Research Paper on:
Diversity in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism

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or not the religious organization known as Nichiren Shoshu or its counterpart, the Soka Gakkai International (SGI)-US, which were both formerly know as NSA, is diverse in its  makeup. The subject will be analyzed through research and observations about the group. In this way, both original and secondary sources will help to discern whether or not the organization  is truly diverse in membership and leadership. A student writing on this subject, wanting to list resources, may want to choose a few from the Reference list which is found  at the end of the actual paper. Also, as a primary tool for analysis, a working definition of the concept of diversity must be included. I. Introduction Buddhism has  become quite popular in the United States in recent years, but it is something that is actually an Eastern religion. Therefore, it may appear to be out of place in  the west, but as a whole seems to embrace cultural diversity in that its members need not be of one particular background. That is not true for many mainstream religions.  It is hard to convert to Judaism for example and while Christianity seems to be everywhere, there are certainly "black" churches and "white" churches despite the fact that acceptance is  preached as part of the religion itself. A student wanting to embark on a case study concerning a religious organization exhibiting linguistic, racial, gender or ethnic diversity traits, might want  to look to Soka Gakkai International (SGI), an organization that preaches one brand of buddhism . It is also important to note that while NSA is one sect, some general  information about Buddhism in America is certainly applicable. II. History of the Organization Nichiren Shoshu buddhism grew out of the thirteenth century Japanese Buddhist teachings