TagSoka Gakkai History

7/1–2 Sapporo and Yubari Rallies  In 1957, in response to the religious discrimination of Soka Gakkai members in Yubari, Hokkaido, Ikeda Sensei held rallies in Sapporo and Yubari. (See The Human Revolution, “Stormy Days” and “Yubari” chapters)   7/3 Mentor and Disciple Day In 1945, Josei Toda, then-Soka Gakkai general director, was released from prison

6/4 SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai Day  In 2009, Ikeda Sensei and his wife, Kaneko, visited the Soka Young Women’s Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo, for the first time and presented five eternal guidelines for the young women’s division. To commemorate this day, June 4 is celebrated as SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai Day. 6/6 First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo

5/3 Soka Gakkai Day In 1951, Josei Toda is inaugurated as second Soka Gakkai president and declares his lifetime membership goal of 750,000 households. On May 3, 1960, 32-year-old Daisaku Ikeda is inaugurated as third Soka Gakkai president, vowing to advance kosen-rufu. (See The Human Revolution, “Blazing Sun” and “New Dawn” chapters.)  Soka Gakkai Mother’s

4/2 Josei Toda’s Passing In 1958, Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s noble life of 58 years came to a close. Carrying on the final injunction of founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Mr. Toda had rebuilt the Soka Gakkai and achieved his lifetime membership goal of 750,000 households. This magnificent accomplishment shines eternally in

3/5 Men’s Division Founding Day In 1966, 750 representatives gathered with Ikeda Sensei at the Soka Gakkai headquarters in Tokyo, marking the establishment of the men’s division. On that occasion, Sensei said: “Become golden pillars supporting the citadel of Soka. … If the men’s division develops remarkably and establishes a solid framework for kosen-rufu, our

February 2022

1/25 60th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s Acquittal in the Osaka Incident 1/27 60th Anniversary of the Institute of Oriental Philosophy’s Establishment 1/29-2/29 70th Anniversary of the Kamata Campaign 5/5 50th Anniversary of the First Dialogue Between Sensei and British Historian Arnold J. Toynbee 6/30 65th Anniversary of the Student Division’s Founding 8/14 75th Anniversary of

1/15 Establishment of the Junior High School Division In 1965, the high school and junior high school divisions held meetings throughout Japan, marking the establishment of the junior high school division. (See The New Human Revolution, vol. 9, “Young Phoenixes” chapter) 1/25 Sensei Found ‘Not Guilt’ in the Osaka Incident On July 3, 1957, Sensei

12/2 Ikeda Sensei Starting Writing ‘The Human Revolution’ In 1964, Ikeda Sensei began writing The Human Revolution in Okinawa, the place that was the stage of a horrific land battle during the Pacific War. The Human Revolution, comprising 12 volumes, took over 28 years to complete. (See The New Human Revolution, vol. 9, “Hope of

11/4 40th Anniversary of the ‘Song of Crimson’ Nov. 14, 1981: The “Song of Crimson” was completed after more than 20 revisions by Ikeda Sensei and the young men’s division of Shikoku. This song expressed everything that Sensei wished to convey to the youth to whom he entrusted the future of kosen-rufu. (See The New

10/2 World Peace Day Oct. 2, 1960: Ikeda Sensei departed for his first overseas trip to realize the ideals of his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. Later, this day became known as “World Peace Day.” (See The New Human Revolution, vol. 1, “Sunrise” chapter, and NHR-24, “Ode to Mothers” chapter) 10/4 The 50th