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 Peace
"Nothing is more barbarous than war, nothing more cruel," wrote Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Daisaku Ikeda in his novel series, The Human Revolution.
Almost six decades have passed since the Second World War. Although humanity continues to make phenomenal breakthroughs in science and technology, we persist in our self-destructive ways, wreaking havoc on planet Earth. Wars and conflicts around the world continue to be a source of death and misery for millions of people.
It is a time of rapid change, and great confusion. We stand at a point of balance. Which way that balance tips depends crucially on what we decide to do now, particularly about the escalating violence in our society, and the world at large.
What are the causes of human violence? How do we move away from a culture of violence to a culture of peace? What is the way forward? SGI believes that positive solutions start from within, from deep inner-motivated change in the life of even a single dedicated individual. World-renowned authority on peace, Johan Galtung, suggests that violence and war are not instinctive human behaviour. He said, "If you desire peace, prepare for peace."
Over the years, SGM had organised various activities at SGM culture centres and public venues throughout Malaysia to promote greater awareness of peace. They include public lectures, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, signature campaigns and relief efforts. More than just creating awareness, people need to have the confidence that their actions can make a difference. These activities, which often contain messages of hope to counteract the feeling of disempowerment, aim to awaken participants to recognise themselves as protagonists of peace.
>> To SGI President Daisaku Ikeda Peace Proposals
Soka Gakkai's Affiliates Websites
 Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research
Institute of Oriental Philosophy (IOP)
Boston Research Center for the 21st Century (BRC)
Articles on Peace
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