The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a lay Buddhist community with approximately 11 million practitioners across 192 countries. Soka means to create value, suggesting that through Nichiren Buddhism and our Buddhist practice, we can generate value from any situation, no matter how challenging. SGI also offers various Buddhism seminars to
The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a lay Buddhist community with approximately 11 million practitioners across 192 countries. Soka means to create value, suggesting that through Nichiren Buddhism and our Buddhist practice, we can generate value from any situation, no matter how challenging. SGI also offers various Buddhism seminars to deepen understanding and practice. Since all individuals equally possess Buddhahood, there are no priests within the SGI.
The Soka Gakkai International's central activity is the monthly discussion meeting where members share experiences, study Nichiren Buddhism, and encourage one another to establish indestructible happiness. Ikeda Sensei (Daisaku Ikeda), whose philosophy and actions embody this practice, serves as a model for actualizing the limitless poten
The Soka Gakkai International's central activity is the monthly discussion meeting where members share experiences, study Nichiren Buddhism, and encourage one another to establish indestructible happiness. Ikeda Sensei (Daisaku Ikeda), whose philosophy and actions embody this practice, serves as a model for actualizing the limitless potential that exists within each person through these Buddhism seminars.
A resident of Windsor Locks, CT, John Hayden is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a pioneer member of Soka Gakkai International. John and his wife Cheryl have two children and six grandchildren. For over 30 years, John has played a key role in coordinating Buddhism seminars and activities focused on Nichiren Buddhism in Northern Co
A resident of Windsor Locks, CT, John Hayden is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a pioneer member of Soka Gakkai International. John and his wife Cheryl have two children and six grandchildren. For over 30 years, John has played a key role in coordinating Buddhism seminars and activities focused on Nichiren Buddhism in Northern Connecticut. A link to his YouTube channel is available on the website. John has enjoyed a successful career in corporate America and healthcare for over 40 years.