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NEWSLETTER INDEX : 1988–2005
CONTENTS New Year’s Greetings
4 4 5 6 9 10 10 26 32 69 75 78 82 82 84 85 86 86
Poems Waka Poems M essages
Peace Proposals Proposals Speeches H eadquarters L eaders M eetings Executive Conferences O thers
Messages University/ niversity/IInstitute Le Lectures Acceptance Speeches Discussions
Conversations with Y outh Discussions on Y outh Discussions on H ealth O n the T hird Stage of L ife Dialogue of H ope Disc Di scuss ussions ions with with SGI M embe mbers
Study Series ries The World of N ichir ichire en Dais Daisho honin nin’s ’s Writing Writings L ectures on H oben and J uryo Chapters L ectures on the Gosho L ectures on ‘T he Opening of the Eyes’ Conversations onversations on the L otus Sutra Wisdom of L otus Sutra
Discourses Daily Discourses O ccasional Discourses
Human Revolution T he New Hum Human Revolution Revolution
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87 87 88 90 91 92 92 95 95 95 96 98
Essays
L eading World Figures Unforgettable Friends Thoug Thought htss on New New Huma Human Rev Revolutio olution n A Record of M y L ife Florence N ightingale Dante L ife is Wonderful Photo Essays The Light Light of th the Cent Centur ury y of Huma Humanity nity Wonde Wo nderf rful ul Encounters
T ravels Poetry
Poems Waka Poems
Dialogues Meetings with Dignitaries Brief Comments Awards and Commendations Honorary Doctorates octorates and Professorships Honorary Citizenships Guidance Questions and Answers SGI General Director Akiya’s Guidance Issues between Ni Nichiren chiren Shoshu Prie Priesthood Exhibitions News Articles India News Speech Summaries Summaries
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103 103 103 107 108 108 114 115 115 115 116 117 117 118 120 120 150 150 150 154 157 157 162 162 189 189 200 200 259 259 271 271 282 282 283 283 285 285 293 293 295 295 306 306 326 326 327 327
NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS POEMS 1988
The curtain of spring ...
(74:1) (E2:88:219)
1989
During years past …
(75:1) (E2:89:001)
To th the Youth Youth Divis Divisio ion n You Y oun ng friends …
(75 (75:1) :1) (E2: (E2:8 89:0 9:001) 01)
By joyfully boarding …
(75:1) (E2:89:002)
H ow blessed we are …
(87:1) (E5)
Each and every day this year…
(87:2) (E (E5)
The sutra utra urg urges us …
(87 (87:3) :3) (E5) (E5)
To th the Youth Youth Divis Divisio ion n: TheSoka oka-ha -han, TheGajoGajo-ka kai, i, TheByakure kuren
(87 (87:4) :4) (E5) (E5)
H ow joyful that together …
(98:3) (E5)
1990
1991
Revering in our hearts
1993
Bonten, the king of heavenly deities …
(122:1)
1994
N ow, upon the eternal foundation …
(133:1)
1997
Standing courageously …
(166:1)
Bathed in the dazzling light …
(166:3)
The dawnin wning g sun …
(17 (177:1 7:1)
Let us forge ahead …
(177:2)
Theprofo rofou und ple pledge …
(17 (177:3 7:3)
To all all me members Let us win throughout …
(18 (188:1 8:1)
To th the Youth Youth Divis Divisio ion n M y worthy young frie fri ends …
(18 (188:2 8:2)
To all all me members Greeting the snowcapped peak
(18 (188:3 8:3)
1998
1999
(110:1) (E17)
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To the Young Men’s Division Be pillars of society …
(188:4)
To the Young Women’s Division Dedicating your youth to kosen-rufu
(188:4)
2000
Sowing the seeds of peace in the community and the world
(200:1)
2001
Raise high the banner of humanism and advance towards lasting peace!
(212:1)
2002
Expanding our network of dialogue towards a century of peace
(224:1)
2003
Youthful friends, advance towards peace in the new century
(236:1)
2004
Let the bells of the people's victory ring out far and wide
(248:1)
WAKA POEMS This year, too …
(144:1)
The powerful winds …
(144:2)
A devilish nature ...
(144:3)
World citizens marching for peace …
(144:4)
1996
On a New Year’s day …
(154:1)
2000
With friends in the sunshine …
(200:5)
Be proud masters of philosophy
(200:6)
Live a triumphant life free of regret …
(200:7)
1995
2001
2002
Theyear 2000 … Our stage in the new century Thesky clear …
(200:22) (212:5) (212:6)
Always asking ourselves …
(212:7)
Your presence ensures …
(224:5)
Let us joyfully …
(224:6)
Thespirit of Soka …
(224:7)
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MESSAGES 1988 From SGI President Ikeda Let us take action for the sake of a single person 1989 From SGI President Ikeda Dedicate yourself to raising youth and opening the way for kosen-rufu
(E2:88:217) (74:3) (E2:89:004)
From SGI President Ikeda Live each day anew
(86:3) (E5)
From SGI General Director Akiya Be capable and trustworthy persons
(86:4) (E5)
From SGI General Director Akiya Develop yourself through practice and study towards a brilliant new century
(74:4) (E2:89:005)
1990 From SGI General Director Akiya Proudly advance towards the century of peace 1991 From SGI General Director Akiya Let us spread the waves of the Soka Renaissance throughout the world 1993 From President Akiya Advance the ‘Y ear of Victory’ through inspiring dialogue From General Director Wada Contribute to society by polishing your character 1994 From President Akiya Creating a network of trust and friendship throughout the world From General Director Wada Advancing with dialogue and friendship 1995 From SGI Executive Counsellor Akiya Expanding the current towards a restoration of humanity From SGI General Director Wada Advancing with sincerity, steady efforts and good sense 1996 From SGI Deputy President Akiya The revitalisation of the human spirit will pave the way to a hope-filled century of peace 6
(98:4) (E5) (110:2) (E17)
(122:2)
(122:4) (133:2)
(133:4) (144:7)
(144:10)
(154:2)
FromSGI General Director Wada Let us advance with a spirit of hope and tolerance as world citizens FromSGI Women’s Division Chief Akiyama Overcoming obstacles through faith is the wellspring of inexhaustible joy 1997 From SGI Deputy President Akiya Happiness lies in continuous advance From SGI General Director Wada Forging a network of global citizens for a century of hope From SGI Women’s Division Chief Akiyama Joyous advance for oneself and others
(154:8)
(166:5) (166:7)
(166:9)
1998 From SGI Deputy President Akiya
(177:5)
From SGI General Director Wada
(177:7)
From SGI Women’s Division Chief Akiyama
(177:9)
1999 From SGI President Ikeda Uniting people’s hearts towards the third millennium
(188:7)
SGI President Ikeda’s Message for New Year’s Gongyo Meetings Performing in the epic real-life drama of kosen-rufu From SGI Deputy President Akiya Gaining trust and understanding in our communities through dialogue
(188: 11) (188:13)
From SGI General Director Wada Advancing proudly towards the new century
(188:15)
From SGI Women’s Division Chief Akiyama L aying the groundwork for an age of peace
(188:17)
2000 From SGI President Ikeda The arrival of a new golden age of Buddhism
(200:9)
From SGI Deputy President Akiya Opening the way to a bright futurefor humanity
(200:13)
From SGI General Director Wada Contributing to thepromotion of a “Culture of Peace”
(200:15)
From SGI Women’s Leader Akiyama Let’s continue speaking out for peace
(200:17)
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2001 From SGI President Ikeda M ake 2001 a truly meaningful year
(212:9)
From SGI Deputy President Akiya Striving for total victory in the year ahead
(212:11)
From SGI General Director Wada Forging a network of courageous lion kings
(212:13)
From SGI Women’s Leader Akiyama Towards the century of women
(212:15) (224:9)
2002 From SGI President Ikeda From SGI Deputy President Akiya
(224:11)
From SGI General Director Wada
(224:13)
From SGI Women’s Leader Akiyama
(224:15) (236:9)
2003 From SGI President Ikeda From SGI Deputy President Akiya
(236:11)
From SGI General Director Wada
(236:12)
From SGI Women’s Leader Akiyama
(236:13)
2005 From SGI President Ikeda Widening our network of humanity and philosophy as we advance towards the summit of hope
(259:8)
2006 From SGI President Ikeda Extending the Soka path of human triumph throughout the world
(266:7)
BRIEF COMMENTS 1994 At New Year’s Gongyo Meeting Jan 1 Adorning this year with victory Jan 2 M aintaining courageous faith
(133:62) (133:63)
1995 From SGI President Ikeda Jan 2 Enjoy a magnificent year full of perfect satisfaction
(144:13)
