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Buddhism | Jul 15 2012
SGI-Spain Youth Meet in Canary Islands
On July 15, SGI-Spain youth members in the Canary Islands held a general meeting at the Leal Theater in La Laguna, Tenerife. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jul 9 2012
Celebrating 20 Years of Taiwan-China "Peace Angels Exchange"
From July 3 to 9, 2012, the Taiwan Soka Association (TSA), together with the National Planners’ Association, the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots and other civic organizations from Taiwan and China, organized a “Peace Angels Exchange” in Beijing, China. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 4 2012
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SGI-Portugal Women Hold Meetings
From June 30 to July 4, SGI-Portugal women’s group members held commemorative meetings throughout the nation, celebrating the founding of Soka Gakkai’s Women’s Division (June 10, 1951). ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jul 2 2012
Peace Bus Retraces Gandhi's Footsteps Across South India
From June 17 to July 2, the "Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace" exhibition (GKI) was held at 24 different locations in South India. The exhibition focuses on the lives of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Daisaku Ikeda as examples of individuals who dedicated themselves to fighting injustice through nonviolence. ... read more
Culture | Jul 1 2012
SGI-UK's Olympic Exhibition: Lord Desborough's Sporting Legacy
An exhibition celebrating the Olympic legacy of Lord Desborough, owner of SGI-UK's Taplow Court Culture Centre from 1899 to 1945, is on display at Taplow Court from April to September 2012. ... read more
Human Rights | Jul 1 2012
July SGI Quarterly Issue on "Living with Courage" Available Online
The July SGI Quarterly on the theme "Living with Courage" has been published and is also now available as a downloadable PDF. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jun 30 2012
SGINZ Confers Peace Award on Peace Activist Alyn Ware
On June 30, Soka Gakkai International New Zealand (SGINZ) conferred the Aotearoa Peace is Precious Award on the internationally recognized anti-nuclear weapons activist Alyn Ware. ... read more
Interfaith | Jun 29 2012
SGI-Ireland Participates in Dublin City Interfaith Forum
The Dublin City Interfaith Forum hosted its first interfaith workshop entitled "Exploring Interfaith Connections" on June 29. Held in the City Council’s Civic Offices in Dublin’s city center, built on the historic site of the ancient city wall, it was attended by representatives of many different faiths. ... read more
Culture | Jun 29 2012
Uffizi Virtual Museum Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
The Uffizi Virtual Museum exhibition-- a digital exhibition of paintings from the collection of the Uffizi Museum in Florence, Italy--opened in Japan for the first time at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum (TFAM) in Hachioji on June 29. ... read more
Culture | Jun 28 2012
Photo Exhibition "Coming of Age: Forgotten Faces of a Greying Asia" Shown in Malaysia
Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) and the Photographic Society of Malaysia organized an exhibition of works by renowned Singaporean photographer David Tay Poey Cher, titled "Coming of Age: Forgotten Faces of a Greying Asia," based on his recent book of the same title, from June 9-28 at SGM's Wisma Kebudayaan center in Kuala Lumpur. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 24 2012
Buddhist Summer Courses Held in Northern Ireland
On June 23, a men's summer course was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Men practicing in Northern Ireland were joined by SGI members from the Republic of Ireland and guests from SGI-UK. ... read more
Culture | Jun 24 2012
SGI Youth from Brazil and US Celebrate First Youth Exchange
From June 21-24, SGI youth members took part in the first US-Brazil Youth Exchange. Aiming to celebrate and build ties of friendship between the two countries, the exchange was held in Southern California. ... read more
Interfaith | Jun 24 2012
Symposium on Medicine and Religion Held in Tokyo
On June 24, a symposium on the theme "Medicine and Religion" co-organized by the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) and the Soka Gakkai-affiliated Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) was held at the Josei Toda International Center in Shinjuku. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 23 2012
SGI-Romania Established as Chapter
On June 23, a meeting of SGI-Romania members was held in Bucharest to commemorate its establishment as a chapter, following its formation as a district in 2007. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 23 2012
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SGI-Malaysia Helps Raise Cancer Awareness and Promote Organ Donation
On June 23, SGI-Malaysia (SGM) members in Penang participated in a 24-hour relay event, Relay for Life 2012, hosted by the Penang Branch of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia at Penang Municipal Park to honor the lives of those affected by cancer. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jun 23 2012
Survey of Awareness of Battle of Okinawa Among Local Students
On June 23, Soka Gakkai youth in Okinawa held a ceremony to remember all those who died in the Battle of Okinawa, which lasted from April to June, 1945. The memorial, which marked the 67th anniversary of the battle, took place at the Soka Gakkai Okinawa International Peace Center. Participants prayed for world peace and the results of a survey to gauge awareness of the Battle of Okinawa and peace issues among students on the island were shared. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 22 2012
