Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism/Part 2
| February 10, 2000 |
| By: John Ankerberg, John Weldon; ©2000 |
| Basic explanations of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. |
Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism – Doctrinal Chart
God: Ultimate reality is a condition of “existence” called nirvana; no supreme God exists. In NS, the equivalent is an impersonal life essence incarnated in the Lotus Sutra/Ghonzon.
Jesus: A wise sage (perhaps enlightened), whose teachings were distorted by Christian myths.
Salvation: Through occult meditation/ritual to attain enlightenment or true understanding of and control over “reality”.
Man: In his true essence and/or enlightenment, one with the Buddha.
Sin: Ignorance.
Satan: An impersonal force within Nature, the personification of “evil”.
Bible: Generally, a scripture containing true and false teachings.
Death: Reincarnation into nirvana.
Heaven/Hell: Temporary states of mind and/or places.
