Shakubuku

Shakubuku (Japanese折伏; German: " break and subdue " ) is a native of the Shrimala Sutra term and refers to a method of conversion that is used in parts of the Nichiren Buddhism. This refers to the argumentative refutation of the deemed heretical or provisional teachings.

Schools such as the Kokuchūkai, Nichiren Shoshu - Soka Gakkai and took this method of seemingly aggressive conversion in the past, very literally, which also called on critics to. Meanwhile, most schools have distanced themselves from the former interpretation and application of this method. Although the term as such still applies, value is now placed on the opposite to explain their own view of Buddhism.

In contrast to Shakubuku is the method of so-called Shoju, care should be taken in the fact, the opposite to convince slowly and steadily, without trying to refute his views, but to rely on its own self-knowledge. Nichiren himself took on both methods in journals such as the " Kaimoku Sho " ( The Opening of the Eyes ) reference.