TSA Women's Chorus Perform at Taoyuan Women's Prison
The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a Chinese cultural event celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of each year, traditionally spent racing dragon boats and enjoying “zongzi” glutinous rice dumplings. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 22 2012
SGI Holds Interdisciplinary Roundtable Discussion on Education and Learning at Rio+20
From June 20-22, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, Rio+20) took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the theme: “The Future We Want.” SGI organized “The Future We Create: An interdisciplinary roundtable on the role of education and learning toward a sustainable future” as an official side event held at Riocentro on June 20. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 22 2012
SGI Activities at Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development
From June 20-22, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event marked the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) also held in Rio de Janeiro. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 17 2012
SGI-Finland Members Deepen Buddhist Study
SGI-Finland members gathered in Helsinki on June 16 and 17 to participate in study sessions on Nichiren Buddhism. ... read more
Culture | Jun 16 2012
Symposium on Taiwanese Painter Chen Cheng-Po Held in Taiwan
On May 5, the Taiwan Soka Association (TSA), together with the Chen Cheng-Po Cultural Foundation and National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), organized an international symposium on the works of the Taiwanese painter Chen Cheng-Po (1895-1947), titled "The Bond of Nostalgia--Chen Cheng-Po & The Modern Art of Taiwan," at TSA's Zhi Shan Cultural Center in Taipei. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 16 2012
Soka Gakkai Student Members in Tohoku Hold Symposium on Recovery from March 11, 2011, Disaster
On June 16, Soka Gakkai student members in Tohoku held a symposium on how academic research can assist people in the recovery and rebuilding of their lives following the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami which devastated northeast Japan. The symposium was held at Sendai Mediatheque in Miyagi Prefecture and included a panel discussion on the same topic which highlighted the importance of scientific endeavor being based on the value of the dignity of life. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 10 2012
SSA Members Take Buddhist Elementary Level Study Exam
On June 10, a total of 1,700 Singapore Soka Association (SSA) members took a Buddhist Elementary Level Study Exam at Northland Secondary School in Singapore. ... read more
Culture | Jun 8 2012
SGI-Australia Hosts Cuban Art Exhibition
On May 25, the exhibition "Arte de Cuba: Celebrating the Spirit of Cuba" showcasing Cuban artists from around the world, opened at the SGI-Australia (SGIA) Culture Centre in Sydney. The exhibition, which was shown until June 8, was jointly organized by the Cuban Embassy and SGIA. ... read more
Press Releases | Jun 7 2012
Buddhist Leader Highlights Need for Education, Empowerment in Advance of Rio+20 Meeting
Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist association, issued a proposal on June 5 stressing that empowerment of individuals and communities is vital to achieving a sustainable global society. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 6 2012
Fukushima Prefecture Awards Soka Gakkai for Relief Efforts
On June 6, on behalf of the Fukushima Prefectural Government and Governor Yuhei Sato, Vice Governor Masao Uchibori presented awards of appreciation to Soka Gakkai Fukushima for their relief activities and contributions to society following the devastating March 11, 2011, earthquake and subsequent tsunamis. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 5 2012
Seeds of Change Exhibit Held in Western Iceland
The "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential" (SOC) exhibition was on display from March 7 until June 5 at the Fjölbrautaskóli Snæfellinga upper secondary school in Grundarfjörður, a town located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 4 2012
SGI-Italy Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hospital
On June 4, at the San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital in Rome, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the hospital and seven diverse religious organizations, including SGI-Italy. ... read more
Interfaith | Jun 3 2012
Interfaith Dialogue in Action at Singapore Soka Association
On June 3, Habib Hassan Al-Attas, imam and head of the Ba'alwie Mosque in Singapore, together with a delegation of some 30 people, including representatives from the mosque and the Muslim community, were welcomed to the Singapore Soka Association (SSA) headquarters for an inter-religious exchange. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jun 3 2012
SGI-Korea Student Group Sponsors Culture and Peace Events
As part of a 15-year tradition, members of SGI-Korea's Student Group hosted various culture and peace events in May and in June to promote nuclear abolition. This year, from May 5 to June 3, student group members sponsored such events at 178 venues at 141 universities throughout the nation. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 1 2012
