Knowledge of the Soka Gakkai
Which year was the Soka Gakkai founded?
The Soka Gakkai was founded on November 18, 1930, and was initially called the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai (Society for Value-Creating Education).
What are the writings of Nichiren Daishonin also known as?
Gosho.
How old was Ikeda Sensei when he attended his very first meeting?
19
What title is Nichiren Daishonin also regarded as?
The Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law
Which year did the Hall of Great Vow for Kosen Rufu open?
It opened in November 2013.
Who was Nichiren Daishonin's direct disciple and successor?
Nikko Shonin
Why did the first and second presidents, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda, face imprisonment?
The Japanese government imposed the state Shinto religion on the population as a means of glorifying its war of aggression. The refusal of presidents Makiguchi and Toda to compromise their beliefs and lend support to the regime led to their arrest and imprisonment in 1943 as “thought criminals.”
Based on the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, when can one attain Buddhahood?
The Daishonin teaches that one can attain Buddhahood in this present lifetime, as long as we carry out our buddhist practice according to the Lotus Sutra.