CategoryOur 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

Chronicling the 50th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s March 1974 Visit to New Orleans

Installment 14: The Sado Exile—Part 2

Recounting Ikeda Sensei’s contributions to global peace, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada calls on us to carry on our mentor’s work.

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

Installment 13: The Sado Exile—Part 1

Chronicling Ikeda Sensei’s Visit to Dallas 40 years ago.

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

A far-reaching vision for world peace.

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”

Taking the “Next Great Step Forward” with our mentor’s guidance.

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

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

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

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

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

Ikeda Sensei established Soka education institutions to foster countless global citizens who will safeguard peace and contribute to the happiness of humanity. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 The Founders’ Dream for Education Expands Limitlessly In 1930, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, an elementary school principal, wrote The System of

Ikeda Sensei’s 27 Visits to America

A Tribute to Daisaku Ikeda

Of all Ikeda Sensei’s profound contributions to humanity, he is unrivaled in his boundless trust of and belief in youth, a point embodied in his decadeslong efforts to foster countless youthful protagonists who can move society in the direction of peace. In Discussions on Youth, he says to young people: “Even if you think you’re