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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

Buddhism | Nov 29 2009

Soka Gakkai Members Throughout Japan Take Elementary Level and Youth Study Exams

On November 29, 2009, 180,000 candidates at 1,669 venues throughout Japan took either the Elementary-Level Study Exam or the Level 3 Youth Study Exam. The exams aim to encourage members to broaden their understanding of Buddhism. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent a message to all examinees and staff members ... read more

Buddhism | Nov 29 2009

SGI-Norway Appoints New Leaders

On November 29, 2009, SGI-Norway held a general meeting in Oslo, at which SGI-Norway General Director Aud Digernes, Women's Leader Trine Furu Berg and Women's Secretary-General Katarina Wilmot were newly appointed. Ms. Digernes shared her strong determination to devote herself to encouraging members and to work wholeheartedly towards creating ... read more

Buddhism | Nov 29 2009

Bharat (India) Soka Gakkai Members Hold General Meeting

On November 29, 2009, approximately 600 gathered for the 35th Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) General Meeting at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in New Delhi, India. East India General Area 1 chief Mr. Dipak Das spoke about the importance of building solidarity among friends and his own personal efforts to ... read more

Education | Nov 28 2009

Lecture on Mind-Body Connection and Medicine Held in Malaysia

On November 28, 2009, a lecture titled "Creating A Century of Life: The Significance of Mind-Body Interaction" was held at the Wisma Kebudayaan Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was hosted by Dr Amir Farid Isahak, chairman of the Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship (INSAF). Dr. ... read more