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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
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 discussion meetings 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
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