The SGI Buddhist philosophy centres on the conviction that every human being has Buddhahood, a state of life characterised by courage, wisdom, compassion and boundless lifeforce.  The purpose of daily Buddhist practice is to draw forth this life state of Buddhahood so that we can live happy and fulfilled lives and make a positive contribution to society.  At the core of this philosophy is a belief in the unlimited value and potential of every human life.  Below are some resources that explain our core principles in more detail.