FNCC Schedule - 2009
The Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC), located in the peaceful Everglades, opened in 1996 as a facility for SGI-USA members to refresh their spirit and determination to practice Nichiren Buddhism. As SGI President Daisaku Ikeda commented: “There should be time for sleeping and time for chanting. People should leave energized and filled with hope.”
The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms native to the Florida landscape, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere. Members from across the country enjoy bicycle rides throughout the grounds, swimming in the pool and incredible food.
“If you have the opportunity to go to the Florida Nature and Culture Center, don’t waste it! I have been four times in seven years of practice, and each time I was able to take my practice to another level. If you are stagnant, go. If you are suffering, go. If you’re a new member, go. If you’re a leader, go. The FNCC is for everyone. You will return renewed, refreshed, and redetermined to fight and absolutely WIN in every aspect of your life. Buddhism is win or lose. Going to FNCC is a definite WIN.”
-Nicole D. Collier, Southeastern Region
2009 Schedule |
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| DATE | CONFERENCE | CONFERENCE DETAILS |
| Feb 6-9 | Japanese Language Study #1 | Click Here |
| Feb 20-23 | Soka Spirit | Click Here |
| Feb 27-March 2 | Korean Language | Click Here |
| March 6-9 | Arts Department | Click Here |
| March 20-23 | Golden Stage (Japanese language) | Click Here |
| March 27-30 | Women’s/Young Women’s Leaders (chapter through zone) | Click Here |
| April 3-6 | Practicing Buddhism as People of African Descent | Click Here |
| April 17-20 | Mentor and Disciple (with French language) | Click Here |
| April 24-27 | Chorus, Vocalists, Musicians | Click Here |
| May 1-4 | The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin | Click Here |
| May 15-18 | Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender | Click Here |
| May 29-June 1 | Women’s #2 | |
| June 5-8 | Treasures of the Nation (for district and chapter leaders) | |
| June 12-15 | Human Revolution–The Ultimate Freedom | |
| June 26-29 | Culture Department (healings arts, legal, educators, academic divisions) | |
| July 10-13 | Men’s #1 | |
| July 17-20 | Family Conference (for children ages 6-12) | |
| July 31-Aug 3 | Student Division | |
| Aug 7-10 | Young Men’s | |
| Aug 14-17 | Young Women’s | |
| Aug 28-31 | Creating Harmonious Relationships in Our Daily Lives (w/ Sign language) | |
| Sept 11-14 | Spanish and Portuguese | |
| Sept 18-21 | Japanese Language Study #2 | |
| Sept 25-28 | Men’s #2 | |
| Oct 9-12 | Women’s #3 | |
| Oct 16-19 | Greater South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Iran and Armenia) | |
| Oct 30-Nov 2 | Byakuren, Soka Group, Gajokai (youth behind-the-scenes groups) | |
| Nov 6-9 | Chinese Language (Cantonese and Mandarin) | |
| Nov 13-16 | Veterans and Active Duty Military | |
| Dec 4-7 | Golden Stage (English and Japanese languages) | |
| Dec 11-14 | Overcoming the Four Sufferings | |
2009 Conferences at Soka University of America |
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| June 12-15 | Youth Leaders | |
| June 26-29 | Junior High and High School | |
| July 10-13 | Youth Performing Groups |
