FNCC Schedule - 2011
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
2011 SCHEDULE
| DATE | CONFERENCE | CONFERENCE DETAILS |
| Feb 4 – 7 | Japanese Language #1 | Click Here |
| Feb 11 – 14 | Creating Harmonious Relationships in Our Daily Lives (open to all members) | Click Here |
| Feb 25 – 28 | Korean Language | Click Here |
| March 4 – 7 | Arts Department | Click Here |
| March 18 – 21 | Golden Stage #1 (Japanese language) | Click Here |
| March 25 – 28 | Women’s #1/Young Women’s Leaders (chapter through zone) |
Click Here |
| April 1 – 4 | Soka Spirit (open to all members) | Click Here |
| April 15 – 18 | Leadership Revolution (district through territory w/national leaders) |
Click Here |
| April 22 – 25 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender | Click Here |
| April 29 – May 2 | Spanish and Portuguese | Click Here |
| May 13 – 16 | Practicing Buddhism as People of African Descent | Click Here |
| May 20 – 23 | Women’s #2 | Click Here |
| June 3 – 6 | Changing Karma Into Mission—Letter from Sado (open to all members; with sign language) |
Click Here |
| June 24 – 27 | Culture Department (Healing Arts, Legal, Educators, Academic Divisions) |
Click Here |
| June 24 – 27 | Junior High and High School (held at Soka University of America) |
Click Here |
| July 8 – 11 | Chorus, Vocalists, Musicians Conference | CANCELLED |
| July 8 – 11 | Youth Leaders—for area through territory leaders (held at Soka University of America) |
Click Here |
| July 15 – 18 | Student Division | Click Here |
| July 22 – 25 | Family (for families with children ages 5–12) | Click Here |
| July 29 – Aug 1 | Ikeda Youth Ensemble | CANCELLED |
| Aug 12 – 15 | Men’s #1 | Click Here |
| Aug 19 – 22 | Japanese Language #2 | Click Here |
| Aug 26 – 29 | Everyday Heroes—open to all members (including emergency services personnel: law enforcement, firefighters, paramdedics, EMTs) |
CANCELLED |
| Sept 9 – 12 | Greater South Asia (Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) |
Click Here |
| Sept 16 – 19 | Young Men’s | Click Here |
| Sept 23 – 26 | Young Women’s | Click Here |
| Oct 7 – 10 | Men’s #2 | Click Here |
| Oct 14 – 17 | Chinese Language | |
| Oct 21 – 24 | Golden Stage #2 (English and Japanese languages) | |
| Nov 4 – 7 | Women’s #3 | Click Here |
| Nov 11 – 14 | Veterans/Active Duty Military | |
| Dec 2 – 5 | Byakuren, Soka Group, and Gajokai (youth behind-the-scenes group) |
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| Dec 9 – 12 | Men’s #3 | Click Here |