From SGI Executive Counsellor Akiya Jan 1 Let us advance joyfully based on strong daimoku
(144:14)
1996 At New Year’s Gongyo Meeting Jan 2 To live a life of unrivalled joy
8
(154:10)
PEACE PROPOSAL Submitted Annually on January 26, SGI Day 1988 Cultural Understanding and Disarmament: The Building Blocks of World Peace 1989 Toward a New Globalism
(E2:88:182) (76:22) (E2:89:042)
1990 The Triumph of Democracy: Towards a
(88:47) (E5)
1991 Dawn of the Century of Humanity Appeal for Peace — To End War in the Persian Gulf Before it Is Too Late
(100:64) (100:59) (E17)
1992 A Renaissance of H ope and H armony
(113:64) (E17)
Century of Hope
1993 Towards a M ore Humane World in the Coming Century
(123:332)
1994 Light of the Global Spirit: A New Dawn in Human History
(134:192)
1995 Creating a Century without War through Human Solidarity
(145:116)
1996 Towards the Third M illennium: The Challenge of Global Citizenship
(155:1)
1997 New Horizons of a Global Civilisation
(168:1)
1998 Humanity and the New M illennium: From Chaos to Cosmos
(179:1)
1999 Towards a Culture of Peace: A Cosmic View
(191:1)
2000 Peace through Dialogue: A Time to Talk — Thoughts On a Culture of Peace
(202:1)
2001 Creating and Sustaining a Century of Life: Challenges for a New Era
(215:1)
2002 The Humanism of the M iddle Way — Dawn of a Global Civilisation
(226:1)
2003 A Global Ethic of Coexistence: Towards a “Life-Sized” Paradigm for O ur Age
(239:17)
2004 Inner transformation: Creating a Global Groundswell for Peace
(250:1)
2005 Towards a New Era of Dialogue: Humanism Explored
(261:7)
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SPEECHES HEADQUARTERS LEADERS’ MEETINGS 1988 M ay 22 5th M onthly Leaders’ Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(E2:88:075)
Proudly maint ain faith w it hout regression
Sep 17
9th M onthly Leaders’ Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(E2:88:039)
Bud dhi sm pu lses in t he lives of t he peopl e
Oct 19
10th M onthly Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(E2:88:008)
T he poeti c spir it moi stens the parched soil of th e heart
Dec 17 12th M onthly Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(76:1) (E2:88:060)
The M ystic L aw i s the wellspring of eternal yo1ut h
1989 Jan 21
13th M onthly Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(78:1) (E2:89:033)
Social change or igin ates fr om a singl e person of resoluti on
M ar 22 15th M onthly Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(79:1) (E2:89:093)
Accumulate ind estr uctibl e benefit and good fortune
J un 26
18th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(81:17) (E2:89:199)
Forge a great hi stor y of the spir it
Jul 14
19th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(83:8) (E5:89:213)
Create a new wo rld wi th staunch courage
A ug 17 20th HQLM , Nagano, Japan
(83:17) (E5:89:240)
T he 21st cent ur y w il l be an age of gr eat voyages of t he spir it
Sep 15
21st HQLM , M iyagi, Japan
(84:23) (E5:89:264)
T he six t eachings of th e moon’ s li ght fro m the N ir vana Sutr a – Th e true aspect of birt h and death
Oct 24
22nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(85:30) (E5)
W ork ing for the people of the world: Princess Anne of G reat B rit ain
10
Nov 18 23rd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(86:25) (E5)
T he people’s sovereignty is the spir it of B uddh ism
Dec 20 24th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(87:23) (E5)
Th e eternally r esoundi ng hymn of lif e: Th e spir it of never d espi sin g
1990 J an 18
25th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(88:22) (E5)
K osen-ru fu is a str uggle against devili sh f or ces
M ar 27 27th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(91:1) (E5)
L ive wit hout r egret dur ing the supreme tim e for k osen-rufu
May 23 29th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(92:28) (E5)
A new sun r ises on our li ves each day
Jun 20 30th HQLM , Ibaraki, Japan
(93:24) (E5)
Build a path of dialogue spanning the globe
Jul 14
Leaders M eeting, Hokkaido, Japan
(94:19) (E5)
Those who wor k f or k osen-rufu are the true nati onal tr easur es
Jul 24
31st HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(95:11) (E5)
O ne’s action s mak e one wor th y of r espect
A ug 24 32nd HQLM , M iyagi, Japan
(97:11) (E5)
Faith develops good fort une, wisdom nurt ures strength
Oct 16
34th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(100:4) (E17)
L ive out your life wit h hope and vigour
1991 Jan 6
37th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(100:11) (E17)
L ead cheerf ul and jo yous lives
Feb 11
38th HQLM , M iyazaki, Japan
(102:21) (E17)
Ad vance along th e great path o pened by our predecessors
M ar 4
39th HQLM , 16th Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Osaka, Japan M ay the peopl e be str ong, may t hey be w ise, may t hey rise up
11
(102:59) (E17)
Apr 25 41st HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(105:22) (E17)
L if e is a battle we must wi n
May 17 42nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(106:14) (E17)
L iving wit h true humanity w ill be the theme of t he 21st centur y
Jun 1
43rd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(106:29) (E17)
W ho are the heroes to pr otect hum an dignity?
A ug 24 45th HQLM , Hokkaido, Japan
(109:10) (E17)
A new age of t he peopl e has daw ned
Sep 17
46th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(109:21) (E17)
Bud dhi sm exi sts for th e sake of each person’s happiness
Oct 21
47th HQLM , 14th SGI General M eeting, N agoya, Japan
(109:60) (E17)
T he SG I w ill eternally advance together w it h N ichiren D aishonin
Dec 8
49th HQLM , Saitama, Japan
(111:12) (E17)
The Sho-H ondo — A palace of humanity t hat w as built by and for the people
1992 Feb 27
51st HQLM , 1st SGI Asian General M eeting & Peace Music Festival, Okinawa, Japan
(113:19) (E17)
A n era of great exchange on t he high seas of kosen-rufu
M ar 10 52nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(114:27) (E17)
I ndivi duals of t rue freedom are those wi th a str ong sense of r esponsibili ty and ini tiati ve
Jun 2
55 HQLM and Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(117:21)
Cour age makes life exhi larati ng
Jul 15
55th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(117:55)
W age a great batt le for t he sake of th e L aw
A ug 24 57th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(120:2)
Forever w alk th e nobl e path of strivi ng wit h the people
Sep 25
58th HQLM and 24th Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, J apan A l if e dedicated to a loft y goal is beauti ful
12
(121:1)
Oct 22
59th HQLM , Hyogo, Japan
(121:20)
Th e flo w er of t he L aw blo oms on the great earth of the peopl e
Nov 29 60th HQLM and 6th Tokyo General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(122:9)
Tak e broad-minded action, cult ivate noble character
Dec 19 61st HQLM and 9th Chubu General M eeting, J apan
(122:46)
Pursuing a jour ney of boun dless hope
1993 J an 17
62nd HQL M and Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(124:1)
H appi ness and gr eatn ess belo ngs to t hose of action
M ar 24 64th HQLM and 7th Tokyo General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(124:20)
Friends around t he wor ld recognize the tr ue value of t he SG I
Apr 20 65th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(125:48)
W in in lif e wi th w isdom and integrity
May 26 66th HQLM and 27th Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Hiroshima, Japan
(126:40)
Bod hisattv as dedicate themselves to ot her’s happi ness
Jul 7
68th HQLM , Gumma, Japan
(127:55)
Th ose w ho fi ght together w it h and for t he people are genui ne human beings
Sep 7
70th HQLM ; Soka Gakkai Announces Conferral of Gohonzon: Speech of Soka Gakkai President Akiya
(129:152)
Faith based on the D ai-Goh onzon, dir ectly connected to the D aishonin
Speech of Chief Priest Kudo of Choei–ji Temple
(129:158)
SG I members have pro ven the great benefit o f t he Gohonzon
Speech of SGI President Ikeda
(129:163)
Buddhism i s the path of humanity
Oct 15
71st HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(130:14)
O nward t o a year of glory w ith t he confidence to enjoy everyth ing in lif e!
13
Nov 18 72nd HQLM , 27th Educators’ Group General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(131:24)
An indestr uctible Soka G akkai established by waging an indom itabl e str uggle for the L aw
Dec 16 73rd HQLM , 8th Tokyo General Meeting, Japan
(133:22)
Ad vancing cheerf ull y as w e ever stri ve for vi ctory
1994 Jan 20
74th HQLM Commemorating January 26, SGI Day, Tokyo, Japan
(134:108)
Everyt hin g depends on capable peopl e
M ar 5
75th HQLM ; Youth Division Leaders M eeting Commemorating M arch 16, Tokyo, J apan
(135:54)
Tur ning all hardships into nourishment f or grow th
M ar 20 76th H QLM and Spring M emorial Service for the deceased, Tokyo, Japan
(136:28)
Buddhahood i n both l ife and death
Apr 23 77th HQLM and Commemorative M eeting of 43rd Anniversary of Seiky o Shi mb un , Tokyo, Japan
(136:74)
W hen a person of “ Valiant and Unt iring” commitment stands up, good wi ll prevail
A ug 30 79th HQLM and 6th Tohoku General M eeting, Miyagi, Japan
(140:42)
Sound t he ‘G olden Bell’ heraldi ng the new centu ry!
Sep 29
80th HQLM and 29th Women’s Divisions Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(141:1)
G reat are the peopl e, great is the hi sto ry t hey create
Oct 24
81st HQLM , Kansai and SGI Joint General M eeting, Osaka, Japan
(142:1)
G rasping t he essence of hu man r evol ut ion -th e greatest benefit of fait h
Nov 12 82nd H QL M Commemorating N ovember 18, Tokyo, Japan
(142:27)
People of i ntegrity are str ong, their solidari ty i s invincible
Dec 10 83rd HQ LM and 9th Tokyo General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan A leader of Buddhi sm must understand p eople’s hearts
14
(143:13)
1995 Jan 7
84th HQLM , Saitama, Japan
(144:80)
T he happin ess of th e comm on p eopl e is our greatest goal
Feb 25
85th HQLM and 30th Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(146:5)
Th e courageous “ M arch of the Wi se” t ow ards M ay 3
M ar 8
86th H QLM and the Arts Division General M eeting, Kanagawa, Japan
(146:18)
D evelop an u nshakeable self
Apr 26 87th HQLM Commemorating M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(147:128)
Faith is the unlimi ted expr ession of humanit y
May 17 88th HQLM , 13th Chubu General M eeting, N agoya, Japan
(148:80)
Al low ing each person to shine
Jun 2
89th HQLM , 31st Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(148:I24)
Th e joi nt struggle of mentor and di sciple
Jun 28
90th HQLM , 37th Student Division General M eeting Commemorating July 3, Tokyo, J apan
(150:72)
A leader of tr ue substance opens a path for w ard
Jul 9
78th HQLM , 3rd SGI World Y outh Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(138:7)
Str uggling ever to gether w it h the peopl e
Sep 5
91st HQLM , Nationwide Y outh Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(151:102)
Comp ose a brill iant history of spir it ual freedom
Oct 6
92nd HQLM , 32nd Women’s Division General M eeting, Nagoya, J apan
(152:126)
Ad vance! tow ards a centur y of hum an rights
Nov 23 93rd HQLM ; SGI Charter Inaugurated
(152:227)
Charter of Soka G akkai I nternational
Nov 23 93rd HQL M , Nationwide Youth Division Convention, Osaka, Japan
(153:46)
D aimok u — T he great sound of hope perm eates the universe
Dec 9
94th HQLM , 11th Tokyo General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan (153:64) 15
L et’ s w ork for the happiness of all people throu ghout the wor ld
1996 Jan 6
95th HQLM , 4th Chiba Prefecture General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(154:76)
H uman ri ghts come fi rst and for emost
Jan 27
96th HQLM , Commemorating 96th Anniversary of Josei Toda’s Birth, Tokyo, Japan
(155:103)
M ake the place where you li ve a “Ci ty of H uman Harmony”
Feb 24
97th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(156:57)
T imeless victory lies in persistent eff ort
M ar 24 98th HQLM , 1st Aichi Prefecture General M eeting, Nagoya, Japan
(157:124)
Cou rage is the secret t o h appi ness
Apr 23 99th HQLM, Seikyo Shimb un Newspaper Deliverers General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(158:145)
T here is no dark ness in the li ves of tho se who shine wi th a radiant li ght
May 23 100th HQLM , Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(160:130)
A dorn yo ur l ives w it h a hundred blessings
Jul 19
1st HQL M , All-J apan Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(161:117)
Stand alo ne! and pave the way t o vict ory
Aug 29 2nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(162:1)
A dvance cour ageously f or t he sake of all humanity
Sep 26
3rd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(164:1)
T he unsurpassed nobi lit y of a lif e dedicated t o kosen-rufu
Oct 25
4th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(164:17)
Yout h, struggle courageously! yout h, become str ong!
Nov 17 5th HQLM to Commemorate November 18, Tokyo, J apan T he trust of t he people is the lif e of the Soka G akkai
16
(164:27)
Dec 16 6th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(166:11)
Youth, bui ld t he new century! Youth, br ave the raging wi nd!
1997 Jan 7
7th HQLM , Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan,
(166:33)
A magnificent drama begins wi th one person
Feb 8
8th HQLM , 21st Kyushu General M eeting Tokyo, Japan
(168:45)
N oth ing is mor e beauti ful than a lif e dedicated to kosen-rufu
M ar 5
9th HQLM , 18th Arts Division General Meeting, Tokyo, J apan
(169:15)
L ivi ng wi th passion and energy unti l th e last mo ment of our l ives
Apr 21 10th HQLM Commemorating M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(170:47)
T he earnest pr ayers of one indi vid ual can change everything
May 19 11th HQLM , 3rd Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders Meeting and 2nd Y outh Division General M eeting, Osaka, J apan
(171:9)
K osen-ru fu i s a histor ic and unp recedented experiment
Jun 16
12th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(172:1)
T ru e greatness is determ in ed b y t he heart
Jul 9
13th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(172:17)
K osen-r uf u means eternal advance
A ug 27 14th HQLM and 15th Chubu General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(173:3)
Selfl ess devoti on i s th e heart of religi on
Sep 25
15th HQLM , 7th Tohoku and 3rd Shizuoka General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(174:61)
Paving the w ay for th e victor y of th e people
Nov 8
16th HQLM Commemorating November 18, Tokyo, Japan Th e courage of y outh w ill usher in a golden age
17
(175:15)
Dec 9
17th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(177:11)
A dvance bravely and vigoro usly
1998 Jan 8
18th HQLM , 6th Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(178:57)
A spir it ually imp overished society requir es a vibrant religion
Feb 3
19th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(179:61)
N ow is the ti me for yout h to t ake center stage!
M ar 8
20th HQLM and Arts Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(179:83)
T he sun i s ri sing on t he cent ury o f Sok a
Apr 20 21st HQLM , Commemorating M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(180:33)
Str ivi ng undaunt edly for th e nobl e cause of kosen-rufu
May 26 22nd HQLM , Osaka, Japan
(183:17)
O ur actions for k osen-ruf u lay the foun dation for eternal h appiness
J un 16
23rd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan A lw ays
Jul 16
(183:35)
w ork ing on t he side of justice and tru th
24th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan L et us advance wi th courageous convicti on
A ug 27 25th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Cour age is synonymou s w ith faith Part 2: T he Law of cause and effect is str ict Part 3: Contri buting to our communities Sep 22
26th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: O ur Buddhi st practice enables us to advance limitlessly Part 2: Thor ough groundwork paves the way to victory
Oct 22
27th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Th e genuine wi ll shine in t he new centur y Part 2: “ Servi ng the People” — the eternal creed of t he Soka G akkai
18
(184:19) (184:31) (184:39) (185:1) (185:9)
(186:5) (186:11)
Nov 12 28th HQLM , 24th SGI General M eeting, Nagoya, J apan
(186:23)
Comp osing a great epic poem of the people
Dec 8
29th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(187:1)
Joy r esides in t he midst of str uggle
1999 Jan 7
30th HQLM , Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from University of Delhi, and 10th Women’s Division M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(188:25)
Constructin g a new civi lisation w here ju stice pr evail s
Feb 2
31st HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(189:25)
Tr ium phing over every adversity w it h courage
M ar 9
32nd HQLM , 20th Arts Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(190:1)
W inning in lif e through inner transform ation
M ay 1
33rd HQLM Commemorating Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: M entor -discipl e spir it — Th e source of bou ndl ess str ength
Part 2: I f you have courage, the path fo rw ard
(192:27) (192:37)
wi ll open
Part 3: Characteristics of the wor ld o f anger May 27 34th HQLM and 4th Kansai Y outh Division General M eeting, Kyoto, Japan Part 1: Blaze wi th passion for kosen-ruf u! Part 2: L iving tr ue to our pl edge for kosen-rufu Jul 3
35th HQL M , Commemorating July 3, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: A gelessness is found in spir it ual str uggle Part 2 : Reconstr ucting t he human spirit
A ug 24 36th HQLM and the First M en’s Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(192:49)
(193:25) (193:37) (194:3) (194:13) (196:5)
A declaration of victory: ‘W e have W on!’
