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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 26
Page 37
... activities . In other words , the boundaries separating Soka Gakkai members from non - members are not 1 Eppsteiner , Soka Gakkai International , 15 . hard and fast . In fact , compared to many 37 The Membership of SGI - USA.
... activities . In other words , the boundaries separating Soka Gakkai members from non - members are not 1 Eppsteiner , Soka Gakkai International , 15 . hard and fast . In fact , compared to many 37 The Membership of SGI - USA.
Page 49
... Compared to 34 percent of the American public , 59 percent of SGI - USA members align themselves with the Democratic Party , while only 11 percent identify themselves as Republican ( compared to 28 percent of the American public ) ...
... Compared to 34 percent of the American public , 59 percent of SGI - USA members align themselves with the Democratic Party , while only 11 percent identify themselves as Republican ( compared to 28 percent of the American public ) ...
Page 123
... compared to 26 percent of GSS respondents . And converts are more likely to agree with the statement , " I do what is right for the environment , even when it costs more money or takes up more time " ( 69 percent vs. 54 percent , p ...
... compared to 26 percent of GSS respondents . And converts are more likely to agree with the statement , " I do what is right for the environment , even when it costs more money or takes up more time " ( 69 percent vs. 54 percent , p ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Soka Gakkai History and Philosophy | 13 |
The Membership of SGIUSA | 36 |
Copyright | |
10 other sections not shown
Common terms and phrases
achieved active agree already alternative American public appear asked associated become believe benefits Buddhism chanting Chapter commitment compared converts core costs culture currently described dropped efforts encounter environment expect experience fact friends goal going growth human immigrants important included indicate individual interest involvement Japan Japanese joining leaders less levels lives marginal means meetings membership movement nature Nichiren Nichiren Shoshu Note organization orientation pattern percent positive possible practice Press priesthood probably promote Protestant question questionnaire rates rational choice theory reason recruitment relationships relatively reli religion religious remain reported represents requires respondents rewards sample SGI members SGI-USA members social society Soka Gakkai members spiritual subscription success suggests survey Table things tion traditional transmodern understanding United University values week world peace