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PDF Flyer · SokaCult.com
Downloadable/printable flyer summarizing the central question of the site: whether SGI qualifies as a cult and why it matters.
SokaCult.com
Parodies the standard SGI defense that it is not a cult, presenting the argument ironically to reveal its circular logic.
SokaCult.com
A satirical take on the emphatic, dismissive denial that SGI has any cult characteristics.
SokaCult.com
Compares recognized cult characteristics against SGI/Soka Gakkai practices and structures.
SokaCult.com
Parodies the philosophical deflection that the concept of "cult" is meaningless or doesn't apply to any group.
SokaCult.com
Satirizes the psychological dependency and fear-of-leaving that former members describe as a hallmark of SGI membership.
SokaCult.com
First of two pages satirizing how SGI dismisses the testimony of former members as deluded or biased.
SokaCult.com
Second installment continuing the satirical treatment of SGI's dismissal of former-member accounts.
SokaCult.com
Parodies SGI's pattern of attacking critical journalism as jealous, corrupt, or anti-religious rather than engaging with it.
SokaCult.com
Satirizes the strategy of discouraging members from reading or engaging with critical information about SGI.
SokaCult.com
Final page in the satirical series — a farewell perspective from someone leaving SGI and reflecting on the experience.
Fair Use Archived Articles
Third-party articles, broadcasts, and documents archived under fair use, covering journalistic and institutional coverage of SGI/Soka Gakkai.
Academic Publication
Academic coverage of SGI and its relationship to higher education institutions, including Soka University.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation coverage of SGI/Soka Gakkai's international presence and activities.
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
BBC coverage of SGI/Soka Gakkai, one of the larger archived documents at 58K, likely including multiple reports or a substantial investigation.
The Boston Globe
Boston Globe reporting on SGI — one of the largest files in the collection (79K), suggesting extensive investigative coverage.
CyberSangha (Online Buddhist Community)
Content from CyberSangha, an early online Buddhist community resource, covering SGI-related discussion or reporting.
Internal SGI Document
An internal SGI document or memo related to Gongyo — the twice-daily recitation practice central to SGI Buddhism.
InterVarsity Press
Coverage or analysis from InterVarsity Press regarding SGI, likely from a comparative religion or cult-awareness perspective.
Los Angeles Times
First LA Times article archived. California-based newspaper coverage of SGI, its headquarters, and American operations.
Malibu Surfside News
Local Malibu/California community press coverage of SGI, likely related to property or real estate holdings in the area.
The New York Times
New York Times reporting specifically on Soka University of America (SUA), its founding, accreditation, and SGI connections.
The New York Times
NYT article on discomfort and unease among SGI members, covering internal criticism and doubts within the organization.
Orange County Register
Orange County Register reporting on SGI — relevant given SGI's significant Southern California presence.
SGI Internal Document
Archived official SGI policy or guidelines document — primary source material for understanding organizational rules.
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)
Public Broadcasting Service coverage or documentary material related to SGI/Soka Gakkai in America.
SGI Reform Movement
A formal declaration by SGI reform movement members calling for internal organizational changes and accountability.
SGI Reform Movement
Responses to the Reform Declaration — how SGI leadership or members replied to reform demands.
NPR (National Public Radio)
NPR broadcast content by reporter Ross covering SGI, likely a radio segment or transcript.
San Francisco Chronicle
SF Chronicle reporting on SGI — notable as the Bay Area is a significant center for SGI-USA activity.
Sydney Morning Herald
Australian newspaper coverage of SGI from the Sydney Morning Herald, reflecting Soka's international reach.
TIME Magazine
TIME Magazine coverage of SGI/Soka Gakkai — one of the largest files (39K), likely a major feature or multiple articles.
Tariq Hasan
A speech by Tariq Hasan, likely related to interfaith dialogue or SGI's political/peace activities.
U.S. Congress
Congressional testimony or government documents related to SGI — by far the largest file (110K), suggesting extensive hearing records or reports.
SGI Internal / Dissent
An "unapproved" document — likely an internal SGI communication that was not officially sanctioned or that members circulated without approval.
PDF Documents — Fair Use Archive
Scanned primary-source documents including newspaper articles, legal filings, organizational records, and official communications.
| Title / Filename | Size | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Motion for Judgment — Opposition MotionForJudgmentOpp… |
225K | legal |
| New York Times (2000) NYTimes200000.pdf |
321K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Absolute Happiness NYTimesAbsoluteHappi… |
754K | New York TimesIkeda |
| New York Times — Art (2) | 195K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Bicentennial | 69K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Cautious Phase NYTimesCautiousPhase… |
23K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Coast | 82K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Dump | 119K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Early Gakkai | 127K | New York TimesJapan |
| New York Times — Election Finance NYTimesElectionFinan… |
78K | New York Timesfinanceelections |
| New York Times — Founding Fathers NYTimesFoundingFathe… |
24K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Ikeda Opens Campus NYTimesIkedaOpensCam… |
91K | New York TimesIkedaSoka University |
| New York Times — Komeito | 367K | New York TimesKomeitopolitics |
| New York Times — Komeito Formed NYTimesKomeitoFormed… |
65K | New York TimesKomeito |
| New York Times — Komeito Split | 80K | New York TimesKomeito |
| New York Times — Militant Faction NYTimesMilitantFacti… |
188K | New York Timesextremism |
| New York Times — Money, Power, Greed NYTimesMoneyPowerGre… |
109K | New York Timesfinancepower |
| New York Times — No Elks | 90K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Quake Peril | 192K | New York TimesJapan |
| New York Times — San Diego Convention NYTimesSanDiegoConve… |
62K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Sho-Hondo | 259K | New York TimesJapan |
| New York Times — Suppress Criticism NYTimesSuppressCriti… |
85K | New York Timescensorshipsuppression |
| New York Times — Thronging | 328K | New York Times |
| New York Times — Toda Obituary | 26K | New York TimesToda |
| ORG-009 | 9.4K | internal doc |
| ORG-010 | 9.3K | internal doc |
| ORG-022 — NY Islamic Rep. ORG-022-NYIslamicRep… |
17K | internal docinterfaith |
| ORG-037 — Silent Prayer ORG-037-SilentPrayer… |
22K | internal docpractice |
| PRD-008 — SoCal & LA Zone | 9.5K | internal docSouthern California |
| Southern California Flyer | 95K | flyer |
| The Southwell Complaint TheSouthwellComplain… |
599K | legal complaintharassment |
| Italy Parliamentary Resolution risoluzioneitalyapol… |
134K | ItalygovernmentEurope |
IRS Form 990 — Tax Records
Scanned IRS Form 990 filings for SGI-USA and affiliated entities (SUA = Soka University of America, BRC = Boston Research Center). Public tax records revealing organizational finances, officer salaries, and donations.
| Document | Size | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Soka University of America — Form 990 | 1.1M | IRS 990Soka University |
| 1999 Boston Research Center — Form 990 | 1.1M | IRS 990Boston Research Center |
| 1999 Soka University of America — Form 990 | 1.0M | IRS 990Soka University |
| 2000 Soka University of America — Form 990 | 796K | IRS 990Soka University |
| 2001 Boston Research Center — Form 990 | 497K | IRS 990Boston Research Center |
| 2002 Boston Research Center — Form 990 | 541K | IRS 990Boston Research Center |
| 2002 Soka University of America — Form 990 | 1.5M | IRS 990Soka University |
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