Sep l0
37th HQL M and the 25th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Yout h, stand up and effect change!
19
(196:19)
Oct 7
38th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Fighting inju stice and bringing for th good Part 2: U phold ing one’s belief t o t he very end
Nov 20 39th HQLM , Commemorating November 18, Soka Gakkai Founding Day, Tokyo, J apan
(197:1) (197:11) (198:1)
L et’ s advance tow ards our 7 0 th anniversary in 2 000!
Dec 9
40th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Ador n the year 2000 wi th golden tri umph Part 2: Concern for others unlocks wi sdom deep
(199:1) (199:7)
within
2000 Jan 6
41st HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Cou rage is the key to happi ness Part 2: U sing ou r vo ices to gi ve cour age
(200:23) (200:31)
and hope
Jan 28
42nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(201:15)
Str iv e ever hi gher!
Feb 27
43rd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(202:63)
The Gakkai spirit — helping those who are suff eri ng most
M ar 24 44th HQLM , 25th Kyushu General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(203:1)
Ad vancing into th e lim itl ess fut ure!
Apr 25 45th HQLM Commemorating M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(204:3)
Create a world of hum an harmony
May 24 46th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(205:1)
W hen or dinary people stand u p, th ey can change histor y
J un 29
47th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(206:1)
W alki ng the great way of eternal hope
Jul 18
48th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(207:1)
D ialo gue is the essence of B udd hism
Sep 7
49th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(208:13)
Setbacks are an oppor tun ity f or vi ctory
Oct 5
50th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(209:1)
L et us advance tow ards victor y!
20
Nov 9
26th 51st HQL M , SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(210:31)
Th ere is nothi ng more pow erfu l than fait h!
Dec 14
52nd HQLM, Kansai Women’s General M eeting, Osaka, Japan Part 1: L eave behind a legacy of ind estr ucti ble achievement Part 2: Ri ng in th e second seven bells!
(211:95) (211:109)
2001 Jan 7
1st HQLM , 1st Nationwide Women’s Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Everyth ing depends on our comm it ment Part 2: Str ivi ng to cr eate a cultu re of peace Part 3: L et us savour th e great joy o f vi ctory!
(212:45) (212:53) (212:61)
2nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(213:35)
and resolv e
J an 29
Advance with faith — L ife’s ulti mate strength!
Feb 27
3rd HQLM , 1st Nationwide Y outh Division Leaders Meeting Tokyo, J apan Part 1: Ad vance wit h fait h dedicated to r ealising kosen-rufu
Part 2: Youth are our hope M ar 27 4th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: L ive wit h invi ncible confi dence and conviction!
Part 2: Faith: T he ultim ate source of courage Apr 25 5th HQLM Commemorating M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(214:1) (214:11)
(215:63) (215:75) (216:101)
Aim ing toward a new goal — The Soka Gakk ai’s centennial on M ay 3, 2030
M ay 21 6th HQLM , 2nd Nationwide Women’s Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Fosteri ng capable leaders w ho w il l pro tect the people
Part 2: G reat benefi ts ari se fr om gr eat
(217:31) (217:39)
challenges
Jun 27
7th HQLM, 2nd Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Th e centu ry of y out h has arri ved!
21
(218:27)
Aug 1
8th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: M ovi ng step by step tow ards peace and Part 2: Perseverance is the key t o vi ctor y
(219:37) (219:47)
9th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Buddh ism is acti on, action i s joy! Part 2: D evelop a state of li fe as vast as the uni verse
(220:39) (220:49)
10th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: L et u s exp and di alogue for peace! Part 2: Advance on t he path of m entor and disciple
(222:47) (222:59)
happi ness for al l
Sep 5
Oct 11
Nov 12 11th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Th e SG I i s a worl d of beauti ful f riendship Part 2: Carryi ng on the rigor ous spir it of mentor and di sciple
Dec 13 12th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Ad vance along the path o f t he highest good Part 2: D ialo gue is an earn est chall enge
(222:69) (222:79) (223:23) (223:31)
2002 Jan 8
13th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part I: Buddh ism is the w ellspring of courage Part 2: Th e key to developm ent lies in valuing the youth
Part 3: Regard o bstacles as benefi ts Feb 1
14th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part I: Un ity m ulti plies our strength Part 2: Advancing wi th the true spirit of N ichiren D aishonin
M ar 3
M ay 1
(224:43) (224:53) (224:63) (225:11) (225:23)
15th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Part I: M ut ual r espect i s the essence of Bu ddh ist
(227:15)
humanism Part 2: Eternally stri ving in t he vanguard
(227:25)
16th HQLM Commemorating M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(228:17)
Yout h, take the lead for kosen-rufu !
May 31 17th HQLM , 7th Kansai Youth Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan T he boundless benefi t o f sharing t he M ystic Law
22
(229:25)
Jul 3
18th HQLM , 3rd Chiba Prefecture General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(230:27)
Th e most import ant thing is faith
Jul 25
19th HQLM , 2nd Shin’etsu General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(231:27)
Str ivi ng to reali se humanity’ s dream of peace
Sep 5
20th HQLM , Chugoku Region Youth Peace General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(232:25)
O pen new f ronti ers of k osen-rufu!
Oct 11
21st HQLM , Nationwide Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(233:15)
L et us ever challenge new fr ont iers!
Nov 14 22nd HQLM , 27th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(234:1)
The purpose of faith is to w in in life
Dec 5
23rd HQLM, 1st Tokyo Youth Division General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Part I: Youth ever l ead the way to victory Part 2: Cr eatin g a great current o f peace
(235:17) (235:29)
2003 Jan 8
24th HQLM, 5th Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(236:15)
U nit y and convicti on are the keys to victo ry
Feb 5
25th HQL M , Nationwide Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(237:17)
Th e destin y of the 21st centur y hi nges on the youth
M ar 5
26th HQL M , Nationwide M en’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(238:1)
Peace, cultu re, and educati on — T he great path of Soka!
Jun 12
28th HQLM, 6th Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(241:15)
Forge the str ength t o tr ium ph over all
Jul 16
29th HQLM , Nationwide Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan T he unceasin g struggle t o r eali se lasti ng peace
23
(242:51)
Sep 10
30th HQLM , 28th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(244:33)
For ever w in ni ng is the essence of B udd hi sm
Oct 8
31st HQLM , 1st Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting Tokyo, J apan
(245:39)
Bui ldi ng indestr ucti ble castl es of p eace
Nov 13 32nd HQLM , 2nd Y outh Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(246:3)
Expanding our network of humanism and p eace
Dec 9 33rd HQLM , 3rd Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(247:43)
Encoun terin g obstacles fo r th e sake of B uddh ism is li fe’s greatest p ri de
2004 Jan 10
34th HQLM Tokyo, Japan
(248:7)
W rite a grand epic of total victory!
