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Learning from the spirit of Ikeda Sensei.
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[Article] “Sensei, Don’t Resign! Sensei, Stay Our President!”
When President Ikeda’s resignation was announced at a meeting in 1979, only the members and ground leaders around Japan stood by him, pleading him to stay on.
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[Article] An Agonizing Betrayal by Top Leaders
“The most impressive event for the delegation was our meeting with Mr Ikeda. His great personality is unforgettable. It is my utmost pleasure to have learned his thoughts and ideals.”
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[Article] Stormy April 24
In 1979, the First Temple issue took place in which Ikeda Sensei was forced to step down as third President of Soka Gakkai on 24 April.
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Peace and International Recognition
[Article] Sincerity as a Founder Who Prays for the Growth of the Students
Mr Ni Jian said that Mr Ikeda’s attitude coincided with Premier Zhou Enlai’s, who paid attention to details and dedicated his life to the people. Mr Ni said that he admired Mr Ikeda as a great social activist, philosopher and writer, though he is an atheist.
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[Article] The Heart That Transcends National Boundaries
When people would ask Mr Ikeda why he was going to a country that denied religious freedom, he answered, “Because there are people there.”
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