An Unfortunate Perversion of Nichiren's Buddhism.--- Open the Eyes.

[KuuhKatie]

This form of Buddhism is no 'cult' and Daisaku Ikeda wants nothing more than Kosen Rufu. I don't understand why anyone would feel the need to spend their time slandering a man who wants happiness and world peace. These comments are disgusting and very disrespectful, not only of Ikeda, but of Nichiren and all of his teachings.

[TheRemonstration]

@KuuhKatie The man being slandered is George M Williams, the organization doing the slander is the SGI.

The concept of Master Disciple has been altered and is no longer Nichiren's Buddhism. watch the video again and understand what is going on.

[MyOzzio]

We are all the children of Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddah of Kuon Ganjo and that relationship is revealed in our daily life. Even Ikeda. Please, for your own sake, get off that we and them attitude and start showing actual proof in your life, ie Satori, with all respect. And get yourself on tozan. You know what I mean.

[TheRemonstration]

@MyOzzio had I not heard GMW being slandered I would not have been inclined to make these videos. It's as if a elderly close friend or relative was being smearwed and slandered. "Satori" has nothing to do with it. Watch other video on this channel then telll me to seek satori. Slander of GMW is a horrible injustice in Buddhist history. I'm not stayng silent on it.

[avonbathbianco]

well done! I am a former Nichiren Buddhist in UK. I had to give up the practice because i didnt like the attention they were giving to building up a successful life and career through chanting and everything thanks to Ikeda. I was wondering were was humble Nichiren and other Buddhist masters in all this. There was nothing else but fanatic blind folded parrots of Ikedas' pride. I love Nichiren Buddhism but I cant practice but my self, Pure as it is itself, without any presidents and deputies.

[TheRemonstration]

@avonbathbianco Well said. In my opinion Buddhism has to be individual and as the Lotus Sutra itself explains in the Emerging from the Earth Chapter, the "Lone Bodhisattvas,: (of the earth,) by far outnumber the groups of Bodhisattvas.in big groups. We have to recognize that times and country do change and real Buddhism adapts. The big group idea needs to go. Those trying to own Buddhism, even if sincere are the ones breaking "unity of the sangha." Sects are an artifact of old culttures

[kwanonkyo]

You make interesting points, but are you not a Disciple of GMW? You seem to defend him as if, well he was you Mentor....

Ikeda is that to many people and will be for many more. I to struggle with the mentor disciple relationship, but his message is always the same. Become greater in your life so you can help Kosen Rufu happen. Start with your own.....

If feel what you are doing is right, please continue.....

[TheRemonstration]

@kwanonkyo No, GMW is not my "mentor." He is just a goodhearted person with incredible spirit who did his best to spread Buddhism for many years and is being slandered, even though he is elderly and has health issues and poses no threat to Ikeda or the gakkai. He still calls ikeda his "master." and barely knows that he is being slandered behind his back. Ive practiced 45 years and seeing the downhill turn of the Gakkai and NST since the schisms is terrible.

[Buddhist1986]

@TheRemonstration you have practiced for 45 years then u are the person i am looking for i was wondering if i can ask u some questions about nichirens writings.

[2free2bquiet]

At 5:08 or so, Martin says the way to practice in line with the mentor is to "live our lives eternally as students of Buddhism". I suggest he start by trying to learn what Buddhism actually is, rather than this personality cult / hero worship pack of lies.

Another point is that IF Ikeda really IS still alive, "HIS" books & so on are written by cult grunts who are probably overworked and underpaid.

[TheRemonstration]

@2free2bquiet true.

it is obvious Ikeda is not really writing this stuff. But (if he is alive) he is directing it or unable to. At any rate we need to move forward.

American Nichiren Buddhism, that Americans can all agree to based on the American spirit of unity with differences and AUTONOMY that Japanese orgs seems to have a problem grasping.