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“Since the days of Shakyamuni, Buddhists had based themselves on the equality of all parties taking part in discussion.
“These Buddhists always based themselves on reason, and even if their mistakes were exposed, they would never explode in anger. Rather, on such occasions, they would joyfully abide by reason.
“Authoritarians, however, hate to have their assertions subjected to public scrutiny, and so refuse to discuss things on even footing with others. When someone does not follow their pronouncements, they unilaterally punish the person.
“Herein lies the standard for clearly determining who is a Bud­dhist and who is an authoritarian” —SGI President Ikeda (June 17, 1991 World Tribune, p. 4).
The priesthood refused to dialogue in 1990 and 1991. Their position remains unchanged: “Never in a million years will Nichiren Shoshu and the Soka Gakkai have a discussion” (Dai-Nichiren, November, 1994) (July 2008 Nichiren Shoshu Monthly).
 

Buddhism In A New Light

Page Buddhism in a New Light 1. The 'Problem of Faith'
The Soka Spirit movement is to learn more about Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 2. Violence is Weakness, Prayer is Power (Part One)
It is hard to tell what thoughts were running through the minds of the terrorists.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 2. Violence is Weakness, Prayer is Power (Part Two)
Take a closer look at the ideas of self-defense and sacrifice.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 2. Violence is Weakness, Prayer is Power (Part Three)
As we came face to face with the destructiveness of authoritarianism, what happened on Sept. 11.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 3. The Way We See Ourselves
Enlightenment or human revolution is to change the way we see ourselves.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 4. What Love is Not
What seems to be love sometimes may not be love at all.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 5. Faith and Freedom
As guaranteed by the First Amendment, choosing and practicing religion to one’s conscience.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 6. The Business of Death
One of the easiest ways to manipulate people is through fear.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 8. The Invisible Reflection – Three Requirements for Seeing Ourselves
Why don’t we see ourselves in the mirror?
Page Buddhism in a New Light 9. Mistaking Arrogance for Confidence (Part One)
Nichiren Daishonin was often condemned by his contemporaries as “an extremely arrogant priest”.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 9. Mistaking Arrogance for Confidence (Part Two)
Arrogance is insecurity; confidence is peace of mind
Page Buddhism in a New Light 10. 'Pax Humana,' Plan B for Peace
Wars are usually waged in the name of peace.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 11. Denouncing Devadatta
Buddhist is sometimes a most Buddhist thing to do under certain circumstances.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 12. An Illusion of Independence
The world around us has become so interconnected that we find ourselves disconnected from it.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 13. The First Buddhist Fundamentalist?
Devadatta caused a schism that nearly destroyed the early Buddhist community.
Page Buddhism in a New Light 7. The 'Pilgrim's Progress': From Without to Within
We sometimes get in touch with part of us that has been long forgotten.
Page Buddhism in New Light Chapter 17: Freeing the Caged Bird Within
The Buddha nature refers to the potential for attaining Buddhahood, a state of awakening filled with compassion and wisdom.
Page Buddhism in New Light Chapter 18: Challenging Delusion, Changing Karma
Buddhist emphasis on the role of present action changing negative karma.
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