Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Group (GLBT)....
 

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Read Sensei's message for the GLBT conference, May 4-6, 2007, at FNCC.

Read 2007 GLBT Activity Guidelines.

To the noble comrades of the SGI-USA LGBT Group whom I cherish and respect!

I send you my heartfelt congratulations on the holding of your hope-filled conference at the Florida Nature and Culture Center.  I am well aware that you have been exerting yourselves for the advancement of American kosen-rufu.  I truly admire all your efforts.  There is no doubt that the Buddhas and bodhisattvas of the entire universe are praising you for your great dedication.

Buddhism makes it possible for us to bring forth our innate, brilliant humanity to the fullest, enabling us to manifest it through our unpretentious, natural behavior as genuinely human beings.  What counts is your heart, your earnestness and your sincerity, not your position or your status.  One is worthy of respect who struggles for kosen-rufu and the development of the SGI.  Such an individual is indeed great.

Please respect one another while chanting daimoku resoundingly with the spirit of 'many in body, but one in mind'.  I hope you will continue to advance fearlessly, no matter what may happen to you.  Please be true to yourselves, and forge ahead cheerfully in a manner that fits your character.I am sending daimoku to you with the prayer that you will enjoy good health, living your life spiritedly and youthfully.  Please convey my best regards to your family, partners and friends.

Daisaku Ikeda
President - Soka Gakkai International
5 May 2006

Thank you and congratulations to everyone participating in this year's 2004 GLBT Pride events. Your spirit to volunteer in your community based pride celebrations are most important for the advancement of kosen-rufu and to create our Ever-Victorious America. Because of your tireless effort and dedication to spread the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, you are
building the foundation of an unshakable castle of your life.

As President Ikeda shared "Cherry, peach, plum and damson have their own quality and they manifest the three properties of the original Buddha without changing their own character." Please maintain your unshakeable conviction that you are a Bodhisattva of the Earth. I want all of you to become the happiest individuals filled with vast dreams and a noble sense of mission to contribute to a better world! Through your great joy and victory, let's vigorously create a whirlpool of propagation, sharing the greatness of our philosophy to help others become truly happy in the depths of their lives. I am sincerely praying for the great success of your event and for the safety of all the participants. Once again, thank you very much!
 

June 2004
Danny Nagashima
SGI-USA General Director
 

On May 5 GLBT, friends and kittens gathered to make origami cranes for the upcoming Pride parade on June 26.

Read Danny Nagashima's letter to the 2004 GLBT FNCC attendees.

Read Sensei's encouragement to GLBT at the April 23-26, 2004, FNCC!

On July 3, 2003, Tim Gardner graciously hosted our first ever Red, White & Boom soiree.  Approximately 20 plus were in attendance who viewed Columbus' finest fireworks from the 6th floor balcony of Summit Chase.  Good food, good people and, of course, Duncan, who wanted nothing to do with the puppy.  All in all, a wonderful evening!

The 2003 Columbus Gay Pride Parade saw over 50,000 marchers with almost as many supporters lining the streets to cheer us on.   Flyers and invitations were passed out to marchers for the new members meeting, sponsored by Chanting Out Loud on July 12, 2003, from 1-3 pm at the SGI-USA Community Center.  Check out the photo gallery of this colorful event!

Read General Director Danny Nagashima's encouragement to GLBT for 2003 Pride.

Read Sensei's encouragement to GLBT at the May 15-18, 2003, FNCC!

GLBT members attended the GLBT Midwest Conference at Ohio State University on February 15, 2003, and manned a table at the event.  For details, check out Linda Thornburg's article and a photos of some of the attendees.

To contact the GLBT Group for more information, send your email to webmaster@buddhawest.org or call Monic at 614-204-1420.