SGI FNCC YMD Conference 2006

Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a Buddhist association with more than 12 million members in 190 countries and territories worldwide. For SGI members, Buddhism is a practical philosophy of individual empowerment and inner transformation that enables people to develop themselves and take responsibility for their lives.

As lay believers and "engaged Buddhists," SGI members strive in their everyday lives to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstances and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community. The promotion of peace, culture and education is central to SGI's activities.

The core philosophy of the SGI can be summed up by the concept of "Human revolution." This is the idea that the self-motivated inner change of a single individual positively affects the larger web of life and results in the rejuvenation of human society. The SGI movement has its roots in the life-affirming philosophy of Nichiren, a Buddhist monk who lived in 13th-century Japan.


Nichiren's philosophy originates in the teaching of Shakyamuni, the historical founder of Buddhism who lived in India some 2,500 years ago. Nichiren discovered that the Lotus Sutra contains the heart of Buddhist teachings and the truth to which Shakyamuni was awakened. This sutra reveals that a universal principle, the Buddha nature, is inherent in all life. It affirms that all people are capable of manifesting the state of enlightenment.
Members of the SGI practice the Buddhism taught by the thirteenth-century Japanese monk Nichiren. At the core of Nichiren's Buddhism are the phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and a mandala referred to as the Gohonzon.

There are three basic elements to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism: chanting the phrase Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a prayer for oneself and others; studying the teachings of Nichiren; and making efforts to share the teachings of Buddhism, to spread the Buddhist perspective of life's inherent dignity and potential. SGI members perform a morning and evening practice known as Gongyo, which consists of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra.

For SGI members, Buddhism is a practical philosophy aimed at awakening people to the limitless potential and value of their own lives. Practicing Buddhism brings about a positive transformation in the depths of an individual's life, transforming fear into courage, deluded impulses into wisdom and egotism into compassion.

Buddhism begins with individuals deciding to take responsibility for their own lives, first reforming themselves and taking action to improve their immediate surroundings and relations, and then gradually extending their wisdom, courage and compassion into a wider sphere.

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[sks0208]

wonderful!!!! excellent!!!!!

[freedomgd2]

Nice Video I from Singapore Soka Gakkai. Nice to meet u guy.

[tomhlee88]

I was there. My Name Is Tom Lee

[Linternationale]

Súper! está padrísimo, muchas gracias, esto es Gakkai y no fregaderas.

[preesidentboosh911]

ha i just realized im in this

im the kid with long brown hair and the brown sweatshirt helping hold andy up when hes screaming.

ahhh good memories.

[preesidentboosh911]

ahhh.

that conference was totally kickass.

loved every minute of it

the slideshow really does it justice.

[iscorpio]

wow! awesome. please watch my short film about chanting, " the healer"

[Butalmapu]

gran aportee!!

great slideshow!

and upload more of coursE!

kind regards

wooo

check my videos!!

Kind regards!

byeee!!

[gng11]

I can see FNCC is very beautiful. I'm a Canadian member and would like to visit there someday. There is also the Canadian counterpart of FNCC as well. It's the Caledon Centre for Culture and Education located in Ontario. Beautiful wilderness as well.

[diazilizarve]

lindo video.....se les agradece!!! muchas gracias