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In memory of
Richard "Rick" H. Cummings, Jr.
March 2, 1948 - February 4, 2026
Mar 2, 1948 - Feb 4, 2026
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In Lieu of Flowers: if you would like, please consider donating to SGI-USA.
Rick was a Pioneer Member and Leader who dedicated over 50 years of his life to SGI-USA (Soka Gakkai International- USA).
SGI-USA is part of a global community-based network of more than 11 million people in 192 countries and territories that practice the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism centered on respect for the dignity of life. We are the most diverse Buddhist community in the United States.
As members of the SGI, we are committed to dialogue and nonviolence based on the conviction that individual happiness and the realization of peace are inextricably linked.
We base our practice on the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Buddhism, which teaches that each person has within the courage, wisdom, and compassion to face and surmount any of life’s challenges. Based on core Buddhist principles such as respecting the dignity of human life and the interconnectedness of self and the environment, SGI engages in various peace activities, including human rights education, the movement to abolish nuclear weapons, and efforts to promote sustainable development.
Your donation will help an organization that was deeply rooted in Rick's life and that he proudly engaged in for all those years. Some of the items that the funds may be used for are:
New Buddhist Centers Across the United States
Reaching Millions Online With a Message of Hope
Peace and Community Engagement
The amount you donate isn't important, but moreso it is the spirit of "it is the heart that matters," with which Rick lived his life that you honor with your donation. We thank you from the bottom of our heart.
- Rick's Family Contribute to Soka Gakkai International
Rick was a Pioneer Member and Leader who dedicated over 50 years of his life to SGI-USA (Soka Gakkai International- USA).
SGI-USA is part of a global community-based network of more than 11 million people in 192 countries and territories that practice the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism centered on respect for the dignity of life. We are the most diverse Buddhist community in the United States.
As members of the SGI, we are committed to dialogue and nonviolence based on the conviction that individual happiness and the realization of peace are inextricably linked.
We base our practice on the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Buddhism, which teaches that each person has within the courage, wisdom, and compassion to face and surmount any of life’s challenges. Based on core Buddhist principles such as respecting the dignity of human life and the interconnectedness of self and the environment, SGI engages in various peace activities, including human rights education, the movement to abolish nuclear weapons, and efforts to promote sustainable development.
Your donation will help an organization that was deeply rooted in Rick's life and that he proudly engaged in for all those years. Some of the items that the funds may be used for are:
New Buddhist Centers Across the United States
Reaching Millions Online With a Message of Hope
Peace and Community Engagement
The amount you donate isn't important, but moreso it is the spirit of "it is the heart that matters," with which Rick lived his life that you honor with your donation. We thank you from the bottom of our heart.
- Rick's Family Contribute to Soka Gakkai International
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