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Autumn semester Soka Gakkai

Autumn semester Soka Gakkai. 11A3146002J Kanae Kiyota 2013/11/6. Is Soka Gakkai a cult or religion ? ~Difference between cult & religion~. What’s the Soka Gakkai ？ Part.1. Buddhism The Nichiren sect 　　　　⇑ roots in 1930s Japan The vision

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Autumn semester Soka Gakkai

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  1. AutumnsemesterSokaGakkai 11A3146002J KanaeKiyota 2013/11/6

  2. Is SokaGakkai a cult or religion?~Difference between cult & religion~

  3. What’s the SokaGakkai？ Part.1 • Buddhism • The Nichiren sect • 　　　　⇑ • roots in 1930s Japan • The vision • ”a better world through the promotion of • peace, cultureandeducation”.

  4. What’s the SokaGakkai？Part.2 • scripture: 84 constituent organizations • Image: Lotus flower • 12 million members in 192 countries • ⇒Japanese, American • symbol flag Red; victory Yellow; glory Blue; peace

  5. What do SG members do? • They integrate Buddhist practice into the dairy rhythm of their lives • chant “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” in basic morning and evening • study the teachings of Buddhism • meet to share experiences of their practice and study together at regular monthly discussion meetings

  6. How contribute to society? • Individual level • respect the family members • Local level • environment clean-up • displays • discussion • International level • acts in public education

  7. Discussion questions • Which do you think the Sokagakkai is a cult or a religion? ―and why? • What do you think the SokaGakkai contribute to society? Or beneficial group or not? • How do you feel if you have a friend who belives in the SokaGakkaiheardly?

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