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Buddhism | Feb 28 2011
Discussion Meetings in SGI-Italy
Discussion meetings have been the driving source for the advancement of SGI-Italy. These meetings, held twice a month at 4,400 locations throughout Italy--mostly in members' homes--enable participants to deepen their understanding of Buddhism through study and share their personal experiences in faith. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 27 2011
Bharat Soka Gakkai Holds Study Sessions
From February 26-27, Bharat (India) Soka Gakkai members from 36 cities in India attended study sessions held at the Siri Fort Auditorium and at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in New Delhi. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 26 2011
Soka Gakkai Holds Monthly Leaders Meeting in Tokyo
On February 26, Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting also functioned as a gathering of national youth leaders and men's leaders and the Soka Gakkai Artists Division. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Feb 22 2011
"Building a Culture of Peace" Exhibition Shown in Nashik, India
Bharat (India) Soka Gakkai (BSG) has held two showings of the exhibition "Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World" in Delhi, at the BYK College of Commerce from February 18-20 and at St. Lawrence High School from February 21-22. Over 2,700 viewed the exhibition in total. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Feb 17 2011
"Transforming the Human Spirit" Shown at Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
From February 11-17, the SGI exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" (THS), was shown at Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 16 2011
Anniversary of Nichiren's Birth Celebrated
On February 16, Soka Gakkai members in Japan and SGI members around the world held prayer services commemorating the anniversary of the birth of Nichiren, who established the Buddhist practice followed by SGI members (February 16, 1222). ... read more
Sustainable Development | Feb 14 2011
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"Seeds of Hope" Exhibition Shown in Alberta and Ontario, Canada
SGI-Canada members in Edmonton, Alberta, co-organized a showing of the SGI's "Seeds of Hope: Visions of sustainability, steps toward change" (SOH) exhibition at Grant MacEwan University from January 31 to February 14. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 13 2011
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SGI-Dominican Republic Holds Commemorative Meeting
2011 marks the 24th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit (February 8, 1987) to the Dominican Republic. On February 13, SGI-Dominican Republic members held a commemorative meeting in the spirit of sharing the importance of the mentor and disciple relationship to future generations. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 13 2011
SGI Europe Youth Take Initiative for World Peace
SGI members throughout Europe have been commemorating the 50th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit to Europe in 1961 with meetings in local areas. ... read more
Culture | Feb 12 2011
Singapore Soka Association Members Join Chinese New Year Parade
On February 12, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) members performed in the 2011 Chinese New Year Chingay Parade at Singapore's Marina Bay. S. R. Nathan, President of Singapore, attended the event.Spearheading the procession was a dragon dance display consisting of a pair of 88-meter long dragons, manned by dancers from Xi'an, China. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 9 2011
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On February 9, SGI leaders met at the SGI-Thailand Thonburi Center in Bangkok to commemorate 50 years of SGI in Thailand. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 5 2011
Representatives from IOP Attend Seminar on Buddhist Scholar Kumārajīva
Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) representatives attended an international seminar titled "Kumārajīva: Philosopher and Seer" in New Delhi from February 3-5. The seminar, organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, introduced the most current research on Kumārajīva (344-413)--the Buddhist scholar responsible for translating many key Buddhist scriptures from Sanskrit into Chinese. ... read more
Interfaith | Feb 5 2011
"Global Visioning" Conference held in Morocco
The Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research held an international conference titled "Global Visioning for a Common Future: Hopes, Challenges and Solutions" in Rabat, Morocco, on February 4 and 5. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Feb 4 2011
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Scholars Attend SGI-UK's Peace Proposal Symposium
On February 4, academics from institutions across the country were invited to SGI-UK's second Peace Proposal Symposium held in conjunction with Goldsmiths College, London, UK. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 31 2011
Founding of SGI Commemorated in Micronesia
In January, SGI members in the Federated States of Micronesia held a meeting commemorating the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the first group of SGI members in the city of Kolonia on the Island of Pohnpei. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jan 31 2011
SGI-Venezuela Hosts "Seeds of Hope" Exhibition
SGI's exhibition "Seeds of Hope: Visions of sustainability, steps toward change" (SOH), produced in cooperation with the Earth Charter International, was shown at the Science Museum of Caracas, Venezuela, from November 21, 2010, to January 31, 2011. ... read more
Culture | Jan 30 2011
Celebrating "The Transformative Power of Jazz" in Boston
On January 30, SGI-USA members in Boston, Massachusetts, held an event titled "The Transformative Power of Jazz," at the SGI-USA Culture Center in Boston. ... read more
Culture | Jan 30 2011
3, 500 SGI-Hong Kong Youth Perform in Culture Festival
From January 29-30, SGI-Hong Kong held a culture festival at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Guests totaled 30,000 and included Jao Tsung-I, emeritus professor of Chinese Language and Literature at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; Yang Wu, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Guangzhou Municipality and representatives from universities in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jan 29 2011
Peace Scholars Discuss SGI President's 2010 Peace Proposal in Kathmandu
On January 29, SGI-Nepal members celebrated the 36th anniversary of the SGI's founding with a symposium on SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's 2010 Peace Proposal, "Toward a New Era of Value Creation." ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 26 2011
SGI's Founding Commemorated with Prayer Services
On January 26, the 36th anniversary of SGI's founding (January 26, 1975), SGI President Daisaku Ikeda and Mrs. Kaneko Ikeda visited the Soka Gakkai Mentor and Disciple Memorial Hall in Shinjuku Ward in Tokyo, Japan. ... read more
Press Releases | Jan 26 2011
Buddhist Leader Calls for Progress on Abolition of Nuclear Weapons, Building Global Human Rights Culture
