Nepal suffered a very devastating earthquake on 25th April 2015 at 11.56 am. The earthquake was of a big magnitude measuring 7.9 in rector scale which shook for nearly 55 seconds continuously with more than 100 repeated quakes later that day.

Thousands of people have been killed and hundreds of thousand left homeless. We would like to report that there are no casualties among the SGI members and their families.
The NPC ground served as a relief ground for nearly 500 people living around the communities. They stayed in our garden for 4 days and nights, feeling very secured that nothing will go wrong here. They appreciated the NSGI with all their heart commenting, “We are thankful that such a great organization is situated in our community. We knew about this organization, now we know that it is such a humanistic organization.”


At first we too were lost on what we should do as this earthquake came just a few minutes before our All Leaders Training session. Then we opened the gates, calling all the panicked people into our garden and assuring them that they will be safe here. By evening, the gardens were packed with people, many women who had very small babies.


We provided masks to 600 people and first aid treatment to the needy.
Now our plan is to go to different parts of the affected areas, such as Chapagaun, Kakani, Sindhupalchok, Gorkha to name some. We are raising donations and providing 300 tents with our recourses. Members will be going there, set up the tents and move on to new locations.
Ikeda sensei has sent us the message to express his sympathy to all the members. And that it was great protection that kaikan is safe. He has been sending daimoku for us. It is great to have such a mentor.
We are praying for the safety of all the members and the people of Nepal.
Many members from all over the world are pouring messages to us. We really appreciate these warm messages in such a time of sorrow.
• Some clips: “I wanted to let you know that your friends in faith here in California are all chanting that every poison from this tragic earthquake be transformed into medicine, and that you feel our hearts reaching out to you. You are not alone! We are chanting for your safety and renewal and that every challenge will lead to a strong victory for each and every member suffering there. Never Give Up!!”

• “We wish you all dynamic development throughout this year as all of you change poison into medicine and use this catastrophic event as a springboard to even greater growth for your respective absolute happiness in this lifetime.”

• “Being a member of the Soka‐family and with good friends and collegues in Nepal I chant for you and pray that you are safe. If there is anything I can do to ease the pain the earthquake has put you in, please let me know!”

• “I send this message from my home in northern Norway. Nam‐myoho‐renge‐kyo!!”

• “We can’t described our tears of joy when we got hold of your updates circulated in our fb Soka Gakkai Family, from all over the world SGI members sending daimoku for all your safety. We believed… NSGI, has more greater mission to continue, so everyone was all protected by all Buddhist gods of ten directions.. We felt all the hardships you’re going in through.. Nam myoho renge kyo, holds all the power to make everything fine! We’re continuing our chain daimoku for all of you.. Courage, Never give up.. Gohonzon is absolute! ”

• “We are sending you daimoku from the Island of Hawaii. Be safe! Nam myoho renge kyo!”

• “Sending lots of thoughts and Daimoku as a member of SGI Los Angeles!! All the people of USA are with you! STAY STRONG!”

• “Just a quick email from me in Canada to say we will continue to pray for your safety and well being alongwith protection and safety of other people of Nepal from this massive earth quake. ”

• “Wishing all a fast and safe recovery. ”

• “We are in so much sad knowing the great Earth Quick Occurred in your country.Members of the Philippines are sincerely chanting for not to have any another damages, and all the Nepal people to have Normal daily life as quick as possible.”

• “I am a member of SGI in Brasil. I would like to come to Nepal and help your people who need any kind of support in this moment. I am chocked with the news and the situtaion around. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to support your people. Nmrk Nmrk Nmrk”