What is Korea SGI?
한국SGI(韓國SGI, Korea SGI) (Korea SGI / 韓國SGI) is a Buddhist organization in Korea rooted in Soka Gakkai (創価学会), based on the teachings of Nichiren (日蓮) and dedicated to realizing human dignity and world peace.
Overview
Founded in Korea in 1964, Korea SGI draws on the Lotus Sutra (法華經) and the philosophy of Ikeda Daisaku (池田大作) to promote human revolution and peace activities across culture, education, and society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Korea SGI?
Korea SGI (韓國SGI, 한국SGI) is the Korean organization of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), a Buddhist movement grounded in the teachings of Nichiren (日蓮) and dedicated to peace, culture, and education.
How are Korea SGI and Soka Gakkai related?
Soka Gakkai (創価学会) is the founding organization established in Japan in 1930. Korea SGI (韓國SGI) is the Korean branch of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), sharing the practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo (南無妙法蓮華経) based on the Lotus Sutra (法華經).
What are the main activities of Korea SGI?
Korea SGI (韓國SGI) engages in peace advocacy, cultural exchange, youth education, and community service. Its official publication, Hwagwang Shinmun (華光新聞), conveys Buddhist teachings and messages of social peace.
Which scripture is central to Korea SGI?
Korea SGI (韓國SGI) centers on the Lotus Sutra (法華經, 법화경) and the practice of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo (南無妙法蓮華経) as established by Nichiren (日蓮, 니치렌).
What is Ikeda Daisaku's role in Korea SGI?
Ikeda Daisaku (池田大作, 이케다 다이사쿠), the third president of Soka Gakkai and founder of SGI, is the philosophical pillar of Korea SGI (韓國SGI). His vision of peace, culture, and education forms the foundation of Korea SGI's activities.