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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 7 – Argentina YWD Leader, Risso

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 7 – Argentina YWD Leader, Risso

Dec 24, 2023 9:00 AM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

“Sensei! We have made great strides towards the ‘ Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide,’ while setting our gaze on the Soka Gakkai’s centennial, as though you are constantly with us. Soka Gakkai Argentina will become the model for the world to advance the great path of oneness of mentor and disciple for eternity.”
~ SGI-AR YWD Leader, Risso

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 6 – UK YMD Leader, Max Erle

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 6 – UK YMD Leader, Max Erle

Dec 22, 2023 9:00 AM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

“Sensei! The Young Men Division of SGI-UK will strive it out for kosen-rufu with you in our hearts. As your eternal disciple, we will overcome our own weaknesses, while carrying out the YMD’s traditions of ‘fostering successors’, ‘safeguarding Soka Gakkai’ and ‘achieving victory in society’.”
~ UK YMD Leader, Max Erle

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 5 – Germany Youth Division Leader, Inoue

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 5 – Germany Youth Division Leader, Inoue

Dec 20, 2023 9:00 AM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

“I am determined to realize Sensei’s concept of ‘Seven bells’ and prove myself to be a genuine disciple. I will be building a great solidarity of Ikeda’s direct disciples, ‘enabling the philosophy of human revolution and respecting the dignity of life to take root as ‘the global spirit’ and making ‘the flower of human culture’ to blossom brilliantly.”
~ Germany Youth Division Leader, Inoue

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[Video] Kansai: The Vow of Direct Disciples of Sensei. The Ever-Victorious Kansai: The Indestructible Record of Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple Part 1

Dec 17, 2023 9:00 AM

Kansai Soka Gakkai was built by Ikeda Sensei with his own hands. Sensei had ever mentioned: “I would like to state that it’s here in Kansai that my entire spirit continues.”

In this Kansai series, we will introduce how the Kansai direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei answer to the mentor’s expectation.

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[Video] A Tribute to his Final Years

Dec 9, 2023 8:00 PM

Since May 2010, Sensei stepped back from attending meetings. Photo montage of Sensei and Mrs Ikeda from 2010 till present.

As common mortal, no one can escape the universal sufferings of life, old age, illness and death. Having fulfilled his great life mission for kosen-rufu, Sensei, this towering leader of the kosen-rufu movement who lived a life of unprecendented achievement, passed on on 15 November 2023 at the age of ninety-five.

It is now for the direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei to vow to fulfill the great vow of kosen-rufu!

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Ikeda Sensei’s Disciple – Kansai Soka Gakkai Women’s Leader, Mitsuyo Naori

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Ikeda Sensei’s Disciple – Kansai Soka Gakkai Women’s Leader, Mitsuyo Naori

Dec 7, 2023 6:30 PM

Now, we would like to make a vow to eternalize the Ever-Victorious spirit of mentor and disciple under the clear sky of ‘Ever Victorious Kansai’.

We would like to open up the future of ever victorious, by embracing in our heart the eternal lion’s roar Sensei had shown and left behind in Kansai: “Those who strive tenaciously in faith will definitely emerge victorious!”

~ Kansai Soka Gakkai Women’s Leader Naori

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Ikeda Sensei’s Disciple – Kansai Soka Gakkai Leader Yamauchi

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Ikeda Sensei’s Disciple – Kansai Soka Gakkai Leader Yamauchi

Dec 7, 2023 12:30 PM

Kansai Soka Gakkai was built by Ikeda Sensei with his own hands. Kansai members had been struggling against and triumphing over all persecutions determinedly with Sensei. Sensei had ever mentioned, “I would like to state that it’s here in Kansai that my entire spirit continues.”

Sensei entrusted Kansai members with the guiding principle ‘Ever-Victorious Kansai’! Now is the time for each and every one of us to make Ikeda sensei’s heart as our own and shine brilliantly in the unity of ‘One Kansai’.

