Soka Gakkai International

Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a Buddhist association with more than 12 million members in 190 countries and territories worldwide. For SGI members, Buddhism is a practical philosophy of individual empowerment and inner transformation that enables people to develop themselves and take responsibility for their lives.

As lay believers and "engaged Buddhists," SGI members strive in their everyday lives to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstances and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community. The promotion of peace, culture and education is central to SGI's activities.

Below are SGI International public sites,

Our Shared Humanity: An Introduction to the SGI Buddhist Movement
A 20-minute film that answers the questions: What is the SGI? What are its philosophical underpinnings? Who are its members & what do they do?
Click Here to view the DVD.

Daisaku Ikeda: Buddhist Philosopher, Peacebuilder & Educator
www.daisakuikeda.org
This website details Ikeda's accomplishments and contributions as a Buddhist philosopher and leader, a peacebuilder, and an educator, as well as presenting a selection of Ikeda's own writings relevant to these themes. The Profile section presents a biography of his life and a selection of short autobiographical essays.

Josei Toda: Reviving Buddhism In Today's World
www.joseitoda.org
Josei Toda (1900-58) was the second president of the Soka Gakkai, one of Japan's most influential lay Buddhist movements.

Tsunesaburo Makiguchi: Value-Creating Education
www.tmakiguchi.org
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) was a forward-thinking geographer, educational theorist and religious reformer who lived and worked during the tumultuous early decades of Japan's modern era.

SGI Quarterly
www.sgiquarterly.org
The SGI Quarterly is a magazine published by SGI every three months and aims to provide information about SGI's activities around the world, and to highlight worthwhile efforts being made to promote peace, culture and education.

Words of Wisdom by Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda
www.ikedaquotes.org
Selected words from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's books and speeches and grouped in categories such as "Life", "Attitude" and "Happiness". In addition, there are passages relating to President Ikeda's views on Buddhism and short essays on topics such as Staying Young and Life and Death.

The Daisaku Ikeda Library
www.ikedabooks.org
The site showcases SGI President Daisaku Ikeda's published works. The scope of his works ranges from novels, discourse on Buddhism and life, poetry, and essays to dialogues conducted with the world's prominent scholars, activists and leaders.

Soka Gakkai Controversies Explored
http://sokaissues.info/
This website explains some of the factors behind Soka Gakkai's controversial reputation in Japan and its occasional negative media coverage.