Feb 5
35th HQLM , 5th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(249:13)
Cr eati ng gardens of peace and fr iendship th ro ughout the wor ld
M ar 4
36th HQLM , M en’s Division Leaders M eeting and 6th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(250:59)
Spreading th e philosophy of the sanctit y of lif e throughout the wor ld
Apr 22 37th HQLM , 7th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, in commemoration of M ay 3, Tokyo, Japan
(252:35)
U nseen vir tu e br ings visibl e rewar d
May 18 38th HQLM , 8th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(252:53)
Bri nging our l ives to shine wit h bound less wisdom and benefi ts
J un 15
39th HQLM , 9th Women’s Division Leaders and 9th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan Com posing a beauti ful new harmon y of peace
24
(253:35)
Jul 15
40th HQLM , 10th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(254:11)
A ppl audi ng the nameless, uncrow ned hero es w ho create histor y
Sep 9
41st HQLM , 3rd Okinawa General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(256:55)
Placing inf inite trust in the youth
Oct 7
42nd HQLM , 3rd Chugoku Region General M eeting, Tokyo, J apan Part I: Ad vancing on th e path of peace, cultu re, and education
Part 2: Ai min g toward s the next 50 years Nov 11 43rd HQLM, 29th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(257:35) (257:45) (258:23)
A l if e of t he highest hon our d edicated to kosen-rufu
Dec 9
44th HQL M , Tokyo General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: L if e’s greatest ful fi lment is foun d in the tr easur es of t he heart
Part 2: H appiest are those wit h t he courage to face
(259:34) (259:46)
tri als and win
2005 Jan 7
45th HQLM , 10th Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Yout h are the hope of t he fut ure Part 2: T he tr ue heroes are th e nameless ordi nary
(259:57) (259:69)
people
Feb 10
46th HQLM, 4th Kanto General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Cr eatin g an ind estr ucti ble fort ress of capable peopl e Part 2: T he essence of Budd hism i s th e mentor -disciple relationship
M ar 25 50th HQLM , Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(260:41) (260:54) (263:102)
A B uddha is one w ho tr iump hs over all
Apr 21 48th HQLM , Celebrating the Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Gakkai M other’s Day,
25
(262:60)
Tokyo, Japan Cou rageously advancing on the great path t o supr eme happin ess
May 18 49th HQLM , 4th Tohoku General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(263:71)
Advancing wit h th e strategy of the L otus Sutr a
Jun 8
50th HQLM , Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(263:102)
A Buddha is one who tri umphs over all
Jul 7
51st HQLM, 3rd Kansai Youth Division General M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(264:58)
For ging t ru e greatness of character
Sep 14
Oct 13
52nd HQLM , Nationwide Y outh Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan Part 1: A lif e based on fait h is the key to
(265:81)
ultimate victory Part 2: O pening new paths for victory
(265:90)
53rd HQLM and University Groups Joint General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(266:92)
N oth ing compares to t he radiance of yout h
Nov 2
54th HQLM Commemorating 75th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding and 30th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(266:107)
W ri te an epic poem of cultu re and peace
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCES 1990 Feb 21
1st NSA Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA
(89:15) (E5)
Become people of sincerit y, im parti ality and p rogr ess
Feb 22 1991 Jun 5
2nd NSA Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA
(89:20) (E5)
Advance in famil y-like unity
Joint Executive Conference of Germany and Austria, Frankfurt
(104:1) (E17)
T he peopl e shoul d be th e masters of society
J un 23
United Kingdom Executive Conference, 26
(104:47) (E17)
London, UK Str uggle to pr otect th e dignit y of th e indi vidual
Oct 17
Executive Conference of Kansai Region, Osaka, Japan
(114:1) (E17)
Th e str uggle of At suhara w as a str uggle for religious reformatio n
1992 J an 29
Hong Kong-SGI Executive Conference, Hong Kong, China
(112:1) (E17)
Supr eme bl essings accrue to t ho se w ho pr acti se exactl y as the D aishonin teaches
Oct 24
Kansai Executive Conference, Kyoto, Japan
(120:17)
Th e D aishonin’ s Buddhi sm is the Buddhi sm of t he entire wor ld
1993 J an 28
SGI-USA Culture & Science Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA
(123:32)
O ur val ue as hum an beings is determ ined by our actions
M ar 2
SGI-Brazil Executive Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil
(123:230)
Th e tr uth is revealed th rough actual proo f
M ar 4
2nd SGI-Brazil Executive Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil
(123:243)
T he wishes of t he peopl e are fir st and f or emost
M ar 13 SGI-USA Executive Conference, San Francisco, USA
(123:284)
L eaders must yearn f or the w elf are of t he people
M ar 17 2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference, San Francisco, USA
(123:309)
The joy of being born at the time of w orldw ide kosen-rufu
M ay 9
Philippine Executive Conference, M anila, Philippines
(125:2)
Th e Buddhi st w ay is the universal path f or all human kind
M ay 23 Kyushu Executive Conference, Fukuoka, Japan SG I members: Bodhi sattvas ful fi lin g the vow made at E agle Peak
27
(126:26)
Sep 16
1st SGI-USA Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA
(129:4,7)
T he lif eblood of faith p ulses wi thi n the SG I
Sep 21
3rd SGI-USA Executive Conference, Boston, USA
(129:45)
Embr acing th e Gohonzon i s in i tself enlight enment
Nov 7
Executive Conference celebrating November 28 Soka Gakkai’s Spiritual Independence Day, Tokyo, Japan
(131:10)
The joy of continually advancing together wi th the D aishonin
Nov 26 Kansai Executive Conference, Osaka, Japan
(132:20)
Kansai: T he heart of w orld kosen-ruf u
Dec 1
Shikoku Executive Conference, Shikoku, Japan
(132:37)
L eaders exi st f or the sake of t he members
Dec 25 Shizuoka Executive Conference, Shizuoka, Japan
(133:41)
T here is no Buddh ism separate fr om t he path of humanity
1994 Jan 25
Kansai Executive Conference, Osaka, Japan
(135:15)
L eaders have to w ork hard and tak e actio n themselves
Jan 27
SGI-Hong Kong Executive Conference, Hong Kong, China
(134:3)
Cr eatin g an indestr ucti ble tr easur e realm
Feb 5
Thailand SGI Executive Conference, Bangkok, Thailand
(134:50)
Cherishing chil dren — Th e hope of the future
Feb 18
2nd Okinawa-Kyushu Joint Executive Conference, Okinawa, J apan
(135:42)
The theory of t he high pri est’s infallibil ity is utt erly erroneous
M ay 24 3rd SGID Executive Conference, Frankfurt, Germany
(137:54)
Budd hism reveals the supr eme way of lif e for hum an beings
Jun 9
SGI-United Kingdom Executive Conference, London, UK W isdom i s th e sour ce of h appi ness
28
(137:143)
1995 Jan27
1st SGI-USA Executive Conference Honolulu, USA
(144:40)
N obl e are those w ho encourage ot hers
J an 31
2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference, Honolulu, USA
(144:71)
A sense of r espon sib il it y fo r peopl es’ h appi ness: Th e hallm ark o f a tr ue leader
M ar 23 1st Okinawa Executive Conference, J apan
(147:72)
Bri nging th e “Com passionate Rain” of encouragement to w aiting hearts
May 23 Kansai Region Executive Leaders Conference, Osaka, Japan
(148:118)
Cult ivate the soil for sound hu manism in society
Jun 15
Kanto Region Executive Conference, Tochigi, Japan
(149:79)
Cult ivatin g ourselves thr ough Buddhi st pr acti ce
Jun 20
Fukushima Prefecture Executive Conference, Fukushima, Japan
(149:90)
Cont inuous spir itu al eff ort is the prerequisite for social stabil it y
Jul 12
Tokaido Executive Conference, Shizuoka, Japan
(150:91)
H istory is flow ing tow ards the victory of humanism
Oct 8
Joint Executive Conference of Kansai Region and Shiga Prefecture, J apan
(152:149)
T he peopl e are cent ral
1996 Jun 1
SGI-USA Executive Conference
(159:4)
Con veying t he message of peace th ro ughou t the world
Jun 5
Los Angeles Executive Conference
(159:35)
Anchoring our faith fir mly in daily life
Jun 10
Rocky Mountain Joint Territory Executive Conference, Denver
(159:54)
L eading a sublim e lif e in accord w ith the Gosho
1997 Feb 13
SGI-Hong Kong and SGI-Macau Joint Executive Conference, Hong Kong Cou rageously champi oni ng the cause of j ustice
29
(167:2)
Feb 23
1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan
(168:59)
T he place w here you are is the land of eternally tranquil light
Feb 26
Okinawa Women’s Division Executive Conference, Okinawa, J apan
(169:1)
O pening the way forward w ith courage
Feb 27 2nd Okinawa Executive Conference, Okinawa, J apan
(169:7)
W isdom flow s fr om a mind of compassion
Apr 17 SGI Executive Conference, Tokyo, J apan
(169:43)
A genero us spir it to d evelop each person’ s pot ential t o th e fu ll est
1998 Feb 12
SGI-Philippines Executive Conference
(178:28)
M aking fr iends is itself kosen-ruf u
2000 Dec 4
SGI-Hong Kong Macau Executive Conference, Hong Kong
(211:58)
Faith gives us the str ength t o li ve, to w in, t o become happ y
2001 Aug 6
Nationwide Executive Leaders Conference, Nagano, Japan
(220: 13)
Enact a dramati c life of victory!