In a proposal released on Jan. 26, "Toward a World of Dignity for All: The Triumph of the Creative Life," Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Daisaku Ikeda calls for global civil society to take the lead in resolving two key challenges of our time: abolishing nuclear weapons and building a global culture of human rights. ... read more
Interfaith | Jan 24 2011
SGI-UK Youth Take Part in Multi-Faith Awareness Week
On January 24, SGI-UK youth members were invited to Croydon College of Further Education in South London to join the Multi-Faith Awareness Week for youth aged 16-19. This was the first time that SGI members have taken part in this event. Representatives from different faiths including Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jan 24 2011
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"Transforming the Human Spirit" Shown at Roehampton University, UK
The SGI exhibition, "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" (THS) was shown at Roehampton University from January 22-24. The event was organized by the university's Human Rights Society and SGI-UK's Youth Peace Committee, with the support of local SGI-UK members. Nearly 400 ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 24 2011
SGI Members from the Americas Study Nichiren's Writings
From January 21-24, Soka Gakkai Study Department Leader Masaaki Morinaka led a leaders' study conference at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center in Florida, USA. ... read more
Culture | Jan 23 2011
SGI-Macau Commemorates 20th anniversary of SGI President's Visit
On January 23, SGI-Macau held a culture festival at the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) auditorium marking the 11th anniversary of Hong Kong's return of sovereignty to China. ... read more
Culture | Jan 22 2011
"Beethoven Festa" held at SGI-Austria Culture Center
On January 22, SGI-Austria hosted a "Beethoven Festa" at the SGI-Austria Culture Center. Over 100 were treated to a piano concert of Ludwig van Beethoven's (1770-1827) works performed by various musicians and accompanied by dance. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jan 17 2011
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SGI-USA Members Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
SGI-USA members in Oklahoma united with church members, elected officials, high school bands and community organizations for Oklahoma City's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade on January 15. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 17 2011
Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Services for Victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
On the 16th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake (January 17, 1995) in Japan, Soka Gakkai held memorial services on January 17, in remembrance of those who lost their lives. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2011
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's visit to India, some 1,000 Bharat (India) Soka Gakkai members from throughout India unveiled a World Peace Monument at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in New Delhi. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2011
SGI-Europe Leaders hold Summit Meeting in Trets, France
2011 marks the 50th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit to Europe in October 1961. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2011
SGI Members Kickoff 2011 Activities in Philippines and Bolivia
SGI-Philippines members met January 15-16 at the SGI-Philippines Culture Center in Quezon, Manila. With 2011 marking the 20th anniversary (April 1991) of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit to the Philippines, SGI-Philippines youth members will hold a youth culture festival during the summer to commemorate the anniversary. ... read more
Culture | Jan 15 2011
Collected Paintings of Liu Yu Shown at Taiwan Soka Association Headquarters
The opening ceremony for an exhibition of the collected paintings of the renowned Taiwanese painter Liu Yu took place at Taiwan Soka Association's (TSA) headquarters, Zhi Shan Culture Center, in Taipei on January 15. More than 30 students and friends of Professor Liu attended the opening ceremony. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jan 15 2011
Former Soldier Gives SGI-USA Culture of Peace Lecture
On January 15, Paul Chappell, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York and author of the book Will War Ever End? A Soldier's Vision of Peace for the 21st Century, spoke as part of the Culture of Peace Distinguished Speakers Series at the SGI-USA Culture of Peace Resource Center in Santa Monica, California. ... read more
Culture | Jan 15 2011
Exhibition on Franz Liszt and the Romantic Era Shown at Min-On Concert Association
The Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo, Japan, is displaying an exhibition on music from the Romantic era, in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Franz Liszt (1811-1886). ... read more
Culture | Jan 9 2011
"Boys and Girls Art of Hope Exhibition" Shown in Tokyo
The 25th "Boys and Girls Art of Hope Exhibition" was on display from December 23 to January 9, 2011, at the Josei Toda International Center in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, Japan. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 8 2011
Soka Gakkai Holds First Monthly Leaders Meeting of 2011 in Japan
On January 8, Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting, which commemorated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Young Men's Group (July 11, 1951) and Young Women's Group (July 19, 1951). ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jan 5 2011
SGI-Canada Hosts Evening with Director of Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research
On January 4, SGI-Canada hosted an evening with Olivier Urbain, director of the Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research, at the SGI Culture Centre in Toronto. Dr. Urbain highlighted points from his recently published book on SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, titled Daisaku Ikeda's Philosophy of Peace. Dr. Urbain explained ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2011
SGI Africa Members Celebrate the New Year
On January 2, SGI members in Zambia, South Africa, Nigeria, Madagascar and Côte d'Ivoire celebrated the New Year by holding commemorative meetings in their respective countries. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2011
SGI Members Around the World Celebrate the New Year
SGI members around the world celebrated the New Year by holding commemorative meetings in their local areas. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2011
Members in Japan Celebrate Start of 2011
New Year's meetings to celebrate the start of 2011 were held in Soka Gakkai centers throughout Japan on January 1 and 2. On January 1, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda and Soka Gakkai representative leaders performed gongyo at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo, to pray for the good health, ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jan 1 2011
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Latest SGI Quarterly Highlights Contributions of Women to Peacebuilding
The January 2011 SGI Quarterly, on the theme "Women Building Peace," has been published and is now available. ... read more
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