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Connecticut Regional Activity Center Closed on Saturday, April 7, 2012 April 3, 2012

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Because of the region FNCC-in-CT meeting taking place elsewhere in Connecticut, the Connecticut Regional Activity Center will not be open.   The Activity Center will re-open for normal Sunday hours on April 8th  from 8:30am to 5pm.  If you want more information about the FNCC-in-CT meeting, please contact your local SGI-USA District Leader.

SGI-USA Youth Festival in Boston, March 2012

SGI-USA Youth Festival in Boston, March 2012

February 23, 2012

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2012 Essentials Exam, Part 2 Study Guide

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Thai Study Guide (limited sections available)

SGI youth from CT and the East territory attend the Global Zero Summit at Yale February 21, 2012

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SGI youth from CT and the East Territory- Global Zero Summit 2012We are very happy to report that many SGI youth from CT and the East territory attended the Global Zero Summit, which was held at Yale University this past weekend. Global Zero is an international organization committed to reducing the nuclear stock pile in the world to Zero, which directly aligns with President Toda’s declaration for the abolition of all Nuclear weapons from this earth.
It was an extremely informative summit for all of us, with eminent speakers from politics, UN and many other socio-political organizations. This summit was also attended by students from as far as Australia and Pakistan who are really committed to this cause. This summit gave SGI youth a unique opportunity to interact with many youth who share a common goal and also to share Daisaku Ikeda’s teachings and peace proposals with many others at the conference. This marked an important step for SGI youth to realize President Toda’s vision of a nuclear free world.

SGI students who came from DC, New York, Philadelphia, Boston and also Netherlands, made a bold statement of unity and commitment to humanity, often bringing attention to the moral and humanistic aspects of nuclear proliferation. We shared Sensei’s peace proposals with many others at the conference. We are very proud to be part of such a sincere and committed group of individuals. It was an absolutely inspiring weekend, with a lot to learn and share and we hope to participate in many such events in the future.

Thank you all for your continued support of the youth division as we engage in many such dialogues and events!

Please enjoy the attached photo, there were 20 of us, all are not in the picture though!

Charu, Sae and Shun

CCG Schedule for 2012 January 18, 2012

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Happy New Year.  You will be able to find this 2012 schedule by clicking on the CCG category tag on the right side.

CCG_2012_schedule

Traveler for Peace film at the Connecticut Region Activity Center January 2, 2012

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Traveler For Peace Movie in CT this weekend: Sat/Sun Jan 07-08

What is the Movie ”Traveler For Peace”?

It is a movie looking back at President Ikeda’s first trip outside of Japan in 1960. But, from a particular perspective. It combines footage of those travels with current interviews of those who participated in those events 51 years ago. It is very moving, and many who have practiced for some time will recognize those pioneers who helped them establish their own practice. Starting several years ago it has been shown at FNCC conferences. Now it will be shown in Connecticut.

Note that a special projector is used for this movie of which one is available for the entire east territory. So, this is our opportunity for the foreseeable future to have this in CT.

There will be 3 showings, all at the activity center:

Saturday, Jan 7 at   6:00 pm    English version 
Sunday,   Jan 8 at 11:00 am    English version 
Sunday,   Jan 8 at   1:00 pm    Spanish version

Who can attend?
Everyone, plus guests 

Will we do gongyo?
 Yes, gongyo will be done 30 minutes before each showing.

at Coit Tower in San Francisco, California, in October 1960

Ikeda (center) and Soka Gakkai members before the Statue of Columbus at Coit Tower in San Francisco, California, in October 1960

Description of “Traveler for Peace” from the SGI-USA website:

“The new documentary film, ‘Traveler for Peace,’ … a history of President Ikeda’s activities in the United States, will help viewers understand the importance of President Ikeda’s philosophy and guidance as a compass for their own life and faith, and as a lighthouse for all people.

“‘Traveler for Peace’ explores President Ikeda’s first overseas trip in 1960 and examines its lasting significance through the words of disciples in America who witnessed his efforts. The work also looks at President Ikeda’s vision for the future, which he is entrusting to the youth of today, just as President Toda had entrusted it to him. More than merely a reflection on the past, the film shows how President Ikeda’s activities and guidance during his first overseas trip were the foundation for the growth of the SGI today, and the eternal model for a victorious future.”

