There are a variety of SGI activities that take place regularly in the Greater Austin area, as well as special events periodically.
The area comprising Austin, San Marcos, Wimberley, Lockhart, Bastrop and Buda is organized as Austin Chapter.
The Chapter is divided into nine districts: Northeast District, Northwest District, Round Rock District, Central District, South District, Town Lake District, Longview District, Hill Country District and College Station District (serving Bryan & College Station). For information on a district near you, please call 512-323-9191 or email sgiaustin@sbcglobal.net There are two chapters in Killeen. For information on activities in the Killeen/Fort Hood area, please call 254-699-6430.
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The Discussion Meeting
The discussion meeting is the heart of SGI activities
and is held by each district once a month. Practitioners of Nichiren's
Buddhism gather in homes to chant and share their experiences. It
is also an opportunity for guests to find out more about the basics
of Buddhist practice and the SGI movement for peace.
Discussion meetings are gatherings of ordinary
individuals taking action for the peace and prosperity of our communities.
As SGI members, we believe that good community
relations are a necessary element in the creation of a peaceful
world.
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Group Activities
Arts
Culture
Special Events
The
Earth Charter
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Austin Activity Center
5555
North Lamar
Suite L-123
Austin, TX
512.323.9191
sgiaustin@sbcglobal.net
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Youth Activities
SGI Austin places great emphasis
on the importance of treasuring and nurturing Youth, both within
the organization, and within society as a whole. It is our firm
belief that young people are not meant merely to follow their elder’s,
but rather, to learn to resolutely, stand up, lead, and shape a
more peaceful future for humanity. Youth Division is composed of
the Young Women’s Division, the Young Men’s Division, the Junior
High School Division, and the Boy’s and Girls Group. Each individual
group meets according to their particular division, as well as uniting
with the other groups, under the banner of Youth Division.
Some of our activities include our own discussion meetings,
supporting our individual districts, supporting each other’s practice,
and sponsoring the Basics of Buddhism meetings. The Basics of
Buddhism meetings are introductory meetings where we provide new
members and guests the opportunity to learn the method and benefits
of practicing Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism.
Collectively, it is our goal as members of Youth Division, to
provide a warm and nurturing environment in which young people
are allowed the opportunity to “give full play to his or her unique
potential and individuality.”
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In addition to district discussion
meetings, there are other meetings that occur monthly, bi-monthly
or annually. They are designed to enable members to deepen their
faith in the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, improve their practice
and thus cultivate a more joyful life. All meetings begin with reciting
of a portion of the Lotus sutra (called Gongyo) and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo
(called Daimoku).
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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
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