rob

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SokaGakkaiInternational/message/27562

From:* mububa@c...
Date:* Tue*Dec*16,*2003* 9:23 pm
Subject:* Re: [SGI] A change in Nichiren Shoshu policy?

Nowhere, in any of the quotes that Robin provides does she/he (?) justify
claiming that the SGI accepts the notion of an exclusive Kechimyaku or that
the Dai-Gohonzon is a "Super Gohonzon"; or that non-SGI Gohonzon are "bad
Gohonzon".

Each of these claims is laughably false.

The SGI does not claim an exclusive Kechijyaku, it does not claim that the
Dai-Gohonzon is a "Super Gohonzon; it does not claim that non-SGI Gohonzon
are "bad Gohonzon" and that is why not one of the quotes from SGI sources
uses any of these phrases.

Terry

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LOL!

Anyone who knows the SGI knows that Daisaku Ikeda has claimed Kechimyaku
through the "eternal three presidents". Lets look at some quotes from the
past regarding this....

"The master-disciple relationship is essential to your faith and your
members' benefit. As a disciple of President Ikeda, it is very important to
seek and practice his guidance. He is the only one who can correctly
interpret and understand the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin so that we can
understand." (World Tribune, April 14, 1969)

"It is difficult for us to apply [the Gosho] to our modern life.
President Ikeda restored the Daishonin's Buddhism for modern people's
lives...he is our master in the Buddhist practice to attain enlightenment.
No one has ever brought the Gohonzon...so close to us...He shows us the
correct spirit of practicing Nichiren Daishonin's philosophy." (NSA Leaders
Newsletter, NSA Monthly Leaders Meeting, June 16 1978)

"[President Ikeda] talks about the profound master-disciple relationship
that existed between Presidents Makiguchi and Toda. Without this priciple,
there would be no true Buddhism or means to attain enlightenment ... We
should continually seek President Ikeda's guidance...In this way, we can
transform ourselves ... The lifeblood of sincere faith runs only through the
truly united campaign of the Soka Gakkai." (NSA Quarterly, Vol.5 No.3, Page
3)

"Leaders, through the chain of command, give President Ikeda's guidance
to their members. Only President Ikeda can correctly interpret the profound
teachings of Nichiren Daishonin. Leaders are a vital link to President Ikeda
.... It is like going to school but not going to class. They must have a
seeking spirit to learn about President Ikeda because that is the only way
they can develop faith and refine their practice. (World Tribune, September
27, 1968; May 16, 1969)

atheramari

LOL!

Anyone who knows the SGI knows that Daisaku Ikeda has claimed Kechimyaku
through the "eternal three presidents". Lets look at some quotes from the
past regarding this....

"The master-disciple relationship is essential to your faith and your
members' benefit. As a disciple of President Ikeda, it is very important to
seek and practice his guidance. He is the only one who can correctly
interpret and understand the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin so that we can
understand." (World Tribune, April 14, 1969)


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He has helped the members to grow in caring about others. I CERTAINLY dont see
NST helping members to learn Buddhism and care, they have kicked alot of people
THAT THEY DON'T LIKE, OUT by pretending to like them, and refusing Gohonzon, or
shunning them IN NST.

Its a nice way of slandering is all.

And...I don't agree with your "insight" into OUR President Ikeda. But, hey,
you are around people who hate him. So, what can anyone expect.

D