Founding history
What is the founding day of SGI (Month, Date, Year)?
November 18, 1930
What is the meaning of Soka?
Value-creation
Who were the founders of SGI?
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda
Who came up with the name, Soka?
Toda sensei
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and his disciple, Josei Toda—published The System of Value-Creating Pedagogy
When was SGI USA formed?
October 2, 1960
The founding day has another important commemoration. What is it?
On November 18, 1944, Makiguchi sensei died in the prison for his beliefs.
When and where did Soka Gakkai become Soka Gakkai International (SGI)?
January 26, 1975
The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) was formed at a world peace conference on the island of Guam.
1.The first organization founded by two founders was not SGI.
2. What was the name of the organization and what kind of group of people were the members?
1.Soka Kyoiku Gakkai (Value Creating Educational Society)
2. educators
When Did president Ikeda meet with his mentor, president Josei Toda?
August 14, 1947