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Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
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Daisaku Ikeda
Our History
Soka Gakkai Charter
Practicing Buddhism
Practicing Buddhism
Daily Practice
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
The Gohonzon
How to Chant
Personal Experiences
Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai
Key Buddhist Concepts
In Society
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Global Issues Awareness
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Discover Hope for Change
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Daily Encouragement
Global Issues Resources
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About the Soka Gakkai
About the Soka Gakkai
At a Glance
Legacy of the Founding Presidents
A Global Organization
Buddhist lineage
Shakyamuni
Lotus Sutra
Nichiren
Lives of the Founding Presidents
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi
Josei Toda
Daisaku Ikeda
Our History
Soka Gakkai Charter
Practicing Buddhism
Practicing Buddhism
Daily Practice
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
The Gohonzon
How to Chant
Personal Experiences
Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai
Key Buddhist Concepts
In Society
In Society
News
Action on Global Issues
Global Issues Awareness
Initiatives
Discover Hope for Change
Affiliated Organizations
Resources
Resources
Video
Study Materials
Daily Encouragement
Global Issues Resources
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Constitution of the Soka Gakkai
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Practicing Buddhism
Practicing Buddhism
Daily Practice
The basic Buddhist practice of Soka Gakkai members is chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra and sharing the teachings of Buddhism with others in order to help them become happy.
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is central to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. To chant this phrase is an expression of the determination to embrace and bring forth one’s Buddha nature.
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The Gohonzon
The Gohonzon is an object of devotion that helps practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism bring forth Buddhahood from within their lives.
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How to Chant
A collection of short videos on the basic daily practice of Soka Gakkai members—how to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and perform
gongyo
(reciting excerpts of the Lotus Sutra)
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Personal Experiences
Stories from Soka Gakkai members around the world of how they have used the practice and philosophy of Buddhism to confront their challenges, grow as individuals and create positive change in their health, work, relationships and the world around them.
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Treasure the Connection: Faces of the Soka Gakkai
A video series introducing Soka Gakkai members from around the world
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Key Buddhist Concepts
In each moment of life there is profound potential. The teachings of Nichiren Buddhism awaken us to these transformative possibilities and enable us to harness them. The concepts here introduce this view of life and the practice of Nichiren Buddhism.
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