Buddhism
Buddhism | Sep 11 2012
SGI Youth Training Course Held in Tokyo
Some 250 SGI youth representatives from 55 countries and territories gathered in Tokyo to take part in the SGI Youth Training Course from September 7-10. "You are all outstanding leaders who share solemn and profound karmic ties," said SGI President Ikeda in one of the many messages of encouragement he sent to the participants. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 2 2012
Soka Gakkai Youth Host Music Festival in Tohoku
On September 2, a year and a half after the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, Soka Gakkai student group members in Tohoku held a "Rock the Heart" music festival at Kotodai Park in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. ... read more
Buddhism | Sep 1 2012
SGI-Sweden Hosts Buddhist Mingle
On September 1, SGI-Sweden hosted a "mingle"--an introductory Buddhist meeting in Stockholm that was open to the public. ... read more
Buddhism | Aug 26 2012
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SGI Celebrates Soka Gakkai Men's Day
In August, SGI men across the world gathered to celebrate Soka Gakkai Men's Division Day (August 24), which is also the day SGI President Daisaku Ikeda joined the Soka Gakkai in 1947 at the age of 19. The Men's Division itself was founded on March 5, 1966. ... read more
Buddhism | Aug 25 2012
Dunhuang Academy Director Attends Opening of Lotus Sutra Exhibition in Kobe
On August 25, the Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP) and Soka Gakkai co-organized the "Lotus Sutra--A Message of Peace and Harmonious Coexistence" exhibition at the Kansai International Culture Center in Kobe, Japan. ... read more
Buddhism | Aug 19 2012
North America and Oceania SGI Leaders Study Conference
From August 17-19, SGI representatives from North America and Oceania attended an SGI Leaders Study Conference at the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium in Santa Monica, California. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 23 2012
Brazil SGI Holds Introductory Meetings with Sign Language Interpretation
In response to requests from members, Brazil Soka Gakkai International (BSGI) members in São Paulo began holding monthly Buddhist introductory meetings for people who are deaf and hard of hearing at the BSGI Culture Center, starting in July 2011. These meetings are also open to the public. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 23 2012
Tenth SGI Europe Study Session Held in Milan, Italy
From July 19-22, the tenth SGI Europe Study Session was held in the suburbs of Milan, Italy, attended by 480 members from 30 countries throughout Europe. A total of 10,000 people will be attending such study sessions held in different European countries over the summer. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 22 2012
SGI-Panama Focuses on Youth as Protagonists of a New Era
"I'm now filled with optimism, love, confidence and friendship" expressed a youth member after attending the SGI-Panama youth convention held at the SGI-Panama Culture Center, Panama City, on July 22. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 15 2012
SGI Women's Group Meetings Held in Singapore and Sri Lanka
During June, Singapore Soka Association (SSA) Women's Group members held local discussion meetings nationwide in celebration of the 61st anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai's Women's Division. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 15 2012
SGI-Spain Youth Meet in Canary Islands
On July 15, SGI-Spain youth members in the Canary Islands held a general meeting at the Leal Theater in La Laguna, Tenerife. ... read more
Buddhism | Jul 4 2012
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SGI-Portugal Women Hold Meetings
From June 30 to July 4, SGI-Portugal women’s group members held commemorative meetings throughout the nation, celebrating the founding of Soka Gakkai’s Women’s Division (June 10, 1951). ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 24 2012
Buddhist Summer Courses Held in Northern Ireland
On June 23, a men's summer course was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Men practicing in Northern Ireland were joined by SGI members from the Republic of Ireland and guests from SGI-UK. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 23 2012
SGI-Romania Established as Chapter
On June 23, a meeting of SGI-Romania members was held in Bucharest to commemorate its establishment as a chapter, following its formation as a district in 2007. ... read more
Buddhism | Jun 17 2012
SGI-Finland Members Deepen Buddhist Study
SGI-Finland members gathered in Helsinki on June 16 and 17 to participate in study sessions on Nichiren Buddhism. ... read more
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