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🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. (1/4)
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🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
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🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. (1/4)
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🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: Marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held on November 16 at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Japan. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada affirmed the organization’s resolve to contribute to peace and human happiness in 2026, which is designated as the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Looking ahead to the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030, he further encouraged everyone to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities, and their families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives. The meeting was held in conjunction with an SGI General Meeting, attended by 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course. The event also featured musical performances by young representatives from Japan. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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🆕News: On Nov. 7, Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, and Secretary General Karen Hallberg visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. (1/2)

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🆕News: On Nov. 7, Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, and Secretary General Karen Hallberg visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. Referring to Daisaku Ikeda's dialogues with Pugwash co-founder Joseph Rotblat and scientist Linus Pauling, Dr. Al-Shahristani emphasized the importance of collaboration between scientists and people of faith to advance the abolition of nuclear weapons. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Nov. 7, Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, and Secretary General Karen Hallberg visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. Referring to Daisaku Ikeda's dialogues with Pugwash co-founder Joseph Rotblat and scientist Linus Pauling, Dr. Al-Shahristani emphasized the importance of collaboration between scientists and people of faith to advance the abolition of nuclear weapons. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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On Nov. 15, the memorial service marking the second anniversary of President Ikeda's passing was held at the Hall of the Great Vow in Tokyo, Japan. (1/2)
Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada and Masami Nasu, Women’s Division leader for Japan, attended the ceremony along with 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting Japan for a training course.
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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🆕News: On Nov. 13, an SGI Representative Leaders Conference was held at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo. During the meeting, new leadership appointments were announced, including Masami Nasu as SGI Women’s Leader and Miyuki Horiguchi as SGI Young Women’s Leader.
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🆕News: On Nov. 13, an SGI Representative Leaders Conference was held at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo. During the meeting, new leadership appointments were announced, including Masami Nasu as SGI Women’s Leader and Miyuki Horiguchi as SGI Young Women’s Leader. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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🆕News: On Nov. 6, William Potter, Founding Director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California, visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with...(1/3)
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🆕News: On Nov. 6, William Potter, Founding Director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California, visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. They discussed the importance of dialogue and mutual trust in advancing the cause of nuclear abolition. Reflecting on his visit earlier that day to the Soka School in Tokyo, Dr. Potter commented that the Center and Soka Gakkai share a deep commitment to nurturing future generations to work toward a nuclear-free world. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 30, a Soka Gakkai youth delegation from Japan visited Central China Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, where they interacted with students and faculty. (1/3)
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🆕News: On Oct. 30, a Soka Gakkai youth delegation from Japan visited Central China Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, where they interacted with students and faculty. Professor Li Exian of the School of Foreign Languages at CCNU recalled his encounter with Daisaku Ikeda and expressed his hope that younger generations would carry on Mr. Ikeda’s legacy and further Sino-Japanese relations. Representatives from both sides gave presentations on their initiatives to promote friendship between the two countries. On Oct. 31, the delegation also visited Hubei University, where they held group discussions with students. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 30, a Soka Gakkai youth delegation from Japan visited Central China Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, where they interacted with students and faculty. Professor Li Exian of the School of Foreign Languages at CCNU recalled his encounter with Daisaku Ikeda and expressed his hope that younger generations would carry on Mr. Ikeda’s legacy and further Sino-Japanese relations. Representatives from both sides gave presentations on their initiatives to promote friendship between the two countries. On Oct. 31, the delegation also visited Hubei University, where they held group discussions with students. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 16, a symposium “Think Global, Act Local: Youth Leading the Transformation for a Sustainable Future” was held at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Chiromo Campus. The event was organized by UoN students and sponsored by the university and Soka University in Japan. (1/3)
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🆕News: On Oct. 16, a symposium “Think Global, Act Local: Youth Leading the Transformation for a Sustainable Future” was held at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Chiromo Campus. The event was organized by UoN students and sponsored by the university and Soka University in Japan. UoN Professors Miriam Maranga Musonye and Stella Mukhovi Mikalitsa gave opening remarks. Junichi Ida, Vice President of Soka University, delivered a lecture, and Jane Achieng, Head of ESG Advisory and Technology Solutions of TakaTaka ni Mali, a Kenyan organization focused on advancing sustainability, spoke about waste management initiatives in Kenya. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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🆕News: From Oct. 26 to 28, SGI representatives took part in the International Meeting for Peace “Daring Peace,” organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome. (1/4)

