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The Oregon Region of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a buddhist community with the fundamental aim and mission of contributing to peace, culture and education based on the philosophy and teachings of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin and the Buddha Shakyamuni. SGI-Oregon is part of a worldwide movement for peace and personal happiness. The Buddhist community covers the state of Oregon and Southwestern Washington.

Far Northern Chapter of The California Society of Enrolled Agents Mission Statement: The mission of the California Society of Enrolled Agents is to foster the professionalism, business development, and personal growth of its Members, to protect the interests of the individual Members of the Society, and to enhance the awareness and role of the Enrolled Agent among members of the public, other professions, and with government agencies. What is an Enrolled Agent? An Enrolled Agent (EA) is an individual who has demonstrated technical competence in the field of taxation. Enrolled Agents, or EAs, can represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service. What does the term "Enrolled Agent" mean? "Enrolled" means EAs are licensed by the federal government. "Agent" means EAs are authorized to appear in place of the taxpayer at the Internal Revenue Service. Only EAs, attorneys and CPAs may represent taxpayers before the IRS. The Enrolled Agent profession dates back to 1884 when, after questionable claims had been presented for Civil War losses, Congress acted to regulate persons who represented citizens in their dealings with the Treasury Department.

Our philosophy is rooted in the concept of human revolution, a process of inner transformation through Buddhist practice. We believe that happiness is being able to experience profound joy that comes from never being defeated by any problem in life. The constituent organizations and members of the Soka Gakkai International embrace the fundamental aim and mission of contributing to peace, culture and education based on the philosophy and ideals of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.