Sgi-Usa Santa Barbara

05/26/2022

SGI-USA has issued a statement in response to recent events in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. Read the full statement: https://www.worldtribune.org/2022/sta/

05/13/2022

An overview of the basic practice of Nichiren Buddhism as carried out by members of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist organization around the world.

05/10/2022

Please check out our wonderful new website.

Soka Gakkai is a diverse Buddhist community of 12 million people that promotes peace, culture and education. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is an NGO in consultative status with the United Nations that strives to strengthen connections between individuals, civil society and the UN.

05/02/2022

Happy April 28! 🇹🇩

It was at noon on April 28, 1253, when the 13th-century Buddhist reformer Nichiren Daishonin declared his teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

He taught that by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, all people, no matter their social standing or background, can immediately tap into their Buddha nature and achieve enlightenment, or unshakable happiness, in this lifetime.

Read more on this significant day: https://www.worldtribune.org/2021/04/april-28-1253-the-birth-of-a-religion-for-all-humanity/

04/18/2022

So encouraging!

Azzurra Rinaldi on how her Buddhist practice gave her the courage to open up a dream career championing gender equality, which she had been told was not an option.

12/26/2021

“Become like the sun. If you do so, all darkness will be dispelled. No matter what happens, live confidently with the conviction that you, yourself are the “sun.” Of course, in life there are sunny days and cloudy days. But even on cloudy days, the sun is still the sun. Even when you are suffering, it is vital that you strive to keep the sun shining brightly in your heart.”
https://www.daisakuikeda.org/

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s engagement is sustained by his belief in the dignity and supreme value of life and the creative potential of every individual.

12/05/2021

04/01/2021

Starting this Sunday, we will have zoom KRG meetings from 9:10 am to 10:10 am. On the first Sunday of every month there will be KRG Zoom meetings. Please check your e-mail for the link or if you cannot find it, contact your district or group leader.