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Japanese Buddhist religious movement
Soka Gakkai (Japanese: 創価学会, Hepburn: Sōka Gakkai; "creating value study group") is a Japanese new religion founded in 1930 based on the teachings of
Soka_Gakkai
International Nichiren Buddhist movement
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is an international Nichiren Buddhist organization founded in 1975 by Daisaku Ikeda, as an umbrella organization of Soka
Soka_Gakkai_International
Private university in Aliso Viejo, California, US
California. Originally founded in 1987 by Daisaku Ikeda, the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, it was established on its current campus
Soka_University_of_America
Political party in Japan
to as simply Komei, is a political party in Japan affiliated with the Soka Gakkai religious movement. It is generally considered centrist. From 1999 to
Komeito
Japanese branch of Buddhism
addition, modern lay organizations not affiliated with temples such as Soka Gakkai, Kenshokai, Shoshinkai, Risshō Kōsei Kai, and Honmon Butsuryū-shū also
Nichiren_Buddhism
Japanese religious leader (1928–2023)
Soka Gakkai, which is considered among the largest of Japan's new religious movements, but has also been described as a cult by medias ("Soka Gakkai has
Daisaku_Ikeda
the time of his death, he was president of Soka Gakkai International and honorary president of Soka Gakkai. During his lifetime, he received more than
List of awards and honours received by Daisaku Ikeda
List_of_awards_and_honours_received_by_Daisaku_Ikeda
Branch of Nichiren Buddhism
excommunicated the Soka Gakkai and the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) on 28 November 1991 due to doctrinal conflicts and the reputation of the Soka Gakkai, at that
Nichiren_Shōshū
University in Tokyo, Japan
(refresh) Soka University (Japanese: 創価大学, Hepburn: Sōka Daigaku), abbreviated typically as Sodai (創大) or Sokadai (創価大), is a Soka Gakkai-affiliated
Sōka_University
Venerated object in Nichiren Buddhism
ways, signifying their treatment of the object: "Object of Devotion" – Soka Gakkai "Object of Worship" – Nichiren Shōshū "The Great Mandala, Venerated Supreme"
Gohonzon
Nichiren Buddhist organizations Nichiren Shōshū Buddhist Association and Soka Gakkai International, are practised by many people in Singapore, and mostly
Religion_in_Singapore
American singer-songwriter and composer (1969–2026)
Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions, by Soka Gakkai International leader Daisaku Ikeda. In 2006, Sheik recorded the song
Duncan_Sheik
Political party in Japan
Way" and is associated with the religious movement Soka Gakkai. Komeito, which serves as Soka Gakkai's political wing, has proclaimed "middle wayism" (中道主義
Centrist_Reform_Alliance
The founder of the Soka School System is Daisaku Ikeda. The Soka School System receives financial support from the Soka Gakkai Buddhist society. The
Soka_School_System
Educator and founding president of Soka Gakkai
the first president of the Sōka Kyōiku Gakkai (Value-Creating Education Society), the predecessor of today's Soka Gakkai. Makiguchi was born in the small
Tsunesaburō_Makiguchi
English actor (born 1977)
chest). In 2004, he became a full member of SGI-UK (the UK branch of Soka Gakkai International), a lay Buddhist association affiliated with the teachings
Orlando_Bloom
American actress (born 1976)
medical examiner on the series Yellowstone. Shaw became a member of the Soka Gakkai International, a Nichiren Buddhist organization, during her first year
Vinessa_Shaw
Japanese Buddhist mantra
31, 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-30. SGDB (2002). "The Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism". Soka Gakkai. ISBN 978-4-412-01205-9. Retrieved 2013-10-30.{{cite
Namu_Myōhō_Renge_Kyō
Novel by Daisaku Ikeda
roman à clef written by Daisaku Ikeda when he was the leader of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist organization. It was published between 1964 and 1995 in a newspaper
The_Human_Revolution
Italian branch of the Soka Gakkai International Nichiren Buddhist organization
The Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute (Italian: Istituto Buddista Italiano Soka Gakkai) is the Italian branch of the Soka Gakkai International Nichiren
Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute
Soka_Gakkai_Italian_Buddhist_Institute
Buddhist temple in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
restricted only to registered believers. Accordingly, adherents of the Soka Gakkai are not permitted entrance to the Head Temple grounds. Taiseki-ji is
Taiseki-ji
Buddhist ritual texts performed during daily liturgical services
Semiosis and the Soka Gakkai". Cedar.wwu.edu. Western Washington University. Retrieved 2018-12-23. The Liturgy of the Soka Gakkai International. SGI-USA
Buddhist_liturgy
Singer-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)
benefit from chanting. Turner practiced Buddhism with her neighborhood Soka Gakkai International chanting group. After chanting nam-myōhō-renge-kyō, Turner
Tina_Turner
Educator and second president of Soka Gakkai
2 April 1958) was a teacher, peace activist and second president of Soka Gakkai from 1951 to 1958. Imprisoned for two years during World War II under
Jōsei_Toda
Japanese Buddhist leader
president of the Soka Gakkai from 9 November 2006. He is also the Supreme Advisor of Sōka University and the Acting President of Soka Gakkai International
Minoru_Harada
Japanese Buddhist monk and philosopher and True Buddha (1222–1282)
Indebtedness)." Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism, Soka Gakkai, "Ten Major Writings". Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism, Soka Gakkai, "Rissho Ankoku
Nichiren
Australian model (born 1983)
Miranda May Kerr (/kɜːr/; born 20 April 1983) is an Australian model. She rose to prominence in 2007 as one of the Victoria's Secret Angels. Kerr was the
Miranda_Kerr
American actor (b. 1949)
He and his family are longtime members of the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai International. On November 18, 1986, Duffy's parents were murdered at
Patrick_Duffy
Japanese medical scientist
participated as one of the symposiasts. From August 8 to August 10, 2010, Soka University Peace Research Institute had a research study in Nagasaki, and
Shunichi_Yamashita
Proselytization in Nichiren Buddhism
new adherents in Nichiren Buddhism and especially Soka Gakkai (see second President of Soka Gakkai Josei Toda), and the rebuttal of teachings regarded
Shakubuku
English-Burmese singer (born 1966)
cancer or who are living in difficult circumstances. Lwin is a practising Soka Gakkai International Buddhist. She resides in Los Angeles, California. Your
Annabella_Lwin
American actor (born 1930)
Nichiren Buddhism as a member of the worldwide Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International. Astin's film and television roles include: "The 41st Academy
John_Astin
Soka Gakkai community-based conventicles
as the grassroots activity of Soka Gakkai members. They are the means for propagation and deepening faith. Soka Gakkai literature also describes them
Zadankai
Indian actress (born 1973)
Tisca Chopra (born 1 November 1973) is an Indian actress, author and film producer who has appeared in over 45 feature films, predominantly in Hindi language
Tisca_Chopra
French journalist
murdered. Mariane Pearl is a practising Nichiren Buddhist and a member of Soka Gakkai International. Mariane Pearl's memoir, A Mighty Heart, deals with the
Mariane_Pearl
Indian television actress
May 2012). Shweta Kawatra practices Buddhism and is a member of the Soka Gakkai. She is best known for her role as Pallavi Agarwal in Kahaani Ghar Ghar
Shweta_Kawatra
American bassist
number of years. Fraiture and his wife practice Nichiren Buddhism in the Soka Gakkai Buddhist tradition. Solo discography (as Nickel Eye) The Time of the
Nikolai_Fraiture
New religious movements founded in Japan since mid-19th century
Onisaburo Deguchi of Oomoto and Tsunesaburō Makiguchi of Soka Kyoiku Gakkai (now Soka Gakkai), who typically were charged with violation of lèse-majesté
Japanese_new_religions
Italian former footballer (born 1967)
converted to Buddhism, practicing Nichiren Buddhism, and is a member of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist organisation. The captain's armband that he wore
Roberto_Baggio
Indian actor (born 1983)
