SGI FNCC YMD Conference 2006 - Forever Sensei

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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[howardtomlinson]

YEAH

SGI

I am a NYC member

WOW had life changed since receiving my GOHONZON on AUGUST 23rd 2007

Thank You to

NICHIREN DAISHONIN

MAKIGUCHI

TODA

IKEDA

[ketsuijizoku]

Congratulations!!!

[chikisokahan]

uhhhh que piolasa

[micielochalaco]

Muy bueno este video saben, soy budista de la SGI del Perú en nuestros Zadankai mensuales cantamos esta canción.

En un momento dificil de mi vida al escuchar esta canción, me di cuenta que mi mentor Ikeda Sensei estaba a mi lado diciendome levantate micielochalaco el Kosen Rufu mundial  depende de tí.

Felicitaciones a quienes pusieron esta canción.

A proposito dicen que fue escrita aquí en mi país, en fin lo importante que la tenemos aquí.

[hiyou2468]

ohhhhhh^^! i am japan sgi member☆

[hanusareen007]

spirit spirit spirit win win win victory vitory victory

[portie4eva]

i am part of brass band



[hritikaaas]

wat a terrific spirit!!! i am mesmerised.......

amazing enthusiasm and life states!!

[hritikaaas]

wat a terrific spirit!!! i am mesmerised.......

amazing enthusiasm and life states!!

[hanusareen007]

That is ymd's wow u will win plz keep abundant daimoku

iam indian ymd nice song and spirit

[cindy39ing]

what a great song XD!!!!!!

i'm also member of SGI!

i'm so glad to hear this song here ;D

from japan

[pezew88]

FOREVER SENSEI and youth, ROCK THE ERA!!! YEAH!!!

[Kaenaeight0eight]

I remember I had to sing this song in Japanese when I was younger

[ChaosKid1998]

Sweet cool video I went to the SGI FNCC last year.