Defining what to call a cult usually involves a fair bit of hairsplitting and gray areas. Some people have called Soka Gakkai but, as I said, it depends on how broadly or narrowly you define it.
RickRoss.com has information on cults and archives of various groups described as cults. Look through their news clippings on the group and decide for yourself.
You will also find the Advanced Bonewits' Cult Danger Evaluation Frame helpful:
http://www.neopagan.net/ABCDEF.html
Well, honey, the leader of a cult is typically referred to as a cult leader. I mean, it's not rocket science. They're the one calling the shots and brainwashing their followers, so that title seems pretty fitting to me. Just watch out for those charismatic manipulators, they can be a real piece of work.
A small religious community is typically referred to as a cult or sect.
A person who leads a cult is often referred to as a cult leader. They typically have a charismatic personality and use manipulation tactics to gain control over their followers.
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
The cult of the dead refers to religious or spiritual practices that focus on reverence and veneration of deceased individuals. Different cultures and religions have various beliefs and rituals associated with honoring the dead, such as ancestor worship or offerings to deceased loved ones.
Because he is soka gakkai internationaol's president.
Vicki Rea Holtzapple has written: 'Soka Gakkai in midwestern America'
The number of people who practice Nichiren's Buddhism depends upon whether you're counting the Soka Gakkai/Soka Gakkai International or Nichiren Shoshu. within the SGI is in 192+ countries/territories around the world I'm unsure of the exact number of members. I have no idea about Shoshu as I am not affilliated with them.
Through the practice of Nichiren Daishoni's Buddhism people can positively chage themselves and effect change in their environment. Once one's life is positively changed through this practice, the result is true happiness of that individual. Ultimately, he(or she) will want to share this with others. The Soka Gakkai is an organization that encourages it's members in this Buddhist practice. It continues to grow in membership and currently is present in 192 countries with approx 12 millions members worldwide. The Soka Gakkai contribution to cultural exchange, global peacebuilding (understanding against nuclear and conventional warfare) and the development of youth make it one of the world largest peace orgainzations
Soka Gakkai is particularly concerned with the Lotus Sutra. Anyone who follows the teachings of Nichiren is likely to have said it out loud at some point!
Sōka Gakkai was created in 1930.
No, but there are groups with which you can practice. Google 'Buddhism Guernsey' and you will find one of them, a Soka Gakkai / Nichiren group. There is also a Zen group which meets less often at the moment. This is advertised in the 'community diary' of the Globe, a local free newspaper.
Nippon Naibunpi Gakkai Zasshi was created in 1925.
"Soka" can mean different things depending on the context. In Japanese, "soka" can mean "I see" or "I understand." In Soka, a central African Bantu ethnic group, "soka" means traditional rain-making ceremonies.
Soka University of America's motto is '
Soka University of America was created in 1987.
penises and boobs are real,so yes boka is a soka soka