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Education | Oct 24 2010
Soka Gakkai Educators Discuss Applying Humanistic Education in the Classroom
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of Soka Education, the Soka Gakkai Education Department hosted its 33rd "All Japan Rally on Practical Application of Humanistic Education" at Tohoku University's Centennial Hall in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on October 24. Over 1,200 educators and guests attended the event, which was cosponsored ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 24 2010
SGI-USA Celebrates 65th Anniversary of United Nations
On October 24, SGI-USA held an event at SGI-USA San Francisco Culture Center's Ikeda Auditorium to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the United Nations, which is celebrated every year on October 24. David Krieger, founder and president of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, attended the event as guest speaker. Gesturing to ... read more
Buddhism | Oct 23 2010
SGI Members in Europe Engage in Buddhist Study
SGI-Greece held a general meeting in Eretria, Evia Island, from October 7-10. Along with members of Athens, more than 100 members gathered from throughout the country. ... read more
Culture | Oct 22 2010
Seafarers' Photography Exhibition Shown in China
"Beyond the Horizon," an exhibition of photographs taken by "Hato-kai," a group of SGI men involved in maritime occupations, was shown at the Shanghai Maritime University Library from October 20-22. Some 1,500 viewed the exhibition, which was organized by Hato-kai and co-hosted by Shanghai Maritime University. The exhibition, renamed "Sino-Japan Photo ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 21 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Provides Assistance to Flood Victims
In the wake of Typhoon Fanapi that swept across Taiwan on September 19 and caused severe flooding in areas around Kaohsiung and Pingtung, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) members worked together with volunteers from other organizations to provide relief activities in affected areas. In Gangshan on September 20, TSA members gathered to ... read more
Culture | Oct 17 2010
"Beyond the Horizon" Photo Exhibition Held in Yokohama
"Beyond the Horizon," an exhibition of photographs taken by Hato-kai, a group of SGI members involved in maritime occupations, was displayed in Yamashita Park in Yokohama, Japan, from October 8-17. The show included 80 photographs of the ocean's natural beauty, bustling port scenes and rural life, as captured by seafarers ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 15 2010
SGI Exhibition on Nuclear Abolition Shown in Vienna
The exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" opened at the Vienna International Centre, home to leading UN agencies confronting the challenges of nuclear weapons on October 4. The exhibition was cosponsored by SGI and the NGO Committee on Peace, Vienna, and ... read more
Culture | Oct 14 2010
Cote d'Ivoire Honors SGI
Fifty years ago on October 14, 1960, then Soka Gakkai President Daisaku Ikeda visited the United Nations Headquarters in New York, during its 15th General Assembly session. During that session, 17 nations, including Cameroon, Togo and Madagascar, were admitted as members. Mr. Ikeda, seeing the new youthful leaders of Africa ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 14 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Choruses Perform in Nursing Homes
To commemorate Taiwan's Respect the Elderly Day, on September 9, members of the Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) choruses performed for residents in nursing homes throughout the country. This is part of TSA's annual community service activity. On October 12, TSA's Grand Earth and White Cloud choruses held a concert for more ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Oct 13 2010
Islamic Perspective on Peace Discussed at Soka Gakkai Peace Lecture in Hiroshima
The 140th lecture in the "Hiroshima Study Lecture Series," sponsored by Soka Gakkai Hiroshima youth members, was held at the Soka Gakkai Hiroshima Ikeda Peace Center in Japan, on October 13. As guest speakers, Dr. Mohammad Lezan and Dr. Soo Khin Wah from the University of Malaya offered Islamic perspectives ... read more
Buddhism | Oct 13 2010
Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Services on Anniversary of Nichiren's Passing
Soka Gakkai held memorial services throughout Japan on October 13 to mark the anniversary of Nichiren's passing (October 13, 1282). ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Oct 12 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Named Excellent Community Organization for 16th Consecutive Year
On October 12, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) was given the Excellent Community Organization award by the Interior Ministry of Taiwan. TSA was among several organizations chosen from over 9,000 and the only organization to have been honored for 16 consecutive years. The ceremony was held at the Civil Service Development Institute, ... read more
Sustainable Development | Oct 11 2010
"21st Century Environment Exhibition" Opens in Japan
From October 3-7, the "21st Century Environment Exhibition," was displayed at Galleria Kameoka in Kyoto, Japan. It was also shown at Akiruno Rupia Hall in Akiruno City from October 7-11. The Soka Gakkai created the exhibition in support of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UNDESD). [Adapted from articles ... read more
Buddhism | Oct 10 2010
SGI Members in Hong Kong Take Buddhist Study Exams
On October 10, more than 1,000 SGI-Hong Kong members participated in the Intermediate Buddhist Study Exam organized by SGI-Hong Kong. The exams were held in four locations throughout Hong Kong, including the SGI-Hong Kong Culture Center and the Tuen Mun Culture Center. Exam questions were based on SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's ... read more
Buddhism | Oct 10 2010
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Throughout Europe SGI Members Vow to Work for Peace
SGI-Germany young women members attended training sessions at the Villa Sachsen Grand Culture Center in Bingen, Germany, from October 8-10. Participants deepened their understanding of Buddhism through studying Nichiren's writings and also through sharing with one another their experiences of applying Buddhism in their daily lives. At the meeting, women ... read more
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