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Interfaith | Sep 30 2012
Panel at Turin Spirituality Event on "Wisdom of the Smile"
On September 29, SGI representatives addressed an audience of over 250 at the Teatro La Cavallerizza Reale, as part of the International Annual Conference on Spirituality in Turin, Italy. ... read more
Education | Sep 30 2012
SGI-Canada Participates in Nationwide Book Festival
On September 23 and 28, SGI-Canada (SGIC) members in Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax participated in a nationwide book and magazine festival titled The Word On The Street. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 30 2012
17,000 SGI Members take Buddhist Study Exams in Brazil
On September 30, Brazil-SGI (BSGI) held Buddhist study examinations of various levels in 358 venues across the country. Some 17,000 people of all ages took the exams to deepen their understanding of Buddhist philosophy. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 29 2012
Spreading Hope Through Art and Music in Tohoku
As part of an ongoing initiative to uplift the spirits of people affected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, SGI-affiliated cultural institutions--the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum (TFAM) and the Min-On Concert Association--have organized a series of events to spread hope through art and music. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 28 2012
SGI Chorus Groups in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan Contribute to Local Communities
In August and September, chorus groups from Singapore Soka Association (SSA), SGI-Hong Kong (SGI-HK) and Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) performed in their respective communities. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 28 2012
Antinuclear Exhibition "Transforming the Human Spirit" Shown in Spain, Peru and Argentina
On September 8, SGI-Spain opened the SGI’s antinuclear exhibition, "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" (THS) at the SGI-Spain Culture Center in Rivas-Vaciamadrid City, attended by some 100 people including local SGI members and representatives of the Madrid Community Interfaith Dialogue Association. ... read more
Education | Sep 21 2012
Lou Marinoff Explores Themes From "The Inner Philosopher" at Ikeda Center Event
On September 21, the Ikeda Center of Peace, Learning, and Dialogue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, celebrated the publication of a new dialogue, The Inner Philosopher: Conversations on Philosophy's Transformative Power, between Lou Marinoff, Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the City College of New York, and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda. ... read more
Interfaith | Sep 21 2012
SGI-New Zealand Co-organizes UN Peace Day Gathering
On September 21, Wellington City Council and SGI-New Zealand (SGINZ) co-organized an event to mark the UN International Day of Peace at the Peace Flame in the city's Botanical Gardens. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 21 2012
Antinuclear Exhibition Held in Germany
The exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace" was shown at the Erlangen City Hall in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany, from September 11 to 21. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Sep 16 2012
"Seeds of Hope" Shown in Canada and Paraguay
In the month of September, the SGI and Earth Charter International’s joint exhibition “Seeds of Hope: Visions of sustainability, steps towards change" was shown in Canada and Paraguay. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 15 2012
SGI-Canada Holds Open House Event in Toronto
On September 15, SGI-Canada held an open house event at its SGI Toronto Culture Centre, welcoming over 300 members of the local community to learn more about SGI’s Buddhist philosophy and its grassroots activities promoting a culture of peace. ... read more
Culture | Sep 15 2012
SGI-Korea Sponsors 78th PEN International Congress
From September 9-15, the PEN International Korean Center hosted the 78th PEN International Congress at the Hyundai Hotel in Gyeongju, Korea, under the theme “Literature, Media and Human Rights,” focusing on the impact of media on literature and its role in defending the right to freedom of expression, including digital freedom. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Sep 15 2012
SGI-UK Hosts Hibakusha at Hiroshima Peace Day Events
From September 8-15, 2012, SGI-UK hosted three official Hiroshima Peace Day events in Birmingham, London and at SGI-UK’s Taplow Court center near Maidenhead, to commemorate the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan and the 55th anniversary of second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda's call for the abolition of nuclear weapons. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Sep 14 2012
Taiwan Soka Association Awarded for Community Contribution
On Sep 4, Interior Minister Lee Hong-yuan presented Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) with its 17th Excellent Community Organization Award. TSA Vice General Director Chang Sheng-li accepted the award at the Civil Service Development Institute in Taipei. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 11 2012
SGI Youth Training Course Held in Tokyo
Some 250 SGI youth representatives from 55 countries and territories gathered in Tokyo to take part in the SGI Youth Training Course from September 7-10. "You are all outstanding leaders who share solemn and profound karmic ties," said SGI President Ikeda in one of the many messages of encouragement he sent to the participants. ... read more