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s New Year’s Message: Illuminating the World and the Future With the Great Light of Hope! December 30, 2011

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SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s New Year’s Message
Illuminating the World and the Future With the Great Light of Hope

Ikeda with exchange students from China studying at Soka University

SGI President Ikeda with exchange students from China studying at Soka University

Congratulations on the start of 2012—the Year of Developing a Youthful SGI—a year brimming with new possibilities!

Thanks to your wonderful efforts, we have entered a new age of kosen-rufu, where the SGI continues to grow as never before, with surging numbers of capable young Bodhisattvas of the Earth appearing around the globe.

Together with our fellow members in 192 countries and territories, let’s bring forth the bright sun of time without beginning in our hearts day after day, and illuminate our communities, our societies and the future with the great light of hope….

Please read the entire message here:

Chinese (PDF)

English  (PDF)

Spanish  (PDF)

Korean  (PDF)

Japanese  (PDF)

Men and Young Men of Connecticut Unite on September 11 October 3, 2011

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Men and Young Men of SGI Connecticut

Men and Young Men of SGI Connecticut 2011

YWD Celebration in East Rock Park! July 24, 2011

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Report from Sae Chonabayashi:

We had a wonderful YWD Celebration yesterday. Total of 18 YWD came, and we went to East Rock Park and had a picnic on the top of the mountain. Our daimoku worked!!!! for the weather!!!! From 10am – 12pm we had such a nice  breath of air helping all of us not to get too hot! It was amazing!

After introducing each other, Caroline Reid nicely did an introduction to Buddhism, followed by a significant of YWD/ Ikeda Kayo kai by Kamayani Sharma. After that, We did a fun game together for ice breaker – Apples to Apples! We ate, chatted to each other and had a open mic led by Kayoko Tsujimoto where a few YWDs shared their struggles and determinations. At the end, each of us wrote a determination to President Ikeda and I will put them into an Album with the attached picture and send it to Sensei to report.

YWD Celebration- East Rock Park

President Ikeda’s 2011 peace proposal published online March 24, 2011

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The full translation of SGI President Ikeda’s 2011 peace proposal “Toward a World of Dignity for All: The Triumph of Creative Life” is now available online at www.sgi.org and www.daisakuikeda.org.  Both synopsis and full text versions are available. In the proposal, President Ikeda calls for global civil society to take the lead in abolishing nuclear weapons and building a global culture of human rights. (announcement courtesy of the March 18th World Tribune)

2011 Peace Proposal

2011 SGI-USA Buddhist Essentials Exam materials available March 19, 2011

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In President Ikeda’s essay on the Importance of Buddhist Study, he writes: “The exams we have in the Soka Gakkai are to encourage you in your study of Buddhism. The main point is that you not only strengthen your determination to continue studying the Daishonin’s teachings throughout your life but strive to put into practice what you have learned through these exams, even if just a word or phrase. Your goal is not simply to pass a test but to become winners in faith, victors in happiness.”

2011 SGI-USA Essentials Exam

In April, the Essentials Exam Part I will be held for all those who passed the October 2010 Introductory Exam. Below is some information regarding the study material and details to support preparation toward
the exam.

Study Guides:
♦ English – available in booklet form in the SGI-USA Book Stores for $2.00 and online.
♦ Spanish – March/April issue of Esperanza – available by end of January and online.
♦ Japanese – World Tribune Japanese Language insert January 14th and 21st issues and online

♦Japanese (Enlarged Version)

♦ Chinese – available online and partial in January World Tribune Chinese Language insert.
♦ Korean – available online and partial in January World Tribune Korean Language insert.Download by section:

Korean Introduction
Section 1: Coming soon.
Section 2: Excerpts From SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series:
“Learning From the Writings: The Teachings for Victory”
Section 3: The Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Section 4: Coming Soon

♦ Thai

 

Cambodian, Portuguese – materials will not be published, however, exam questions will be available through your local zone office for members who prefer taking the exam in these languages.

Exam Dates:
Exams can be held at the chapter or area level during the month of April. All exams should be completed by April 27.