2010 SGI-USA Study Exam Materials Available September 3, 2010
Posted by sgict in : All Members , add a comment[copied from p. 8 of the August 27th, 2010 World Tribune]
The SGU-USA 2010 Introductory Study Exam Study Guide is available for purchase at SGI-USA bookstores for $2 or for free download at www.sgi-usa.org (click here to open the PDF)
SGI-USA members throughout the nation in October will take the new Introductory Exam as a means to develop a self-empowered practice through a correct understanding of Nichiren Buddhism.
The pass/fail exam will replace the annual self-graded Buddhist Learning Review and can be taken anytime between October 17-31, ideally at the disctrict level during study week and not in lieu of the monthly discussion meeting.
The exam will cover pasic concepts of Nichiren Buddhism, excerpts from SGI President Ikeda’s most recent lecture series and key points about soka spirit.
For more information, please see the July 16th World Tribune or visit www.sgi-usa.org and click on “2010 Introductory Exam Study Guide” under the Highlights section of the homepage.
Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Elementary School Division versions are available from the main 2010 study site.
Rock the Era, SGI Youth! July 25th, 2010, Philadelphia PA July 26, 2010
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Rock the Era in CT: info for participants travelling on the bus this Sunday July 22, 2010
Posted by sgict in : All Members, Uncategorized , add a commentDistrict and chapter leaders: please make sure this information gets to all of the participants listed. Thank you.
This message contains this information for participants travelling on the bus this Sunday:
1. What are the departure points and what time do I need to be at the departure point?
2. What time will we be getting back?
3. What should I bring with me?
4. What about food?
5. How will I get a ticket to the event?
6. What bus departure point will I be using?
1. What are the departure points and what time do I need to be at the departure point?
a. Hartford: Somerset Square shopping mall in Glastonbury, CT in the parking area behind the Starbucks:
. Be there at 5am Sunday.
. Directions:
. Heading south from north of Hartford: Take 91 south to exit 25N (Glastonbury). The road, Rte 3, passes over the Connecticut River. Take the first exit after the river. Somerset Square is directly in front of you.
. Heading north from direction of Middletown: Take 91 north to exit 25/26 (Glastonbury). The road, Rte 3, passes over the Connecticut River. Take the first exit after the river. Somerset Square is directly in front of you.
b. Orange: The Activity Center at 518 Boston Post Road in Orange.
. Be there at 5am Sunday.
c. Westport: The Park and Ride off of I-95 exit 18.
. Be there at 5:45am Sunday.
d. Greenwich: The commuter parking lot off of exit 3 in Greenwich.
. Be there at 6:15am Sunday.
2. What time will we be getting back?
These are only estimates and dependent on variables we either can’t control (traffic) or don’t know (exactly what time will the bus depart). For now, though, let’s assume that the buses will depart by 4pm, that there will be a 45 minute dinner stop and traffic will delay us by 30 minutes. In that case we could be back in Greenwich by about 8pm, in Westport by 8:30, at the activity center by 9:15 and in Hartford by 10pm. Just estimates based on those assumptions.
3. What should I bring with me?
a. Please dress comfortably for the bus.
b. You may want to bring a pillow or cushion for the bus.
c. Isolated thundershowers are forecast for Sunday in Philadelphia. A small umbrella may come in handy.
d. If we are seated early we may be waiting a bit for the show to begin. You may wish to bring something to read or music to listen to.
4. What about food?
a. Please bring food to eat on the bus.
b. We cannot bring outside food into the Liacouras center where the show will take place. The doors to the arena will open at 11am. Food concession stands will be open from that point.
c. The bus will stop on the way home for dinner. Expect a typical rest stop on an interstate highway where there is a collection of fast food restaurants.
5. How will I get my ticket to the event?
a. Tickets will be distributed on the bus.
6. What bus departure point will I be using?
In the lists below which reflect information received as of the end of the day, Tuesday, 7/20, we have made some assumptions which need to be verified by the passengers. The assumptions are:
a. Charter Oak and Gateway Chapters and Bristol and Central CT districts of Rising Star chapter: depart from Hartford
b. New Haven and New London chapters: depart from the Orange Activity Center
c. Fairfield chapter and Northwest Corner district of Rising Star chapter: depart from Westport. Note that Westport leaves later in the morning than the activity center and, on the way home, you will get dropped off earlier to start your drive home.
d. Greater Stamford chapter: depart from Greenwich.
July World Peace Prayer at the Activity Center- Saturday July 3rd 12:00noon June 30, 2010
Posted by sgict in : All Members , add a commentDue to important and unforeseen circumstances we will be changing the time of this Saturday’s July 3rd World Peace Prayer from 10am to 12:00 noon. Note, as before, that due to the holiday weekend there will only be one WPP meeting for all in the region who wish to attend.
We hope wherever possible youth guests can be brought to the meeting. A theme of presentations will be the performing group preparations that are taking place for the Youth Festival in Philadelphia on July 25th. This will be the last WPP prior to Philadelphia.
Thank you for your understanding.
The CT region team
Rock the Era – Join the Youth of CT May 26, 2010
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Rock the Era happens on the second and fourth Sunday mornings at the Connecticut Region Activity Center. If you know a young person between the ages of 12 and 35 that wants to check out our Buddhist youth movement for peace, culture, and education, there will never be another group of dedicated young people like this.
The SGI-USA is the American branch of the SGI network, with more than 2,600 neighborhood discussion groups and nearly 100 SGI-USA centers throughout the country. Our Connecticut Region Activity Center is at
518 BOSTON POST ROAD, ORANGE, CT PHONE : 203-799-0512
CT Region Super Morning Daimoku Campaign May 22, 2010
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Every Weekday!
Toward the July Rock the Era Meetings
6:00-7:30am (Gongyo at 7:00)
All members and guests are welcome.
“Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.”
(Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol 1, p.1001)
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)
