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Buddhism in Daily Life

Prayer in Buddhism

Prayer is central to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. SGI members often relate experiences of "offering earnest prayer," or "praying from the bottom of my heart." They also speak of having their prayers "answered." What do SGI members mean when they make such statements?...

Who We Are

The 12 million members of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) around the world embrace Nichiren Buddhism, a dynamic philosophy grounded in the realities of daily life. This Buddhist practice leads to empowerment and inner transformation or "human revolution" which enables individuals to take responsibility for their lives and contribute to building a world where people of diverse cultures and faiths can live in peace.

Spotlight

SGI Around the World

Brazil
BSGI: A New Era of Youth


Buddhism in Action

Life Just Gets Better by Making Life Better for Others, by Claire Wroblewski, U.S.A.


"Faith in Revolution"

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An interview with SGI President Daisaku Ikeda in Tricycle (www.tricycle.com), a leading U.S.-based magazine on Buddhism in the West.
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