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Interfaith | Apr 22 2009

Toda Institute Representatives Attend Interfaith Conference in Tunisia

From April 20-22, 2009, the Ben Ali Chair for the Dialogue of Civilizations and Religions organized a conference on "Justice and Peace in the Holy Scriptures and in Philosophical Thinking" in Nabeul, the Republic of Tunisia. Established in 2001 at the initiative of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, ... read more

Peace and Disarmament | Apr 22 2009

SGI Exhibit on Human Security and Nuclear Abolition Shown in Oslo, Norway

Mr. Bondevik stressed the timeliness of the showing and the moral authority of an exhibition originating from Japan, the only country to have experienced nuclear weapons. "Non-proliferation and disarmament must only be steps towards the only meaningful goal: A world free of nuclear weapons--an ambition I fully support. Visitors to ... read more

Interfaith | Apr 19 2009

Parliament of the World's Religions Event Held at World Peace Ikeda Auditorium, Santa Monica, USA

On April 19, 2009, SGI-USA's World Peace Ikeda Auditorium in Santa Monica, California, hosted the Los Angeles Pre-Parliament Event of the Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World's Religions (SCCPWR). The event, attended by some 300 people representing 20 religious groups, was part of the preparations for ... read more

Sustainable Development | Apr 19 2009

Cherry Trees Grace Parks in Denver, Colorado, USA

Since the yearly tradition began in 1989 to commemorate the opening of the SGI-USA Denver Culture Center, local members have donated and planted more than 1,600 cherry trees. The cherry tree symbolizes strength and hope, enduring the hardships of winter to burst forth in renewed splendor each spring. Defying ... read more

Culture | Apr 19 2009

Taiwan Soka Association Holds Numerous Community Cultural Festivals

Local high school students' dragon dance (left) and TSA members' lion dance ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 18 2009

SGI-Czech Chapter Celebrates 17th Anniversary

On April 18, 2009, SGI-Czech Chapter celebrated its 17th anniversary in Prague, Czech Republic. During the commemorative meeting, members shared their experiences of applying Buddhist humanism in their daily lives. These were followed by a men's group musical performance and a study presentation by women. Using images and music, ... read more

Peace and Disarmament | Apr 17 2009

SGI Representatives Attend "Overcoming Nuclear Dangers" Conference in Rome, Italy

On April 16-17, 2009, a two-day conference on nuclear disarmament, "Overcoming Nuclear Dangers," was held at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome, Italy, bringing together about 80 former and current international leaders from some 20 countries. The conference was sponsored by the Italian Foreign Ministry, the Nuclear ... read more

Press Releases | Apr 16 2009

Call for End to Nuclear Weapons at Oslo Launch of Exhibit on Human Security and Nuclear Abolition

Tokyo, Japan: Senior Norwegian politicians issued a strong call for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the opening of an exhibition linking nuclear abolition and human security attended by around 120 diplomats, scholars and activists at the Oslo City Hall Gallery on April 15. Former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik and ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 14 2009

Taiwan Soka Association Holds Memorial Services

During March and April 2009, some 8,000 Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) members gathered for Buddhist memorial services to offer prayers for their deceased relatives and ancestors at TSA's Ci-En Memorial Hall in Yunlin County. In the Chinese tradition, the Qing Ming Festival is held every year in spring, during ... read more

Culture | Apr 12 2009

"Great Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Exhibition Opens in Shanghai, China

On April 12, 2009, the "Great Romance of the Three Kingdoms" exhibition opened at the Shanghai Library in Shanghai, China. The exhibition, organized by the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, has been a great success during its tour of Japan, where it was seen by more than one million visitors ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 12 2009

Fourth Latin America Study Session on Nichiren Buddhism Held in Brazil

From April 10-12, 2009, the fourth Latin America Study Session on Nichiren Buddhism was held at the SGI-Brazil (BSGI) Dr. Daisaku Ikeda Culture Center and the BSGI Culture Center in São Paulo, Brazil. Some 2,100 gathered from 12 countries throughout Central and South America--Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Dominican ... read more

Sustainable Development | Apr 6 2009

Japan-China Youth Environmental Forum Held in Hokkaido, Japan

On April 5, 2009, a Chinese youth delegation visited Hokkaido and attended a Japan-China Youth Environmental Forum on April 6 at Soka Gakkai Hokkaido Culture Center in Sapporo. Following remarks from Hokkaido Soka Gakkai Youth Leader Akira Nishihara, Hokkaido Soka Gakkai Youth Peace and Culture Conference members presented a ... read more

Culture | Apr 6 2009

Yemeni Musician Performs at Min-On Culture Center

On April 6, 2009, Ahmad Fathi, renowned singer and oud player from the Republic of Yemen, gave a recital at the Min-On Culture Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo. The oud is a pear-shaped, stringed instrument, commonly played in the Middle East and North Africa. Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy ... read more

Humanitarian Activities | Apr 5 2009

Singapore Soka Association Participates in "Bag of Hope 2009"

Singapore Soka Association (SSA) partnered with North East Community Development Council (CDC) in "Bag of Hope 2009," a community outreach effort targeting families in need. The project aims to collect and distribute food staples to families who are on the CDC's public assistance rosters. ... read more

Peace and Disarmament | Apr 4 2009

"Victory Over Violence" Exhibition Held at University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

From April 3-4, 2009, the "Victory Over Violence" (VOV) exhibition was showcased at the annual University of Notre Dame Student Peace Conference, South Bend, Indiana, USA. More than 100 students from 20 universities, as well as 25 SGI-USA members and friends from southwestern Michigan and northern Indiana, participated in ... read more