1) The Nichiren Buddhist teaching of changing karma restores the original Buddhist emphasis on the role of present action changing negative karma. Furthermore, the Nichiren Buddhist concept of karma is unique because it focuses on the fundamental cause of negative karmic retribution and provides the means to change that cause.

2) The method and aim of Soka Spirit are the same as those of Never Disparaging-reconfirming people's dignity through respecting their innate Buddhahood and helping them challenge their fundamental darkness.