Culture | Sep 2 2012
Youth Culture Festival Celebrates Taiwan Soka Association's 50th Anniversary, Exchange with Okinawa
From September 1-2, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) held a two-day Youth Culture Festival commemorating the 50th anniversary of TSA at the Taipei International Convention Center. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 2 2012
Soka Gakkai Youth Host Music Festival in Tohoku
On September 2, a year and a half after the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, Soka Gakkai student group members in Tohoku held a "Rock the Heart" music festival at Kotodai Park in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. ... read more
Education | Sep 2 2012
Soka Gakkai Japan's Academic Department Holds Symposium
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of its founding, the Soka Gakkai Academic Department held a symposium on the role of academic research in times of crisis at the Nippon-Seinenkan in Tokyo, on September 2. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 1 2012
SGI-Sweden Hosts Buddhist Mingle
On September 1, SGI-Sweden hosted a "mingle"--an introductory Buddhist meeting in Stockholm that was open to the public. ... read more
Culture | Aug 31 2012
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Soka Gakkai Malaysia Participates in National Day Celebrations
On August 31, some 1,000 Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) youth members participated in Malaysia’s 55th National Day celebrations at the National Stadium, part of the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex in Kuala Lumpur. ... read more
Education | Aug 26 2012
SGI-New Zealand Aotearoa Hosts Peace Education Forum
On August 26, SGI-New Zealand Aotearoa (SGI-NZ) hosted a peace education forum on the theme of "Humanistic Education--Creating Value in Today's World" at the SGI-New Zealand Culture Centre in Auckland. ... read more
Buddhism | Aug 26 2012
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SGI Celebrates Soka Gakkai Men's Day
In August, SGI men across the world gathered to celebrate Soka Gakkai Men's Division Day (August 24), which is also the day SGI President Daisaku Ikeda joined the Soka Gakkai in 1947 at the age of 19. The Men's Division itself was founded on March 5, 1966. ... read more
Human Rights | Aug 26 2012
Human Rights Education Film Launched at UN Office in Geneva
The film "A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education," which uses case studies from India, Australia and Turkey to illustrate how human rights education can transform the lives of individuals and communities, was launched at the UN Office at Geneva on September 19, 2012. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Aug 25 2012
New Antinuclear Exhibition Launched in Hiroshima
From August 24-25, a new antinuclear exhibition "Everything You Treasure—For a World Free From Nuclear Weapons," which examines nuclear weapons issues from 12 different perspectives, was launched at the 20th World Congress of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) in Hiroshima. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Aug 25 2012
Daisaku Ikeda International Center for Peace Studies Opens in Argentina
On August 24, the Daisaku Ikeda International Center for Peace Studies (CIDIEP) held its launch at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to the pursuit of peace through the promotion of culture and humanistic education. ... read more
Buddhism | Aug 25 2012
Dunhuang Academy Director Attends Opening of Lotus Sutra Exhibition in Kobe
On August 25, the Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) and Soka Gakkai co-organized the "Lotus Sutra--A Message of Peace and Harmonious Coexistence" exhibition at the Kansai International Culture Center in Kobe, Japan. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 24 2012
SGI Members in the Philippines and Taiwan Provide Aid After Floods
From August 5-12, heavy downpours in Manila and surrounding areas in the Philippines caused torrential floods, submerging much of the capital underwater. The floods led to numerous fatalities and forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Many were also affected by power outages. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 22 2012
Singapore Soka Association Organizes Family Fun Day and Holds Donation Drive for Flood Victims
On August 20, in celebration of its 45th anniversary, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) held a "Family Fun Day" at its headquarters and the nearby Tampines West Community Club. ... read more
Culture | Aug 20 2012
Min-On Hosts Ghana Dance Ensemble's Tour of Japan
On August 20, at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association, the Ghana Dance Ensemble performed at the Nitori Culture Hall in Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture. ... read more
Buddhism | Aug 19 2012
North America and Oceania SGI Leaders Study Conference
From August 17-19, SGI representatives from North America and Oceania attended an SGI Leaders Study Conference at the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Aug 19 2012
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Singapore Soka Association Co-organizes Community Outreach Food Project
On the weekend of August 18-19, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Eldercare Co-operative co-organized a food donation drive. Named "Bags of Hope 2," the initiative collected provisions for, put together and distributed food packs to low-income families in the community. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Aug 18 2012