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🆕News: From Oct. 26 to 28, SGI representatives took part in the International Meeting for Peace “Daring Peace,” organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome. On Oct. 28th, a roundtable titled “Justice Does Not Kill: Abolishing the Death Penalty” was held, where Enza Pellecchia, Professor at the University of Pisa and SGI representative, spoke on the death penalty from the Buddhist perspective of the dignity of life. On Oct. 27, Hirotsugu Terasaki, Soka Gakkai Vice President, and Alberto Aprea, President of the Italian Buddhist Institute Soka Gakkai, met with Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi, former Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva, in Rome. Read Enza Pellecchia’s full speech in Italian and Japanese here. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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🆕News: From Sept. 21 to 28, an SGI representative took part in Climate Week NYC 2025 in New York. On Sept. 22, the SGI co-organized an event titled “Law and Justice Go Planetary” at the New York University (NYU) campus, in collaboration with the NYU School of Law and other partners.(1/2)
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November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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In its new statement ahead of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) calls for global solidarity to meet the challenges of the climate crisis.

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Press Release: SGI Issues Statement Ahead of COP30
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November 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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🆕News: On Sept. 18 & 19, Soka Gakkai of Paraguay held the SGI exhibition “From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit” at two venues in Asunción, the capital. (1/4)

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🆕News: On Sept. 18 & 19, Soka Gakkai of Paraguay held the SGI exhibition “From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit” at two venues in Asunción, the capital. On Sept. 18, students from 3 high schools visited the exhibition held at the National Congress, where Soka Gakkai representatives gave a presentation and engaged with students in a discussion on the challenges of fostering peace. On Sept. 19, the exhibition was displayed at the National Library, with students from 2 high schools in attendance. Alberto Sandoval, member of the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay, gave a speech, and Sanie Romero de Velázquez, Rector of Ibero-American University, delivered the keynote lecture on the role of education in peacebuilding. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 27, a Soka Gakkai youth delegation from Japan visited the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing,…(1/4)

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🆕News: On Oct. 27, a Soka Gakkai youth delegation from Japan visited the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, where they held a discussion with Director Yang Bojiang, along with researchers and students, on the future of China-Japan relations and youth exchanges. The delegation also visited the Enlai Foundation office in Beijing and met with Founding President Zhou Bingde, close relative of the former Chinese premier Zhou Enlai, as well as Chairperson Shen Qing. On the following day, the delegation visited the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, where they offered silent prayers. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 27, a Soka Gakkai youth delegation from Japan visited the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, where they held a discussion with Director Yang Bojiang, along with researchers and students, on the future of China-Japan relations and youth exchanges. The delegation also visited the Enlai Foundation office in Beijing and met with Founding President Zhou Bingde, close relative of the former Chinese premier Zhou Enlai, as well as Chairperson Shen Qing. On the following day, the delegation visited the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, where they offered silent prayers. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 21, a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan, led by SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa, met with José Antonio de Chazal Palomo, former Rector of the University for Development and Innovation,…(1/2)

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🆕News: On Oct. 21, a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan, led by SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa, met with José Antonio de Chazal Palomo, former Rector of the University for Development and Innovation, at the SGI Bolivia center in Santa Cruz. Rector De Chazal Palomo met with Daisaku Ikeda twice, in 1999 and 2009. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🆕News: On Oct. 16, the English translation of a dialogue between Henry Indangasi, Professor Emeritus at the University of Nairobi, and Daisaku Ikeda was published by Kenyan Literature Bureau under the title 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. (1/3)

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🆕News: On Oct. 16, the English translation of a dialogue between Henry Indangasi, Professor Emeritus at the University of Nairobi, and @daisakuikeda_of was published by Kenyan Literature Bureau (@klb_kenya) under the title From the World of African Literature. This marks the first time a dialogue between Daisaku Ikeda and an African scholar has been published in Africa. A book launch was held in Nairobi, attended by a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan. Prof. Indangasi spoke at the event, and Peter Wasamba, Professor of African Oral Literature at the University of Nairobi, delivered the keynote address. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 16, the English translation of a dialogue between Henry Indangasi, Professor Emeritus at the University of Nairobi, and @daisakuikeda_of was published by Kenyan Literature Bureau (@klb_kenya) under the title From the World of African Literature. This marks the first time a dialogue between Daisaku Ikeda and an African scholar has been published in Africa. A book launch was held in Nairobi, attended by a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan. Prof. Indangasi spoke at the event, and Peter Wasamba, Professor of African Oral Literature at the University of Nairobi, delivered the keynote address. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
November 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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🆕News: On Oct. 21, SGI Bolivia held a commemorative meeting at its center in Santa Cruz. A delegation from Japan led by SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa attended the event, along with some 400 members from across Bolivia. (1/3)

