Category: Our History
April 28—The Dawn of a Religion for All Humanity
Motivated by his unwavering compassion and commitment to eradicate suffering, Nichiren establishes the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
Category: Our History
Motivated by his unwavering compassion and commitment to eradicate suffering, Nichiren establishes the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
Category: Our History
This Month in Soka Gakkai History 4/2 Josei Toda’s Passing In 1958, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s noble life of 58 years came to a close. Carrying on the final injunction of founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Mr. Toda rebuilt the Soka Gakkai and achieved his lifetime membership goal of 750,000 households. (See
Category: Our History
Chronicling the 50th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s UCLA Lecture
Category: Our History
After years of struggle, he had achieved the impossible. Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda realized his lifetime goal of expanding the Soka Gakkai’s movement to 750,000 households in late 1957. Alongside his monumental achievement, however, Mr. Toda’s health declined rapidly. In March 1958, sensing his life was coming to an end, Mr. Toda suggested
Category: Our History
3/5 Founding of the Men’s Division In 1966, 750 representatives gathered with Ikeda Sensei at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo, marking the establishment of the men’s division. On that occasion, he said, “If the men’s division develops remarkably and establishes a solid framework for kosen-rufu, our organization will remain secure forever” (The New Human
Category: Our History
Chronicling the 50th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s March 1974 Visit to New Orleans
Category: Our History
Installment 14: The Sado Exile—Part 2
Category: Our History
Recounting Ikeda Sensei’s contributions to global peace, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada calls on us to carry on our mentor’s work.
Category: Our History
Long before members arrive at an activity, young men, donning red ties, prepare to open their Buddhist centers. They are members of the Gajokai, “protectors of the fortress group,” a young men’s training group established by Ikeda Sensei on Feb. 1, 1971, tasked with staffing and operating Soka Gakkai facilities. Underlying their responsibilities is a
Category: Our History
Installment 13: The Sado Exile—Part 1
Category: Our History
Chronicling Ikeda Sensei’s Visit to Dallas 40 years ago.
Category: Our History
The February Campaign In February 1952, 24-year-old Daisaku Ikeda led Kamata Chapter in achieving the unprecedented monthly propagation result of 201 new households. This victory adorned second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s birth month with a significant milestone in propagation. (See The Human Revolution, “Dashing Forward” chapter and The New Human Revolution, vol. 3, “Light
Category: Our History
A far-reaching vision for world peace.
Category: Our History
1/3 75 years since Ikeda Sensei started working at Nihon Shogakkan, Josei Toda’s publishing company (1949) 3/30 70th anniversary of Sensei’s appointment as youth division chief of staff (1954) 4/1 50th anniversary of Sensei’s first overseas university lecture at the University of California, Los Angeles (1974) 5/3–5 45 years since Sensei inscribed the Calligraphies “Justice”
Category: Our History
Taking the “Next Great Step Forward” with our mentor’s guidance.
Category: Our History
Ikeda Sensei selflessly devoted his youth to spreading the Mystic Law—from meeting his mentor, Josei Toda, to his inauguration as the third Soka Gakkai president. Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 After 95 years, Ikeda Sensei’s sublime life came to a close on Nov. 15, 2023. Sensei
Category: Our History
As third Soka Gakkai president, Ikeda Sensei offered unforgettable encouragement to members throughout Japan—from Hokkaido in the north to the islands of Okinawa in the south. Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 The Emergence of a Young President Just past 10:30 a.m. on May 3, 1960, Ikeda
Category: Our History
Taking concrete steps to spread Nichiren Buddhism globally, Ikeda Sensei led the Soka Gakkai’s expansion to 192 countries and territories. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Everything Begins From the Revitalization and Joy of One Person Already 158 representatives had gathered from 51 countries and territories in
Category: Our History
Enduring the flames of war in his youth, Ikeda Sensei strove to uproot the causes of global conflict by promoting peace and dialogue throughout the world. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 5 | Part 6 Transcending Cultural Differences and Bringing Down Walls A great human revolution in just a single
Category: Our History
Ikeda Sensei waged a lifelong battle as an author and poet, employing the power of words to inspire change. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 Writing Prolifically, Driven by Passionate Faith The front page of the Nov. 18, 2023, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo