Buddhism
Buddhism | Feb 26 2011
Soka Gakkai Holds Monthly Leaders Meeting in Tokyo
On February 26, Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting also functioned as a gathering of national youth leaders and men's leaders and the Soka Gakkai Artists Division. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 16 2011
Anniversary of Nichiren's Birth Celebrated
On February 16, Soka Gakkai members in Japan and SGI members around the world held prayer services commemorating the anniversary of the birth of Nichiren, who established the Buddhist practice followed by SGI members (February 16, 1222). ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 13 2011
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SGI-Dominican Republic Holds Commemorative Meeting
2011 marks the 24th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit (February 8, 1987) to the Dominican Republic. On February 13, SGI-Dominican Republic members held a commemorative meeting in the spirit of sharing the importance of the mentor and disciple relationship to future generations. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 13 2011
SGI Europe Youth Take Initiative for World Peace
SGI members throughout Europe have been commemorating the 50th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit to Europe in 1961 with meetings in local areas. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 9 2011
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On February 9, SGI leaders met at the SGI-Thailand Thonburi Center in Bangkok to commemorate 50 years of SGI in Thailand. ... read more
Buddhism | Feb 5 2011
Representatives from IOP Attend Seminar on Buddhist Scholar Kumārajīva
Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) representatives attended an international seminar titled "Kumārajīva: Philosopher and Seer" in New Delhi from February 3-5. The seminar, organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, introduced the most current research on Kumārajīva (344-413)--the Buddhist scholar responsible for translating many key Buddhist scriptures from Sanskrit into Chinese. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 31 2011
Founding of SGI Commemorated in Micronesia
In January, SGI members in the Federated States of Micronesia held a meeting commemorating the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the first group of SGI members in the city of Kolonia on the Island of Pohnpei. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 26 2011
SGI's Founding Commemorated with Prayer Services
On January 26, the 36th anniversary of SGI's founding (January 26, 1975), SGI President Daisaku Ikeda and Mrs. Kaneko Ikeda visited the Soka Gakkai Mentor and Disciple Memorial Hall in Shinjuku Ward in Tokyo, Japan. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 24 2011
SGI Members from the Americas Study Nichiren's Writings
From January 21-24, Soka Gakkai Study Department Leader Masaaki Morinaka led a leaders' study conference at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center in Florida, USA. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 17 2011
Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Services for Victims of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
On the 16th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake (January 17, 1995) in Japan, Soka Gakkai held memorial services on January 17, in remembrance of those who lost their lives. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2011
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's visit to India, some 1,000 Bharat (India) Soka Gakkai members from throughout India unveiled a World Peace Monument at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in New Delhi. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2011
SGI-Europe Leaders hold Summit Meeting in Trets, France
2011 marks the 50th anniversary of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit to Europe in October 1961. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 16 2011
SGI Members Kickoff 2011 Activities in Philippines and Bolivia
SGI-Philippines members met January 15-16 at the SGI-Philippines Culture Center in Quezon, Manila. With 2011 marking the 20th anniversary (April 1991) of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's first visit to the Philippines, SGI-Philippines youth members will hold a youth culture festival during the summer to commemorate the anniversary. ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 8 2011
Soka Gakkai Holds First Monthly Leaders Meeting of 2011 in Japan
On January 8, Soka Gakkai held its monthly leaders meeting, which commemorated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Young Men's Group (July 11, 1951) and Young Women's Group (July 19, 1951). ... read more
Buddhism | Jan 2 2011
SGI Africa Members Celebrate the New Year
On January 2, SGI members in Zambia, South Africa, Nigeria, Madagascar and Côte d'Ivoire celebrated the New Year by holding commemorative meetings in their respective countries. ... read more
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