Soka Gakkai International- New Orleans
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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, Beauty
- No War, No Nuclear War
- Value the capacity in people to choose and create peace
- Believe in ones self to have potential
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