Soka Gakkai Charter and Membership Figures Announced

On November 18, the Seikyo Shimbun announced that the Soka Gakkai has adopted the Soka Gakkai Charter to further articulate its purposes and the ideals and principles guiding its activities in the realm of social engagement. With a preamble and 10 principles covering topics from education to sustainability and respect for other religions, the Soka Gakkai Charter builds on and replaces the SGI Charter. The organization also announced the latest membership figures.