Aug 7
Nationwide Executive Leaders Conference, Nagano, Japan
(220: 19)
M ake a new depart ure! Construct somethi ng new !
Aug 10 Nationwide Executive Leaders Conference, Gumma, J apan
(220:29)
M ovements that change history begin wi th f riendship and tr ust
2002 Aug 2
Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan Session I: M eeting ot hers is the key to f osteri ng capable peopl e
Session 2: Ai m higher, higher stil l! Session 3: To wards a wor ld of peace and happiness for all hum anity
30
(231:49) (231:59) (231:65)
Sep 2
Session 4: M ake your w ay confidently!
(231:73)
Yamanashi Executive Conference, Yamanashi, Japan
(237:35)
Th e actions of one awakened i ndivi dual can change the wor ld
N ov 15 SGI Executive Conference, Tokyo, J apan
(234:19)
st centur y is the centur y of human revoluti on The 21
2003 Jun 25
Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(242:9)
L aunch a ‘M eeting Revolution’!
Aug 3
Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 1: L aying the foundations for victory 100 years ahead Session 2: Ko sen-ruf u w ill advance to the same degree th at l eaders grow
Aug 4
Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 3: Uni ty is the starting point for vi ctory Session 4: W ieldi ng the pow er of speech in defense
(243:9) (243:17)
(243:23) (244:15)
of j ustice
Aug 5
Aug 6
Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 5: You are the protagonist of your ow n lif e Session 6: Cour age is the key to w inni ng in lif e
(244:23) (245:21)
Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano Session 7: The worl d is wait ing for the victory
(245:29)
of hum anism
Nov 25 Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: T reasuri ng each ind ivi dual is the star ti ng
(247:15)
point of kosen-rufu Part 2: M aking th e causes for fut ure victory now
(247:25)
2004 M ay 3
Executive Conference held in celebration of M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan
(263:22)
Each M ay 3 a victori ous milestone in our eternal str uggle for kosen-ruf u
Jul 26
Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 1: Af fir ming the importance of t he path of
(255:31)
mentor and di sciple
Jul 27
Session 2: Fostering in dividu als of genuine commi tment
31
(255:40)
Jul 28
Session 3: Fosteri ng the fut ur e di vision , th e successor s
(256:7)
of ko sen-ruf u
Jul 29
Session 4: Th e lifeblood of faith lies in t he practise of
(256:16)
Jul 30
shakubuku Session 5: Aiming toward 2005 and 2010 — O ur 75 th and 80 th anniversaries
(256:17)
Jul 31
Session 6: Shine the most br ill iantly w here you
(256:24)
are now
Aug 1 Aug 2
Session 7: D on’t waste a single day Session 8: Ad vancing wit h th e same min d as the
(256:36) (256:45)
D aishonin
Aug 1 Aug 2
Aug 3 Aug 4
Nationwide Executive Conference, Japan Session 1: I nit iate a leadership revoluti on Session 2: Promot ing a cultur e of peace Session 3: N one are more noble than tho se who
(265:34) (265:41) (265:47)
str ive who leheartedly for kosen-rufu Session 4: Seek out t raini ng that wi ll mak e your li ves shi ne
(265:54)
Session 5: Faith i s the ult imate courage Session 6: Each person has a uni que mi ssio n Session 7: Al w ays in t he vanguard!
(265:60) (265:66) (265:73)
OTHERS 1988 Jan 9
1st All Japan Youth Division Leaders’ Meeting, Tokyo
(E2:88:198)
Cr eate a new cent ury w it h fr esh pow er
Jan 30
SGI Hong Kong General Meeting, Hong Kong
(E2:88:142)
Celebrati ng the dawn of peace in A sia
Feb 4
Informal M eeting of Value Creation Society of Thailand Representative Leaders, Thailand
(E2:88:140)
D evelop lives of merit and security
Feb 7
Informal gathering of Representative Leaders of N ichiren Shoshu of M alaysia,
(E2:88:139)
Fill society wi th t he light o f hope and joy
Feb 9
At the Singapore Culture Centre, Singapore M aintain a pure heart to realise tr ue happiness
32
(E2:88:138)
Feb 10
Meeting for Representatives of Nichiren Shoshu of Singapore, Singapore
(E2:88:136)
O pen the palace in your lif e
Feb 14
1st Hong Kong Youth Division Joint General M eeting, Hong Kong
(E2:88:131)
Create a rainbow of h ope for an age of the peopl e
Feb 19
Training M eeting for Representatives of Okinawa Youth Division, Okinawa, Japan
(E2:88:121)
Burn w it h youth ful p assion li ke the rising sun
Feb 20
Opening ceremony of the Okinawa Ikeda Youth Centre, Okinawa, Japan
(E2:88:116)
Create a new history wi th your life
Feb 27
1st Ibaraki prefecture Commemorative General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(E2:88:108)
Th e Soka G akk ai is an academy for r evit alising one’s lif e
M ar 12 2nd Nationwide Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(E2:88:097)
Forge youthfull y along the true way of l ife
Apr 4
Joint entrance ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, J apan
(E2:88:085)
H aving a seri ous att it ude is essent ial f or yo ut h
M ay 28 4th M onthly Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(E2:88:064)
Buddhism is the light of hope for all humanit y
July 19 2nd Kanagawa Chapter Leaders M eeting, Yokohama, Japan
(E2:88:054)
D evelop t he attr ibut es of w isdom and courage
Sep 12
Joint M eeting of Tokyo’s M inato, M eguro and Shibuya wards, Tokyo, J apan
(E2:88:047)
Compassion is the wellspri ng of w isdom
Sep 22
9th SGI General M eeting, T okyo, J apan
(E2:88:032)
Spread the comp assion and splendour of t he M ysti c L aw throughout the wor ld
Oct 12 Joint Meeting for Chapter Chiefs of Tokyo’s Sumida and Arakawa Wards, Tokyo, J apan L ead a pro found exi stence
33
(E2:88:015)
Oct 29
9th M onthly M eeting for Youth Division Leaders, Tokyo, J apan
(74:6) (E2:88:001)
H umanit y shines in a person o f sincerit y
Nov 3
Joint General M eeting Tokyo’s Nerima & M achida zone, Tokyo, Japan
(74:15) (E2:88:011)
T hose dedicated t o k osen-ruf u bask in good for tune thr oughout the thr ee exi stences of li fe
Nov 4
Gathering of students of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College at 18th Soka University Festival, Tokyo, J apan
(E2:88:005)
D o not put off your studies until t omorrow
Nov 11 Joint M eeting for Tokyo Chapter Leaders, Tokyo, Japan
(75:2) (E2:88:019)
W in over the four sufferings of b irt h, old age, sickn ess and d eath
Nov 18 Gongyo M eeting to Commemorate November18, Tokyo, J apan
(74:22) (E2:88:029)
T ake a new step to create value
Nov 24 4th Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(75:11) (E2:88:036)
Be queens of f ait h w ho ar e never d efeated
Dec 10 10th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(75:18) (E2:88:049)
Steadily advance to w ards the new centu ry
Dec 25 Joint gathering of Youth Division Representatives from Tokyo’s Koto, Sumida and Arakawa, Tokyo
(76:9) (E2:88:068)
Pioneers of the Mystic Law in A fri ca, the contin ent o f t he 21st centur y
1989 Jan 6
11th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(77:1) (E2:89:007)
L ead a supreme life in t he land of yo ur mission
Jan 15
Joint M eeting of Women’s Division, Junior High School Division and Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, Japan
(77:10) (E2:89:016)
A tr ue leader must m ake selfless eff ort s
Jan 16
3rd Takiyama Yuko Gathering for representative students and faculty members 34
(76:14) (E2:89:026)
of Soka University and other Soka Schools, Tokyo, Japan Th e master and d iscipl e relati onship is a sour ce of great creation
