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Buddhism | Mar 21 2010
Memorial Equinox Services Held at Soka Gakkai Centers and Memorial Parks
On March 21, 2010, the day of the spring equinox, Soka Gakkai centers and memorial parks throughout Japan held prayer services for the repose of deceased family members and friends. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda led a solemn service at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji. On the same day, ... read more
Culture | Mar 21 2010
SGI-USA Youth Hold Culture Festival at Columbine High School, Colorado
On March 21, 2010, more than 1,000 SGI-USA members and guests gathered at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, for a culture festival titled "1 World: The Power of Youth." SGI-USA youth from Colorado, Utah and Wyoming converged at the school for an event featuring a variety of dances, a rock ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 21 2010
SGI members in Sierra Leone Organize Buddhist Seminars
From March 20-21, 2010, SGI members in Kenema, Sierra Leone, held a seminar on Nichiren Buddhism, with some participants traveling by bus for six hours from as far away as the capital, Freetown. The meeting included a question and answer session that provided participants with opportunities to ask about ... read more
Culture | Mar 21 2010
SGI-Kenya Youth Organize Community Festival
On March 21, 2010, SGI-Kenya youth members in Nairobi organized a community friendship festival at a public venue in the city. The event included performances by SGI youth along with young people from local cultural and educational organizations. The festivities, which included dancing, singing and drumming, lasted over ... read more
Interfaith | Mar 21 2010
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SGI-Luxembourg Participates in Interfaith Concert
On March 14, 2010, the interfaith organization Action Groupe Inter-Religions (AGIR) sponsored an interfaith concert at the Protestant Church of Luxembourg in the center of Luxembourg City. SGI-Luxembourg members were among the performers. More than 200 representatives of various local faith-based communities attended. The concert showcased a variety of performances ... read more
Sustainable Development | Mar 20 2010
Environmentalist Speaks at Institute of Oriental Philosophy Symposium
From March 19 - 20, 2010, the Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) held its 26th academic symposium in Tokyo, Japan. On March 20, environmentalist Ernst von Weizsäcker, nephew of former German President Richard von Weizsäcker and a member of the Club of Rome, spoke at the symposium held at the ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 20 2010
SGI-Poland Holds General Meeting
On March 20, 2010, over 100 SGI-Poland members gathered for a general meeting in Warsaw. SGI-Europe Chair Hideaki Takahashi attended and congratulated SGI-Poland on its growth. New leadership appointments announced included: SGI-Poland Area Men's Leader Antonio Angotti; Area Women's Leader Maria Markiewicz; Secretary General Tsuruko Haga Sajecka; Youth Leader Cristiano ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Mar 18 2010
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Youth Conference on Global Issues Held at Taplow Court
On March 18, 2010, a conference on pressing global issues, titled "Inter-Change," was held at the SGI-UK Taplow Court Grand Culture Center. The conference was organized by Creative Junction and brought together 200 young delegates from diverse social and geographical backgrounds, which included schools, community support groups and volunteer ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Mar 17 2010
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Soka Gakkai Malaysia Makes Donations for Haiti Earthquake Relief
On March 16, 2010, in response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) donated RM (Ringgit Malaysia) 10,000 (US$ 3,138) to the United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF) 2010 Haiti Earthquake Children's Appeal. ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 14 2010
SGI-Belgium Youth Commemorate March 16
On March 14, 2010, SGI-Belgium youth held a general meeting commemorating March 16, the day when second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda bequeathed the goal of realizing lasting peace and happiness, based on the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, to a gathering of 6,000 Soka Gakkai young men and women. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Mar 14 2010
SGI-USA Members Plant Cherry Trees in Southern California Park
On March 14, 2010, some 100 participants, including SGI-USA members and guests, celebrated the planting of 10 cherry trees at De Portola Park in Torrance, California. Among the guests were Torrance City Council Members Gene Barnett and Cliff Numark. The trees were donated by SGI President Daisaku and Mrs. ... read more
Human Rights | Mar 10 2010
SGI-Iceland Youth Support Europe-wide "Action Week Against Racism"
On March 10, 2010, eleven SGI-Iceland youth members collaborated with the Red Cross of Iceland and the national Human Rights office, in an activity to raise awareness about racism. The event was part of the annual Europe-wide "Action Week Against Racism," a campaign inspired by the United Nations General Assembly's ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Mar 9 2010
Soka Gakkai Youth Organize Lecture by Marshall Islands Ambassador
On March 9, 2010, Soka Gakkai youth members hosted one of a series of lectures titled "Toward World Peace and Human Security: A Statement Against War and Weapons of Mass Destruction" at the Josei Toda International Center in Tokyo, Japan. Republic of the Marshall Islands Ambassador Jiba B. Kabua was ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 8 2010
SGI Spring Training Session Concludes
On March 8, 2010, participants of SGI's Spring Training Session concluded their activities in Japan at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Sendagaya, Tokyo, with a lecture on Nichiren's writing "The Opening of the Eyes" delivered by SGI Study Department Leader Katsuji Saito. Mr. Saito spoke about how a ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 7 2010
SGI Members Attend Spring Training Session in Japan
On March 6, 2010, a Headquarters Leaders Meeting took place at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, in conjunction with the SGI Spring Training Session. Over 250 SGI members from 60 countries and territories attended. In his speech to participants, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encouraged everyone to become ... read more
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