"THE THREE KINDS OF TREASURE" Part 2 of 3
The Essence of Buddhism Lies in One's "Behavior as a Human Being"
(July - August 2010 Living Buddhism, pgs. 62-75)
Written to Shijo Kingo in Kamakura (1277)
Nichiren teaches his loyal disciple the importance of being a person of wisdom and how crucial one's behavior can be in a time of adversity.
2010 INTRODUCTORY EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Download information on the October 2010 Introductory Study Exam in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish in 4 sections including: Buddhist Terms, The Life of Nichiren Daishonin, Excerpts From SGI President Ikeda's Lecture Series "Learning from the Writings: The Teachings for Victory", Soka Spirit and Studying Buddhism. Study Guide is also available in Bookstore for $2.00
Study Material for Elementary School Division Members
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SEPTEMBER 2010
SGI-USA Las Vegas Buddhist Center
DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT
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ROCK THE ERA YOUTH MEETINGS
Sun., Sept 12, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun., Sept 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Las Vegas Community Center
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION
Sun., Sept 12, 10:00 am (Areas 1 & 3)
Sun., Sept 26, 10:00 am (Areas 2 & 4)
Las Vegas Community Center
Adults are encouraged to attend and support the youth!
for September & October
Sept 10-13 Men's #2 Click Here
Sept 17-20 Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia) Click Here
Sept 24-27 Leadership Revolution #1 (district through territory w/national leaders) Click Here
Oct 8-11 Women's #3 Click Here
Oct 15-18 Byakuren, Soka Group, Gajokai
(youth behind-the-scenes group) Click Here
Oct 22-25 Chinese Language Click Here
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SEPTEMBER 8, 1957: President Josei Toda makes a declaration against the use of nuclear weapons.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1271: Tatsunokuchi Persecution. Nichiren, who is about to be beheaded by government troops, is saved when a flash of light in the night sky frightens the executioners away. The government later decides to exile him to Sado Island.
SEPTEMBER 24, 1993: The Boston Research Center for the Twenty-first Century is founded by SGI President Ikeda.
OCTOBER 2, 1960: World Peace Day President Ikeda lands in Hawaii on his first trip outside Japan, beginning his worldwide efforts for peace, culture and education based on Nichiren’s Buddhism.
OCTOBER 5, 1960: SGI-USA Day President Ikeda arrives in San Francisco on his first trip to the continental United States, setting in motion the American movement to spread the Nichiren’s Buddhism. At Coit Tower, President Ikeda declares that this day will one day be looked upon as a significant step forward for the Nichiren’s Buddhism and the world itself.
OCTOBER 12, 1279: Nichiren inscribes the Dai-Gohonzon for all humanity.
OCTOBER 13, 1282: Writes a transfer document at Ikegami, designating Nikko as chief priest of Kuon-ji temple at Minobu, and shortly afterward passes away.
OCTOBER 13, 1282: 13 Nichiren dies.
12 HOUR DAIMOKU TOSOS
(chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo)
Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Gongyo at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm
GONGYO & CHANTING
Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
(Gongyo at 6:30 a.m.)
Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WORLD PEACE GONGYO
Sun, Sept 1, Area 4 - 7:00 pm
Sun, Sept 5, Area 1 - 10:00 am
Tue, Sept 5, Area 2 - 1:00 pm
Wed, Sept 7, Area 3 - 7:00 pm
'ROCK THE ERA' YOUTH MEETINGS EVERY 2nd & 4th SUNDAY
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