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Introductory Materials

Brief History of SGI

An outline of the origins of Buddhism and an introduction to the SGI

Practicing Buddhism

An explanation of the elements of the Buddhist practice of SGI, from Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to the Gohonzon and gongyo

Practice: An Introduction

How people begin their practice, basics of chanting

Directory

How to contact SGI in different countries

Key Concepts

  • Ten Worlds - the ten states of life, from hell to Buddhahood, that we can experience every day
  • Cause and Effect - Nichiren Buddhism's positive take on karma
  • Oneness of Life and Environment - how we and our environment are connected
  • Human Revolution - how the inner change of a single person can change the world

More key concepts

List of Further Reading

Recommended books

Related Materials

  • The Winning Life - a short introduction to SGI and Nichiren Buddhism produced by SGI-USA
  • SGI Introductory Brochure
  • SGI Charter
  • SGI President Daisaku Ikeda introductory pamphlet
  • Latest Peace Proposal by SGI President

Audio files

Recordings of Gongyo (excerpts from the Lotus Sutra) and daimoku (chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo)

  • Slow Gongyo
  • Fast Gongyo
  • Daimoku

DVD

  • Introductory DVD (full-length)
  • Introductory DVD (short version)

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