Rev 01sep09

September 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, Isabelle, Ken, Ashley and Mel, with my thanks -- Rick.

Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
31	1 September Western Weald Planning at Kanae’s, 1930 Mid-Sussex Chapter Planning, 1930 at John Marder North Downs Tozo for the Growth and Happiness of District at Eileen’s, 1900.	2 Woking Members Planning meeting Suchada’s, 1930 East Grinstead District planning, 1930 at Shaney's.	3 TWey Planning Meeting 7.30 pm at Louise’s Farnham Planning for October, 1930 @ Jenni & Nigel’s Hartfield Road District planning at juliette's, 1930.	4 Chichester Chapter Study at Friends House, Priory Road, Chichester PO19 1NX. 1930. T The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood with Belinda Usmar and Sally Turner, based on Sensei’s lecture AOL Sept 09 p17, or contact Henry for NL 7640.	5 Hartfield Road Gongyo and Sensei video, 1000-1145 at Juliette’s	6 North Downs Chapter Kosen Rufu gongyo & study at Hookwood from 1000. Farnham KR Gongyo, 1030 at Jenni and Nigel ThamesWey KR Gongyo 1030 at Maggie L Dragon District KR Gongyo, 1030 at Linda H. Western Weald KR Gongyo 1030 at Ted's Chichester Kosen Rufu Gongyo and Planning Hartfield Road KR Gongyo at Emma's, 1030 East Grinstead KR Gongyo, 1030 at Karen J's (TBC).
7 Farnham 1930 District Tozo Jenni & Nigel’s East Grinstead District Grade 1 Study Exam prep, 1930 at Ashley's.	8 Surrey Chapter Study Guildford 1930 at the Friends Meeting House, Ward Street, Guildford. Topic: Gosho "The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood" Hartfield Road Chanting at Emma's from 0800 North Downs District Planning at Karen's, 1930.	9 Dragon District planning, 1930 at Susannah G.	10 Surrey MD 1930 at Mark's in Guildford Surrey YWD 1930 at Estelle's in Brookwood (Woking district) Mid-sussex Chapter Study at Haywards Heath Town Hall, 40 Boltro Road, RH16 1BA: 1930. Topic: The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood (WND 1, p.746)	11 Chichester Chapter Study “The Drum at the Gate of Thunder” with Ted and Jane. at Friends House, Priory Road, Chichester PO19 1NX	12 West Surrey and West Sussex HQ 14.00-1630 Young Eagles and Mimosas (boys and girls 7-12 years) get together at Estelle’s in Brookwood. Please call Estelle for details. Hartfield Road Chanting at Nick's from 0900 East Grinstead District Daimoku tozo, 1930 at Shaney's. Anniversary of the Tatsunokuchi Persecution. Tatsunokuchi Persecution: The Daishonin, who is about to be beheaded by government troops, is saved when a flash of light in the night sky frightens the executioners away. The government later decided to exile him to Sado Island.	13
14 Farnham 1930 District Tozo @ Carolyn’s Hartfield Road Grade 1 Study Exam prep at Lucy and Andy's, 1930. See below for study material North Downs Grade 1 Study Exam prep meeting at Jane's, 1930. See below for study material	15 Western Weald Tozo at Henry’s, 1930 Hartfield Road Chanting and Grade 1 Study Exam prep at Juliette's from 0830. See below for study material	16 Dragon District Discussion meeting, 1930 at Ken's. Woking Discussion Meeting. Topic: How do you keep your faith fresh Moderator: Lyn Gosho Quote: Poury. At Lindsey’s, 1930	17 TWey Discussion Meeting 1930 at Maggie L's Farnham Basics of Buddhism. Topic: Unity and the Mentor/Disciple Relationship (Itai Doshin). 7.30 @ Shirley’s Hartfield Road Lotus Sutra Study at Emma's, 1930. CANCELLED North Downs Buddhist Reading Group at Mel's, 1930.	18 Chichester District discussion at Nic’s with Jim Cowan. 1930	19 Hartfield Road Chanting at Ian's from 0900. CANCELLED Mid-sussex Chapter Women's Day, 1030-1500 at Isabella's.	20 Surrey chapter WD 10.30 at Ali’s
21 Farnham 1930, District Tozo @ Shirley’s East Grinstead District Grade 1 Study Exam prep, 1930 at Stuart's (TBC).	22 Chichester Chapter WD at Louise’s, please call for venue details. Chichester Chapter MD at Tim’s, please call for venue details, Hartfield Road Chanting and Grade 1 Study Exam prep at Juliette's from 0830. See below for study material Hartfield Road District Discussion at Juliette's, 1930.	23 Woking Basics of Buddhism. Poury on Enlightenment, at Poury’s, 1930. East Grinstead District Discussion meeting, 1930 at Ashley's (TBC).	24 Western Weald Discussion Meeting 1930 at Kanae’s - ‘What does your Buddhist practice give you that you otherwise wouldn’t have?’ Farnham Discussion Meeting 1930 @ Carolyn’s TWey Basics, 1930 at Larissa’s North Downs District Discussion 1930 at Melanie's (was Rachel and Dave's).	25 Mid-sussex Sensei's Video at Will's, 1930.	26 Hartfield Road Chanting at Louise's from 0900 (note Later start) North Downs Daimoku Tozo for the district at Eileen's from 1000. East Grinstead District Daimoku Tozo and Study reading, from 0900 (1000 reading) at Shaney's.	27
28 Farnham District Tozo, 1930 @ Nigel's Mid-sussex Chapter MD Meeting, venue TBA, 1930. Mid-sussex YWD Meeting at Ellie's, 1930. Call Katie for info	29 West Surrey HQ Leaders Meeting (leaders only) Mid-sussex MD Meeting, 1930. Call Hugo for details	30 Western Weald YWD meeting at Clare’s, 1930 Farnham District Study, 1930 Jenni & Nigel’s. Preparation for November Exams: All invited whether taking exam or not. Woking District Daimoku Lyn’s 1930. North Downs WD Meeting at Sam's, 1930. Call Samantha for details East Grinstead WD Meeting at Leanie's, 1930. Dragon District Leaders' Lotus Sutra study at Ken's, 1930.	1	2	3 Hartfield Road Sensei's Video, from 1000. Venue TBA	4

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://www.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 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.