Toda Institute and Pugwash Hold Conference Focusing on Abolishing Nuclear Weapons by 2040
On August 16-18, the Canadian group of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and the Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research co-organized a conference focusing on the achievement of a nuclear-weapons-free world by 2040. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Aug 11 2012
Soka Gakkai Members in Nagasaki Mark Anniversary of Atomic Bombings, Hold Youth Peace Forum
On August 8, Soka Gakkai youth members in Nagasaki held a peace forum at the Soka Gakkai Nagasaki Peace Center. Guest speaker Kathleen Sullivan emphasized that the movement toward abolishing nuclear weapons will advance when each individual considers the threat of nuclear weapons relevant to their own lives and takes action to this end. ... read more
Culture | Aug 9 2012
Singapore Soka Association Give Fiery Performance at National Day Parade
On August 9, in celebration of 47 years of Singapore’s independence, members of Singapore Soka Association (SSA) staged a pyrotechnic performance at the National Day Parade on a floating platform in Marina Bay. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Aug 5 2012
Hiroshima Study Lectures Exceed 150
Since 1989, youth members of Soka Gakkai Hiroshima have organized a Hiroshima Study Lecture Series for the public, inviting various leaders in the field of peace and disarmament worldwide, including hibakusha (A-bomb victims), as guest speakers. In commemoration of the 67th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, three such lectures were held on August 4 and 5, in conjunction with Soka Gakkai Hiroshima’s annual youth peace meeting. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jul 31 2012
Soka Gakkai Youth in Hiroshima Sponsor Lectures on Nuclear Abolition
Soka Gakkai youth members in Hiroshima Prefecture sponsored lectures in their Hiroshima Study Lecture Series on July 22 and 28. Documentary filmmaker Masaaki Tanabe, who is also a hibakusha (A-bomb survivor), and former UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Sergio Duarte were guest speakers at the respective events. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jul 29 2012
Seminars on Aftermath of March 11, 2011, Earthquake and Tsunami
Seminars were held in Tokyo and Iwate in late July to examine the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jul 29 2012
Soka Gakkai Youth Hold Annual Peace Summit and Peace Festival in Okinawa
Calling for a century without war, Soka Gakkai youth representatives from Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa held their annual peace summit on July 28 at the Soka Gakkai Okinawa International Peace Center in Naha. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jul 28 2012
SGI-UK Members Join "Year of Service" to Improve Environment
Throughout July, SGI-UK members from around the country organized events under the theme “Earthkind” as part of the Year of Service initiative, a government-sponsored initiative to encourage people of all faiths to contribute to their local communities. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 23 2012
Brazil SGI Holds Introductory Meetings with Sign Language Interpretation
In response to requests from members, Brazil Soka Gakkai International (BSGI) members in São Paulo began holding monthly Buddhist introductory meetings for people who are deaf and hard of hearing at the BSGI Culture Center, starting in July 2011. These meetings are also open to the public. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 23 2012
Tenth SGI Europe Study Session Held in Milan, Italy
From July 19-22, the tenth SGI Europe Study Session was held in the suburbs of Milan, Italy, attended by 480 members from 30 countries throughout Europe. A total of 10,000 people will be attending such study sessions held in different European countries over the summer. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 22 2012
SGI-Panama Focuses on Youth as Protagonists of a New Era
"I'm now filled with optimism, love, confidence and friendship" expressed a youth member after attending the SGI-Panama youth convention held at the SGI-Panama Culture Center, Panama City, on July 22. ... read more
Human Rights | Jul 21 2012
SGI Members in UK and USA Participate in WorldPride Parades
In July, SGI members in the UK and the US took part in WorldPride 2012 parades in London, San Diego, Chicago, Louisville in Kentucky, Oklahoma City and New York. WorldPride is a global movement that celebrates the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jul 16 2012
Soka Gakkai Relief Efforts in Response to Kyushu Floods
At the start of July, the southwestern island of Kyushu in Japan experienced record downpours which caused torrential floods and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Soka Gakkai centers throughout the central Kyushu prefectures, such as Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Oita and Saga, were used as emergency communication centers to provide emergency relief aid and shelter to evacuees. ... read more
Culture | Jul 15 2012
Watercolor Painting Exhibitions Held in Hong Kong and Macau
An exhibition titled "Watercolors from Ningbo," cosponsored by the Chinese Artists Association in Ningbo, SGI-Hong Kong (SGI-HK), SGI-Macau and other groups, was shown at the SGI-HK Culture Center from June 9-17 and at the Lou Lim Ieoc Garden in Macau from July 5-15. ... read more
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