Ravi Dubey (born 23 December 1983) is an Indian actor, model, television presenter and producer. He began his acting career with supporting or character
Ravi_Dubey
(1994). The Soka Gakkai Revolution. University Press of America. p. 127. ISBN 0-8191-9733-5. Metraux, Daniel Alfred (2010). How Soka Gakkai Became a Global
Buddhism_in_China
Tokyo councilwoman
circumstances surrounding Soka Gakkai involvement. Asaki was notable in Tokyo for making comments critical of Soka Gakkai. As a councilwoman, Asaki repeatedly
Death_of_Akiyo_Asaki
based movements like Sōka Gakkai and Risshō Kōseikai (which are today the largest lay Buddhist organizations in Japan). Soka Gakkai "... grew rapidly in
Buddhism_in_Japan
Japanese Buddhist monk (1922–2019)
publications. As High Priest, Abe affirmed the permanent expulsion of the Soka Gakkai on 28 November 1991 and was known for the destruction of the "Sho Hondo"
Nikken_Abe
American jazz saxophonist and composer (1933–2023)
more than 50 years as a longtime member of the Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International. Singer and actress Tina Turner credits Shorter with saving
Wayne_Shorter
Belgian sociologist (1933–2024)
religious movement Soka Gakkai. In A Time to Chant, which he co-authored with British sociologist Bryan R. Wilson, he argued that Soka Gakkai had been successful
Karel_Dobbelaere
Philosophy in Chinese Buddhism
achieving delivery from it. According to Daisaku Ikeda, head of the Soka Gakkai new religious movement: The essence of Buddhist humanism lies in the
Humanistic_Buddhism
Overview from 1868 to 1947
L. Ramseyer. "The Soka Gakkai". "The neighbor complained to the police, who arrested Jinno and a director of the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai named Arimura." In
Political dissidence in the Empire of Japan
Political_dissidence_in_the_Empire_of_Japan
Phrase in the Japanese translation of the Lotus Sutra
the Dharma, rather than peaceful retreat or meditative solitude. In Soka Gakkai, Kosen rufu is informally defined as "world peace through individual
Kosen-rufu
British actor (born 1967)
lives in Los Angeles. He is a Nichiren Buddhist and a member of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist association. Akinnuoye-Agbaje asked to be written
Adewale_Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Bodhisattvas mentioned in the Lotus Sutra
Bodhisattvas of the Earth. Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International, often describes Soka Gakkai members as the present-day Bodhisattvas of the Earth
Bodhisattvas_of_the_Earth
American actor (1945–2016)
and though raised Catholic became a devout Buddhist, and a member of Soka Gakkai International. He died of respiratory failure on November 25, 2016, at
Ron_Glass
Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI-USA), the most diverse Buddhist community in the United States, supports LGBTQ rights , and American Soka Gakkai Buddhists
Religion_and_LGBTQ_people
Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sutra
himself as the reincarnation of Viśiṣṭacāritra. In Nichiren Shōshū, Soka Gakkai and the Kempon Hokke schools, Nichiren is revered as the reincarnation
Viśiṣṭacāritra
Popular sutra in Mahāyāna Buddhism
Dictionary Committee (2002). "Lotus Sutra". The Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism. Tōkyō: Soka Gakkai. ISBN 978-4-412-01205-9. Archived from the original
Lotus_Sutra
Japanese footballer (born 1978)
Shunsuke Nakamura (Japanese: 中村 俊輔, Hepburn: Nakamura Shunsuke; born 24 June 1978) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He is currently working
Shunsuke_Nakamura
American actress
Vinessa Shaw (an actress). Damante is a Nichiren Buddhist and a member of Soka Gakkai International. She has Crohn's disease. Blood Sabbath (1972) Emergency
Susan_Damante
American actor (1952–2009)
transcendental meditation and practiced Buddhism throughout his life. He explored Soka Gakkai Buddhism, zen buddhism, Scientology, and, earlier in life, EST training
Patrick_Swayze
American jazz singer (born 1985)
Melody Joy Gardot (/ˈmɛlədiɡɑːrˈdoʊ/); born February 2, 1985) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. Widely considered as one of the
Melody_Gardot
