Rev 09oct09

October Schedule for
East Surrey and Mid-Sussex HQ
and
West Surrey and West Sussex New Era HQ:

2009 - Year of Youth and Victory

For further information please contact information[at]sgi-sws.org.uk.

SGI DVD - An Introduction to the SGI Sangha and its beliefs and activities.
Biography of 3rd SGI President Daisaku Ikeda: This site offers information and resources concerning the life and achievements of Ikeda Sensei, as well as a selection of his own writings and photographic works.
Biography of 2nd SGI President Josei Toda: This site offers information and resources on the life and achievements of Toda Sensei, as well as a selection of his own writings.
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi: Value-Creating Education, dedicated to the life and work of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944), the founder of the Soka Gakkai movement.
New SGI-UK E-Bulletin: This publication is an addition to the Art of Living with more local news items. The e-bulletin will be published twice-monthly.

This month's integrated schedule is brought to you by Jenni, Pouja, Henry, Dee, Eve, Ashley and Mel, with my thanks -- Rick.

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1 Oct
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Western Weald Study Letter to Jakunichi-bo WND V1 p993 with Carolyn Rees-Williams and Jenni Harte. Friends House, Priory Road, Chichester PO19 1NX
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East Grinstead K.R. Gongyo 1030-1245 with Video of Sensei at Ashley’s
Western Weald KR Gongyo, Ted's, 1030.
North Downs KR Gongyo at Hookwood, 1030
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Farnham 1930 District Tozo Jenni & Nigel’s
Heart of Surrey chapter Grade 1 Study Exam prep, 1930 at Isabelle and Doug's.
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Western Weald Planning at Kanae's, 1930
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East Grinstead District planning 1930-2100 at Shaney’s
Woking Planning Mtg, 1930 at TBA
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Thames Wey Planning, Dee, 1930
Farnham Dist Planning 1930 at Jenni and Nigel
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East Grinstead Saturday Chanting 0900-1100 at Allen’s
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Heart of Surrey chapter Chapter Study 1930-2100 Forest Row Community Centre. Extracts from ‘Letter to Jakunichi-bo’
SGI-UK Commemorative Gongyo for inscription of Dai Gohonzon in 1253. Taplow Court, 1500.
Farnham Dist Tozo, 1930 at TBA
North Downs Dist Daimoku Tozo, Eileen's from 1900.
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Surrey Chapter Study, 7.30 pm at the Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford. Topic: Letter to Jakunichi-bo (WND 1 p 993)
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Western Weald WD Meeting, Emma's, 1930
North Downs Buddhist Reading Group at Karen, 1930
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East Grinstead Basic Study, 1930-2100 at Stuart’s Surrey Chapter MD Meeting, 1930 at Mark's
Surrey Chapter YWD Meeting, 1930 at Monica's in Weybridge
Surrey chapter WD Meeting, 1930 at Maggie L's (TBC)
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East Grinstead Saturday Chanting 0900-1100 Karen’s
Surrey Dist Tozos - Woking, 1030, venue TBA.
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Farnham Dist Tozo, 1930 at TBA
North Downs Study Exam prep meeting, 1930 at Karen's.
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East Grinstead Discussion Meeting, 1930-2100 at Leanie’s
Woking Dist Discussion Meeting, Kyoko's, 1930. Topic: Creating unity. Note new address.
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Thames Weyey Distrct Discussion, 1930 at Maggie L's. Topic: Have you had an experience where contributing / supporting the lives of others has had an effect on your own life?
Western Weald Discussion Meeting, Ted, 1930
Farn Dist Discussion, 1930 at Jenni and Nigel. Topic: What is Compassion?
North Downs Dist Discussion, 1930 at Rachel and Dave's
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East Grinstead Saturday Chanting 0930-1130 at Chris’s
SGI-UK YMD General Meeting, Friend's House opp. Euston Stn. in London.
North Downs District Daimoku Tozo, 1000 at Eileen's.
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Heart of Surrey chapter Men’s Div. Meeting 1930-2100 venue TBA
Farnham Dist Tozo, 1930 at TBA
North Downs Study Exam prep meeting, 1930 at Karen's.
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West Surrey and West Sussex HQ, leader's meeting 1930 at Petra's TBC
Chichester
Chapt. YWD at Ali, 1930.
North Downs MD Meeting, 1930, venue TBA
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North Downs WD Meeting, 1930 at Jane's
Woking Basics of Buddhism, 1930 at Poury's.
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Heart of Surrey chapter Women’s Div. Meeting 1930-2100 at Karen’s TBC
Thames Weyey Basics of Buddhism, 1930 at Larissa's. Topic: 'Human Revolution and overcoming obstacles'. See study material here.
Western Weald Daimoku Tozo, 1930 at Henry.
Farn Study Basics, 1930 at Debbie. Topic: What are the Shoten Zenjin?
Western Weald MD Meeting, Nic's at 1930
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Surrey Dist Study prep for November Exams. 1930 at Jenni and Nigel
North Downs Showing of SGI International HQ Leader's meeting video with Sensei, 1930 at Will's in Brockham.
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East Grinstead Saturday Chanting 0930-1130 at Allen’s
1 Nov
Every Week District tozo is an opportunity to chant for the growth and happiness of the District and its members. Please support at home if you can’t attend.
  • Thames Wey Monday Morning gongyo and chat, 0930 at Larissa's, call ahead to confirm.
  • Eastbourne Every Friday evening, 8-9pm, Daimoku for Peace in the Middle East, at Avi and Stella's.
  • Guldford Thursday daytime Gongyo and Daimoku, usually 1130 – 1230. Flexible as to time and venue, phone Maggie P beforehand for information.
  • Woking Thursday District Daimoku for the growth and happiness of the District and its members. Usually at Poury’s, 1700, phone beforehand to confirm.
  • Farnham District Tozo every Monday at 1930. Usually at 'House of Many Buddhas' but call Jenni or Nigel beforehand to confirm venue.
  • Dorking Saturday Daimoku Tozo, 1000, venue usually Reiko or Hugo & Sam, phone Hugo or Sam beforehand to confirm.
  • ThamesWey Thursday gongyo - meetings held on Thursdays in the day time, often between 11.30 – 12.30 pm. It is flexible as to time and venue, so anyone intending to attend needs to phone Maggie for information.
  • Chichester Harbour & Western Weald Tuesday morning gongyo, 0900 to 1100 at Emma's, please call ahead to confirm.

Study Basics
Study Basics Topics are all now available on the SGI-UK website: http://Western Wealdw.sgi-uk.org/index.php/members/study_prog
Study Exams (grades 1 and 2): The study course material and questions for Grade 1 and 2 are available here. This includes Grade 1 Study material on the Priesthood Issue (Section E). N.B. the file is 40 pages long.

Upcoming Events
Trets dates 2009
UK National Trets course 29 dec 09 to 2 January 2010, application deadline 23 October. See attached Application Form and Trets Travel Info Sheet. West Surrey Trets Sunday October 25 to Thursday 29th.
Note: BA does not do group bookings so all flights are self-booked. For other Trets information please contact your HQ or chapter leader.