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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

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

Renzo’s open letter to SGI and the world February 5, 2011

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Renzo Rios-Ninos is a member of the Young Men’s Division in the Greater Stamford Chapter of Connecticut Region. Other YMD look up to Renzo, because he never gives up.

CT region October World Peace Prayer will celebrate the 50th anniversary of President Ikeda’s travels for peace September 23, 2010

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From The New Human Revolution  volume 1, page 1:

SUNRISE

Nothing is more precious than  peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most basic starting point for  the advancement of humankind.

October 2, 1960. Shin’ichi  Yamamoto was 32 years old. With a passionate resolve for peace burning in his  heart, he set out on a worldwide journey. Only five months had passed since he  was inaugurated as the third president of the Soka Gakkai.

On this day, Tokyo was blessed  with crystal-clear skies and fresh autumn air. Members had been converging on  Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport since early that morning, and by around  9:30 the observation deck was packed with people. They had come to see their  president, Shin’ichi Yamamoto, off on his first visit overseas.
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At our combined, CT region October  world peace prayer we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of a  great journey, President Ikeda’s travels for peace.
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 3.  Meeting starts at 10:00 am
PLACE: Race Brook Elementary  School, 107 Grannis Road, Orange, CT
DIRECTIONS:
FROM BRIDGEPORT & NEW YORK:
From Route 15 (Merritt Parkway/Wilbur Cross North) :
Exit 56, go straight at light to 2nd stop sign, and take right onto Orange Center Rd., :
Take 2nd left onto Tyler City Rd.; take to end (2 stop signs).
Go straight across onto Granniss Rd. When on Granniss Road look for sign on right with driveway to Race Brook School.
From I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike North):
Exit 41 (Marsh Hill Rd.)
At the light at the end of ramp, take a left onto Marsh Hill Road.
Proceed to bottom of hill to the traffic  light. Go straight to next light.
Go right onto US Route 1 (Boston Post Road).
At next light take left onto Race Brook Rd. (Rt. 114). Go approximately 1.5 miles.
Take right onto Granniss Rd. When on Granniss Road look for sign on right with driveway to Race Brook School.
FROM NEW HAVEN:
Route 15 (Wilbur Cross – South):
Exit 56 (bad curve) at end take right (Grassy Hill Rd).
At light take left (Old Grassy Hill Rd.) to 2nd stop sign. Take right onto Orange  Center Rd., Take 2nd left onto Tyler City Rd, take to end (2 stop signs).
Go straight across onto Granniss Rd. When on Granniss Road look for sign on right with driveway to Race Brook School.
From I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike South):
Exit 41 (Marsh Hill Rd.).
At the light at the end of  ramp, take a right onto Marsh Hill Road.
Proceed to bottom of hill to the traffic light. Go straight to next light.
Go right onto US Route 1  (Boston Post Road).
At next light take left onto Race Brook Rd. (Rt. 114). Go approximately 1.5 miles.
Take right onto Granniss Rd. When on Granniss Road look for sign on right with driveway to Race Brook School.

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda welcomes Nelson Mandela to Tokyo (October 1990)

2010 SGI-USA Study Exam Materials Available September 3, 2010

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[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


ROCK THE ERA


ROCK THE ERA


ROCK THE ERA


ROCK THE ERA

Herbie Hancock gives a spontaneous concert for Youth Performers June 23, 2010

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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