SGI-USA South Bay Buddhist Center

The people here are very friendly. You know how some places you run into a cliqueish environment or get an awkward silence because you don’t know anyone? You won’t get that here. Even as an undecided visitor, the members will give you a warm welcome and include you. One of their members even gave me their spare chanting book and prayer beads to help get me started. As a first-​timer, they give you a welcome kit with information about the religion. Once you get started, you’ll get invites to meetings on the religion, chanting sessions and get to go to ceremonies where members ascend in rank within the group. The building itself has air conditioning and parking isn’t too bad. When parking gets hectic, their security will help guide you in the right direction.
So far, I’ve not seen any politics or attempt to influence the members’ political opinions during meetings and shows. This is good if you’re not a fan of being offended or being told what political beliefs to have. Also, nobody will even notice what race you are, your gender or sexual orientation so anyone can come try it out without judgment. I’m still undecided as to whether or not Nichiren is for me so I can’t give you the full picture on the whole experience of being a member here. Though I can say that this center will give you a good start if you want to learn or try out the religion.
Pictured is the welcome kit I mentioned earlier.

Formerly called the «South Bay Community Center», this location was in a business park on Vermont Ave near the 110. In a newly remodeled facility, it has been home to many meetings on Buddhism for a year!
They hold monthly introductory meetings on what the SGI-​USA (an organization based on the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism) is all about! If you are looking into bringing the best out of your daily life, this is definitely for you!

They have recently moved to another location over by Torrance High. It’s in another business park over by the railroad track on Carson just before Crenshaw. The address is 2340 Plaza Del Amo, Suite 138, Torrance, CA 90 501. It’s a newly remodeled BEAUTIFUL facility!