The Kitano Memo - SGI members instructed to spy on, harrass, and interfere with the Buddhist communities in Europe and Africa

Sit back for a little light reading

As reported, (by SGI-USA and SGI-Taiwan), the actions of the Nikken sect have become more dangerous and we must keep them under careful observation.

It is very dangerous to underestimate their influence and say: "Everything is OK here, up to now none of our members has resigned". The Nikken sect works like mad for shakubuku and their sphere of influence can increase even if we can't see anything. From here

Wait a minute...I thought that the problem with the priesthood was that they didn't do shakubuku!!

On the other hand, the priests of Nichiren Shoshu have rarely if ever practiced shakubuku, and so have fallen into a lackadaisical Buddhist practice... Hokkeko members and priests, who have never conducted shakubuku seriously, have not experienced how difficult it is.

And yet they "work like mad for shakubuku"?? Get your story straight!

The question then became: What did High Priest Nikken have to leave as his legacy? No matter how eager he may have been, there was nothing that would make his name famous throughout history.

um...guys? REAL Buddhists aren't supposed to chase after fame! Remember???

Nikken repeatedly slanders President Ikeda, making statements like: “He does not do shakubuku. What he is doing is not shakubuku. He acts only for his personal desire for fame and honor.” Soka Spirit

uh...the truth hurts??

That's from Part 1 of the translation - stay tuned for a taste of Parts 2 and 3!!