SGIA - Philosophy In Action

Philosophy In Action

Officially founded by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda in 1964, SGI Australia is an affiliate of Soka Gakkai International and upholds the same values and principles. With twelve million members in over 190 countries, SGI organisations are a network of humanism in action. Through its activities, SGI Australia is weaving a fabric of peace that extends beyond divisions such as politics, culture, language, gender and age. This empowering expression of enlightenment means viewing the self, society and the global environment as inter-dependent rather than separate.

Activities to this end include group discussion and local area study meetings held in private homes as well as larger meetings usually held in our community centres or local community venues. Various study courses, lectures and training courses provide support for engaged Buddhist learning. Conferences and public exhibitions give members opportunities to be actively involved in personal growth and social contribution. SGI Australia ensures the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin are widely available by producing publications in a number of languages and distributing the enormous body of work produced by the third President of SGI, Daisaku Ikeda.

Group discussions are an open environment where members come to learn about Buddhism and the potential that each individual has to reform their lives. They provide a regular opportunity to share experiences, learn about the basic principles of Buddhism and engage in dialogue about life. Learning about Buddhist philosophy in local area study meetings provides members with the confidence to apply Buddhism to the challenges faced in daily life. Commemorative meetings celebrate key events in the development of Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai. On these days we celebrate and reflect on our struggle for peace and inspire in each other the desire to work for the sake of humanity.