Buddhism
Buddhism | Jan 30 2010
SGI-Ireland Hosts First Annual Chapter Meeting
On January 30, 2010, some 55 SGI-Ireland members from throughout the country gathered at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland, for their first annual chapter meeting. SGI-Ireland Vice Young Men's Leader Gavin Pullen and Robbie Fry, men's leader of South and South East Chapter, Ireland, reported on a recent ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 26 2010
Soka Gakkai International Celebrates SGI Day
On January 26, 2010, a prayer meeting commemorating the 35th anniversary of SGI's founding was held at the Josei Toda International Center in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo, Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada attended the event. In his remarks, Mr. Harada spoke about the significance of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's 2010 ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 25 2010
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SGI-USA Holds SGI Leaders Study Conference
From January 22-25, SGI-USA hosted a SGI Leaders Study Conference at the Florida Nature and Culture Center in Weston, Florida. Some 190 representatives from North, Central and South America converged at the conference center, together with Soka Gakkai Study Department Leader Masakki Morninaka. During the four-day conference, Mr. Morinaka lectured ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 24 2010
SGI-Haiti Holds First District Meeting in Wake of Earthquake
On January 24, 2010, the first district discussion meeting was held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti since the deadly earthquake that hit on January 12. The meeting included prayers for the repose of the victims of the earthquake and for the speedy recovery of the injured. In a message to the SGI ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 23 2010
Youth Hold General Meeting in Nepal
On January 16, 2010, SGI-Nepal youth held a general meeting at the SGI-Nepal Peace Center in Kathmandu. From January 20-23, SGI-Nepal young member's group advisor Navin Manandhar and SGI-Nepal Young Men's Group Vice Leader Rajendra Maharjan spent the week in Pokara, Nepal, approximately 150 km from Kathmandu, meeting with ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 17 2010
SGI-Europe Holds Summit Meetings
From January 15-17, 2010, approximately 200 representatives from 28 European countries attended the SGI-European Summit at the SGI European Center in Trets, France. In a message, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda and Mrs. Kaneko Ikeda encouraged the participants to have strong conviction, emphasizing the importance of resolute prayer in bringing about ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2010
Guam Celebrates SGI's 35th Anniversary
On January 16, 2010, SGI members from Guam, the U.S. mainland, Oceania and Japan gathered in Tamuning, Guam to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of SGI (January 26, 1975). Over 300 SGI-Guam members attended the event, as well as SGI General Director Yoshitaka Oba and SGI Women's ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2010
SGI Members Around the World Celebrate the New Year
From January 1-2, 2010, Soka Gakkai members throughout Japan held commemorative New Year meetings. 2010 marks the 80th year since the establishment of the Soka Gakkai on November 18, 1930, under the leadership of first Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi. Gatherings included the reading of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2010
Singapore Soka Association Youth Hold General Meeting
On January 2, 2010, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) youth members gathered at the SSA Headquarters for a general meeting. Some 1,200 attended. The meeting started with a performance by the Golden Lion Dance Troupe. In addition, the theme song for the upcoming SSA Youth Musical (SYM) "For Humanity, For You ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 1 2010
SGI Members in Kenya and Mauritius Celebrate the New Year
On January 1, 2010, SGI members in Africa celebrated the New Year. Gatherings were held in five venues throughout Mauritius. At the meetings, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's New Year's message was conveyed. Participants also read Nichiren's letter titled "New Year's Gosho" making fresh determinations for 2010. A commemorative meeting was also ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 1 2010
SGI President Conveys New Year's Message
The year 2010 marks the 80th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding (November 18, 1930) and the 35th anniversary of the SGI's establishment (January 26, 1975). In celebration of the New Year, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent a message of encouragement to SGI members around the world, stating that the ... read more
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