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Buddhism | May 13 2008

Spanish Translation of The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Published

On May 3, 2008, the long-awaited Spanish translation of The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin was published. The book is a direct translation of the first volume of the English edition of Nichiren's writings and contains 172 works, including Nichiren's five major writings: "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace ... read more

Buddhism | May 11 2008

SGI-Argentina Holds Autumn Training Sessions

On May 11, 2008, SGI-Argentina leaders met at the SGI-Argentina Peace Auditorium in Buenos Aires. The day's various gatherings commemorated May 3, Soka Gakkai Day. The formation of the Youth Ikeda Vanguard Orchestra was announced and a square adjoining the auditorium was named Youth Square. SGI-Argentina Arts Division members staged an ... read more

Buddhism | May 11 2008

New SGI-Paraguay Youth Leaders Announced at General Meeting

On May 11, 2008, some 400 SGI-Paraguay members gathered for a general meeting at the SGI-Paraguay Culture Center in Asunción. Newly appointed youth leaders, Young Men's Leader Samuel Medina and Young Women's Leader Chieko Nagasawa, expressed their resolve to further dedicate themselves for the sake of the members' happiness as ... read more

Buddhism | May 4 2008

SGI Members Throughout the World Celebrate Soka Gakkai Day

SGI members throughout the world have commemorated May 3, Soka Gakkai Day. In Russia, SGI members gathered on April 27, 2008, at their respective locales, including Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok. SGI-Italy held a leaders training session on May 3-4 at their center in Rome and SGI-Europe Chair Hideaki Takahashi led ... read more

Buddhism | May 3 2008

SGI-Nepal Members Meet; Exhibition on Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Human Security Shown

On May 3, 2008, SGI-Nepal members met at the SGI-Nepal Peace Center in Kathmandu, commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Day. Representatives reported on breakthroughs achieved with their daily Buddhist practice and youth talked about the significance of May 3. SGI-Nepal General Director Sahana Shrestha encouraged everyone to live with a ... read more

Buddhism | May 1 2008

SGI-Hong Kong's Organ Newspaper Publishes its 2,000th Issue

SGI-Hong Kong members celebrated the 2,000th issue of their organ newspaper Li Ming Sheng Bao, with a commemorative meeting on May 5, 2008, at the SGI-Hong Kong Culture Center. The first issue of Li Ming Sheng Bao appeared on January 1, 1966. The weekly paper, written in traditional Chinese, now ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 28 2008

Establishment of Nichiren Buddhism Celebrated

On April 28, 2008, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda attended a commemorative service to mark the 755th anniversary of the establishment of Nichiren Buddhism (April 28, 1253), at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Annex in Shinanomachi, Tokyo. Together with Soka Gakkai representative leaders, he paid deep tribute to Nichiren for his lifetime ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 28 2008

SGI-Peru Holds Women's Peace Forum and Commemorates the Establishment of Nichiren Buddhism

On March 29, SGI-Peru women held a forum on creating a culture of peace at the SGI-Peru Culture Center in Lima. SGI-Peru Vice Women's Leader Julia Kanashiro spoke about SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's 2000 peace proposal, titled "Peace Through Dialogue: A Time to Talk." Three representatives discussed how they promoted ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 28 2008

Hong Kong University Vice Chancellor Lectures on "Science and Buddhism" at SGI-Hong Kong Culture Center

On April 28, 2008, Lee Chack-fan, vice chancellor and professor of Geotechnical Engineering of the University of Hong Kong, lectured on "Science and Buddhism" at the SGI-Hong Kong Culture Center. Professor Lee is an expert on the construction of hydro and nuclear power plants, dam safety control and nuclear waste ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 27 2008

SGI-Cambodia Holds First National Leaders Training Course

On April 27, 2008, SGI-Cambodia held its first national leaders' training course at the SGI-Cambodia Culture Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Over 100 representatives from throughout the country participated in the course, with one member traveling 360 kilometers from Bantey Meanchey Province, and another, 290 kilometers from Battambang Province. ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 26 2008

SGI-Iceland Incorporated as Religious Organization

Recently, SGI-Iceland was officially incorporated as a religious organization in Iceland. On April 25-26, 2008, "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential," an exhibition created by the SGI and the Earth Charter Initiative, showed in Reykjavík, commemorating the organization's new status and the new phase in the organization's ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 23 2008

Lotus Sutra Exhibition Shows in New Delhi, India

From April 16-23, 2008, "Lotus Sutra, A Message of Peace and Harmonious Coexistence," an exhibition featuring facsimile versions of rare Buddhist birch bark scrolls and photo panels of wall paintings and murals discovered from towns on the Silk Road, was on display at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 23 2008

Soka Gakkai Holds Monthly Leaders Meeting for April 2008

On April 23, 2008, the Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting, which commemorated May 3rd, Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Gakkai Mothers' Day, at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo. SGI members from 17 countries and territories joined Japanese representatives at the gathering, along with SGI President ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 13 2008

SGI-UK Holds Leaders Meeting and Women's Training Course

On April 5, 2008, some 500 SGI-UK representatives from throughout the country attended a leaders meeting at Taplow Court Grand Culture Centre in Berkshire. Participants discussed SGI-UK's efforts to promote the study of Nichiren Buddhism. Youth members reported on the recent SGI-Europe Youth General Meeting that they attended in Italy ... read more

Buddhism | Apr 13 2008

SGI Women from Belgium and Luxembourg Meet in Brussels

On April 13, 2008, some 170 SGI women representatives from Belgium and Luxembourg gathered for a meeting at the SGI-Belgium Culture Center in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was simultaneously translated into three languages--Dutch, French and English. SGI-Luxembourg Women's Leader Claudine Ries reported her victories at her workplace while another member ... read more