SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace

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Please Note: This site is not operated by SGI-USA or SGI International. My name is Charles, creator of this page. I am a member of SGI-USA and have created this page as a vehicle for World Peace... This site is for members of SGI around the world to meet each other and share communication and happiness. It is also for anyone interested in finding happiness in their lives.The blog page will have the Daily Encouragement message from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda. Subscribe to the blog today!From Olivia Newton JohnBUDDHISM IN DAILY LIFEIf you wish to free yourself from the sufferings of birth and death you have endured since time without beginning and to attain without fail unsurpassed enlightenment in this lifetime, you must perceive the mystic truth that is originally inherent in all living beings. This truth is Myoho-renge-kyo. Chanting Myoho-renge-kyo will therefore enable you to grasp the mystic truth innate in all life. From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin "On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime"Video Below from the Ghandi, King, Ikeda Exhibit:Community Builders Part 1Video Below from the Ghandi, King, Ikeda Exhibit:Community Builders Part 2Video Below from the Ghandi, King, Ikeda Exhibit:Community Builders Part 3Daisaku Ikeda: A Man of PeacePresentation of SGI members at the student meeting (Ikeda's district)...A Marvelous Student Meeting in Shinjuku, JapanLarry Coryell and Marcus Dunleavy acclaimed Jazz Guitarist Larry Coryell contributed a one hour live performance for the Chicago SGI Peace Concert Series in June of 2007.Produced by the South Florida Region YPG Drama Group Extra Special Thanks for this amazing video. Special Thanks to Claudio.Renovation of the SGI Philippines Davao City General Chapter Kaikan!Kaikan Renovation part2

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CHANTING NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO from Commentaries on Buddhahood, "On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime"Shakyamuni realized the Mystic Law through his wisdom and tried to teach his disciples the practice to gain the same wisdom for themselves. Nichiren Daishonin, however, teaches us to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with confidence that the Mystic Law exists...within. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is an expression of that confidence, the proof of our Faith. It demonstrates our intent to live as Buddhas. At the same time, it is an affirmation that our existence is based on the Law.Nichiren says, "Chanting Myoho-renge-kyo will therefore enable you to grasp the mystic truth innate in all life." (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p.3) In other words, chanting Myoho-renge-kyo equals perceiving the mystic truth. By chanting, we can live in the same way as those who perceive this truth. The greatness of Nichiren Buddhism lies in the discovery of this path to the ultimate reality.Before the appearance of Nichiren, the Mystic Law was hinted at through metaphor but never directly explained. To arouse people's seeking spirit, teachers prior to Nichiren would emphasize the greatness of the Buddha awakened to this Law. Unlike in those previous efforts, Nichiren opened the way for all people to manifest this mystic truth-by developing confidence in the existence of the Law within and by chanting its name.To Purchase your own personal copy of "For Today and Tomorrow: Daily Encouragement" By Daisaku Ikeda. copy and paste the following link into your browser. http://www.sgi-usa.org/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&am p;Store_Code=SOS&Product_Code=4100&Category_Code=WOD IChanting Nam myoho renge kyoNichiren taught that all of the benefits of the wisdom contained in the Lotus Sutra can be realized by chanting its title Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Chanting these words and excerpts from the Lotus Sutra is the core of this Buddhist practice, supported by study and the propagation of teachings. Faith, practice and study are the basics of the Buddhist practice, pursuing activities for oneself and activities for the sake of others.

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We hope to meet as many SGI members as possible and invite everyone and anyone to contact the friends of this site for help, guidance, friendship and community.SPECIAL VIDEO LINKHere is a link to a new video that anyone that is new to the practice should watch. It is a wonderful tool to introduce people to the splendor and benefits of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo(copy and paste the link below into your browser)http://www.sgi.org/media/sgi-dvd-low.htmlNovember 10 at Miami Dade Community College in Downtown Miami and the Event was the Miami Book Fair

Movies:

A Quest for Global Peace: Rotblat and Ikeda on War, Ethics and the Nuclear Threat The exchanges between the late Sir Joseph Rotblat, a renowned physicist and 1995 Nobel peace laureate, and Buddhist thinker Daisaku Ikeda reveal hard-won convictions in the primacy of nuclear disarmament as the only effective deterrent to world-scale war. The co-authors contend that the application of 20th-century science and technology requires a 21st-century growth in newfound wisdom arising from basic human values that transcend the limitations of knowledge and state sovereignty. They share the view that moral leadership for the restoration of peace lies not only within the scientific community but also institutions of governance, faith and education. â€œA Quest for Global Peaceâ€ was Rotblatâ€™s final published work, having passed away in August 2005 at the age of 96. (I.B. Tauris & Co., Ltd. 2007)

Books:

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin The Lotus Sutra The New Human Revolution

Heroes:

Shakyamuni Buddha Nichiren Daishonin Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Josei Toda Daisaku Ikeda

My Blog

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Sunday, October 19, 2008

No matter what happens, please continue to chant daimoku-in both good times and bad, irrespective of joys or sorrows, happiness or suffering. Then you will be able to seize victory in your daily life ...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:10:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Saturday, October 18, 2008

A victor is one whose life shines with faith. Emerson, one of the favorite writers of my youth, once said, "That which befits us...is cheerfulness and courage, and the endeavor to realize our aspirati...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:45:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Friday, October 17, 2008

I hope that each of you will study broadly and develop your understanding of life, society and the universe, based on your faith in Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. This type of learning enables you to ...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:44:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday, October 16, 2008

Intellect will play a very important role in the coming age. By intellect I mean refined wisdom, clear reasoning, profound philosophy and broad-ranging knowledge. We are entering an age when people wi...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:14:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Wednesday, October 15, 2008

There is no need to be impatient. Anything that is accomplished quickly and easily will not long endure. Now is the time to concentrate on the construction of a solid foundation. I hope you will compl...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:01:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Tuesday, October 14, 2008

True joy is to be found in working for kosen-rufu, in practicing and taking action for the happiness of oneself and others. The greatest joy in life is to be found in SGI activities. Our activities fo...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:10:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, October 13, 2008

Once we have attained Buddhahood, we will be Buddhas in lifetime after lifetime. We will enjoy a state of absolute freedom throughout eternity. The Daishonin's golden words say so. This is the reason ...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:26:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Sunday, October 12, 2008

The Gohonzon encompasses the entire universe. Therefore, we who believe in and chant daimoku to the Gohonzon can live out our lives with the greatest serenity and composure. Please be confident that t...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:51:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Saturday, October 11, 2008

It is important to have a sufficiently elevated life-condition so that you will be able to calmly accept whatever happens in life, striving to put problems into proper perspective and solving them wit...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:52:00 PST

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Friday, October 10, 2008

It doesn't matter in what area, just keep working on your personal revolution to transform and improve yourself in the way most natural for you. The important thing is that you change in some positive...
Posted by SGI Men, Women & Families for World Peace on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:40:00 PST