~ Kansai Soka Gakkai Leader Yamauchi

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[NEWS] Soka Gakkai Memorial Service – Remarks by President Harada

[NEWS] Soka Gakkai Memorial Service – Remarks by President Harada

Dec 5, 2023 4:30 PM

“Now it is up to us, the disciples of Ikeda Sensei, to become indomitable champions of truth and to show society and the world Sensei’s true greatness through our own victories.”

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[NEWS] Voices from the World to Praise Ikeda Sensei Part 3

[NEWS] Voices from the World to Praise Ikeda Sensei Part 3

Dec 3, 2023 12:30 PM

Condolences are pouring in successively from thinking people around the world who resonate with Ikeda Sensei’s action, idea and philosophy. These include Tommy Remengesau, former president of the Republic of Palau; Professor Aksiniia Djurova at Sofia University, an art historian from Bulgaria; Mirian Vilela Executive Director of the Earth Charter International Secretariat and the Center for Education for Sustainable Development at UPEACE.

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 4 – Brazil YMD Leader, Edjan Santos

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 4 – Brazil YMD Leader, Edjan Santos

Dec 1, 2023 5:30 PM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

We are proud to be called ‘the champion of the world, Brazil’ and determined to be a model for expansion and further expand this beautiful garden of human flowers, adorned by the world of Buddhahood.
~ Brazil YMD Leader, Edjan Santos

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 3 – Korea YWD Leader, Hwang Hae Jeong

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 3 – Korea YWD Leader, Hwang Hae Jeong

Dec 1, 2023 3:30 PM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

“Embracing this passage in my mind, ‘Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers,’ (Lotus Sutra, Chap 7), I will engage in dialogue with Sensei every day, and put into practice the trainings I have been receiving so far. Now once again, I will write the history of my shared struggle with mentor.”
~ Korea YWD Leader, Hwang Hae Jeong

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 2 – Japan Ikeda Kayo-kai Leader, Reiko Hayashi

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 2 – Japan Ikeda Kayo-kai Leader, Reiko Hayashi

Dec 1, 2023 1:30 PM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.


“No matter how deep I feel for my grief, I want to be a sun to uphold this noble mission in my heart and send hope to my members. I want to promote the greatness of my mentor and believe that this is the direct path of mentor and disciple Ikeda Kayo-kai should advance.”
~ Japan Ikeda Kayo-kai Leader, Reiko Hayashi

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[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 1 – Japan YMD Leader, Hideaki Yanashima

[NEWS] The Vow of Direct Disciple Part 1 – Japan YMD Leader, Hideaki Yanashima

Dec 1, 2023 11:30 AM

Direct disciples of Ikeda Sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”.

“Sensei, don’t worry! ‘The Shin’ichi Yamamotos, in countless tens and hundreds of thousands’ that Ikeda Sensei left behind are all standing up and saying, ‘Now is the time for the disciples to stand up!’”
~ Japan YMD Leader, Hideaki Yanashima

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[NEWS] Voices from the World to Praise Ikeda Sensei Part 2

[NEWS] Voices from the World to Praise Ikeda Sensei Part 2

Nov 30, 2023 11:30 AM

Condolences continued to pour in to pay tribute to ikeda Sensei’s contributions. Some of these condolences from thinking people around the world include Dr. Ela Gandi, Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter; Asle Toje, deputy leader of The Norwegian Nobel Committee; Dr. Ira Helfand, Co-Founder and Past President of Physicians for Social Responsibility of IPPNW (International Steering Group of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapon (ICAN).

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[NEWS] Heartfelt musical tribute for Ikeda Sensei. 发自内心的音乐致敬

[NEWS] Heartfelt musical tribute for Ikeda Sensei. 发自内心的音乐致敬

Nov 29, 2023 9:30 PM

From members of SGI-USA: A heartfelt musical tribute for their beloved sensei, and they did a new rendition to the famous “gakkai” song, Forever Sensei, now they reinterpreted it as “Soulful Sensei” , sending their chords and voice into the Universe for him to hear!

