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Our Shared Humanity Soka Gakkai Buddhist Movement | English, español, 中文, français

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An introduction to the Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Buddhism. Where do the teachings originate from? What is the philosophy of Buddhism? How do Soka Gakkai members apply it in their daily lives? Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:36 History of Buddhism 2:56 Nichiren 3:21 Lotus Sutra 4:02 Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 4:39 Buddhist philosophy 5:21 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi 6:32 Josei Toda 7:23 Declaration on nuclear weapons 7:46 Daisaku Ikeda 8:29 The SGI movement 9:59 Discussion meetings 12:21 Human revolution 12:34 Khosi Kubeka 15:00 Sue Yeadon 16:19 Making a difference 19:53 Anthony Lansiquot 20:08 Takako Yeung The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. Its members in 192 countries and territories study and put into practice the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. Soka Gakkai members strive to actu …...more
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Our Shared Humanity Soka Gakkai Buddhist Movement | English, español, 中文, français
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2011Dec 26
An introduction to the Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Buddhism. Where do the teachings originate from? What is the philosophy of Buddhism? How do Soka Gakkai members apply it in their daily lives? Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:36 History of Buddhism 2:56 Nichiren 3:21 Lotus Sutra 4:02 Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 4:39 Buddhist philosophy 5:21 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi 6:32 Josei Toda 7:23 Declaration on nuclear weapons 7:46 Daisaku Ikeda 8:29 The SGI movement 9:59 Discussion meetings 12:21 Human revolution 12:34 Khosi Kubeka 15:00 Sue Yeadon 16:19 Making a difference 19:53 Anthony Lansiquot 20:08 Takako Yeung The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. Its members in 192 countries and territories study and put into practice the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. Soka Gakkai members strive to actualize their inherent potential while contributing to their local communities and responding to the shared issues facing humankind. The conviction that individual happiness and the realization of peace are inextricably linked is central to the Soka Gakkai, as is a commitment to dialogue and nonviolence. Subscribe to our channel:    / sgivideosonline   Visit our website: https://www.sokaglobal.org/ Like us on Facebook:   / sgi.info   Follow us on Instagram:   / sgi.info   Follow us on Twitter:   / sgi_info  

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Soka Gakkai Official

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