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🆕News: On Oct. 21, SGI Bolivia held a commemorative meeting at its center in Santa Cruz. A delegation from Japan led by SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa attended the event, along with some 400 members from across Bolivia. New leadership appointments were announced including Toshihiro Nakajima as General Director of SGI Bolivia. In addition, a ceremony was held in which a replica of Bolivia’s Independence Act was presented to Mr. Tanigawa by María del Rosario Barahona Michel of 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘥 (House of Liberty), the historic building where independence was declared 200 years ago, on August 6, 1825. The presentation of the replica recognized SGI and Daisaku Ikeda’s longstanding contributions to peace and education. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 21, SGI Bolivia held a commemorative meeting at its center in Santa Cruz. A delegation from Japan led by SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa attended the event, along with some 400 members from across Bolivia. New leadership appointments were announced including Toshihiro Nakajima as General Director of SGI Bolivia. In addition, a ceremony was held in which a replica of Bolivia’s Independence Act was presented to Mr. Tanigawa by María del Rosario Barahona Michel of 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘥 (House of Liberty), the historic building where independence was declared 200 years ago, on August 6, 1825. The presentation of the replica recognized SGI and Daisaku Ikeda’s longstanding contributions to peace and education. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 21, SGI Bolivia held a commemorative meeting at its center in Santa Cruz. A delegation from Japan led by SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa attended the event, along with some 400 members from across Bolivia. New leadership appointments were announced including Toshihiro Nakajima as General Director of SGI Bolivia. In addition, a ceremony was held in which a replica of Bolivia’s Independence Act was presented to Mr. Tanigawa by María del Rosario Barahona Michel of 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘢 𝘥𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘥 (House of Liberty), the historic building where independence was declared 200 years ago, on August 6, 1825. The presentation of the replica recognized SGI and Daisaku Ikeda’s longstanding contributions to peace and education. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 18, the Institute for Religion and Civic Culture (IRCC) at Kyung Hee University and the Korean Academy of New Religions hosted an academic conference on Daisaku Ikeda’s philosophy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea. (1/3)
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🆕News: On Oct. 18, the Institute for Religion and Civic Culture (IRCC) at Kyung Hee University and the Korean Academy of New Religions hosted an academic conference on @daisakuikeda_of’s philosophy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea. Soka Gakkai Vice President Hirotsugu Terasaki and Prof. Junichi Kanzaka, Director of the Ikeda Research Institute for Soka Education at Soka University, delivered speeches. On Oct 17, the Soka Gakkai delegation also visited the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding, where they met with Dr. Hyun Mook Lim, Director of the Center. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 18, the Institute for Religion and Civic Culture (IRCC) at Kyung Hee University and the Korean Academy of New Religions hosted an academic conference on @daisakuikeda_of’s philosophy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea. Soka Gakkai Vice President Hirotsugu Terasaki and Prof. Junichi Kanzaka, Director of the Ikeda Research Institute for Soka Education at Soka University, delivered speeches. On Oct 17, the Soka Gakkai delegation also visited the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding, where they met with Dr. Hyun Mook Lim, Director of the Center. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 18, a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan visited Colégio Soka do Brasil, the Soka School in São Paulo, Brazil, and interacted with students and teachers.(1/3)

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October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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🆕News: On Oct. 18 & 19, Brazil SGI held commemorative meetings at its centers in São Paulo and Itapevi, respectively, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of SGI President Ikeda’s first visit to the country. The meetings were broadcast live to venues across Brazil. (1/3)
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October 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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🆕News: On Oct. 16, Kevin Clements, Director of the Toda Peace Institute, and Senior Research Fellow Stein Tønnesson visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. (1/2)
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🆕News: On Oct. 16, Kevin Clements, Director of the Toda Peace Institute (@TodaInstitute), and Senior Research Fellow Stein Tønnesson visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and met with Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada. President Harada expressed his hope for the Institute’s continued development in advancing peace and disarmament, key aims of Josei Toda and Daisaku Ikeda, the second and third Soka Gakkai presidents. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
October 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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🆕News: The Soka Gakkai theme for 2026 has been announced:
“Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.”

