Soka Gakkai
  Soka Gakkai International- New Orleans      International Membership Map           History:   Based on Nichiren, a 13th century Japanese priest    Grew in Japan after World War II- Organization of the sick and poor    Brought to America in 1960's      Growth in New Orleans:   Grew in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina   Most people come to SGI because they either see the sign or friends bring them   SGI does some outreach to the city            Lenny's Story     Chose SGI on his own  Applied practice to world   "You can't just believe it, you must challenge your practice by constantly practicing it through your life"  Grew in Leadership  Inspired by family      Gohonzon       Every member receives a Gohonzon map when they join SGI   "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo is in center of Gohonzon map   On the sides are different states in your life like anger, sadness or happiness    Compared to a mirror- Brings out highest life condition         Principles:     ...