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Human Rights | Jun 11 2011
Human Rights Activist Addresses SGI-Kenya Women
On June 11, SGI women members in Kenya and other countries in eastern Africa gathered at the University of Nairobi to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Soka Gakkai's Women's Division. ... read more
Interfaith | Jun 11 2011
SGI-UK Participates in Interfaith Events
On May 29, SGI-UK's Glorious Life Chorus performed at a Wesak event, marking the 2,600th anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment, held at the Hammersmith Town Hall in London. ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 11 2011
SGI-USA Members Engage in Relief Efforts in Tornado Aftermath
Following the devastation caused by the EF5 tornado which hit Joplin, Kansas, on May 22, a group of SGI members in Kansas City, Missouri, took the lead in providing relief aid to those in affected areas. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 11 2011
Institute of Oriental Philosophy, UK, Hosts "Creative Awakening" Seminar
The Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) UK held the third in a series of seminars titled "Creative Awakening" on humanity's relationship with nature on June 11 at the SGI-UK Taplow Court Grand Culture Centre. ... read more
Interfaith | Jun 9 2011
SGI-Australia Hosts Interfaith Dialogue
The first in a series of three interfaith dialogues titled "Embracing Difficult Conversations" was held at the SGI-Australia Culture Centre in Sydney on June 9. The theme of the meeting was "Conflict and Religion." ... read more
Humanitarian Activities | Jun 9 2011
Soka Gakkai Malaysia Responds to Myanmar Earthquake
Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) donated RM$90,000 (US$30,447), collected from among its members nationwide, to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in aid of the Myanmar earthquake victims. ... read more
Education | Jun 5 2011
Soka Gakkai Education Department Commemorates Makiguchi's Birth
In honor of the 140th anniversary of the birth of first Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (June 6, 1871), the Soka Gakkai Education Department hosted a commemorative lecture at the Seikyo Shimbun head office on June 5. ... read more
Culture | Jun 5 2011
Russian Folk Ensemble Tours Taiwan
At the invitation of Taiwan Soka Association's (TSA) Chin Shuan Cultural and Educational Foundation, the Russian Folk Ensemble held six performances in the cities of Kaohsiung, Changhua and Taipei. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 5 2011
Founding of Soka Gakkai Women's Group Celebrated in June
Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting at the Soka International Friendship Center in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting commemorated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Soka Gakkai's women's group. ... read more
Interfaith | Jun 4 2011
Interfaith Dialogue Held at SGI-Germany Culture Center
An interfaith event was held at the SGI-Germany Culture Center in Mörfelden-Walldorf, as part of an open day event at the center celebrating its 25th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's visit to the center on June 4. ... read more
Sustainable Development | Jun 4 2011
SGI-Canada Takes Part in Park Cleanup
SGI-Canada members and friends took part in Vancouver's annual "Keep Vancouver Spectacular" campaign on June 4. The volunteers picked up garbage and cigarette butts in Victoria Park. ... read more
Education | Jun 3 2011
Ikeda Center Seminar Explores Ideas on the Role of Education
The Ikeda Center convened an education seminar honoring the 15th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's June 1996 Teachers College lecture, "Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship," on June 3, 2011. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | Jun 1 2011
Director of Toda Institute Speaks at SGI-USA's Culture of Peace Lecture Series
Dr. Olivier Urbain, director of the Toda Institute and author of the book Daisaku Ikeda's Philosophy of Peace: Dialogue, Transformation and Global Citizenship spoke at the SGI-USA New York Culture Center. ... read more
Buddhism | May 29 2011
SGI-USA Holds Youth Meeting and Japan-America Student Friendship Exchange
At the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium in Santa Monica, California, some 900 youth members attended the SGI-USA Youth Leaders Meeting and participated in a Japan-America Friendship Exchange. ... read more
Peace and Disarmament | May 29 2011
Exhibition on Nuclear Abolition Shown in Peru
SGI-Peru hosted the exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit" (THS) at the Callao Youth Cultural Center in Callao from May 23-29. ... read more


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