Education
Education | Dec 27 2010
Soka Gakkai Educational Counseling Centers in Review
During 2010, more than 7,000 people visited the Soka Gakkai Educational Counseling Centers (SGECC) run by the Soka Gakkai Education Department. Since the establishment of its first center in 1968, more than 360,000 individuals, including students and their parents, have received counseling. The centers were started at the suggestion of SGI President ... read more
Education | Nov 23 2010
SGI Takes Part in Frankfurt Book Fair and Organizes Book Exhibition in Japan
SGI took part in the world's oldest and largest book fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from October 6-10. This year marks SGI's eighth year of participation in the event. Over 7,500 publishing companies from 111 countries set up stands, and visitors totaled approximately 280,000. The book fair features a "guest of honor" ... read more
Education | Oct 28 2010
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Campinas City Honors SGI-Brazil
Campinas City, Brazil, honored SGI-Brazil with its Diploma of Merit for the organization's contributions to advancing peace and promoting human rights. At an awards ceremony held on October 28, SGI-Brazil also received the Darcy Ribeiro Educational Merit Award on behalf of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda for his efforts to promote ... read more
Education | Oct 28 2010
The Institute of Oriental Philosophy Holds Lecture on Mind-Body Relationship
The Institute of Oriental Philosophy hosted its first lecture in a new series titled "Key Issues in Modern Science-Life, the Brain and the Mind" at the Japan Youth Center's International Hall in Tokyo, on October 15. Professor Yoshimichi Saito from Keio University spoke about the mind-brain relationship from a phenomenological perspective. ... read more
Education | Oct 26 2010
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Singapore Soka Association Youth Volunteer at Chinese Primary Schools
From October 10-26, a team of 17 Singapore Soka Association (SSA) youth volunteers took part in a 17-day Youth Expedition Project (YEP), in collaboration with Mercy Relief in Singapore, providing aid to the Changzhi Primary and Xi Jiao Primary Schools of the Changzhi Township in Shanxi Province, China. Named "Project Shine ... read more
Education | Oct 24 2010
Soka Gakkai Educators Discuss Applying Humanistic Education in the Classroom
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of Soka Education, the Soka Gakkai Education Department hosted its 33rd "All Japan Rally on Practical Application of Humanistic Education" at Tohoku University's Centennial Hall in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on October 24. Over 1,200 educators and guests attended the event, which was cosponsored ... read more
Education | Oct 5 2010
Nobel Peace Laureates Attend SGI-USA Book Donation Ceremony and ICAP Exhibition
SGI-USA sponsored a book donation ceremony at the International Studies Academy (ISA) in San Francisco, California, on October 5. SGI donated 300 books on peace and human rights to ISA's library, including works by Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Dr. Shirin Ebadi and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda. SGI ... read more
Education | Sep 26 2010
SGI-Canada Participates in Annual "Word On The Street" Festival
On September 26, SGI-Canada participated in the 21st annual "Word On The Street" book and magazine festival in downtown Toronto. This national event was held in Toronto, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Halifax and Kitchener-Waterloo.In Toronto, around 200,000 visited the event where over 250 local and national book and magazine publishers, booksellers, literacy ... read more
Education | Sep 5 2010
Soka Gakkai Education Department Holds Conference
Members of the Soka Gakkai Education Department held a conference at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Hall on September 5. Soka Gakkai Education Department Chief Hajime Miyamoto shared his hope that the educators would take the lead in promoting a society that values education. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada conveyed his ... read more
Education | Sep 1 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Establishes Education Counseling Centers
Starting September 1, Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) established education counseling centers at many of its community centers throughout Taiwan. The counseling centers were created for the purpose of providing a venue for young people to receive encouragement, develop ideals and gain hope for the future. Services are currently provided to TSA ... read more
Education | Jul 29 2010
Taiwan Soka Association Holds Annual Summer Camp for Schools in Rural Areas
Taiwan Soka Association (TSA) sponsored its annual Soka Joy Summer Camp at Alishan Junior High and Elementary School in Chiayi, Taiwan, on July 28 and 29. University students from throughout the country volunteered as camp counselors and organized a series of activities, which included athletic events, science workshops, theater, dance and ... read more
Education | May 28 2010
SGI-Cambodia Youth Host Seminar for High School Students
On May 28, 2010, SGI-Cambodia youth members sponsored a seminar titled "I Have A Mission" at a high school in Kandal Province. The seminar, based on SGI's core activities of promoting peace, culture and education, is the fourth of its kind to be held by SGI-Cambodia. Approximately 200 students and ... read more
Education | May 18 2010
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Children's Animation Series Airs in Cuba
From April 6 to May 18, 2010, animated adaptations of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's original children's stories were aired in Cuba by the state-run broadcasting station, Cubavisión. This is the first time the series has been broadcast in Cuba. Seven stories—"The Princess of the Desert Kingdom," "Rainbow Mountain," "The Cherry Tree," ... read more
Education | May 13 2010
SGI-Paraguay Receives Letter of Appreciation from Community Education Center
On May 13, 2010, SGI-Paraguay received a letter of appreciation from the General Patricio Escobar Community Education Center in Encarnación, Paraguay, for its contributions to promote peace education. The letter was presented during the official opening of SGI's exhibition "From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming ... read more
Education | Feb 28 2010
City of San Carlos Commends SGI-Bolivia's Contributions to Society
On February 28, 2010, the City of San Carlos, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, honored both SGI-Bolivia and SGI President Daisaku Ikeda for their contributions to civil society. The award ceremony took place at the city's Central Park. On the same day, Santa Rosa del Sara City Board of Education, ... read more
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