May 2021 Activity Book

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Both President Toda and President Ikeda have made it their life’s goal to share Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to as many people as possible. It is through President Toda’s efforts that our belief had spread to the whole of Japan. President Ikeda took it one step higher and shared Nam Myoho Renge Kyo to the entire world.

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In commemoration of March 16, Kosen-rufu Day, the Young Successors Group (Student Division, High School Division, and Boys &amp; Girls Division) launched the “New Human Revolution Generation (NHRG) Dialogue Series,” where we tackle pressing issues that we are facing today to realize peace, happiness, and human security.&nbsp; The NHRG Dialogue Series provides a platform for the youth where they can freely share their ideas, give new and different perspectives, offer innovative solutions, and empower others to take actions and overcome powerlessness For Boys &amp; Girls Division, the topic we will be discussing is about DISTANCE EDUCATION.

May 3 is called the “Soka Gakkai Day.” It is a very important day for the members of the SGI. Do you know why? This is because many significant occasions happened on a May 3. Firstly, President Josei Toda was inaugurated as the second president of Soka Gakkai on May 3, 1951. Then on May 3, 1960, President Daisaku Ikeda became the third president of the Soka Gakkai.

From the book, "Great Buddhist Stories"

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"The lotus flower grows in muddy water. What this means is that our supremely noble lives continue to shine even amid the harshest of life's realities, just like the pure white lotus flower that blooms unsoiled by the mud." - President Daisaku Ikeda

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Learning Gongyo

Let's review! (4:28 to 6:17 mins) Now it's time to practice other parts of the Juryo Chapter! (6:28 to 7:26)

However, President Toda had always recognized and emphasized the importance of women members in the development of the Soka Gakkai. He pertained to them as the “mothers of kosen-rufu.” Just like our mothers who are always there to take care of us and help us grow, the women members of the Soka Gakkai take care of the members and are continuously working towards kosen-rufu.

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LETTER Q Q is for Questions, I'm sure you will find. When looking for answers, with your seeking mind. Your wisdom, as wise men have said. So ask all your questions, and you'll get ahead.

LETTER R R is for renge; that's cause and effect. It means there's no problem that we can't correct. Find the best cause, come rain or come sun. You'll get good effects for every good job done.

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Sometimes, bad things happen to us that make us sad or angry. For example, you may not get along with your classmates in school, or you may be trying to learn how to ride a bike but keep on falling down. Although bad things like these may happen to us sometimes, we should remember that we can always change these bad things into good things. We are powerful enough to do this.

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As a member of the Boys and Girls Division of SGI, I will strive to:

✔ Try my best to do Gongyo and Daimoku everyday

✔ Believe in myself, and never give up on anything!!!

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Let's have a break first.. It's time for..

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A short story that teaches us the value of "sincerity".

LETTER S S is for Shakyamuni, a prince long ago. The historical Buddha, as you may well know. He journeyed and taught in his quest for the way. So all people could be enlightened some day.

LETTER T T is for Teacher, who helps us to grow. Full of strength, truth and wisdom, and some facts we should know. Learn life's lessons, not just reading and math. Someday you'll teach others to find the right path.

Whenever you feel sad or afraid, try to chant. While chanting, always remember that things will get better, and that you will be happy no matter what. Once you decide to turn poison (something bad) into medicine (something good), you will see the difference – the classmates you did not get along with could be your best friends, or you could become the best biker ever! It is all up to you! 😊

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In celebration of Mother's Day, let's sing this song to our mothers.

HaHa Yo (Oh Mother) SGI song with English translation

In 1988, at the first national Soka Gakkai Women’s Division meeting held in Tokyo, President Ikeda proposed that May 3 be celebrated as “Soka Gakkai Mother’s Day” in the spirit of appreciation for the efforts of our women members.

In line with this, we are requesting if you can answer this simple survey regarding the topic. Dear Parents or Guardians, we are hoping you can assist our Boys &amp; Girls members in answering the survey form. <a href="https://forms.gle/UgsqRS2TRWqThnaG6">https://forms.gle/UgsqRS2TRWqThnaG6</a> The results of the survey will be published in our PAG-ASA. Thank you very much! B&amp;G In-charges

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