Quotebobze39Morgaine, you are lucky you didn't become SGI member. I wasn't so lucky. I actually joined SGI and received Gohonzon and I did my share of free labor at SGI warehouse. In fact I personally know SGI-USA leader Danny Nagashima, I met with him on several occasions and talked to him. That was not because I was a leader, no, I simply happened to practice in the same district, whe
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QuotetsukimotoQuoteMorgaine I posted my comment because I was struck by the fact that SGI just had a prayer session for the earthquake in Japan in 1995 and then less than a month later a much bigger one happens, quite bad. I wanted to get the opinions of others,that are on the forum and have knowledge of the gosho Risho Ankoku Ron (sp). It shows that something is amiss in Japan. thats all I wil
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QuotetsukimotoQuoteShavoyWell, the news is here, about the 8.9 magnitude quake and the pictures and reports are heartbreaking. And you know one of the first things that crossed my mind? All the daimoku from SGI-Japan members could not halt this from coming..first an earthquake..then the tsunami... Guys, that doesn't warm the cockles of this heart to think that. But throughout this thre
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It's funny, ever since I've pulled back and let my gut feelings out, now I'm running into people at the apartment complex where I live, who used to chant, left the organization years back due to pressure about doing too many activities...but they still want to chant. I have no issue with Nam Myoho Renge Kyo itself. But I'm not encouraging them to go to a meeting. If they th
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Well, the news is here, about the 8.9 magnitude quake and the pictures and reports are heartbreaking. And you know one of the first things that crossed my mind? All the daimoku from SGI-Japan members could not halt this from coming..first an earthquake..then the tsunami... Guys, that doesn't warm the cockles of this heart to think that. But throughout this thread, there is absolute rea
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QuotetsukimotoQuoteShavoy what you wrote about P.I. kicking revolting masses out made me think...If all these sincere, good-intended members rose up in defiance, refusing to do any more for the Gakkai in the functions you said...P.I. might do a double-turn...that's a lot of disciples to lose, a lot of revenue shot...Of course, he does not need any more, but gotta keep the funds flowin'
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QuoteThe AnticultDoesn't the general public in Japan see SGI accurately, as a sect, cult, dangerous group? In the west, many Swami's who are seen as conmen in their homeland, put on a robe in the USA, and those who don't know any better project their fantasies of holiness onto them. But SGI global has too many billions in wealth to vanish, and its invested globally. SGI is pr
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QuotetsukimotoIt's interesting to look back at SGI speeches and actions from the 1950's, when Josei Toda was president and Ikeda was Young Men's Division leader. The writing was on the wall, even then. From page 163 of this thread: ----------------------------Beginning of Quote------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toda was also not
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ooops...sorry, Doubtful and Nichijew..I meant 25 years of practice...which means..a quarter...Wow. I apologize for the brain emission..forgive! Thanks for the welcome and I'm sorry for my gaffe. From reading this forum, (which I will be doing from start to finish more than once, because there is so much here from everyone) it is not hard to see brainwash taking hold in degrees from mild
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Thank you muchly, Nichijew!!! I always enjoy reading what's on your mind! I also agree with you on The Anticult's latest posts. It all keeps the jaw dropped. Ya know, one of the things that made sense to me when I started was the Cause and Effect thing. Good Cause = Good Effect, Bad Cause = Bad Effect. I know that sounds simplistic. But still....I've thought a lot lately
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QuoteRothausI just thought about some issues the other day. We often pointed out the somewhat dysfunctional family situations some members had at home – mainly leaders. I often wondered about that typical viscous cycle taking place in life according to SGI. One is thought to care for fellow members (which at first sight sounds honourable). When looking back did any of you guys never thought th
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Hi, folks..I posted for first time yesterday, but guess it has not been approved yet. Due to disability, my typing is very limited. Wish I could type away...boy, I do. Have a half century into the SGI...It has done a lot for me, I cannot take away from that. But the choking suffocation of M/D has opened the nostrils...and it's not a pleasant smell. (Sorry for the weird way of putting i
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