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SGI New Zealand is a grassroots Buddhist association which promotes peace through individual transformation and contribution to so...
SGI Buddhism
Buddhism
SGI members follow the teachings of Nichiren, a Buddhist monk who lived in 13th…
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There are discussion meetings happening almost every day of the week across the North and South Islands in New Zealand. If you wou...
SGI believes cultural activities and exchanges are an ideal way to develop ties of friendship between people of different cultures and nationalities. Cultural and musical festivals are often central to these activities, building mutual appreciation of diverse cultural heritages, and strengthening people-to-people links in order to lay a solid foundation for a peaceful world.
Buddhist quotes
Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes.
Daisaku Ikeda
As Nichiren Daishonin states,
“the more one praises [the
blessings of the Lotus Sutra,] the more
one’s own blessings will increase.(*)
Let’s unstintingly praise one another
for each of our noble efforts!
The solidarity of the Soka family is
the driving force for hope and
dynamic development!...
Daisaku Ikeda
Unless we view things with our heart, we can see nothing. If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.
Daisaku Ikeda
None of us can exist in isolation. Our lives and existence are supported by others in seen and unseen ways, be it by parents, mentors or society at large. To be aware of these connections, to feel appreciation for them, and to strive to give something back to society in a spirit of gratitude is the ...
Daisaku Ikeda
SGINZ News
SGINZ participates in vigil for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting
December 27, 2025
On 20 December 2025, SGINZ joined other faith and community groups, the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and the Australian High Commission in an interfaith vigil in Wellington... Statement on the Passing of Daisaku Ikeda
November 19, 2023
Daisaku Ikeda, Honorary President of the Soka Gakkai and President of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), passed away from natural causes at his residence in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on the evening... SGI Global Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation
October 28, 2023
The Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues has issued a statement on the conflict involving Israel and the Gaza Strip.
"As Buddhists whose core value is the dignity of life, we sincerely pray ...