." November 9, 1992 World Tribune 

"Today the only true inheritor of the Daishonin's way of master and disciple is the Soka Gakkai. I declare this unequivocally. That's why the Soka Gakkai is so important. Without our organization, the True Law would be utterly lost. There would be no way to save humanity. That is why supporting and defending the Soka Gakkai are the same as defending and advancing the Daishonin's Buddhism." Daisaku Ikeda, World Tribune, September 14, 1992 

"Members of the Minobu school of the Nichiren sect chant daimoku. They have the Gosho Their recitation of the sutra also includes the Hoben and Juryo chapters. And, in the Shoshinkai, which consists of ex-priests of Nichiren Shoshu , and the portions of the sutra they recite and the daimoku that they chant are identical to the practice we observe. Though their religion may seem the same as ours, they lack the single, unbroken heritage of the law received directly from Nichiren Daishonin. If one's faith is not based on this line of inheritance, it is worthless to embrace any Gohonzon, for no benefit will be forthcoming. That is to say, "Without the lifeblood of faith, it would be useless to embrace the Lotus Sutra." " Daisaku Ikeda, Buddhism in Action, vol 3, p 254 

"We, ourselves, cannot produce the Gohonzon. Since it's the enlightened entity of Nichiren Daishonin, no one has the authority other than the successive high priests who have been the sole heirs to the heritage of the True Law. We take no part in this. Therefore, the objects of worship inscribed by those in the Butsuryu and Minobu factions [of the Nichiren Shu sect] are absolutely powerless. They are worthless because they are fake. In fact, they contain the power of evil spirits. That is why they are dangerous." Former SGI president, Josei Toda, Daibyaku Renge, 98, p. 98. 

"...the Gohonzons that we recieve are also the living flesh of the Original Buddha whose eyes have been opened according to the principles of the actual Ichinen Sanzen in the passages hidden in depths of the Juryo Chapter and the true attainment of Buddhahood by plants and trees. Why would this very Gohonzon not be the true aspect of the eye opening of wooden and painted images? This is absolutely not found in the heretical sects outside of Nichiren Shoshu, and is a profoundly secret doctrine which only Nichiren Shoshu possesses." Daisaku Ikeda Soka Gakkai Daibyaku Renge 

"Thus, Nichiren Daishonin teaches us to treat the SGI members who work for Kosenrufu with greater respect than anyone else, and we must seat them high above esteemed priests." Daisaku Ikeda, World  Tribune, March 14, 1994 

"The faith of "not begruging one's life," life based on the Gohonzon ...such faith exists only in the Soka Gakkai. Only the Soka Gakkai possesses "action" aimed toward the goal of kosen-rufu, and correct "guidance" leading to happiness." Daisaku Ikeda, World Tribune, Jan. 17, 1994 

The BYLAWS OF THE SOKA GAKKAI:

https://markrogow.blogspot.com/2016/02/sgi-bylaws-nonsnse-then-2002-and.html

SOKA GAKKAI HATING ON ALL WHO CHANT THE DAIMOKU WHO ARE NOT SGI

http://web.archive.org/web/20060626122437/http://members.aol.com/nigelloyd/nichiren-shoshu/highpriest-scandals/9.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/20050817161839/http://members.aol.com/domeinews/nichiren-shoshu/reformation/diaper2.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2006*/http://members.aol.com/nigelloyd/nichiren-shoshu/highpriest-scandals/8.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2006*/http://members.aol.com/takenikken/VanityFair/twins.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2006*/http://members.aol.com:80/TAKENIKKEN/VanityFair/ohashi.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2006*/http://members.aol.com/takenikken/VanityFair/gyosei.htm

http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/susumukt/liar.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2006*/http://www.erols.com/miyoko/nobubic.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2006*/http://www.mindspring.com/~sonoda/yamaz.jpg

http://www.cebunet.com/sgi/idsg1.htm

Omens come and go. Fukushima (Japan, Soka Gakkai International Headquarters), global warming (entire world), Nuclear weapons (entire world) and drought (Santa Monica SGI headquarters) are here for up to a million years (Fukushima whose CEO is a top SGI leader). These are not omens Tanya. If we are to believe Nichiren, they are due to distorted and  slanderous Buddhist beliefs and practices. Read the Rissho Ankoku Ron (Establishing the Correct Law for the Peace of the Land) which talks of reasons for the calamities, not the Omens which come and go.

How hypocritical of you to admonish me and not your own members and leaders, especially your Sensei.That you can't see it or refuse to see it, you are either blind, a liar, or duplicitous. If you did bring it up to your leaders, you would be excommunicated. Are you afraid to admonish them so you pick on a lone individual with little power and influence? Do you know what that is Tanya? That is the World of Animality. Read all of the websites I supplied and weep. Namu Myoho renge kyo

3 comments:

  1. So, if we agree that the Gosho passage is Nichiren’s true words, then maybe it’s not a good cause to mock and demean SGI members ?
    I have face to face encounters in SGI, with people I know. I would not broadcast them. I’m pointing out how your blog isn’t personal and is often disrespectful, then you broadly categorize, label and demonize SGI, which is individual people all chanting daimoku.
    I might not be able to quote multiple teachings like your doing in writing, but I can speak to offenses against others and talk about fairness, compassion, tolerance as it reflects the Mystic Law.
    I think you haven’t got a full picture of SGI or looked at it from any other perspective . Not that you would change your mind about errors regarding teachings , but you might change the way you trash us and possibly change some hearts and minds of members, leaders, too.
    If we develop true compassion for everyone, doesn’t that mean we respect them too? Everyone, even people who don’t agree with us or maybe aren’t our favorite people?
    This is me, discussing the teaching I shared in the Gosho quote.
    Tanya

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  2. No replies to Tanya initiating discussion, but more posts to drown out the voices of opposition to Marks “ way” of denouncing, condemning and ridiculing fellow believers.
    Let’s be clear, Mark and Greg have given themselves the authority to decide who is a believer in the daimoku and they have aimed their hostility at those they have judged.
    Actual proof is the bottom line. Rather than slam SGI with such snarky comments as : “ your kosen- rufu” looks funny , please share how your “ kosen rufu “ looks.
    I think Tanya introduced a discussion here. And so far, no reply. It looks like “ discussing” what the teaching means to anyone other than Mark and Greg, is not happening on this blog.
    ~ Katie

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