"Let us go back to orthodox
Nichiren teachings, thereby
countering some later traditions,
who claim to be "true" schools of Nichiren's thought and who adopt
the name of Nichiren (thereby legitimizing their teachings) but the subvert
and radically alter the basic tenets of Nichiren's Buddhism. These tenets
are clearly elucidated in Nichiren's authentic writings.
There is no need for interpretation "between the lines" or
revision of the original writings (i.e. "Nichiren said
this
, but he really meant something else, which he only
obliquely hints at. Let us be the sect that understands the
true meaning, which is hidden...". This kind of "re-working
" of Nichiren's true intent is all too prevalent in off
shoot sects who established their doctrines long after the
death of Nichiren.)"
"In the interest of honesty and integrity, with respect to
Nichiren's writings, let us publish accurate translations
of
Nichiren's works and to present thoughtful orthodox
commentaries on Nichiren's writings, and the Lotus Sutra
in
general. Ultimately, let us to provide a place where
people
can grow in faith, confident that the printed materials of
this Buddhism conform very accurately to the intent of
Nichiren himself. Let our motto be, "If Nichiren didn't say
it, then it mustn't be accepted as part of orthodox Nichiren
teachings. "Everything that is asserted through this
Buddhism must be backed by literal, theoretical and actual
proof......proof that is found in the Lotus Sutra and
the
authentic writings of Nichiren himself, without any
distortions in questionable translation from the original
Japanese".
"Let us pledge to remain true to the orthodox teachings of
Nichiren, and to provide English language materials to all
believers who seek the truth of the Dharma of the Lotus
Sutra".