BUDDHISTFAITHINAMERICA
Faith in AmericaCopyright © 2003 Michael BurganForeword copyright © 2003 J. Gordon MeltonAllrights reserved. No part ofthis book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, elec-tronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems,without permission in writing from the publisher. For information, contact:Facts On File, Inc.132 West 31st StreetNew York, NY 10001
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Great read! Go Soka Gakkai! I was looking for more info on Nichiren Buddhism, but it's so interesting. Minorities in America feel that Eastern Religion is for the white upper class. They are slow to embrace it. It's for everyone, so get out there and start chanting. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo!