21. Religious Movements Homepage: Soka Gakkai International - USA Hurst, Jane D. 1992. Nichiren Shoshu buddhism and the soka gakkai in America The Ethos of a New Religious Movement. New York Garland Publishing. http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/nich.html

Soka Gakkai International - USA I. Profile Report Name: Soka Gakkai International is the official name of the lay organization of the Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist religion. Founder: Nikko Shonin started the religion in Japan. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda began the lay group Soka Gakkai, and Masayasu Sadanaga (who changed his name to George M. Williams) began the group in the United States. Date of Births: Not found Years Founded: Shonin founded the group sometime after 1290 by erecting a temple at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The group was relatively small until Makiguchi and Toda formed Soka-kyoiku-gakkai (Value-creating, Education Society) in 1930. Sadanaga brought the religion to the United States (Washington D.C.) in 1957. Brief History: Nichiren Daishonin (the Great Holy One) (1222-1282) was a Buddhist reformer who believed that a greater Buddha than Sakyamuni would redeem earth. When he died, some of his followers were chosen to protect and upkeep his tomb. After a dispute over the responsibility, Nikko Shonin left the group and established a temple, Taiseki-ji, at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The religion lived, in small numbers, until Makiguchi, at odds with the Japanese government (who held as a state religion, Shintoism), established the Soka Gakkai. He was arrested for his beliefs and died in jail. Toda became president of the group and rallied 300,000 peasants at Makiguchi's funeral. The religion rapidly developed a large lay membership. The group grew in Japan under the leadership of Toda.

22. Amsterdam Geshu Site Unofficial and maintained by Amsterdam members. Features Dutch and English introduction to buddhism and the soka gakkai, meeting schedules, articles and study materials, and discussion forum. http://www.geshu.org/

23. NPR Audio New Religions, Part III Soka Gakkai As part of our series on new religious movements, NPR's Mandalit del Barco explores a modern version of buddhism known as soka gakkai. It's an import from Asia, brought to the United States by http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=18

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AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather SEARCH : in Reference June 02, 2004 You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Buddhism ... Soka Gakkai By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z S Soka Gakkai, Buddhism Related Category: Buddhism Soka Gakkai [s O I Pronunciation Key Nichiren Buddhism, it was founded (1930) as the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai [Value Creation Educational Society] by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, educator and follower of the Nichiren Sho sect, to promote his ideas for educational reform, but by 1940 the group concentrated on the propagation of Nichiren Buddhism. The government disbanded the group and arrested its leaders during World War II for its criticism of the Japanese involvement in the war. In 1964 the Soka Gakkai organized Komeito, Hosokawa See J. White, The Soka Gakkai and Mass Society (1970); D. A. Metraux, The History and Theology of Soka Gakkai (1988); P. E. Hammond, Soka Gakkai in America Topics that might be of interest to you: Buddhism Morihiro Hosokawa Japan Nichiren ... com Check out around 175,000 brief encyclopedia articles on almost all topics. Related Categories: Philosophy and Religion Eastern Religions More articles from AllRefer Reference on Soka Gakkai Encyclopedia U com Check out around 175,000 brief encyclopedia articles on almost all topics.

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26. War And Peace the soka gakkai works for the elimination of war and affliction, and establishment of lasting stability, peace and prosperity, based on the buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. The soka gakkai is Noble Mission of the soka gakkaiInternational The three treasures of buddhism continue to exist, and the period of a hundred reigns during which the Bodhisattva http://www.mindspring.com/~sonoda

Noble Mission of the Soka Gakkai International Rissho Ankoku Ron, 1260 "If we look about, we find that the sun and moon continue to move in their accustomed orbits, and the five planets follow the proper course. The three treasures of Buddhism continue to exist, and the period of a hundred reigns during which the Bodhisattva Hachiman vowed to protect the nation has not yet expired. Then why is it that the world has already fallen into decline and that the laws of the state have come to an end? What is wrong? What error has been committed? " Nichiren Daishonin NUCLEAR FAUSTIAN DEAL: GLOBAL PLUTONIUM TECHNOLOGY PROLIFERATION This WWW Site is financed and published independently by Steve Sonoda mailto:sonoda@mindspring.com

27. From India To America: A History - Academic Resource Guide Research site to enable scholars and students to learn more about the soka gakkai International (SGI). http://www.sgi-usa.org/buddhism/resourceguide/

Introduction to Buddhism FAQ's on Buddhism The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin From India to America: a History ... The Library From India to America: a History The Soka Gakkai International Religious Roots, Early History and Contemporary Development About the Resource Guide Since 1991 the SGI has gone through dramatic changes as it has become an engaged lay Buddhist community in society. In response to increasing interest and demand for classroom teaching material, this Resource Guide was designed to present a current look at the changes and events shaping the development of the SGI in the United States. Over the last two years, the Resource Guide has proven a useful classroom tool in introductory courses on Buddhism, Asian Religions, World Religions, Japanese Religions, and Contemporary Religious Movements in America. This web presentation is an effort to make the Resource Guide more widely and easily accessible. Many thanks to the SGI-USA Academic Affairs Department for their concerted time and energy in developing the Resource Guide. Send feedback to rdebozi@sgi-usa.org

28. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhism In San Jose soka gakkai International USA (SGIUSA) is a lay organization of believers of Nichiren Daishonin s buddhism in the United States. http://www.bodhisatva.com/sgi-usa.html

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29. Buddhism-SGI - ICQ Interest Groups - ICQ.com Moderated realtime chat room for those interested in the buddhism practiced by the soka gakkai. http://groups.icq.com/group.asp?no=17910

30. NPR : New Religions, Part III: Soka Gakkai As part of our series on new religious movements, NPR s Mandalit del Barco explores a modern version of buddhism known as soka gakkai. http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=1894183

31. SGI-UK Heart Of Southwark Chapter Information and meetings on the buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, soka gakkai and nam myoho renge kyo based in south east London Camberwell District. http://www.angelfire.com/de/buddharob/index.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" SGI-UK Heart of Southwark Chapter Thank you for visiting our new unofficial website. Although very basic at the moment, we aim to expand as time goes on. You will see our schedule for each month, along with an explanation as to what each meeting is about. If you would like further information about Nam myoho renge kyo, the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, Soka Gakkai International, and how you begin to practice in your local area - then please e-mail me at buddharob@hotmail.com Thank you. Robert Brown SGI-UK Heart of Southwark Chapter Buddhism for All Camberwell District Schedule Burgess Park District Schedule Peckham Rye District Schedule ... Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and other titles The Soka Gakkai Worldwide Family Soka Gakkai webpage Soka Gakkai International Public Information Site SGI Worldwide Centres SGI Australia ... SGI Yugoslavia

32. Soka Gakkai, The Buddhist Way Of Transformation Affiliated to the soka gakkai of Japan, soka gakkai Inter national (SGI) follows the orthodox lineage of Daishonin s interpretation of buddhism. http://www.lifepositive.com/Spirit/world-religions/buddhism/soka-gakkai.asp

Register to the site Shopping Bazaar Find Practitioner Wallpapers ... Magazine THE QUIET TRANSFORMERS BACK TO HOME By Attreyee Roy Chowdhury By fostering cooperation and providing spiritual support, Soka Gakkai International intends to bring the bodhisattva way of life to the contemporary world. Its Indian chapter is also growing quietly Nichiren Daishonin The Buddhist approach to inner tranquillity, according to Nichiren Daishonin, the 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk whose thoughts form the base of the Soka Gakkai movement, begins by the fundamental act of surmounting deluded impulses or inner poisons. Then, through spiritual practice, the energy inherent in these impulses is transformed into an illuminating 'flame' of enlightened wisdom. In the resulting tranquil state, the light of enlightened wisdom shines brilliantly, unblocked and unhindered by the clouds of deluded impulses. Deeply perturbed by the constant suffering all around despite the all-pervasive influence of Buddhism, Daishonin sought an answer in a thorough study of the various Buddhist sutras and treatises of renowned scholars. His studies brought him to the conclusion that the Lotus Sutra was the highest of Buddhist teachings and the misery of humankind emanated out of our disregard for this teaching.

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Search The Infography: Buddhism Soka Gakkai The following sources are recommended by a professor whose research specialty is Buddhism. Six Superlative Sources James White, The Soka Gakkai and Mass Society. Stanford University Press, 1970. Kiyoaki Murata, Japan's New Buddhism: An Objective Account of Soka Gakkai. Weatherhill, 1968. Daniel Metraux, The History and Theology of the Soka Gakkai. Edwin Mellen Press, 1988. Daniel Metraux, The Soka Gakkai Revolution. University Press of America, 1994. Daniel Metraux, The Lotus and the Maple Leaf: The Soka Gakkai Buddhist Movement in Canada. University Press of America, 1996. Robert Kisala, Prophets of Peace: Pacifism and Cultural Identity in Japan's New Religions. University of Hawaii Press, 1999. Search The Infography Advanced Search Page Through The Infography Alphabetically Buddhism Japan Political History Buddhism Soka Gakkai Building Aerodynamics and Wind Engineering About The Infography published by Fields of Knowledge Clicking this button will display the HTML code. "The Infography about Buddhism Soka Gakkai" http://www.infography.com/content/319523443616.html

34. Articles Information On Buddhism The Soka Gakkai International back to top. EASTERN WISDOM soka gakkai International (SGI) Nichiren buddhism Association This Site USA Worldwide Meeting Locations. http://www.fortunechildbooks.com/peace.htm

