tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-899127576497018828.post2638928087088860311..comments2023-09-08T04:01:16.111-04:00Comments on My Buddhagan Chronicles: I’m having a problem with ShakubukuBuddhaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753180190392981429noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-899127576497018828.post-57416136361513059242011-01-08T00:17:24.608-05:002011-01-08T00:17:24.608-05:00Good point on proselytizing in the video. I have t...Good point on proselytizing in the video. I have to think about that some more. I guess it's the aggressiveness that's such a turn off to me.Buddhaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753180190392981429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-899127576497018828.post-90139000613101561822011-01-07T22:01:29.273-05:002011-01-07T22:01:29.273-05:00Your experience is more what the Japanese would ca...Your experience is more what the Japanese would call "shoju." Shoju is used in cultures where Buddhism is not prevalent. Nichiren participated in shakubuku (break and destroy) because of the misleading teaching of other so-called "Buddhists" of his time.<br /><br />Your sponsor introduced you to the practice in exactly the appropriate way. At least for in the US in this day and age - for most people. I for one don't have a problem being more aggressive with those who are really messed up.<br /><br />I feel that if one ISN'T proselytizing there must be something wrong with their faith. If I get benefit from something, of course I want to share it. Check out Penn Teller's take on proselytizing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdvES4_MJ5Y&feature=related<br /><br />One day, based on your Buddhist compassion, you will share Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo with someone, just as your co-worker did for you.Jameshttp://www.sgi-usa.orgnoreply@blogger.com