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Buddhism | Jan 2 2010
SGI Members Around the World Celebrate the New Year
From January 1-2, 2010, Soka Gakkai members throughout Japan held commemorative New Year meetings. 2010 marks the 80th year since the establishment of the Soka Gakkai on November 18, 1930, under the leadership of first Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi. Gatherings included the reading of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2010
Singapore Soka Association Youth Hold General Meeting
On January 2, 2010, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) youth members gathered at the SSA Headquarters for a general meeting. Some 1,200 attended. The meeting started with a performance by the Golden Lion Dance Troupe. In addition, the theme song for the upcoming SSA Youth Musical (SYM) "For Humanity, For You ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 1 2010
SGI Members in Kenya and Mauritius Celebrate the New Year
On January 1, 2010, SGI members in Africa celebrated the New Year. Gatherings were held in five venues throughout Mauritius. At the meetings, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's New Year's message was conveyed. Participants also read Nichiren's letter titled "New Year's Gosho" making fresh determinations for 2010. A commemorative meeting was also ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 1 2010
SGI President Conveys New Year's Message
The year 2010 marks the 80th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding (November 18, 1930) and the 35th anniversary of the SGI's establishment (January 26, 1975). In celebration of the New Year, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent a message of encouragement to SGI members around the world, stating that the ... read more
Buddhism | Dec 26 2009
SGI-Gabon Establishes New District
On December 26, 2009, SGI members in Gabon established a new district and held a commemorative meeting in the city of Libreville. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent a message for the meeting, calling on the members to advance world peace with unity based on a spirit of “many in ... read more
Buddhism | Dec 20 2009
SGI-Côte d'Ivoire Holds Commemorative Meetings
From December 19-20, 2009, SGI-Côte d'Ivoire members held meetings commemorating the start of the 80th year since the establishment of the Soka Gakkai on November 18, 1930. On December 20, a gathering took place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where approximately 1,700 representatives from throughout the country gathered. SGI-Côte d'Ivoire General Director ... read more
Buddhism | Dec 20 2009
SGI-Philippines Holds Nationwide Meeting
On December 20, 2009, approximately 700 leaders from SGI-Philippines attended a nationwide meeting at the SGI Philippines Culture Center in Manila. SGI-Philippines National Secretary Ronald Hernandez, Youth Leader Jeremias Zhel Cruz and Young Men's Leader Rodel Paul Sauza were newly appointed at the event. Representatives reported on activities in their ... read more
Sustainable Development | Dec 17 2009
Sustainable Development Exhibition Shown in Carrara, Italy
From December 9-17, 2009, SGI-Italy hosted the "Seeds of Change: Earth Charter and the Human Potential" exhibition in Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. The exhibition was co-sponsored by the province of Massa Carrara and Carrara City. More than 3,300 visited the exhibition, including students from elementary, junior high and high ... read more
Interfaith | Dec 15 2009
SGI Joins Workshop on Faith-Based Organizations and Development in Southeast Asia
From December 14-15, 2009, a representative from the SGI Office of Public Information attended a workshop on "Global Development and Institutions Inspired by Faith in Southeast Asia" co-organized by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs at Georgetown University, Washington D.C., and the World Faiths Development Dialogue ... read more
Human Rights | Dec 10 2009
SGI-Luxembourg Participates in International Day of Human Rights
On December 10, 2009, in celebration of the International Day of Human Rights, the Baha'i Center of Luxembourg City and the Organization for the Education of Adults invited representatives of various religious communities to attend an interreligious dialogue with the theme, "The Contribution of Religions to Human Rights." SGI-Luxembourg, a ... read more
Culture | Dec 10 2009
Min-On Concert Association Cosponsors Folk Dance Concert
On December 10, 2009, the Min-On Concert Association cosponsored the 2009 Mekong-Japan folk dance concert hosted by the Japan Asia Fine Arts Association. The event was held at the Tokyo International Forum in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Dance companies from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam performed traditional court and folk dances, as ... read more
Interfaith | Dec 9 2009
SGI Takes Part in Parliament of the World's Religions
On December 7, 2009, SGI representatives from Australia, Japan and the United States joined voices with Christian, Jewish and Muslim representatives on a panel titled "Nuclear Weapons Abolition: Response and Advocacy by Religious Communities" held during the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne, Australia. The gathering called for ... read more
Press Releases | Dec 8 2009
Faiths Join to Stress Vital Challenge of Nuclear Abolition at Melbourne Parliament of World's Religions
Tokyo, Japan: Buddhist, Christian, Jewish and Muslim representatives joined voices during the Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne, Australia, on December 7, calling for moral leadership by the world's religions in the effort to abolish nuclear weapons. Dr. Sue Wareham, former president of the Medical Association for Prevention of ... read more
Buddhism | Dec 5 2009
SGI-UK Holds Volunteer Group Training Sessions at Taplow Court
On November 28, 2009, ninety-three SGI-UK young women from throughout the county and also members of the Lilac Group who provide support for local activities gathered at SGI-UK's Taplow Court Grand Culture Center. The meeting centered on the Buddhist concept of selfless dedication. SGI-UK National Lilac Group leaders Sonia ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Dec 3 2009
Soka Gakkai Malaysia Hosts Peace Exhibition and Forum
From November 30 to December 3, 2009, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) displayed the "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" exhibition at the Multimedia University (MMU) campus in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The exhibition was jointly organized by the MMU Chinese Language Society and SGM, ... read more
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