Nichiren Shoshu Nichiren Buddhism Opposing Views
Nichiren Shoshu Nichiren Buddhism Opposing Views
Nichiren Shoshu
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- Discusses history and issues relating to the separation of the Soka Gakkai and the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood.
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- Personal observations and experiences of an individual Soka Gakkai member regarding interactions with Nichiren Shoshu practitioners online.
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- Offers experiences and discussions regarding the Nichiren Shoshu organization.
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- Koichi Tomoda's view of the Nichiren Shoshu High Priest as "power-mad" among other accusations.
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- Historical essay critical of the symbolism surrounding the Crane symbol of the Nichiren Shoshu sect.
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- Details concerns of Nichiren Shoshu priests who do not accept the leadership of the High Priest.
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- Critical commentary on the sect's administration and conduct. Includes event coverage in Asia and the Americas.
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- Documents the alleged attempts by Masatomo Yamazaki and other anti-Soka Gakkai activists to "destroy" the Soka Gakkai before the Nichiren Shoshu/Soka Gakkai rift.
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- Personal site by Steve Sonoda on the "Noble Mission of the Soka Gakkai to fulfill the Daishonin's will of Rissho Ankoku" (refutation of false teachings) and "creating lasting peace and prosperity in this world."
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- Published by a group of priests who left Nichiren Shoshu due to the High Priest.
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- Resources available for use by Soka Gakkai members to understand the Temple Issue and formulate informed responses to questions about it.
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- Documentation and political commentary refuting a report which alledges impropriety by Soka Gakkai's lawyers originating from the "House Committee on Government Reform."
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- Justification for the conferral of Gohonzon by the Soka Gakkai and rebuttal of Nichiren Shoshu objections to this practice.
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- A personal view of corruption within the priesthood and followers of Nichiren Shoshu from a Soka Gakkai member's perspective.
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- Personal site by Fujiko Mine on the dispute between Soka Gakkai and the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood.
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- Pamphlet published by the Soka Gakkai International-USA, which attempts to outline key elements of the ongoing rift between the Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Shoshu.
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- Self-described as a "user-friendly navigation guide" to Soka Gakkai International. Presents critical commentary on Nichiren Shoshu/Hokkeko, and other sectarian websites as well as nonsectarian links.
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- Features articles refuting the Nichiren Shoshu tradition, along with select passages and excerpts from official organization publications.
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- Essay with historical context, proposing a possible "embarassing" meaning behind the crane emblem used by Nichiren Shoshu.
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