Japanese newspaper. It is owned by the Japanese Buddhist religious movement Soka Gakkai. In 1997, it claimed a 5,5 million circulation, but the number is controversial
Seikyo_Shimbun
Indian actor and singer (born 1984)
Ayushmann Khurrana (born Nishant Khurrana; 14 September 1984) is an Indian actor and singer who works in Hindi films. Known for his portrayals of ordinary
Ayushmann_Khurrana
Former political party in Japan
Daisaku Ikeda, and described by various authors as the "political arm" of Soka Gakkai. Kōmeitō was considered a centrist, as well as centre-left, political
Kōmeitō_(1962–1998)
British musician (born 1955)
September 2007 at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Jones is a member of Sōka Gakkai International, and is musical director of one of its choirs, the Glorious
Howard Jones (British musician)
Howard_Jones_(British_musician)
American singer (born 1958)
Memoir (2010) that she has practiced Nichiren Buddhism as a member of the Soka Gakkai International since 2002, and she often mentions in press interviews
Belinda_Carlisle
Brazilian actress (born 1966)
Maria Cláudia Motta Raia (born 23 December 1966) is a Brazilian actress, singer, dancer, and stage producer. Raia was born in Campinas and was married
Cláudia_Raia
American singer and songwriter (born 1944)
Los Angeles, Glenn-Copeland fell in love with the chanting at a local Soka Gakkai International meeting and has been a practicing Buddhist since the mid-1970s
Beverly_Glenn-Copeland
American jazz bassist and singer
latter being where her family resides. She is a practitioner of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) tradition of Nichiren Buddhism. During her 2012 tour
Esperanza_Spalding
American rock musician (born 1964)
had been sober since completing rehabilitation in 2007, and cited her Soka Gakkai Buddhist practice (which she began in 1988) as integral to her sobriety
Courtney_Love
Main object of veneration in Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
in 1991, followed by the revision of the Soka Gakkai constitution on 8 November 2014, by which Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada declared that the
Dai_Gohonzon
Buddhist cosmology
book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) The Soka Gakkai dictionary of buddhism. Tokyo: Soka Gakkai. 2002. ISBN 9784412012059. OCLC 5196165. Caine-Barrett
Ten_realms
British author and businessman (1920–1995)
1995) was a British author, businessman, and the first chairman of the Soka Gakkai International in the UK (SGI-UK). Causton was born in London on 17 February
Richard_Causton_(author)
Hong Kong actress (born 1944)
In addition, Fung is a member of the Japanese Buddhist organization "Soka Gakkai International of Hong Kong" (香港國際創價學會) and a member of the "Performing
Alice_Fung_So-bor
Pali and Sanskrit word meaning religious community
Conflict between the Soka Gakkai and the Nichiren Shoshu Priesthood". p. 79 The English Buddhist Dictionary Committee (2009). The Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism
Sangha
Japanese cult and terrorist organization
doctrines derived from Nichiren-based sects such as Nichiren Shōshū and Soka Gakkai. They gained official status as a religious organization in 1989 and
Aum_Shinrikyo
American actress and comedienne (1942–2013)
Marcia Karen Wallace (November 1, 1942 – October 25, 2013) was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. She is best
Marcia_Wallace
Prime Minister of Japan from 1994 to 1996
Tomiichi Murayama (村山 富市, Murayama Tomiichi; 3 March 1924 – 17 October 2025) was a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1994
Tomiichi_Murayama
Universal symbol of Buddhism
the main website of the Japanese sect. The flag of the Soka Gakkai movement The flag of Soka Gakkai International In 1963, the Catholic President of South
Buddhist_flag
British actress and singer (born 1989)
an hour a day. Her aunt introduced her to Nichiren Buddhism with SGI (Soka Gakkai International) and Jessie has regularly practised it since she was 17
Claudia_Jessie
Trevor Project (Soka Gakkai International) (Nichiren Buddhism) Anthony Lee (1981–2000), American actor and playwright. (Soka Gakkai International) Mandy
List_of_Buddhists
