Connecticut Region Activity Center Open April 28th! April 27, 2010
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Dear Members of Connecticut Region
There have been a number of inquiries about the Activity Center and 28 April. I am delighted to announce that the Activity Center will, in fact, be open for gongyo and diamoku. The hours will be 7:00–8:30 PM. All members and guests are invited to participate!
In 1253 on 28 April, Nichiren Daishonin proclaimed his teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Today, due to the efforts of the SGI members united with Sensei, this teaching of hope, courage, compassion and empowerment has spread to over 190 countries and territories.
Those who wish to make Contributions for the May Commemorative Contribution activity may do so. And, those who wish to drop off payments for the Youth Festival may do so as well.
“How incredible it is to chant this wonderful daimoku each day! Nichiren Daishonin writes, “There is no greater happiness for human beings than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The sutra [Lotus Sutra] says, ?The people there [in my land] are happy and at ease”
- Daisaku Ikeda (For Today and Tomorrow, April, 28)
SGI-CT 2010 Commemorative Contribution Campaign Kickoff with Matilda Buck! April 17, 2010
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Connecticut Region General Meeting — Cherishing Each Precious Individual! April 13, 2010
Posted by sgict in : Uncategorized , add a commentOur General Meeting will be held this Friday at the High Plains Community Center in Orange. This venue can hold all the members who wish to attend, so please continue to encourage others to make it. The location is very close to our Activity Center. Here is the full information:
Connecticut Region General Meeting — Cherishing Each Precious Individual!
Date, Time: Friday, 16 April 2010, 7:00—8:30 PM
Venue: High Plains Community Center
525 Orange Center Road, Orange, Connecticut 06477
All members are invited to this wonderful gathering! Let’s deepen our understanding of Nichiren Buddhism and the spirit of offerings as we advance toward a state of undisputable victory deep in our lives. Our keynote speaker will be Matilda Buck, the SGI North America Women’s Vice Leader. In a recent article in the World Tribune of 2 April 2010, she writes that “taking action to express appreciation and gratitude is the cornerstone of Nichiren Buddhism.” This will be one of the key themes of her presentation.
“It is said that when the roots are deep the leaves won’t wither and that when there is a gem in a fountain its water won’t dry up. It seems to me that your faith, likewise, is deeply rooted and courageous and that you have a gem I your heart.”
– Nichiren Daishonin, “Reply to Lady Nun Kubo”
Matilda Buck at an SGI-USA Midwest meeting
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Directions to the Connecticut Region General Meeting
Friday, 16 April 2010
7:00—8:30 PM
High Plains Community Center
525 Orange Center Road
Orange, Connecticut 06477
Directions
From I-95 traveling South
Take exit 41. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Marsh Hill Road. Follow to second traffic light, then turn left onto Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Go to the first traffic light, turn right onto Orange Center Road. Stay straight through the next traffic light. The High Plains Community Center is on the right.
From I-95 traveling North
Take exit 41. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Marsh Hill Road. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Go to the first traffic light, turn right onto Orange Center Road. Stay straight through the next traffic light. The High Plains Community Center is on the right.
From the Merritt Parkway traveling North
Take exit 56. Go straight at the first light onto Old Grassy Hill road. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Orange Center Road. The High Plains Community Center is approximately 1 mile on the left.
From the Merritt Parkway South
Take exit 56. Turn right at end of ramp onto Grassy Hill Road. Then take the first left at the traffic light onto Old Grassy Hill road. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Orange Center Road. The High Plains Community Center is approximately 1 mile on the left.
From the SGI-USA Activity Center in Orange
Turn right out of the driveway onto Boston Post Road. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Orange Center Road. Stay straight through the next traffic light. The High Plains Community Center is on the right.
Sincerely,
Rishi Sen
SGI-USA Official MySpace Page April 2, 2010
Posted by sgict in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farLast August, SGI-USA launched an official MySpace Page. It includes an RSS feed of Daily Encouragement, SGI music ringtones, SGI podcasts, suggested readings, a downloadable and printable daimoku chart and downloadable desktop wallpaper. The link has been added to our related sites list.
