From Nichiren to Ikeda: The Soka Gakkai’s Socially Engaged Buddhism
Dipen Barua
27 December 2023
From Nichiren to Daisaku Ikeda, this is the story of one of the largest and most influential lay Buddhist organizations in the world
Engaged Buddhism: The Soka Gakkai International Calls for Youth Engagement in Climate Policy at COP28
Craig C Lewis
15 December 2023
The Soka Gakkai International, which participated in COP28 in Dubai, has called for the inclusion of global youth in climate crisis policy processes.
The Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Ceremony in Tokyo for Daisaku Ikeda
Craig C Lewis
29 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai held a memorial service in Tokyo on 23 November for the pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda.
Socially Engaged Buddhist and Soka Gakkai Leader Daisaku Ikeda Dies Aged 95
Craig C Lewis
20 November 2023
The pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda died at his home on 15 November. He was 95 years old.
Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues Releases “Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation”
Craig C Lewis
2 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues puts out statement calling for peace and humanitarian aid for civilians caught in the devastating conflict in Gaza.
Tina Turner, American Musical Icon and Nichiren Buddhist, Has Died Aged 83
Justin Whitaker
25 May 2023
While Turner lived an extraordinary life by many measures, her later years, imbued with spiritual pursuits, were her happiest
Soka Gakkai President Calls On G7 Leaders for Commitment to “No First Use” of Nuclear Weapons and Resolution to War in Ukraine
Craig C Lewis
28 April 2023
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) president Daisaku Ikeda, has called on G7 leaders to take the lead in talks toward “No First Use” of nuclear weapons.
Soka Gakkai President Issues Statement on the Ukraine Crisis and Nuclear Weapons
Justin Whitaker
12 January 2023
Ikeda continues to speak out for peace and an end to nuclear weapons
Soka Gakkai President Urges Nuclear States to Commit to “No First Use” of Nuclear Arms
Craig C Lewis
29 July 2022
The president of the socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), Daisaku Ikeda, on Tuesday issued a statement urging all nuclear
Soka Gakkai International Amplifies Call for Universalization of Nuclear Ban Treaty, Endorses Interfaith Statement
Craig C Lewis
27 June 2022
The socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lent its voice to a growing interfaith and civil society call for global
President of Soka Gakkai International Issues 2022 Peace Proposal, Emphasizing Equality and Empowerment
Craig C Lewis
28 January 2022
The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist organization has announced the annual world peace proposal by SGI president Daisaku Ikeda.
Socially Engaged Buddhist Community Soka Gakkai Announces New Charter
Craig C Lewis
26 November 2021
Community articulates its ideals and guiding principles