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Why Buddhism, Why Now? AND WHY IN AMERICA
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Taking into account the nature of the country is the fourth of the five guides of propagation according to Nichiren Shonin. This means that one must consider the culture and values of the country in which one is going to teach, and above all one must consider to what extent Buddhism has or has not already become a part of the country. The "Teaching, Capacity, Time and Country" states, "there are countries wholly devoted to Hinayana teachings, countries wholly devoted to Mahayana teachings, and countries in which both Hinayana and Mahayana are pursued." (P. 50) One must also consider what kind of Buddhism has appeared in the country and in what manner it has been taught. This involves the proper order of teaching the Dharma which is the fifth of the five guides. Regarding the importance of understanding how Buddhism has already been taught in any given country, "Teaching, Capacity,...
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