Zen and Affirmations

[Tomás ESP]

A lot of this reminds me of Sokka Gakkai Nichiren which I had heard of but didn't know much about so I watched a few videos and read a couple of articles. A lot of millionaire Hollywood celebrities saying if you just chant, you will be able to get things that you want. Really? Is this even Buddhism or a Buddhist version of the highly questionable Christian "Prosperity Theology?" No thank you.

Gasssho
STlah
Shoki

Unfortunately, I believe SGI is dangerous. Same as Shambala, there are many people fleeing their organization claiming it is a dangerous cult. There are two subreddits dedicated to this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/sgiwhistleblowers/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SGIcultRecoveryRoom/

Gassho, Tomás
Sat

[Shoki]

I just find the way SGI presents themselves through their videos and literature to be a little strange and a bit off-putting. I read and look at their videos and think; Is this really the face they want to show the world? I don't get this vibe from other schools of Buddhism. There is a Sri Lankan center near me which I've visited and though that's not specifically my thing, I thought it was a very nice place.

The article on Law of Attraction reminded me of SGI. There are a lot of claims that they're a cult which makes me think they're probably a cult.

Apologies for running long but I just got a new coffee maker and I've been testing it out so I'm going to be a handful today.

Gassho
ST-lah
Shoki

[Kaishin]

The Buddhist school, Sokagakkai, promises you happiness, but where is this happiness supposed to come from? From earning money, they say! But what does money have to do with happiness anyway? Didn't Shakyamuni renounce his palace and throne and beg for his meals? Losing your balance because of happiness and unhappiness is what's called "illusion."

This guy has a quote for everything

-stlah