Soka Gakkai in America: Accommodation and ConversionThis is the first-ever in-depth study of the Soka Gakkai Buddhists in the United States of America (SGI-USA). Drawing on unprecedented access to the organization through surveys and interviews, it provides a definitive and revealing picture of one of the fastest-growing religions in the world. The authors shed light on contemporary American society and show how many members of SGI-USA are drawn from a growing `transmodern' subculture in America. In addition the book traces the development of the organization in the USA, examining how it adapted to the peculiar circumstances of America's cultural life and showing how SGI-USA became a very American phenomenon. |
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Page 84
... city were responding to the priesthood issue . . . . And it was in a slanderous way — that the high priest is an evil person . It was all nega- tive , and according to the Gosho , we're not supposed to do that . . . . I stopped ...
... city were responding to the priesthood issue . . . . And it was in a slanderous way — that the high priest is an evil person . It was all nega- tive , and according to the Gosho , we're not supposed to do that . . . . I stopped ...
Page 138
... they regard as good 24 Alexis de Tocqueville , Democracy in America , trans . G. Lawrence ( Garden City , NY : Anchor Books , 1969 ) , 292 . causes . This provides some evidence , therefore , that 138 SGI - USA : Its Converts.
... they regard as good 24 Alexis de Tocqueville , Democracy in America , trans . G. Lawrence ( Garden City , NY : Anchor Books , 1969 ) , 292 . causes . This provides some evidence , therefore , that 138 SGI - USA : Its Converts.
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... city A large city A suburb of a major city / metropolitan area 101. At what age did you complete full - time education ? 102. What is the highest level of education you have completed ? Grammar school ( elementary and junior high ) High ...
... city A large city A suburb of a major city / metropolitan area 101. At what age did you complete full - time education ? 102. What is the highest level of education you have completed ? Grammar school ( elementary and junior high ) High ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soka Gakkai History and Philosophy | 13 |
The Membership of SGIUSA | 36 |
Copyright | |
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