- 12 Aug 2003
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Hello, everyone.
Recently, me and Kakuzen were discussing via PM if Nishi Honganji-ha had any sects, but after a while, Kakuzen said that Nishi does have two branches, the BCC (Buddhist Church of Canada) and BCA (Buddhist Church of America). I went there and did some research, but it seems to be something of a Jinja Honcho, which is the association of Shinto shrines in Japan. It seems to be an association for most of the Buddhist temples in America and Canada.
Kakuzen mentioned that these two were branches of Nishi. When I say branch, I mean "sub-sect", such as what Nishi Honganji-ha is to Honganji.
So are the BCC and BCA sub-sects/branches of Nishi? And is Nishi itself an organisation, or a real Buddhist sect?
Thanks.
Recently, me and Kakuzen were discussing via PM if Nishi Honganji-ha had any sects, but after a while, Kakuzen said that Nishi does have two branches, the BCC (Buddhist Church of Canada) and BCA (Buddhist Church of America). I went there and did some research, but it seems to be something of a Jinja Honcho, which is the association of Shinto shrines in Japan. It seems to be an association for most of the Buddhist temples in America and Canada.
Kakuzen mentioned that these two were branches of Nishi. When I say branch, I mean "sub-sect", such as what Nishi Honganji-ha is to Honganji.
So are the BCC and BCA sub-sects/branches of Nishi? And is Nishi itself an organisation, or a real Buddhist sect?
Thanks.