M. LaVora Perry's E-zine Eastern Wisdom (Buddhism) Feature Article Peace on the Web Newsletter Special: "2004 Peace Proposal: Inner Transformation: Creating a Global Groundswell for Peace" by Daisaku Ikeda H ome Books Enter Site ... Send This Page To Friends Hit Ctrl D to Add this page to your Favorites "If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquility throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?" Nichiren Toward a Human Culture of Peace This section features articles related to creating a culture a peace. Submissions welcome. Maximum word count is 2,000. Mail submissions to: staff@fortunechildbooks.com Past "Culture of Peace" Articles Book Excerpt A Buddhist's View By Susan Andrus Order Book D ialogue is essential in maintaining strong, healthy, peaceful relationships. When each of us practices healthy dialogue, we will promote peace within our communities, our countries and the world. But we don’t all have an understanding of the essentials of dialogue. Learning how to communicate – talk

35. Archived Articles & Info On Buddhism & The Soka Gakkai peace. Daisaku Ikeda is the leader of the modernday Nichiren Buddhist organization called the soka gakkai International (SGI). http://www.fortunechildbooks.com/peacepast.htm

Toward a Human Culture of Peace Past Articles M. LaVora Perry's E-zine This section features articles related to creating a culture a peace. Submissions welcome. Maximum word count- 2,000. Mail submissions to: submissions@fortunechildbooks.com Return to current "Culture of Peace" article Close this window to return to the page you were on before. Peace Through Prayer by M, LaVora Perry The following article appeared in the April 11, 2003 World Tribune Buddhist newspaper. Dear Reader, This article was written from my Buddhist point of view. However, I hope that whatever your belief, these words will inspire you to keep thoughts of peace on your mind. —LaVora "If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquility throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?" Nichiren A Time For Deeper Faith The United States' led war against the nation of Iraq is now upon us. Therefore, I believe I need to deepen my faith that my prayers for peace will work. It's hard to have faith when news reports and other people seem to say that war must be. But I must overcome my doubts about the power of my life and strengthen my prayer for peace.

36. Welcome To This Is Toni's Place - SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL - ALTAR Studying and practicing buddhism, specifically the buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, assures one s life will experience a human revolution. http://www.tonidunlap.com/altar.htm

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo My practice of the buddhist faith has added a very profound dimension to my life. Studying and practicing buddhism, specifically the buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, assures one's life will experience a human revolution. That for me has truly been a fact. And because of my practice, at this time in my life, I am realizing the wonderful benefits that this Buddhism promises. Oh yes, there have been obstacles. Many of them and they are to be expected. However, with faith, study and practice my life is filled with peace and with great happiness. This addition to my web site is a dedication and an appreciation of the Buddhism of Nichren Daishonin. It is a part of my work toward attaining Buddhahood. Most of all, I hope that you will enjoy your visit. Our world needs Kosen-rufu. This picture is a Digital Art depiction of my altar. I created it using objects made especially for me by a wonderful and talented Digital Art designer. His name is Schnaps and you can visit his web site One Commune to see more of his brilliant work. He is responsible for all of the beautiful Accessories.

37. Soka Gakkai USA Of Pittsburgh SGIUSA of Pittsburgh. (soka gakkai International). The buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. SGI-USA practices the buddhism of Nichiren http://trfn.clpgh.org/bsp/sgigroup.html

38. Lawmakers Feud On Buddhist Ties Coalition Members Mixed Over Soka Gakkai that allows us believers to resort to even swords for the purpose of protecting the teachings of buddhism, said a local member of soka gakkai, on condition http://www.rickross.com/reference/gakkai/gakkai3.html

Lawmakers feud on Buddhist ties Coalition members mixed over Soka Gakkai Asahi Evening News/June 8, 2000 By Koichi Iitake An emergency message dated June 4 appeared on a bulletin board at Soka Gakkai's facility in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture. The message was from Soka Gakkai President Einosuke Akiya, who urged members to "determinedly deal a crushing blow" to enemies of the nation's largest lay Buddhist group and its de facto political arm, New Komeito. "Such determination to fight it out stems from a teaching in our religion that allows us believers to resort to even 'swords' for the purpose of protecting the teachings of Buddhism," said a local member of Soka Gakkai, on condition of anonymity. The ultimate goal of Soka Gakkai and New Komeito in Niigata's No. 6 single-seat district race in the June 25 Lower House election, which covers Joetsu, is "to oust incumbent Katsuhiko Shirakawa of the Liberal Democratic Party from national politics," he said. Shirakawa, a former home affairs minister, is one of several LDP politicians who have openly insisted that it is against the constitutional principle of "separating politics from religion" for Soka Gakkai to have created a political party. He has also opposed the current ruling coalition of the LDP, New Komeito and Hoshuto (New Conservative Party).

39. Soka Gakkai. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001 A theological offshoot of Nichiren buddhism, it was founded (1930) as the soka Kyoiku gakkai Value Creation Educational Society by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi http://www.bartleby.com/65/so/SokaGakk.html

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