Nichiren Shoshu and the Three Treasures
Nichiren Shoshu and the Three Treasures
In Buddhist tradition, the Three Treasures are :
- the Buddha,
- the Law, and :
- the Samgha (Buddhist Order, or Community of Believers)
The Treasure of “Buddhist Order” is claimed by the priesthood as “priests' property” (excluding laity ):
The Priesthood:
The Treasure of the Priest includes
all the Head Priests and assistant Priests, who with absolute
faith in and obedience to the instruction of the High Priest ,
are dispatched to each local temple as his representatives.”DaiNichiren publication, page 13
SGI :
The Treasure of “Buddhist Order” or “Community of Believers” means:all lay believers and priests alike: