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[Article] Our Karma Is Our Mission​

[Article] Our Karma Is Our Mission​

Dec 4, 2023 3:00 PM

Each of us, no matter what hardships we may face or what circumstances we may find ourselves in, has a noble mission that only we can fulfill.​

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[Article] Legacy of Mentor and Disciple​

[Article] Legacy of Mentor and Disciple​

Dec 4, 2023 9:00 AM

If the solemn legacy of mentor and disciple is ever forgotten, the Gakkai will collapse. This would spell disaster for the future of our movement.​

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[Video] Overcoming Life Challenges, Shunzo Ohno​

Dec 3, 2023 4:00 PM

Overcoming one life challenges after another and receiving encouragement from his mentor, Shunzo Ohno,  a USA trumpeter, emerged a victor and reported the victory to his mentor.

[Video] Possess the Indomitable Spirit​

Dec 3, 2023 1:00 PM

In this guidance given to Future Division, President Ikeda emphasised the importance of possessing the “indomitable spirit”, “No matter what happens, I will never be defeated in my entire life.”

[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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[Article] Advance with a Stand-alone Spirit​

[Article] Advance with a Stand-alone Spirit​

Dec 3, 2023 11:00 AM

The only way for the disciple to respond to the mentor’s profound expectations is to be firmly resolved to advance with a stand-alone spirit. 

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[Article] Stand Firm Like Mount Fuji​

[Article] Stand Firm Like Mount Fuji​

Dec 2, 2023 10:00 AM

I am determined to keep striving together with the youth who are our successors, forging ahead bravely and vigorously

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[Video] Osaka Incident

Dec 1, 2023 7:00 PM

In 1957, the young Ikeda was arrested on false charges of violating the election laws and detained in jail. While the young Ikeda shouldered all false accusations to prevent his mentor from being arrested, Mr Toda refuses to allow any mishaps to happen to his beloved disciple. 

[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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[Video] Songs to Victory

Dec 1, 2023 4:00 PM

The cheerful singing of gakkai songs were the war cries of the mentor and disciples “Victory, towards victory!”. Sensei dancing I Fu Do Do no Uta over the years.

[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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[Article] Mighty Champions of Kyushu​

[Article] Mighty Champions of Kyushu​

Nov 30, 2023 11:59 PM

Kyushu members were deeply moved by Ikeda Sensei’s firm resolve to realise the vision his mentor had bequeathed to him.

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[Article] I Will Definitely Go to Wakayama No Matter What​

[Article] I Will Definitely Go to Wakayama No Matter What​

Nov 30, 2023 12:00 PM

Disregarding his own well-being, President Ikeda resolves that “The members have been waiting for me. I will definitely go (to Wakayama) no matter what” despite being diagnosed with acute pneumonia.

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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.

This site is to honour this great man who change the course of mankind. We will be reporting live on any activities while recapping the great life of Daisaku Ikeda, his achievement and legacy.

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