Sun May 06, 2012 at 14:22:22 PM PDT
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Been saving your pennies so you can give generously to the Soka Gakkai annual campaign? Your organization doesn't ever tell you how much money they rake in each May. They don't consult you on how to spend it. But they're so needy! And so worthy! Here's "actual proof":
Soka Gakkai International - USA acquired the Beber Silverstein office building at 3361 SW 3rd Ave. in Miami, FL from the Beber Silverstein Group for $3.5 million, or $175 per square foot.
Pony up for Kosen Rufu.
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Wed Mar 28, 2012 at 11:30:25 AM PDT
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For your reading pleasure, check out RougeBuddha's multipart series on "Cult or Culture." It starts here.
In other matters. For those who have asked. Using this site is simple. If you've never used it, you'll be able to catch on quickly.
1. Create an account. Sign in.
2. When you read something that you want to respond to, click "Post a Comment." Type your comment. Click "preview" to review what you wrote. Click "post" to post it.
3. To reply to a specific comment, click "Reply" under the comment. Type your reply. Click "preview" and "post." Your reply will automatically nest with the comment you're responding to.
Super easy. Try it and figure it out for yourself. Kinda like chanting.
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Sun Mar 18, 2012 at 15:16:22 PM PDT
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In a previous thread, I said that one of the hallmarks of a cult is reliance on deception. Cults deceive potential recruits, members and the general public about the group's true aims and core beliefs.
Suppose someone says to you, "Hey, come to a Buddhist meeting with me. The people are really nice. We talk about Buddhism and world peace..."
If you're reading this website, chances are someone has invited you to such a meeting.
I accepted such an invitation. Yes, the people were really nice. We talked about Buddhism. We talked about world peace. But there was something else, too. Something that wasn't "as advertised." It took me years to wake up to the fact that I had been initially deceived by and gradually lulled into the Big Sensei Scam.
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Mon Feb 20, 2012 at 13:42:30 PM PST
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Joe Isuzu called our attention to two newfangled dharma aids. iGongyo is a $2 iPhone app to help you practice assiduously. ChantBuddy "aspires to extend Buddhist practices and teachings to any mobile device, anywhere."
Mark Porter at ION (Independent Organization of Nichiren Lotus Dharma Buddhism) announced a free gongyo book. Click here to download the printable pdf.
What happened to Steve Milburn's blog? It's there, but not there.
Ryusho of Myosho-ji (Wonderful Voice Temple) in Charlotte, NC, posts daily dharma reflections on his blog.
Got links? Post 'em.
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 at 12:34:55 PM PST
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Here's another re-post from the "old" BuddhaJones. This one is a real flashback/time capsule. It was written by mroaks when he was still a member of the Org, back in March 2002.
Look, I'm not trying to make a stink; I have been trying to tone down the way I express criticism and limit my sarcasm. But I think I have a point; if I see this situation, then other people probably do too.
It looks to me like the teachings of Gandhi are being stressed more than the teachings of Nichiren in SGI-USA.
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Sun Jan 29, 2012 at 06:44:19 AM PST
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(Suggestions, anyone? - promoted by buddhajones)
I created this post because I am on a personal quest and I was hoping that another buddhist could help me. I am looking for a recording of full gongyo that includes part A, B & C.
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Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 16:02:19 PM PST
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(Welcome to the club of people who left the club. :) - promoted by Nine Lives)
Lately, I have been thinking about how, a few months before I ran across an SGI-USA member in the late 1980's, I dabbled in Scientology for a minute. I hightailed it away from those people when I realized that the only way I could TRY to get "clear" (the equivalent of enlightened) was to dole out cash for someone to "audit" me. Then, I still would never reach clarity in this lifetime, because I had to get audited WAAAAAY back in the past for who knows how many lifetimes.
I realized I'd bumped into a cult. Soon after, I met my friend, the SGI-USA member.
As Brittany sang, "Oops, I did it again."
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