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October 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 13, SGI Canada held a nationwide leaders meeting at its center in Toronto, linking with locations across the country online. The meeting commemorated the 65th anniversary of SGI President Ikeda’s first visit to Canada, and it was attended by...(1/4)
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October 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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🆕News: From Oct. 6 to 8, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, attended the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (@pard-international.bsky.social) Annual Forum 2025 held in Istanbul, Türkiye.(1/3) #ReligionAndDevelopment
🆕News: From Oct. 6 to 8, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, attended the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (@PaRDSecretariat) Annual Forum 2025 held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Under the theme “Faith-Inspired Action for Food Security, Justice, and Well-being,” faith-based organization (FBO) leaders discussed their initiatives and challenges in providing humanitarian assistance. Mr. Asai shared Soka Gakkai’s activities including its disaster relief efforts and emphasized the need for FBOs to strengthen efforts to support vulnerable groups such as the elderly. #ReligionAndDevelopment #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: From Oct. 6 to 8, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, attended the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (@PaRDSecretariat) Annual Forum 2025 held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Under the theme “Faith-Inspired Action for Food Security, Justice, and Well-being,” faith-based organization (FBO) leaders discussed their initiatives and challenges in providing humanitarian assistance. Mr. Asai shared Soka Gakkai’s activities including its disaster relief efforts and emphasized the need for FBOs to strengthen efforts to support vulnerable groups such as the elderly. #ReligionAndDevelopment #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: From Oct. 6 to 8, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, attended the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (@PaRDSecretariat) Annual Forum 2025 held in Istanbul, Türkiye. Under the theme “Faith-Inspired Action for Food Security, Justice, and Well-being,” faith-based organization (FBO) leaders discussed their initiatives and challenges in providing humanitarian assistance. Mr. Asai shared Soka Gakkai’s activities including its disaster relief efforts and emphasized the need for FBOs to strengthen efforts to support vulnerable groups such as the elderly. #ReligionAndDevelopment #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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🆕News: On Oct. 11, a meeting commemorating the 65th anniversary of the start of SGI President Ikeda’s first overseas trip on Oct. 2, 1960, was held in Oakland, California. Around 800 members from Northern California attended, along with SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss and...(1/3)

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🆕News: On Oct. 11, a meeting commemorating the 65th anniversary of the start of SGI President Ikeda’s first overseas trip on Oct. 2, 1960, was held in Oakland, California. Around 800 members from Northern California attended, along with SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss and a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan led by President Minoru Harada. The event featured dance and music performances, as well as the sharing of a faith experience. During the meeting, it was announced that the City of Berkeley had issued a proclamation recognizing SGI-USA's long-standing commitment to fostering peace, culture and education. Prior to this meeting, National Leaders Conference was held on Oct. 8, where new leadership appointments were announced including Monica Soto Ouchi as SGI-USA Women’s Leader. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 11, a meeting commemorating the 65th anniversary of the start of SGI President Ikeda’s first overseas trip on Oct. 2, 1960, was held in Oakland, California. Around 800 members from Northern California attended, along with SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss and a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan led by President Minoru Harada. The event featured dance and music performances, as well as the sharing of a faith experience. During the meeting, it was announced that the City of Berkeley had issued a proclamation recognizing SGI-USA's long-standing commitment to fostering peace, culture and education. Prior to this meeting, National Leaders Conference was held on Oct. 8, where new leadership appointments were announced including Monica Soto Ouchi as SGI-USA Women’s Leader. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews 🆕News: On Oct. 11, a meeting commemorating the 65th anniversary of the start of SGI President Ikeda’s first overseas trip on Oct. 2, 1960, was held in Oakland, California. Around 800 members from Northern California attended, along with SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss and a Soka Gakkai delegation from Japan led by President Minoru Harada. The event featured dance and music performances, as well as the sharing of a faith experience. During the meeting, it was announced that the City of Berkeley had issued a proclamation recognizing SGI-USA's long-standing commitment to fostering peace, culture and education. Prior to this meeting, National Leaders Conference was held on Oct. 8, where new leadership appointments were announced including Monica Soto Ouchi as SGI-USA Women’s Leader. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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🆕News: From Sept. 20 to 27, the exhibition “Everything You Treasure—For a World Free from Nuclear Weapons,” jointly created by the SGI and ICAN, was held at the Soka Gakkai International Belgium’s center in Brussels. (1/3)

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October 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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From Oct. 10 to 13, the 36th "Beyond the Horizon" photography exhibition was held at Nippon Maru Memorial Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The exhibition showcased breathtaking seascapes taken by members of the Soka Gakkai's High Seas Group (Hato-kai), ...(1/2)
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October 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM