What is SGI?

Our Shared Humanity (Full-length)

Our Shared Humanity (Full-length)(21:48)

A 20-minute film that answers the questions: What is the SGI? What are its philosophical underpinnings? Who are its members and what do they do?

Our Shared Humanity (1/3)

Our Shared Humanity (2/3)

Our Shared Humanity (3/3)

The SGI Buddhist Movement

SGI Buddhist Movement(3:38)

An abbreviated version of "Our Shared Humanity."

Origins of Buddhism

Origins of Buddhism(3:19)

A short film tracing the historical flow of Buddhism from Shakyamuni in India to the 13th-century Japanese priest Nichiren.

History of the SGI

History of the SGI(4:54)

The history of SGI viewed through the lives of the first three presidents of the Soka Gakkai.

SGI's Daily Practice

SGI's Daily Practice(3:49)

A short film describing how SGI members practice Buddhism in their daily lives.

The Life Story of Daisaku Ikeda

Daisaku Ikeda(3:41)

In the 50 years since becoming president of the Soka Gakkai lay Buddhist association at the age of 32, Daisaku Ikeda has pursued a diverse range of activities in the pursuit of global peace. As well as building the Soka Gakkai into a grassroots movement of empowered global citizens, his efforts include personal diplomacy during the Cold War, ongoing dialogues with a broad range of individuals from around the world, numerous publications and proposals and the founding of peace-related institutions.