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Learning about Buddhism
Learning about Buddhism
SGI Buddhists meet regularly in small groups at practitioners' homes throughout Ottawa-Gatineau. These are excellent opportunities to learn about Buddhism, and guests are always welcome.
To find out about a meeting near you, please call 613 232-1100 or e-mail gturner@sgicanada.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
SGI Canada offers a comprehensive introduction to Buddhism on its website.
There are excellent resources available on Soka Gakkai's sokaglobal.org website.
Nam myoho renge kyo
Nam myoho renge kyo
The primary practice in Nichiren Buddhism is chanting Nam myoho renge kyo. This SGI video will get you on the right track.
Daily prayers (gongyo)
Daily prayers (gongyo)
As well as chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, SGI practitioners also recite portions of the Lotus Sutra in the morning and evening. This video will help you learn gongyo.
Personal experiences
Personal experiences
Our practice of Buddhism allows us to transform ourselves from the inside out, creating lives of absolute happiness and helping others to do the same. The new Soka Gakkai video series Living my best life showcases the experiences of practitioners applying their Buddhist faith in their daily life.
Buddhist concepts
Buddhist concepts
Please see the bottom of this page to find a pdf of the book Buddhism, a philosophy for living, which you are welcome to download. Buddhism, a philosophy for living is an easy-to-read introduction to the major Buddhist concepts and the practice of Nichiren Buddhism.
On the SGI website you can find introductory videos on Buddhist concepts, with practitioners from around the world explaining different aspects of Buddhism.
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