J an 29
3rd Chubu General M eeting, Nagoya, Japan
(78:9) (E2:89:056)
Cont inue advancing on the path of your mission
Feb 2
Kansai Chapter Leaders’ Meeting, Osaka, Japan
(80:42) (E2:89:065)
O pen the gateway to eternal happi ness
Feb 14
12th Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(77:20) (E2:89:075)
A person of justice is a pil lar o f society
Mar 15 Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
(78:16) (E2:89:087)
M aintain a youthfu l seeki ng mind
M ar 16 19th Graduation Ceremony of Tokyo Soka (78:18) (E2:89:089) Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Cheri sh th e spir it of t he Sok a school s throughout life
M ar 29 6th Nationwide Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(79:7) (E2:89:099)
Spend each day wi th j oy and ful fi lment
Apr 4
Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
(79:13) (E2:89:108)
Cheri sh bou ndl ess hope in yo ur h eart
Apr 25 14th Nationwide Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(81:1) (E2:89:113)
Be str ong and open the way t o an unlimited f uture
M ay 3
M ay 3 — Soka Gakkai Day Commemorative Gongyo M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
M ay 4
Joint General Meeting for the alumni of Soka University and Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, J apan Be wi nners and shine on the stage of l if e
35
(80:52) (E2:89:127)
(82:1) (E2:89:134)
M ay 9
7th Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting (81:11) (E2:89:148) to Commemorate Soka Gakkai M others’ Day, Tokyo, Japan Vi ew society t hrou gh the eyes of f aith
SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA’S GUIDANCE IN EUROPE: M ay 23 Conference for Top Leaders of Nichiren Shoshu of United Kingdom (NSUK), UK
(80:1) (E2:89:157)
M ay 24 NSUK Representatives’ Conference, UK M ay 28 1st SGI-European General Meeting, UK
(80:2) (E2:89:158) (80:6) (E2:89:162)
M ay 29 Informal Discussions with Youth Division Representatives, UK
(80:12) (E2:89:168)
Jun 3
Opening of the Swedish Culture Centre, Stockholm
(80:12) (E2:89:168)
Jun 4
1st SGI-Nordic General M eeting, Stockholm
(80:17) (E2:89:179)
Jun 8
NSF Representatives’ Meeting, France
(80:18) (E2:89:174)
J un 11
Commemorative 28th anniversary of the start of French kosen-rufu, France
(80:19) (E2:89:175)
J un 13
Conference of Top Leaders of Nichiren Shoshu of France, Paris
(80:20) (E2:89:176)
J un 17
2nd SGI General Meeting, Switzerland
(80:24) (E2:89:187)
J un 19
NSF Divisional Representatives’ Conference, Paris
(80:25) (E2:89:188)
J un 21
European Countries’ Representatives’ Gongyo (80:27) (E2:89:190) M eeting, France
Jul 8
18th Soka University Takiyama Festival, Tokyo, Japan
(82:8) (E2:89:208)
Study dil igentl y and develop your character
Aug 2
Student Division summer training course, Shizuoka, J apan
(82:12) (E5:89:223)
O ne who f ights against evil is a person of j usti ce
Aug 10 2nd Future Division General M eeting, Nagano, Japan Establish your fou ndation in li fe with a broad mind
36
(84:5) (E5:89:231)
Aug 24 1st Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(84:13) (E5:89:253)
L ive by your faith and dreams
Sep 24
17th Youth Division Leaders’ Meeting, Saitama, J apan
(85:1) (E5)
Buddhi sts are medicine kings who p rot ect li fe
Oct 1
8th Friendship and Culture Festival, Tokyo, Japan
(85:12) (E5)
D edicate your l if e to t he path of yo ur mi ssion
Oct 4
10th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(84:38) (E5:89:284)
Buddhi sm is the universal spir itu al li ght for mankind
Oct 10
8th Health Festival of Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Osaka, J apan
(84:47) (E5:89:293)
Culti vate the field of your heart w ith t he hoe of reading
Oct 12
11th Kansai General Meeting, Osaka, Japan
(85:16) (E5)
Freedom of spiri t n ever yi elds to t he power of evil
Oct 14
10th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(84:38) E5
Buddhi sm is the universal spir itu al light f or mankind
Oct 15
Gongyo M eeting, Hiroshima, Japan
(87:5) (E5)
Eliminate the wor d “M isery” f rom the world
Nov 3
2nd Soka Eiko gathering, Tokyo, J apan
(86:6) (E5)
The founding spirit is the origin of the university
Nov 5
Joint Alumni of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(86:10) (E5)
A t eacher prays for his stud ents’ tr ium ph
N ov 12 J oint L eaders’ M eeting, T okyo, J apan
(86:14) (E5)
Th e legacy of Tsunesaburo M akiguchi: T he cornerstone of kosen-ruf u i n K yushu
N ov 29 9th Women’s Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(86:36) (E5)
Th e cry for f reedom of spir it
Dec 9
18th Youth Division Leaders’ Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Seeking li fe’s supr eme valu e: C hall enges buil d a superi or char acter
37
(87:13) (E5)
Dec Dec 24 Rep Repres resentati tativ ves’ Confe Confere ren nce of Bunkyo, kyo, Tait Taito, o, K ita and Itabash tabashii wards, Tokyo, Tok yo, Japa J apan n
(87:33 :33) (E5 (E5)
T rue l eaders are are comp ass assion ate
1990 Ja J an 8
19th You Y outh th Divis Division ion Lea Leaders’ rs’ Me M eeting ting, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japa Japan
(88 (88:1) :1) (E5 (E5)
T he 21st 21st cent cent ury exi sts in the hearts hearts of you th
Jan 15
Repr Repre esenta ntative tives Confe Confere renc nce e for for stu stude dents nts and You Y outh th Divis Division ion Lea Leaders’ rs’ Me M eeting ting, Kana Kanagawa, wa, Japa Japan
(88 (88:13 :13) (E5 (E5)
T he mind of the se seeker of the way i s str str ong: T aking t he lead lead in t he age age of int elli gence gence
Jan 21
Y outh outh Confe Confere renc nce e of Shizuo hizuoka ka pre prefec fecture ture,, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, J apan apan
(88 (88:33 :33) (E5 (E5)
Caring about socie society: ty: A netw netw ork of fri endship ndship to encour age you
Jan 24
10th N ationwide ationwi de Wo Wome men’s Division Di vision L eaders’ aders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japa J apan n
(88:39) (E5)
A ction s base based on f aith ar e the sour sour ce of good f ort une
Feb 12
1st N S SA A training session, M al alibu, USA
(89:21) (E5)
T he se second phase phase of w orl d w ide kosen-ruf kosen-ruf u begins
Feb 13
NSA NSA 30 30th anniversary Commem ommemor orati ative ve Confe onference, rence, M alibu, USA
(89:9) (E5) (E5)
Buil ding a foundatio n for the next next thousand thousand years years
Feb 14 N SA Y outh Division T raining Session, L os Angeles, USA
(89:22 (89:22)) (E5)
T he pow er of com mo n sense sense creates a new era
Feb 15
2nd SGI Pan-Ameri Pan-America can n J oint Conference Conference, Los Angeles, USA
(89:5) (89:5) (E5)
Pioneers Pioneers of k ose osen-ruf u w ill enjoy t remendous remendous good fortune
Feb 17
11th SGI Gene Genera rall M eeting, ting, Greate Greaterr L os Ange Angeles les, USA
(89: (89:1) 1) (E5) (E5)
N ew phil osophy osophy f or t he new age of democracy
Feb Feb 18 18
SGI Join Joint Train Trainin ing g Session ion, Los Los Ang Angeles les, USA USA
(89:25) (E5) E5)
O pen the limi tl ess treas treasure-house ure-house wit hin your heart heart
Feb Feb 19 19
NSA NSA Join Joint Tra Trainin ining g Session ion, Los Los Ang Angeles les, US USA
(89:30) (E5) E5)
T he My sti c L aw l eads you t o absolut absolut e happiness happiness
Feb Feb 20
