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Letters and Interviews from Former Priests<

  • Seven Priests Leave Head Temple. On February 3, 1992, seven priests left the Nichiren Shoshu Head Temple Taiseki-ji in response to the excommunication of the Soka Gakkai. Their 'Letter of Remonstration'  to High Priest Nikken is presented here. (The SGI-USA Newsletter, February 10, 1992)
  • Former Los Angeles Priest Speaks Out. An interview with chief priest Gun'ei Kudo. (The SGI-USA Newsletter, March 2, 1992)
  • Letter of Disassociation. 'The Association of Youthful Priests Dedicated to the Reformation of Nichiren Shoshu' letter to High Priest Nikken Abe notifying him of their decision to leave the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood. (The SGI-USA Newsletter, April 13, 1992)
  • A Young Priest Cries Out For Reform. Rev. Yumo Matsuoka's 'Letter of Separation' to High Priest Nikken. (Seikyo Times, June 1992, No. 371, p. 20-38)
  • Demand for the Priesthood's Immediate Apology for Its Support of War. The following is a translation of a letter by The Association of Youthful Priests Dedicated to the Reformation of Nichiren Shoshu addressed to High Priest Nikken Abe. (Seikyo Times, October 1992, No. 375, p. 20-29)
  • Long-Time Priest Risks All To Support Kosen-rufu. Jisai Watanabe, a member of the 'Association for the Reformation of Nichiren Shoshu,' recently visited Los Angeles along with four other members of the association and ten leaders from the Soka Gakkai in Japan. The following is a compilation of his remarks at small group discussions, question-and-answer sessions and home visits in the Los Angeles area. (Seikyo Times, March 1994, No. 392, p. 20-25)
  • Reformist Priest's Spirit To Protect the People. Chief Priest Yugu Narita, a member of the 'Association for the Reformation of Nichiren Shoshu,' interview with Seikyo Times Chicago Bureau Chief Bill Endsley. (Seikyo Times, May 1994, No. 394, p. 41-43)

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