To My Friends & Words of the Week
To My Friends

Sunday, March 21, 2010
Let's express our appreciation to the noble dedication of the members of the Ceremonies Division(*). Our refreshing Buddhist memorial services shining with the vow for accomplishing kosen-rufu proliferate with flowers of fortune and benefit. (*)Ceremonies division: A group of officially designated Soka Gakkai ministers of ceremonies who conduct the Buddhist ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and memorial services.

Words of the Week

Week of March 16, 2010
Let's hold discussion meetings brimming with the "Gakkai" spirit and bursting with joy and exuberance. Reaffirming our vow as successors on March 16 and aiming to achieve victories in life toward May 3, let's expand dialogue imbued with courage.

Above is a translation of "To My Friends" that is based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, published in the Seikyo Shimbun.
The New Youth Division Website

"The Victory of the youth division of the SGI-USA signifies the victory of the youth division throughout the world"... Daisaku Ikeda, President, Soka Gakkai International
Youth Division Website

Florida Culture and Nature CenterFlorida Nature and Culture Center

The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms native to the Florida landscape, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere.
Member Resources: Florida Nature and Culture Center