Talk:Nichiren-shū

message: I'm going to re-write a lot of this article, as at the moment it seems like just a comparison between Nichiren Shu and Nichiren Shoshu, rather than focusing on Nichiren Shu. Although, a comparison may be a good section. Steve (talk) 20:54, 25 January 2012 (UTC)
thread_title: Re-write

message: I can't agree more with the previous section regarding this article about Nichiren Shu, written as if being defensive, or under the pressure of competition and dominance of Nichiren ShoShu, a fading temple in itself. It weakens the article to define Nichiren Shu as what Nichiren ShoShu is or is not.
I agree that - on the other hand - a Nichiren's school identity cannot be separate from other schools. But this interconnectedness should be based on the ground of the "Origin", the source of Nichiren's own statements and not just what that temple or another - thinks or does or does not!. Nichiren ShoShu was a minor insignificant temple and not a competitor to Nichiren Shu in the past, and both have almost common pre-war/and war history. It is the emergence of the SGI that is making many Q under light, and an honest and sincere researcher would ask these Q and look for mature answers. I have sincerely presented few issues for consideration, and dialogue is welcome to improve/correct the article. Contoversial and Critical perception of other schools of Buddhism such as the SGI is not a one sided ticket, and in terms of doctrines Nichiren Shu is also controversial and differences of teachings should also be presented openly. Regards.SafwanZabalawi (talk) 10:30, 26 May 2012 (UTC)
thread_title: What is the proper reference?

message: I have edited the section on Similarities and Differences providing 3 main points, supported by quotes and refrences from various sides. With respect to the views expressed before, i did not include some of the topics of differences, and on the contrary, I added one of the most important shared doctrines between all schools: that of the Three Great Laws. This section is not a criticism of N. Shu in any thing. It is just a record of impartial facts. I would like to know of John's opinion on my edit and I am willing to learn and cooperate.SafwanZabalawi (talk) 07:04, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Similarities and Differences 

message: An editor (Mogism?) has deleted the following semntence from Similarities and Differences section: "while SGI views Nichiren as simply an ordinary person who attained Buddhahood “I, Nichiren, vowed ...to attain Buddhahood”. It is within Wikipedia guidelines to explain why this deletion was made. The sentence is valid and it belongs to a section obviously presenting similarities and differences with other Nichiren communities/schools. The deleted sentence was relevant to the subject. Please explain why the sentence was deleted. Thank you.SafwanZabalawi (talk) 05:37, 27 November 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Again, I'm inviting for a meaningful dialogue on this TalkPage in regard to editing and improving the article: in particular here regarding the note above. Any truthful encyclopedia would include variety of sources - and here the subject of how various Nichiren communities view the Founder, Nichiren, is the focus of the section. Deleting sentences without valid reason is not looked at as respectful to Wikipedia guidelines. Thank you.SafwanZabalawi (talk) 00:41, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
replies: text:  Catflap, no one asked for your personal opinion on the subject. Since the person who deleted the sentence in focus must have had some reasons to do that, I was respectfully trying to understand her/his point of view. Besides, it was improper from your side to interfer in this subject bringing the word 'vandalsim' or 'barrel of vandalism' - words I did not use, nor accused the person involved of bad faith.  It could be lack of proper knowledge about Wikipedia guidelines , not intentional vandalism, so you should not start with bad faith between two editors who did not ask you for opinion. A proper editing looks at improving the article and enhancing the text by reliable references, utilizing also a truly mature discussion on Talk page.01:58, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Request for explanation 

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message: This section needs to be removed:
Nichiren Shu shares similar teachings of Soka Gakkaiwhich states the following:
First, the power of any Gohonzon, including the Dai-Gohonzon, can be tapped only through the power of faith. In other words, we should be clear that it is wrong to think that the Dai-Gohonzon alone has some kind of unique mystic power that no other Gohonzon possesses. The Dai-Gohonzon and our own Gohonzon are equal.[20]
This is an opinion of SGI with regards to the Daigohonzon, the source is an SGI website. This is not a Nichiren Shu  view or opinion.
With Gassho, Gonzalopena25 (talk) 22:33, 26 November 2019 (UTC)
replies: text: From my limited knowledge, it seems that the person who inserted that had confused Nichiren Shoshu and Nichiren Shu. I hope an expert on the topic will chip in here. PeepleLikeYou (talk) 22:37, 26 November 2019 (UTC)
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