Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. This web site includes information about activities on Long Island/SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activitie …

Discover Nichiren Shu Buddhism. We offer a form of Buddhist practice based on the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of the 12th century monk Nichiren Shonin. While there are nearly 40 Nichiren based schools, we are the orthodox school practicing Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra. We have rich traditions and rituals and offer services in both shindoku (faith language) as well as English. We also offer meditation, study of the Lotus Sutra, study of Nichiren Shonin's writings and sutra chantin …

[Lord Shakyamuni Buddha:] "I know who is practicing the Way and who is not.  Therefore I expound various teachings to all living beings according to capacities.  I am always thinking: 'How shall I cause all living beings to enter into the unsurpassed Way and quickly become Buddhas?'" Lotus Sutra, Ch. 16, "The Lifespan of the Buddha" The Sangha meets to practice and study Buddhism, with a focus on the Lotus Sutra and in the tradition of the Nichiren Shu.  While the focus is the "One Vehicle" of …