BSG OPPORTUNITIES
The SGI-USA Youth - Behind the Scenes Groups (BSG)
Byakuren
“The mission of the Byakuren is to be pioneering practitioners, to protect fellow members who embrace the Gohonzon, and to safeguard our community centers—the strongholds of kosen-rufu. The members of the SGI are all noble children of the Buddha who embrace the Gohonzon, and magnificent Bodhisattvas of the Earth.
The community and culture centers of the SGI are fortresses where we, the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, gather to pure-heartedly seek Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. It is natural that a Buddhist should wish to protect and support such citadels of Buddhism.”
Daisaku Ikeda
(From a speech at the 1st Byakuren General Meeting, in Shizuoka, Japan on April 3, 1977)
Soka Group
Soka Group are members of the young men’s division who take full responsibility for protecting SGI-USA members, facilities and the movement for kosen-rufu. Soka Group members also ensure that meetings and activities run safely and smoothly.
Gajokai
“Gajokai members are SGI-USA young men’s division members who have accepted the responsibility for the care of the SGI-USA’s members, facilities and movement for kosen-rufu.” (SGI-USA Gajokai Manual) The SGI-USA community centers and culture centers are considered the castles of kosen-rufu. The Gajokai members ensure the safety and protection of the members.
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