Buddhism in Action--SGI Members Contributing to Society
The teachings of Buddhism enable the individual to undergo a process of "human revolution," an inner change which stimulates compassion and contributive action in their family, workplace or community. This engagement with society is expressed in a variety of ways, reflecting the unique culture and traditions of different countries around the world. Here SGI members recount their experiences of putting their faith into action. The articles in this section were originally published in the SGI Quarterly magazine or other SGI publications.
- Preparing for the Worst, by Marc Bergman, U.S.A.
- Heart-to-Heart, by Nomsa Mdlalose, South Africa
- Shout It Out, by NYCCA, Japan
- Transforming Suffering into Mission, by Ana Bran, Australia
- Spreading Buddhist Humanism in the Community, by Meredith Beal, U.S.A.
- Life Just Gets Better by Making Life Better for Others, by Claire Wroblewski, U.S.A.
- Breaking the Silence, by Ayako Kozuka, Japan
- 'I Have a Mission,' by Margie Hunt, U.S.A.
- Contributive Life Leads to Lake Shore Clean-up, Hisashi Fujii, Japan
- Planning for a City: A Buddhist Perspective, by Fung Ling, Hong Kong
- A Home with the Homeless, by Richard C. Brown, U.S.A.
- Face-to-Face, by Koji Okumura, Japan
- Walking Through Fire, by Sipho Ndabambi, South Africa
- A New Business Plan, by Chai Koh Pong, Malaysia
- Making a Difference, by John Theaker, U.K.
- A Fighting Spirit, by Sam Greene, U.S.A.
- Wrestling Karma, by Tania Ferreira, Brazil
- All at Sea, by Peter Morris, U.K.
- Finding My Niche, by Charles Osawa, Brazil
- Finding a Way Up, by Mindy Milam, U.S.A.
- The Deepest Loss, by Aiko Matsumura, Japan
- A Broader Vision, by Sophie Theven, Switzerland
- A New Direction, by Kaori Yasuoka, Thailand
- Bridge from a Soundless World, by Shin'ichi Yoshida, Japan
- Tackling HIV/AIDS, by David Le Page, South Africa
- Unleashing the Power of Culture, by Elise Mballa, Cameroon
- Like a Cherry Tree, by Stephanie Tansey, SGI-USA
- Music from the Heart: A Treasure and a Weapon for Peace, by Nestor Torres, U.S.A.
- Never Giving Up, by Jun Ortiz, Philippines and Japan
- Factory of Dreams, by Telma Lucia Pereira Martins, Brazil
- My Second Home, by Tieng Kha, France
- Working for a Diverse World, by Roger Algase, U.S.A.
- Challenging Myself, by Asha Gupta, India
- Common Humanity, by Masaaki Taniai, Japan
- Winning Respect, by Olga Ford, U.S.A.
- New Commitment to Society, by Marianne Acker, Germany
- We All Need Each Other, by Yo Kano, U.S.A.
- Realizing the Significance of Life, by Suphang Rujanawech, Thailand
- Buddhism in Soweto, by Anthony George, South Africa
- Practicing Buddhism in the Military, by King-Sau Kenneth Siu, Japan
- Building Bridges with Art, by Melanie Merians, U.S.A.
- Triumph Over Discrimination, by Makiko Fujiwara, Japan
- Message of Peace, by Joannet Delgado de la Guardia, Cuba
- The 'Real' Revolution, by Marco Della Fonte, Italy
- Lessons Learned at Ground Zero, by Richard Perez, U.S.A.
- Global Issues, Practical Dilemmas, by Viviane Ferraz, Brazil
- No Small Success, by Pablo Vaccaro, Argentina
- The Medicine to Heal People's Hearts, by Christian Duncker, Germany
- Engaged with Life, by Ida Gbodossou- Adjevi, Togo
- Growing Up Without Hope, by Curt Young, U.S.A
