Nichiren Shoshu has violated regulations and committed improprieties and alleged illegalities outside of Japan, many of which have been prosecuted by the government, local courts and police authorities. The media in these countries reported on these incidents and gave warnings to the public. The following are cases in which final court rulings have been rendered. […]
Sexual Misconduct On May 26, 1998, Nichiren Shoshu priest Shinwa Goto was arrested by the Fuji City police, Shizuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of engaging in sex with two junior high school girls, violating a prefectural ordinance protecting minors from sexual misconduct by adults. He admitted guilt. Rev. Goto was then re-arrested by the Numazu City […]
Unlawful Dumping of Cremated Remains Nichiren Shoshu Main Head Temple, Taiseki-ji, is reported to have stuffed into used rice bags the cremated remains of numerous deceased along with the remains of many others in the name of joint-burial and interment. Furthermore, 150 to 200 of these bags were dumped as if they were trashes into […]
The case of Argentina The Argentine government revoked Nichiren Shoshu’s registered corporate status. On July 2, 1998, the Office of Registration passed a resolution revoking Nichiren Shoshu’s 1995 registration and banning further religious activities. A government report dated July 15 made the official announcement. The Argentine government passed this resolution in response to both a critical […]
Misappropriation of a Temple in Brazil In June 1992, Nichiren Shoshu tried to take possession of Ichijoji Temple belonging to SGI-Brazil, the local association which is part of Soka Gakkai International, by convening an unlawful general meeting and arbitrarily appointing their own choice of directors to the temple’s management. Originally, SGI-Brazil bought the land and raised […]
The Case of the Disguised Temple in South Korea In South Korea, there was an incident in which the local authorities discovered that Nichiren Shoshu had been operating a building for religious purposes whilst misrepresenting it as a welfare facility. This concerns a four-story building in the city of Pusan, the country’s second largest metropolis. […]
Nikken and Nichiren Shoshu Losing Legal Battles in the Supreme Court At recent only 3 years, Nichiren Shosyu has received conviction from the Supreme Court over 7 times. Furthermore, as for two cases among those being something due to manager Nikkenn himself injury, it does. These things mean the fact that it becomes the group […]
Contents / Chapter 1 / Chapter 2 / Chapter 3 / Chapter 4 / Chapter 5 / Chronology of events / Back to Index Chronology of Events Date Events Prior to 1989 Numerous reports continuously been received about the authoritative conduct and misbehaviour of priests. 1989 February Nichiren Shoshu announced intention to increase the obligatory offering for Gokaihi (worshipping the […]
Contents / Chapter 1 / Chapter 2 / Chapter 3 / Chapter 4 / Chapter 5 / Chronology of events / Back to Index Chapter 2 Understanding the degradation and corruption of the priesthood 1 Difficulty of believing that Priests can be corrupt One common reason for those who find it difficult to accept the degradation and corruption of the Nichiren Shoshu is the deep respect that they have […]
Contents / Chapter 1 / Chapter 2 / Chapter 3 / Chapter 4 / Chapter 5 / Chronology of events / Back to Index Chapter 1 Overview of the Priesthood Issue 1 What is the priesthood issue In November 1991, Nichiren Shoshu issued the “Order of Dissolution” and “Notice of Excommunication” to the Soka Gakkai, severing the 60-year-old tie between the clergy and the lay organization. On the surface, […]