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Fallacy of "The Bequeathal Received by Only a Single Person."

 

The Birth of Buddhism: The Internalization of Ritual

Excerpt from President Ikeda’s dialogue with the scholar of Tibetan, Mongolian and Sino-Japanese Buddhism, Lokesh Chandra in their book Buddhism A Way of Values, pp. 12–13. Chandra is currently Director, International Academy of Indian Culture.

Differing Views on the Mentor/Disciple Relationship

 

The Fallacy of the Eye-Opening Ceremony

Nichiren Shoshu claims that Gohonzon are only valid if an eye-opening ritual is performed by the high priest

The Mistranslation of Sangha into Chinese and Japanese

The Meaning of the Three Treasures by Shin Yatomi

The Importance of Knowing Right From Wrong

 

Promoting People-Centered Buddhism

By Katsuji Saito, SGI Study Department Leader

A Misdirection of Faith

Undermining the Power of the Gohonzon

Dead Leaves

"Freedom is the essence of faith."

Soka Spirit: Geography of the Heart

 

Soka Spirit: Transforming Suffering Into Happiness

 

Five Senior Priests and their deviation from Nichiren Daishonin (Part 4)

The five senior priests could not support Nikko Shonin and thus betrayed the Daishonin’s teaching.

Five Senior Priests and their deviation from Nichiren Daishonin (Part 3)

Of the six senior disciples designated by the Daishonin, all except Nikko Shonin betrayed.

Five Senior Priests and their deviation from Nichiren Daishonin (Part 2)

Niko (1253-1314) propounded that “When those upholding the Lotus Sutra visit [a Shinto shrine].

Freeing the Caged Bird Within — A HISTORY OF THE BUDDHA NATURE

One word sometimes makes a world of difference. When the practitioners of Mahayana Buddhism.

The Line Between Serving the Members and Being Self-Serving

Unity is a primary concern in Buddhism.

Censoring the Gosho and Changing the Silent Prayers to Support Militarists: The Priesthood’s Wartime Behavior

On December 25, 1926, Japan’s Emperor Taisho died.

Will the Real Shakyamuni Buddha Please Stand Up

Practicing the correct teaching in this latter age.

Nov. 28, 1991: SGI Day of Spiritual Independence

On Nov. 29, 1991, the Soka Gakkai received a notice of excommunication.

What is the Heritage of the Law in Nichiren Buddhism?

The two views of the meaning of "heritage of the Law".