New Environment Proposal, Film on Amazon Center Released for Rio +20 Conference
In advance of the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development opening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 20, a new environment proposal by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, "For a Sustainable Global Society: Learning for Empowerment and Leadership," was issued on June 5, stressing that empowerment of individuals and communities is vital to achieving a sustainable global society. ... read more
Culture | May 27 2012
SGM Youth Play Creative Role in Culture and Youth Festivals
On May 19, some 90 Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) youth were among 7,000 participants in the annual Citrawarna festival "The Colours of 1Malaysia" held in Kuala Lumpur and organized by the Ministry of Tourism. ... read more
Buddhism | May 25 2012
IOP Supports Publication of Russian Encyclopedia of Buddhist Philosophy
On May 23, the launch of the "Buddhist Philosophy Encyclopedia," published by the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IPhRAS) and supported by the Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP), Japan, was held at IPhRAS in Moscow. ... read more
Sustainable Development | May 21 2012
"Seeds of Hope" Shown at York University, Toronto
From March 20-22, the SGI and the Earth Charter International's joint exhibition "Seeds of Hope: Visions of sustainability, steps toward change" was shown by SGI-Canada at York University's Keele campus for the second time. The English and the Chinese language versions of the exhibition were also shown at the Aberdeen Centre, a shopping and entertainment complex, in Richmond, British Columbia, from May 20-21. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | May 17 2012
SGI-Paraguay Provides Aid in Flood Aftermath
In Paraguay, flooding caused by torrential rains beginning in March 2012 affected 70,000 people and caused the government to declare a state of emergency. SGI-Paraguay members collected relief items for those in the affected areas. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | May 17 2012
40th Anniversary of Toynbee-Ikeda Dialogue Celebrated
The conversations that took place over 10 days in London between British historian, Dr. Arnold Toynbee and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda in May 1972 and May 1973 form the basis of the book "Choose Life: A Dialogue," published in English in 1976 and now available in 28 languages. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | May 14 2012
Soka Gakkai Members Participate in Tornado Relief Activities in Japan
On May 6, a tornado struck Tsukuba City in Ibaraki Prefecture and Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, causing widespread damage to buildings, killing one person and causing serious injuries. Soka Gakkai members living in these cities have been engaged in cleanup efforts to aid the quick recovery of the devastated areas. ... read more
Culture | May 13 2012
Music Festival Held at SGI-Spain Culture Center
On May 13, SGI-Spain hosted a music festival featuring a range of performances from Spanish dance, opera vignettes, theatrical skits, piano pieces to poetry at the SGI-Spain Culture Center in Rivas-Vaciamadrid. ... read more
Buddhism | May 13 2012
SGI-Cambodia Holds Leaders' Training Course
The training course included four sessions which covered topics such as the importance of faith, practice and study. Members also studied SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's lecture series on "The Opening of the Eyes," one of Nichiren’s major writings. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | May 11 2012
SGI Representatives Attend Vienna PrepCom for 2015 NPT Review Conference
From April 30 to May 11, the First Session of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was held at the Vienna International Centre. ... read more
Buddhism | May 8 2012
From Germany to Vanuatu SGI Members Celebrate Soka Gakkai Day
On May 3, SGI members around the world celebrated Soka Gakkai Day. It was on May 3, 1951, that Josei Toda was inaugurated as the second president of Soka Gakkai, and on May 3, 1960, Daisaku Ikeda became the third president. ... read more
Interfaith | May 6 2012
SGI-Germany Participates in Vesak Festival
On May 6, SGI-Germany, together with 17 other Buddhist organizations, was invited to participate in a Vesak festival celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. ... read more
Buddhism | May 3 2012
Facsimile Edition of the Gilgit Lotus Sutra Manuscripts Celebrated in India
In collaboration with the National Archives of India and the Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP), the Soka Gakkai recently published the 14th work in its Lotus Sutra Manuscript Series: The facsimile edition of Gilgit Lotus Sutra Manuscripts. ... read more
Education | Apr 29 2012
Malaysia Hosts Children's Peace Exhibition
Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) held the "Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World" exhibition at its Wisma Kebudayaan center in Kuala Lumpur from April 14 to 29. ... read more
Education | Apr 28 2012
Ikeda Center Lecture Explores Education and Human Possibilities
On April 28, the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning and Dialogue held a public lecture by Chancellor Dr. J. Keith Motley of the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) on “Education and Human Possibilities.” ... read more
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