Buddhism. The Soka Gakkai International has an estimated 50,000 members in Hong Kong.[citation needed] The local association is called Soka Gakkai International
Religion_in_Hong_Kong
American singer-songwriter (born 1959)
member of the American branch of the worldwide Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International. Studio albums Suzanne Vega (1985) Solitude Standing (1987)
Suzanne_Vega
66th High Priest of Nichiren Shoshu
the Kenshokai and was the first High Priest to publicly criticize the Soka Gakkai for allegedly deviating from the traditionalist doctrines of Nichiren
Nittatsu_Hosoi
Indian television actress (born 1980)
Later she trained in jazz dance from Shiamak Davar's. Keswani is a Soka Gakkai Buddhist and is a leader in the SGI[clarification needed] Buddhist community
Sweta_Keswani
Japanese Buddhist leader
Leader Meeting of Soka Gakkai in November 2006. He also had responsibilities in many Soka Gakkai's satellites (supreme advisor of Sōka University, honorary
Einosuke_Akiya
American politician (born 1954)
religious movement Soka Gakkai International, and has spoken fondly about the group's long-time leader, Daisaku Ikeda, and Soka Gakkai's efforts to abolish
Hank_Johnson
Indian actor and film producer (born 1976)
Tusshar Ravi Kapoor (born 20 November 1976) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Tusshar Ravi Kapoor is the son of actors Jeetendra
Tusshar_Kapoor
reportedly numbers in the tens of millions. The largest new religion, Soka Gakkai, a Buddhist sect founded in 1930, gathers around 4 million members. Scholars
Religion_in_Japan
British musician, rapper and singer (1957–2022)
South Africa where he attended Belmor Primary School in Hanover Park. A Soka Gakkai Buddhist, he advocated the work of the Burma Campaign UK. A supporter
Maxi_Jazz
British actor (born 1951)
film Break. Yip is a practising Nichiren Buddhist and member of the Soka Gakkai International. He lives in north Oxfordshire near Banbury with his wife
David_Yip
Brazilian actress and singer
Letícia Helena de Queiroz Colin (Portuguese: [leˈtʃisiɐ koˈlĩ]; born 30 December 1989) is a Brazilian actress and singer. In 2022, she was nominated for
Letícia_Colin
Italian filmmaker
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu (born 6 September 1971), is an Italian-Ghanaian filmmaker, producer, film curator, and educator who holds both Italian and American
Fred_Kudjo_Kuwornu
American violist (born 1980)
Festival in 2013. Atwood-Ferguson practices Nichiren Buddhism with the Soka Gakkai International. Suite for Ma Dukes (Mochilla, 2011) Chicago Waves (International
Miguel_Atwood-Ferguson
previously Hsi Lai University. Soka University of America, in Aliso Viejo California, was founded by the Sōka Gakkai as a secular school committed to
Buddhism_in_the_United_States
American musician (born 1938)
the same house, where he has built a recording studio and practices Soka Gakkai Buddhism. Rolling Stone has described him as "Starship's most outwardly
David_Freiberg
French footballer (born 1980)
a defensive midfielder for Serie A team Chievo. Frey is a Buddhist (Soka Gakkai), and credited former Fiorentina legend Roberto Baggio as one of his
Sébastien_Frey
American actor and playwright (1961–2000)
was raised a Baptist, but began practicing Nichiren Buddhism with the Soka Gakkai International in 1986 in Sacramento. He and his wife, Serena Scholl,
Anthony_Lee_(actor)
British singer (born 1947)
the CBS label and the following year began a lifelong commitment to Sōka Gakkai Buddhism. Her second husband, Nik Powell, introduced her to BEF. She
Sandie_Shaw
Brazilian actor and television director (1947–2026)
Dennis de Carvalho (September 27, 1947 – February 28, 2026) was a Brazilian director, actor, and voice actor. Born in the Mooca neighborhood of São Paulo
Dennis_Carvalho
American jazz saxophonist and composer (1949–2007)
Brecker had started practicing Buddhism and three months later joined Soka Gakkai International, a group associated with Nichiren Buddhism. At Brecker's
Michael_Brecker
German actress (1942–2020)
underwent a kidney transplant in 2015. She was a longtime adherent of Soka Gakkai International. Following her death in 2020, she was cremated at Beckenham
Suzanne_Roquette
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