Sunday, August 31, 2014
[Indignantly]: "There are no uniforms in the SGI" -- SGI leader
Lying about little things lying about big things.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Anti-war protestors outside New Komeito headquarters
Peace protestors protesting the political arm of the SGI organization for "peace", culture, and education.
The Lotus Sutra and Nichiren on overcoming illness with several examples
Nichiren [and the Lotus Sutra] teach,
"Thus you should understand that so long as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra remains unwavering in faith, free of all false alliances, entrusting himself wholeheartedly to the Lotus Sutra and practicing in accordance with the Buddha’s golden words, he will without fail be able to prevent disaster and prolong his life in this present existence, to say nothing of in the life to come. Splendid recompense will be his, and he will fulfill his great vow to broadly proclaim and propagate the Lotus Sutra." -- Nichiren
"This good excellent medicine now I leave here. You should take and swallow it. Do not worry that you will not be cured." -- Lotus Sutra Chapter 16
and
"This Sutra then is the Excellent medicine for the sick people of Jambudvipa. If there shall be sick people who are able to hear this Sutra, the sickness shall at once dissipate and they shall not die before they grow old." -- Lotus Sutra Chapter 23
This is especially true in the case of a young person who embraces the Sutra according to Nichiren.
Since one will definitely overcome their illness with a correct faith, for example, Jerry Marcheso overcame a large malignant brain tumor and Greg Romero, a massive heart attack and stroke because of their correct faith. But Shin Yatomi was unable to overcome his illness precisely because his faith was warped ["I will definitely overcome my illness since I am a disciple of Sensei." -- Shin Yatomi]
"Remarkable difference"? SGI blind to the irony
"As I view what is happening today to Nichiren Shoshu and Soka Gakkai, what is obvious is the decline and insanity of Nichiren Shoshu where the high priest is worshipped as absolute, living Buddha. What is also conspicuous is the increasing rise of the Soka Gakkai where we can witness the splendor of the spirit of the first, second and third presidents of the Soka Gakkai. Enveloped by their infinite fortune and virtue, Soka Gakkai members continue to contribute to society. Through this remarkable difference between the two entities, we can clearly tell where the lifeblood of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism is pulsating today." -- Soka Spirit
Paranoid SGIzophrenia
"However, Yamazaki was no more than a bubble on the surface of the water, as he attempted to swim through the ocean of Japanese society using the energy of the anti-Gakkai movement in Japan. Certainly, Yamazaki initiated an anti-Gakkai campaign by the press that started in 1977, but he did not create this groundswell on his own. Yamazaki was being used by the international secret intelligence agencies or domestic anti-Gakkai forces that had their own agendas." -- Soka Spirit
"Hail" or "Heil" Daisaku Ikeda?
The Lotus Sutra states, "Hail Shakyamuni Buddha! Hail, Shakyamuni Buddha!"
On SGI's and Nichiren Shoshu's teachings
The erroneous teachings of theirs have come to be propagated everywhere throughout the world, and the true doctrine of Buddhism taught by Nichiren Daishonin has become annihilated or lost.
Why Namu Myoho renge kyo?
Because Myoho renge kyo ["this sutra"] is cited 286 times in the Lotus Sutra.
Nichiren Shoshu's and SGI's half-baked scholars
"It should be noted, however, that there was a total of 187 translators who carried out the task of transmitting the sutras from India to the land of China. With the exception of one man, the Tripitaka Master Kumārajīva, all the other 186, when they produced their translations, added water to the milk of the teachings and mixed poison with the medicine. But the various teachers and half-baked scholars, failing to understand this fact, do not realize that even if they were to recite the entire body of sutras or commit to memory all the twelve divisions of the scriptures, they would still find it difficult to escape the sufferings of birth and death."
Some passages are not to be trusted
"Finally, with regard to Treatise on the Nirvana Sutra, it is recorded that this treatise was written by Bodhisattva Vasubandhu and translated into Chinese by Bodhiruchi. [Treatise on the Lotus Sutra was also written by Bodhisattva Vasubandhu and translated by Bodhiruchi.] There are many places in treatises such as these that contradict the sutra texts. Treatise on the Nirvana Sutra likewise speaks in a manner that contradicts the sutra it is based upon, the Nirvana Sutra. You should realize that these are due to errors of the translator and that such passages are not to be trusted."
Daisaku Ikeda's pitiful understanding
"The Chinese priest Fa-yün of Kuang-che-ssu temple could make it rain suddenly or cause flowers to bloom immediately, but Miao-lo writes of him, “Though he could bring about a response in this way, his understanding still did not accord with the truth [of the Lotus Sutra].” When the Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai read the Lotus Sutra, soft rain began to fall in an instant, and the Great Teacher Dengyo caused sweet rain to fall within the space of three days. However, they did not say that because of such powers their understanding of the truth coincided with that of the Buddha."
Sanzen jintengo or mentor-disciple
SGI: The prime point of Chapter 7 of the Lotus Sutra is the eternal bond of mentor and disciple
Nichiren: The prime point of Chapter 7 of the Lotus Sutra is major world system dust particle kalpas [sanzen-jintengo].
"Don't worry too much. Ebola is not easily transmitted" -- world renowned virologist
Then why is everyone wearing a spacesuit and some still manage to contract the disease?
Senior leader and SGI apologist Eric Toro's toxic mind
"Many critricize the SGI for the notion that the SGI possesses vast amounts of wealth. Yet, how would it be possible for a true genuine and successful movement for world peace based on the wisdom of the inner most Dharma wisdom, at this time in human history, given the vast and sprawling nature of our global socio-economic system, to pursue such a lofty goal amidst the power and organization of so many nation-state systems to compete in the realm of ideas and value systems. " -- Etoro
Could you please site some clear passages from the Lotus Sutra and writings of Nichiren Daishonin to support your assertion? Others can hear and chant Namu Myoho renge kyo, whether wise or foolish, rich or poor, for free. Gohonzon can be bestowed for pennies. Meeting with friends and family members also doesn't cost a dime. The Lotus Sutra costs twelve dollars and the writings of Nichiren Daishonin are inexpensive or free.
"Enough with the rah! rah! and cult of personality"
"I believe that Nichiren Buddhism must separate itself from Japanese influence. Respect the origins but become independent and truly home grown. Then I believe it’s growth will be stable and true. I also have to say enough with the rah! rah! and the cult of personality." -- Roseanne
On the factious nature of the Nichiren Shu
"It is time to admit that the factious nature of the Nichiren Shu, even here within the U.S., will never permit its growth. Ministers are too busy trying not to go under in all of the pressure put on them (financially and otherwise) by the big guys in Japan, and new members are alienated because of this. There are certain priests who never stopped being SGI. They just donned Nichiren Shu robes. There are numerous problems within the Nichiren Shu. Most people come to Buddhism looking for a safe place to explore absence of God and dogma, but many ministers in America still present the Buddha as a God figure due to lack of explanation to new members. There is not enought education, not enough outreach, and not enough care for those who want to sincerely embrace the beautiful tradition that is the Nichiren Shu. For some who receive Jukai and Omandala in the US, they are hardly ever to have meaningful exchange with the Nichiren Shu again. The third jewel of Sangha is missing. This is why there is no passion within the Nichiren sects in America. If the Nichiren Shu does not change, then it will perish." -- author unknown
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