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[NEWS] Let’s walk the Eternal Path of Mentor and Disciple! The Members of the World will embark on a New Journey from November 18

[NEWS] Let’s walk the Eternal Path of Mentor and Disciple! The Members of the World will embark on a New Journey from November 18

Nov 28, 2023 8:30 PM

The members of SGI (Soka Gakkai International) around the world mourn for the passing of Daisaku Ikeda Sensei as they set out vigorously on a new journey towards worldwide kosen-rufu on November 18, Soka Gakkai’s Founding Day. Leaders of various countries also voice their condolences and their determination.

Click to read full article from Seikyo Shimbun here

[NEWS] BREAKING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sends a Condolence Message to Prime Minister Kishida regarding the passing of Mr Daisaku Ikeda

[NEWS] BREAKING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sends a Condolence Message to Prime Minister Kishida regarding the passing of Mr Daisaku Ikeda

Nov 26, 2023 12:31 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Kishida regarding the passing of Mr. Daisaku Ikeda, Honorary President of the Soka Gakkai, who passed away on the 15th of this month: “I wish to work with the Prime Minister to advance the development of Sino-Japanese relations.”
习近平就池田大作的辞世, 向日本首相岸田文雄致吊唁。

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[NEWS] Voices from the World to Praise Ikeda Sensei Part 1

[NEWS] Voices from the World to Praise Ikeda Sensei Part 1

Nov 25, 2023 4:18 PM

Commendation of Achievements for Peace, Culture, and Education poured in from from Heads of State, Ambassadors, International Organizations, and Universities including Former UN Under-Secretary-General, Anwarul Karim Chowdhury, Larry Hickman, former president of the John Dewey Society and Sarah Ann Wider, Past President of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Society.

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[NEWS] Soka Gakkai Memorial Service Held for President Daisaku Ikeda

[NEWS] Soka Gakkai Memorial Service Held for President Daisaku Ikeda

Nov 25, 2023 2:02 PM

On November 23, 2023, a Soka Gakkai Memorial Service for Daisaku Ikeda, Honorary President of Soka Gakkai and President of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), was conducted from 1:30 p.m. at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo, Tokyo. The service was broadcast live to 1,000 venues throughout the 47 prefectures of Japan.

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[News] Soka School Students Vow to Inherit the Spirit of their Founder

[News] Soka School Students Vow to Inherit the Spirit of their Founder

Nov 25, 2023 11:25 AM

On November 17, gatherings to celebrate Nov 18, Soka Schools Anniversary were held at Soka High Schools, Junior High Schools, and Elementary Schools in Tokyo and Kansai, and at Sapporo Soka Kindergarten in Hokkaido. A message from founder Daisaku Ikeda was sent in advance.

The students learnt of Ikeda Sensei’s death on November 18 the day after their commemorative meeting. While overwhelmed with grief, these successors expressed their determination to embrace the Soka’s spirit of “Never be defeated” entrusted to them by their school’s founder.

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[NEWS] Ikeda Sensei’s November 18 Poems

[NEWS] Ikeda Sensei’s November 18 Poems

Nov 23, 2023 6:15 PM

Ikeda Sensei composed the following poems to commemorate November 18, 2023, the 93rd anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding and the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu. He prepared them before his passing on November 15. The poems appeared in the November 18, 2023, issue of the Soka Gakkai daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun.

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[NEWS] BREAKING: Soka Gakkai Funeral Service for Soka Gakkai 3rd President, Daisaku Ikeda

[NEWS] BREAKING: Soka Gakkai Funeral Service for Soka Gakkai 3rd President, Daisaku Ikeda

Nov 23, 2023 4:19 PM

The Soka Gakkai Funeral Service for its third president, Daisaku Ikeda, who passed away on the 15 November, was held at 1.30 pm today, 23 November 2023, at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo. A ceremony was solemnly conducted and live streamed to more than 1000 Soka Centres in 47 prefectures.

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[NEWS] BREAKING: Members leaving funeral service at Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo

[NEWS] BREAKING: Members leaving funeral service at Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo

Nov 23, 2023 3:46 PM

Although members processed differently after such a service, It must be a feeling of a range of emotions—sadness, relief, or even peacefulness.
It is for sure members leave the service venue with a sense of gratitude and to repay Sensei’s to continue to realise many great vows!
The future lies in the disciples with the shared vow of the mentor.

