Soka Gakkai in Germany Holds Open Day at Villa Sachsen
Germany
2025
At the open day, people engage in conversation, and Soka Gakkai in Germany’s Green Hill Orchestra performs
On September 14, Soka Gakkai in Germany held an open day at its Villa Sachsen culture center as part of the European Heritage Days, the most widely celebrated participatory cultural event across the continent, that takes place annually during September. Bingen City Mayor Thomas Feser and local residents attended the event. Lectures titled “Creating Value in Daily Life” and “Buddhist Practice: Unleashing Life's Magnificent Potential” introduced the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. There were also small group discussions, musical performances and children’s activities.
Read how the open day at Villa Sachsen was creatively adapted during the COVID19 pandemic here.