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The Spirit and Purpose of Financial Contributions in SGI-USA

As a religious organization, the programs of SGI-USA are made possible only through the voluntary financial contributions of its membership.

Buddhism traditionally refers to three kinds of offerings—offerings of goods, fearlessness and the Law. The offering of goods refers to material gifts, including money, that are made to the Buddha and the Buddhist community. It also includes the offerings of water, candles and incense that we make to the Gohonzon. An offering of fearlessness means to relieve others’ fears and give them courage. Offering the Law means to share the teachings of Buddhism with others.

All of these offerings are part of our practice. We give of our time and energy as well as our material resources through our efforts in faith, practice and study. As Nichiren Daishonin affirms, “It is the heart that is important” (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 949), so our intention in making a gift is key. As we continue to exert ourselves with the spirit to propagate Nichiren Buddhism, or to realize kosen-rufu, we can create value that will become apparent as absolute victory in our lives.

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