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[NEWS] Condolences to Ikeda Sensei from China

[NEWS] Condolences to Ikeda Sensei from China

Nov 22, 2023 7:27 PM

At a press conference on the November 20th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep condolences over the passing of Ikeda Sensei recognizing his contribution to the reconstruction and development of bilateral relations in building the ‘golden bridge’ for future generations.

Click here to read the translation of this featured article of Seikyo Shimbun

[NEWS] BREAKING：Disciples who are having the same shared mission with the mentor will definitely respond to the call of Mentor, in the soonest possible time.

[NEWS] BREAKING：Disciples who are having the same shared mission with the mentor will definitely respond to the call of Mentor, in the soonest possible time.

Nov 21, 2023 4:05 PM

With a clear-sky and bright moon at 3pm over the top of Hall of Great Vow(HOGV), we see members of Brazil (holding their country flag) taking a group photo. We feel their sense of gratitude and mission-filled emotions! Even those disciples who are not physically present, should have similar sense of gratitude and mission.

[NEWS] BREAKING: Disciples Visiting The Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu after the passing of the Buddha

[NEWS] BREAKING: Disciples Visiting The Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu after the passing of the Buddha

Nov 21, 2023 2:20 PM

Members and leaders are visiting the Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen Rufu (HOGV) in Shinanomachi today. It is the first HOGV visit after being informed of Ikeda sensei’s passing on November 18, 2023. Upon the completion of the building, Ikeda Sensei said this in a gongyo meeting (November 8, 2013), “I, therefore, propose that, from this day forward, this hall be called the Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu, and that we joyfully initiate a fresh dynamic advance, spreading hope and justice, toward a new era of worldwide kosen-rufu. What do you say?”  

With a heavy and grieving heart, the disciples shall remember the guidance of Ikeda Sensei and make a fresh dynamic departure from this day onward. 

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[NEWS] BREAKING: Members prayed deeply as they grieved over Sensei’s passing 

[NEWS] BREAKING: Members prayed deeply as they grieved over Sensei’s passing 

Nov 21, 2023 11:27 AM

Another ordinary day at Shinanomachi! Every now and then, members can be seen outside the Hall of Great Vow, bowing in respect and praying deeply in their heart.  It brought tears to our eyes to witness such genuine disciples who has a heart for our mentor! With a solemn expression and holding back tears as they keep their eyes closed, are they too making a vow to make the mentor’s vow their own? Now is the time for disciples to stand up! 

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[NEWS] BREAKING: Remembrance Site for Soka University founder, Daisaku Ikeda

[NEWS] BREAKING: Remembrance Site for Soka University founder, Daisaku Ikeda

Nov 20, 2023 6:03 PM

After a quiet day in Shinanomachi, we finally saw a heartwarming scene at Soka University, Hachioji. A remembrance site for Soka University founder, Daisaku Ikeda was set up at the foyer of Global Square within the campus where students were seen paying their tribute by penning down their memories and thoughts for their founder. Some were seen gathering together to reminisce about this great man who was always there to wholeheartedly encouraged them to open up to the unlimited possibilities and discover their potential.

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[NEWS] Thoughts in front of Hall of Great Vow

[NEWS] Thoughts in front of Hall of Great Vow

Nov 20, 2023 2:53 PM

Standing in front of Hall of Great Vow today, thinking of my beloved mentor. Why is Shinanomachi street so quiet and solemn today? Are all the members at home chanting and grieving over the passing of Sensei?

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[NEWS] Various institutions founded by Dr. Daisaku Ikeda expressed condolences for his passing

[News] Passing of our mentor

Nov 18, 2023 6:00 PM

On the evening of November 15, Our beloved mentor, Dr Daisaku Ikeda, Honorary President of the Soka Gakkai and President of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), passed away from natural causes at his residence in Shinjuku, Tokyo. He was ninety-five.

We will update all latest news of his passing and commemorative services in the our social media platforms and website thereafter. Please continue to follow our latest news.

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Our eternal mentor, Daisaku Ikeda,  a peacebuilder, Buddhist philosopher, educator, author and poet, passed away on 15 November 2023 at the age of 95.

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