Learn about the history of the Soka Gakkai from the three founding presidents, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda and Daisaku Ikeda.
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) founded the Soka Gakkai in 1930 with Josei Toda. An educator and philosopher, he was imprisoned during World War II for opposing the policies of Japan's militarist government and died in prison. ([ Ссылка ])
Josei Toda (1900-58) was imprisoned together with his mentor Makiguchi due to their opposition to the wartime regime. After his release from prison, he reestablished the Soka Gakkai and in 1957 made a Declaration Calling for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. ([ Ссылка ])
Daisaku Ikeda (1928- ) joined the Soka Gakkai at the age of 19 after encountering Josei Toda. Taking Toda as his lifelong mentor, he worked closely wit him to develop the organization, becoming the third president in 1960. He is also known as a Buddhist philosopher, peacebuilder, author and poet. ([ Ссылка ])
The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. Its members in 192 countries and territories study and put into practice the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism.
Soka Gakkai members strive to actualize their inherent potential while contributing to their local communities and responding to the issues facing humankind. The conviction that individual happiness and the realization of peace are inextricably linked is central to the Soka Gakkai, as is a commitment to dialogue and nonviolence.
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