The SGI tri-color flag flies at half-mast on Nov. 18, Soka Gakkai Founding Day, at the SGI-USA Headquarters in Santa Monica, California

Prime Minister Kishida visited Soka Gakkai headquarters annex in Shinanomachi on the night of the 19th to pay his condolences as reported in NHK News.

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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.

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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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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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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The Japan Times has reported the amazing lifetime efforts of our mentor, Daisaku Ikeda.

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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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Soka Gakkai buildings fly their tri-colour flags at half-mast for the passing of its 3rd president, Daisaku Ikeda (seen from today).

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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.