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: Good, Gain,