‘Advance Together’ Line Now Includes Gongyo and Silent Prayers

In October 2020, the SGI-USA created the “Advance Together” line for blind and low-vision members and guests who wish to listen to select articles from the SGI-USA publications. Since then, the line has been updated weekly with new content from the World Tribune and Living Buddhism.

At the request of those who use the line, it now includes a reading of the silent prayers, plus gongyo recited at three speeds (regular, medium and slow). These new features were added for blind and low-vision members and guests to follow along with, circumventing the need for a liturgy book.

To access this service, please follow these steps:

1. Call 424-441-8400.

2. Press 6 to access the menu including gongyo and the silent prayers.

For Gongyo:

• Press 1 for regular speed, three minutes of daimoku and the silent prayers read aloud;

• Press 2 for medium speed, three minutes of daimoku and the silent prayers read aloud; and

• Press 3 for slow speed, three minutes of daimoku and the silent prayers read aloud.

For the Silent Prayers:

• Press 4 for just the silent prayers.

Additional features coming soon!