To My Friends & Words of the Week
To My Friends

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The sweltering summer heat continues. Let's take utmost precautions to prevent heatstroke. Drink plenty of liquids and replenish the salt that you lose when you sweat. Don't be remiss in adjusting the room temperature. Let's treat our elderly members with thoughtful consideration.

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Words of the Week

Week of August 31, 2010
Nichiren Daishonin wrote, "Then two, three, and a hundred followed, chanting and teaching others."(*) Let's engage in Buddhist dialogue with young people and 'create an alliance of youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth in our communities where we each have a mission to fulfill. (*)"The True Aspect of All Phenomena," WND I, p. 385

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Above is a translation of "To My Friends" that is based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, published in the Seikyo Shimbun.
The New Youth Division Website

"The Victory of the youth division of the SGI-USA signifies the victory of the youth division throughout the world"... Daisaku Ikeda, President, Soka Gakkai International
Youth Division Website

Florida Culture and Nature CenterFlorida Nature and Culture Center

The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms native to the Florida landscape, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere.
Member Resources: Florida Nature and Culture Center