Why do you say (SGI/ Nichiren shu, etc.) Is Evil?

 

What is your opinion of the Nichiren Shu School of Buddhism?

by Nicole

(Los Angeles)

I have been a member of the Soka Gakkai for a few years. I am disenchanted due to the personality of cult of Ikeda. I like Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. What is your opinion of the Nichiren Shu School of Buddhism?

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Why do u keep saying SGI is an evil organization?

by Michael

(Ghana)

Daisaku Ikeda, president of SGI International.

Daisaku Ikeda, president of SGI International.

The Question

The reason for this question is that,when we see what the Sokka Gakkai has accomplished as far as kosen rufu ( to widely declare and spread True Buddhism.)We can all see it’s concern and how they have been able to give hope to humanity.

In a word, I really want to know what is your base for seeing this organization as evil.

My answer

Micheal, thank you for the question.
I have to assure you that you are mistaken, I do not think SGI is evil at all. I already answered that concern here: Soka Gakkai

I basically say that I do not belong to any religious organization and that it is true that SGI has a bad reputation in Japan but that I also think that the teachings of SGI are quite good, for what I know of them.

Some people will say that SGI is evil (especially the people who belong to the Nichiren Shoshu) (an example of such an opinion can be found here: Four Dangers of the Soka Gakkai in the Light of the LS and Nichiren. Note that this was not written by me but by Mark Rogow.

So, some people think that SGI is bad for multiple reasons, some of them related to the leader, some of them because of the way their members act in Japan.

I have, until now, and will continue to reserve judgment and will publish letters and comments from both side as long as they remain polite.

I hope this answers your question.

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