Soka Gakkai in America: Accommodation and ConversionThis is the first in-depth study of the Soka Gakkai Buddhists in the United States. 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 this sect are drawn from a growing "transmodern" subculture in America. In addition, the book traces the development of the organization in the US, examining how it adapted to the peculiar circumstances of America's cultural life showing how it has now become a very American phenomenon. |
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... become enlightened and improve their own life con- ditions , the lives of people around them will also be improved . Thus , potentially , the conditions of life for everyone can be raised , resulting in general prosperity and ultimately ...
... become enlightened and improve their own life con- ditions , the lives of people around them will also be improved . Thus , potentially , the conditions of life for everyone can be raised , resulting in general prosperity and ultimately ...
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... become aware of and engaged in Soka Gakkai's efforts to promote art , culture , education , and world peace . In prac- tical terms , this means that Soka Gakkai members must first convince potential recruits of the truth and efficacy of ...
... become aware of and engaged in Soka Gakkai's efforts to promote art , culture , education , and world peace . In prac- tical terms , this means that Soka Gakkai members must first convince potential recruits of the truth and efficacy of ...
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... become very involved in SGI while others remain marginal to the life of the organization and appear at risk of defection . Obviously , all of these respondents represent con- verts , in the sense that they joined SGI and are currently ...
... become very involved in SGI while others remain marginal to the life of the organization and appear at risk of defection . Obviously , all of these respondents represent con- verts , in the sense that they joined SGI and are currently ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soka Gakkai History and Philosophy | 13 |
The Membership of SGIUSA | 36 |
Copyright | |
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