Buddhism
Buddhism | Apr 4 2010
Latin America Study Session Held in Brazil
From April 2-4, 2010, the fifth Latin America Study Session on Nichiren Buddhism was held at the SGI-Brazil (BSGI) Dr. Daisaku Ikeda Culture Center and BSGI Peace Auditorium in São Paulo, Brazil. Some 2,000 gathered from 12 countries throughout Central and South America, including, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 21 2010
Memorial Equinox Services Held at Soka Gakkai Centers and Memorial Parks
On March 21, 2010, the day of the spring equinox, Soka Gakkai centers and memorial parks throughout Japan held prayer services for the repose of deceased family members and friends. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda led a solemn service at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji. On the same day, ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 21 2010
SGI members in Sierra Leone Organize Buddhist Seminars
From March 20-21, 2010, SGI members in Kenema, Sierra Leone, held a seminar on Nichiren Buddhism, with some participants traveling by bus for six hours from as far away as the capital, Freetown. The meeting included a question and answer session that provided participants with opportunities to ask about ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 20 2010
SGI-Poland Holds General Meeting
On March 20, 2010, over 100 SGI-Poland members gathered for a general meeting in Warsaw. SGI-Europe Chair Hideaki Takahashi attended and congratulated SGI-Poland on its growth. New leadership appointments announced included: SGI-Poland Area Men's Leader Antonio Angotti; Area Women's Leader Maria Markiewicz; Secretary General Tsuruko Haga Sajecka; Youth Leader Cristiano ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 14 2010
SGI-Belgium Youth Commemorate March 16
On March 14, 2010, SGI-Belgium youth held a general meeting commemorating March 16, the day when second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda bequeathed the goal of realizing lasting peace and happiness, based on the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, to a gathering of 6,000 Soka Gakkai young men and women. ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 8 2010
SGI Spring Training Session Concludes
On March 8, 2010, participants of SGI's Spring Training Session concluded their activities in Japan at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Sendagaya, Tokyo, with a lecture on Nichiren's writing "The Opening of the Eyes" delivered by SGI Study Department Leader Katsuji Saito. Mr. Saito spoke about how a ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 7 2010
SGI Members Attend Spring Training Session in Japan
On March 6, 2010, a Headquarters Leaders Meeting took place at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, in conjunction with the SGI Spring Training Session. Over 250 SGI members from 60 countries and territories attended. In his speech to participants, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda encouraged everyone to become ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 6 2010
Soka Gakkai Holds Monthly Leaders Meeting in Tokyo
On March 6, 2010, Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting in conjunction with a commemorative Soka Gakkai Men's Leaders' Meeting at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda attended, together with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada, SGI General Director Yoshitaka Oba and SGI Women's Leader Kayoko Asano. ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 4 2010
SGI Spring Training Session Commences in Japan
On March 4, 2010, the opening ceremony for the SGI Spring Training Session took place at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Sendagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Approximately 250 people from 60 countries gathered. The ceremony commenced with a message from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda to participants, followed by words from ... read more
Buddhism | Mar 1 2010
SGI-Korea Holds General Meetings for Men's, Women's and Student Groups
On February 28, 2010, SGI-Korea men gathered for a general meeting at the Daejeon Culture Center in Daejeon, South Korea. Approximately 1,200 attended. SGI President Daisaku Ikeda conveyed a message to participants, calling on them to become "golden pillars of trust and security" in their communities. The event included formal ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 22 2010
SGI-Russia Members Attend Training Course in Austria
From February 21-22, 2010, SGI-Russia members gathered at the SGI-Austria Culture Center in Vienna, Austria, for a conference on putting the teachings of the Lotus Sutra into practice in one's daily life. Some 44 SGI-Russia members from Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok attended. During the two day course, SGI-Russia ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 21 2010
SGI-Haiti and Dominican Republic Members Attend Joint Meeting in Haiti
On February 21, 2010, SGI members from Haiti and the Dominican Republic held a joint discussion meeting in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In spite of the incredible destruction caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, SGI-Haiti members expressed their determination not to be defeated and to transform their suffering into joy. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 16 2010
Anniversary of Nichiren's Birth Celebrated
On February 16, 2010, Soka Gakkai members in Japan together with SGI members around the world held prayer meetings commemorating the anniversary of Nichiren's birth (February 16, 1222). SGI President Daisaku Ikeda attended a service with representative leaders at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters No. 2 Annex in Shinanomachi, Tokyo. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 16 2010
SGI to Offer Study Exams on Nichiren Buddhism in 46 Countries During 2010
This year, constituent SGI organizations will hold study exams on Nichiren Buddhism, representing 46 countries. Approximately 120,000 SGI members plan to participate. In the United States, an elementary-level exam will be held in several languages, including Chinese and Japanese. Study materials will be derived from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's lecture titled, ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 14 2010
SGI-UK Members Gather for Buddhist Study Seminars
On February 13, 2010, SGI-UK members gathered at SGI-UK's Taplow Court Grand Culture Center to take part in a Buddhist study seminar. Participants deepened their understanding of the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren and the insights of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, in particular how to apply the philosophy in daily ... read more
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