The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a Buddhist association with more than 12 million members in over 190 countries and territories worldwide. For SGI members, Buddhism is a practical philosophy of individual empowerment and inner transformation that enables people to develop themselves and take responsibility for their lives.
The fundamental purpose of the SGI is the happiness of...(more) people. Its goals are to contribute to peace, culture and education based on the philosophy and ideals of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin.
Members of the SGI practice the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin for personal happiness, and for development of a peaceful society. One central aim of SGI activities is to promote humanistic dialogue based on Buddhist principles. (less)