Proposals
In 1983, Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Daisaku Ikeda began writing peace proposals, which he has continued to publish annually on the anniversary of the SGI's founding, January 26. These proposals offer a perspective on issues facing humanity, suggesting solutions and responses grounded in Buddhist philosophy. They include specific agendas for strengthening the United Nations, including boosting the capacity for civil society involvement, which Ikeda regards as essential to the establishment of a peaceful world. The proposals frequently illustrate the crucial importance of dialogue as a means to break through deadlock in world affairs. In addition, he has also made proposals touching on issues such as education reform, the environment, the United Nations and nuclear abolition.
[Adapted from Soka Gakkai International (SGI) website]
(All link to SGI website)
- The Global Solidarity of Youth: Ushering In a New Era of Hope (2017) NEW
- Universal Respect for Human Dignity: The Great Path to Peace (2016)
- A Shared Pledge for a More Humane Future: To Eliminate Misery from the Earth (2015)
- Value Creation for Global Change: Building Resilient and Sustainable Societies (2014)
- Compassion, Wisdom and Courage: Building a Global Society of Peace and Creative Coexistence (2013)
- Human Security and Sustainability: Sharing Reverence for the Dignity of Life (2012)
- Toward a World of Dignity for All: The Triumph of the Creative Life (2011)
- Toward a New Era of Value Creation (2010)
- Toward Humanitarian Competition: A New Current in History (2009)
- Humanizing Religion, Creating Peace (2008)
- Restoring the Human Connection: The First Step to Global Peace (2007)
- A New Era of the People: Forging a Global Network of Robust Individuals (2006)
- Toward a New Era of Dialogue: Humanism Explored (2005)
- Inner Transformation: Creating a Global Groundswell for Peace (2004)
- A Global Ethic of Coexistence: Toward a "Life-Sized" Paradigm for Our Age (2003)
- The Humanism of the Middle Way: Dawn of a Global Civilization (2002)
- Creating and Sustaining a Century of Life: Challenges for a New Era (2001)
- Peace through Dialogue: A Time to Talk Challenges for a New Era (2000)
- Building Global Solidarity Toward Nuclear Abolition (September 8, 2009)
- For a Sustainable Global Society: Learning for Empowerment and Leadership (June 5, 2012)
- The Challenge of Global Empowerment: Education for a Sustainable Future (July 2002)
Daily Encouragement
In general, Buddhism is viewed as a static religion, epitomized by the image of a meditating or sitting Buddha, but the true image of Shakyamuni is one of a dynamic, walking Buddha, an active Buddha. The Buddha is a stranger to rest, continuously taking action to lead people to happiness and make them free.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
SGI Video
SGI Brochure (PDF)
SGI Charter
