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| Welcome to SGI Canada |
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Why I Practice |
With more than 12 million members in 192 countries and territories worldwide, Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a global organization devoted to peace, culture and education, based on the humanistic Buddhist philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin. SGI members represent the full spectrum of society, with members of all ages, ethnic and social backgrounds.
The Soka Gakkai was founded in Japan in 1930 by an educator named Tsunesaburo Makiguchi. He used the term soka (to create value) to indicate a way of life that recognizes the sanctity of life and strives to enhance its quality through appreciating diversity and the oneness of humans and nature.
The word gakkai means “association,” indicating the shared pursuit of peace and happiness that is the core of Buddhist philosophy and practice.
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| WHAT'S CURRENT |
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2012 Peace Proposal
SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s 2012 Peace Proposal: “Human Security and Sustainability: Sharing Reverence for the Dignity of Life” |
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Daily Encouragement
When you hold fast to your beliefs and live true to yourself, your true value as a human being shines through. Buddhism teaches the concept of "realizing your inherent potential." |
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The REACH Curriculum
The goal of this project is to provide a consciousness-raising resource which empowers young people to find answers to their own questions through self-examination. In other words, this curriculum is about |
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| SGI CANADA PUBLICATIONS |
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Subscribe to SGI-Canada monthly publications! They feature articles, a section for youth, SGI members' personal experiences, Buddhism philosophy, practice, speeches by SGI President Ikeda, and monthly study material.
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