Flag | Motto SGI-USA Men’s Division Mottoes “America’s Roaring Lions, “Disciples, Advance Triumphantly “Lion Kings of America, January 2, 2009 * * * * * In December, 2008, Men’s Leader Tariq Hasan reported to President Ikeda about the struggles many of our members are engaged in during these difficult economic times and President Ikeda responded with the above mottoes. Note that he gave these mottos to us “as Proud Disciples,” and that he dated them on his 81st birthday. In sharing his feelings about these mottoes, General Director Danny Nagashima said that the “roaring lions” indicates the spirit of oneness of mentor and disciple, that “stalwart resolve” indicates our absolute determination, and that “seize victory” means that we should each become a “lion of justice” and never be afraid of any difficulty. This flag, designed by members of the SGI-USA Men’s Division, was approved by President Ikeda as our divisional flag. The three pillars represent the three founding presidents of the Soka Gakkai. The two lions, looking in the same direction, represent the oneness of mentor and disciple. The sun rising in the background represents the unlimited hope of Nichiren Buddhism, and the garland represents peace. |
 The Secret to Happiness
Buddhism teaches that a universal Law (dharma) underlies everything in the universe. This is the very essence of life. |
 Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
The title of the Lotus Sutra in its Japanese translation is Myoho-renge-kyo. But to Nichiren, Myoho-renge-kyo was far more than the title of a Buddhist text, it was the expression, in words, of the Law of life which all Buddhist teachings in one way or another seek to clarify. |