NSA NSA Sp Special ial Tra Trainin ining g Session ion, Mali Malib bu, USA Th e task task of youth: T o study study and to act act
38
(89:34) (E5)
Feb Feb 22
N SA Specia peciall Y outh Division T raining Session, Los Angeles, USA
(89:38 (89:38)) (E5)
The relationship relationship of mother and child i n Buddhi sm
Feb 24
NSA NSA 30 30th Anniversary nniversary Comme ommemorative General General M eeting, L os Angeles Angeles,, USA U SA
(89:11) (E5)
N SA — Forerunner Forerunner in creatin creatin g a magnificent histor histor y of humankind
Feb Feb 25
N SA Y outh outh Division Division Tra Tr aining Session, Los Angeles, USA
(89: (89:43 43)) (E5) (E5)
Become Become a philosopher philosopher of lif e
Feb Feb 26 26
NSA Y outh outh Divis Division ion Train Training ing Session, ion, M alibu, libu, US USA
(89 (89:47 :47) (E5 (E5)
Th e gold of Buddh ahood exi exi sts wi thi n our li ves ves
Feb Feb 27
N SA Women’s Division T raining Session, Los Angeles, USA
(89:54 (89:54)) (E5)
T ru e happi ness ness is the purpo se of l if e
Feb 28
Final NSA NSA Tr Training Session, Mal Malibu, USA
(89:61) (E5)
Be people people of m agnanimi agnanimi ty and tenacit tenacit y
M ar ar 09 20th N ationwide Y outh Division Division L eade aders M eeting, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japa J apan n
(90:9) (90:9) (E5)
W age a str uggle for t he Law wi th t he spiri t of eternal yout h
M ar 16 Graduation Graduation Cerem Ceremony of T okyo Soka J unior and Se Senior H igh Schools, Schools, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japa J apan n
(90:19 (90:19)) (E5)
Friendship adorn s one’s li fe wit h beauty beauty
M ar ar 18 M eeting of Suginami Ward, T okyo
(90:25) (E5)
M aintain li mit less less courage courage and an unceas unceasing ing seekin g min d
M ar 20 20 Grad Graduatio tion Cerem remony of So Soka Prim Prima ary School, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(90:33) (E5) E5)
Yout h of t he 21st ce centur y, str str ive wit h all your might! — N ow i s the time to consolidate consolidate your lif e’s foundati on
M ar 23 23 Gra Graduation ion Cere Cerem mony of Soka Univ Unive ersit rsity y and Soka Wome Women’s Junior J unior Coll C olle ege, Tokyo, T okyo, J apan apan
(90:37) (E5) E5)
Ad d something something to thi s ri ch planet planet
M ar ar 30 SGI Friendship M ee eeting, T ok okyo, J ap apan N ever ver give up in t he str str uggle for w hat you believe
39
(91:11) (E5)
Apr 4
Joint Joint En Entra trance Cere Cerem mony for for Sok Soka a Univ Unive ersit rsity y and Soka Wome Women’s Junior J unior Col Colleg lege e, Tokyo, T okyo, J apan apan
(91:18 :18) (E5 (E5)
The “T hird A lternative” lternative” for hu manity involves a battle of t he spiri spiri t
Apr 12 Women’s Division L eade aders M eeting, ting, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(91:23 (91:23)) (E5)
D evelop velop your lif e’s potential potential t hrough faith
Apr Apr 20 20 Yout Youth Div Divisio ision n Lea Leaders Mee Meeting ing, Toky Tokyo o, Jap Japan
(92:1) (E5) E5)
Yout h! D evelop velop t he pow er of t rue eloquence eloquence
Apr 29 29 Tokyo Tokyo Gen General ral M eetin ting Comm Commemora oratin ting M ay 3, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(92:12 :12) (E5 (E5)
L ead a lif e that bl oss ossoms w ith f ulf ilm ent and glory
M ay 3
Kans Kansai Gen General ral M eetin ting Comm Commemora oratin ting M ay 3, 3, O saka, saka, Japa J apan n
(91:35 :35) (E5 (E5)
A ccumu ccumu late li mi tl ess treas treasures of th e heart heart
M ay 5
Gat Gatherin ring of So Soka School Alum Alumni, Osa Osaka, ka, Jap Japan
(92:18) (E5) E5)
L eade aders rs have have a noble obligation t o ful fi l
M ay 13 Chiba Chi ba Comme Commemorative Gene General M eeting, Chiba, J apan apan
(93:1) (93:1) (E5)
Faith is the key to greates greatestt h appin ess
Jun J un 3
6th Child Childre ren n’s Dream Fes Festiva ival of of Kan Kansai So Soka Prima Pri mary ry School, School, Osaka, saka, J apan apan
(92:38) (E5) E5)
T he voice of a sin sin gle person person of cour age gives comfort to all
Jun J un 8
12th Wo Wome men’s Division Di vision L eaders aders M eeting, T okyo, Ja J apan pan
(93:12) (E5)
A joyous lif e given given to k ose osen-ruf u: D evoted leade leaders rs achieve happi ness ness and p ro gress gress
Jun J une e 26 1st You Y oung ng M en’s Divis Division ion Lea Leaders’ rs’ Me M eeting ting, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(93 (93:32 :32) (E5 (E5)
Buil ding a monum ent t o your ow n succ succeess
Jul J ul 1
19th Takiy Takiya ama Fes Festiva tival of of Sok Soka a Univ Unive ersity rsity,, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(93 (93:48 :48) (E5 (E5)
W e are the for gers gers of our ow n happin ess
Jul J ul 8
3rd Hokka Hokkaido ido General ral M eetin ting, Hokka Hokkaid ido, o, Japa Japan
(94 (94:1) :1) (E5 (E5)
Faith i s the right to h appiness appiness
Jul J ul 9
Gong Gongyo Mee Meeting ting, Hokkaid Hokkaido, o, J apan pan A person person of t rue belief belief li ves ves wi th pr ide and and jo y
40
(94 (94:13 :13) (E5 (E5)
Jul 14 14
Lea Leaders M eeting ting, Hokka Hokkaido, ido, Japa Japan
(94 (94:19 :19) (E5 (E5)
Those who wor k f or k ose osen-rufu are the true nati onal tr easur asur es
Jul 17 17
23rd Eiko Eiko Festival Festival of the Soka J unior and Senior H igh Schools Schools,, Tokyo, T okyo, J apan apan
(94:28) (94:28) (E5)
A hero hero stands up on his own
Jul 21 21
Stude tudent Divis Division ion Summ ummer Trainin Training g Cours Course e, Taise Taiseki-ji, J apan pan
(95 (95:1) :1) (E5 (E5)
You are the flag bearers bearers of t he ce cent ury of humanity
Aug 2
Gajokai Summer training course, Taise Taiseki–ji, J apan pan
(95:18) (E5)
Th e light of character character is the soul soul of t he age age of t he people people
Aug 5
3rd Future Future Division Di vision General General M eeting, ting, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(95:27) (E5)
Study is beautif beautif ul and noble
Aug 7
J oint Tra Tr aining Session for L eade aders of Tokyo and Kanto, Shibukawa, Japa J apan n
(95: (95:35 35)) (E5) (E5)
I nscribe nscribe life’s victori es on the “M ap” of lif e — wi thout action th ere is no great great histor histor y
A ug 17 T raining Session for M embers bers of Doctors’ Doctors’ and Nurse Nurses’ s’ groups, groups, Nag N agano, ano, Japan J apan
(97:7) (97:7) (E5)
Be humanistic physicians for the w eak
Sep 5
12th SGI General M eeting, Urawa
(95:40) (E5)
You are all emiss emissaries of t he Buddha wo rk ing for the sake sake of hum ankind
Sep 12
13th Women’s Women’s Division Di vision L eaders aders M eeting, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(96:1) (E5)
Faith i s the source source of t he wisdom t o create create a happy happy lif e
Sep 28 28
Joint Joint Ge General ral Mee Meetin ting of Oita Oita and Kuma Kumamoto prefectures prefectures,, K umamoto, umamoto, J apan apan
(100:1) (E1 (E17 7)
Faith m eans constant constant renewal renewal of lif e
Sep 30
2nd You Y oung ng M en’s Divis Division ion Gene General ral Me M eeting ting, K yushu, yushu, Japa J apan n
(98 (98:6) :6) (E5 (E5)
L ive your youth w ith an invincible spiri spiri t
O ct 7
1st Ceremony to Commemorate the 700 700th Anniversary nniversary of the founding of the H He ead 41
(96:60) (E5)
Tem Te mple ple, Fujin Fujinom omiy iya a, Japa Japan Spread the wisdom of th e M ysti ysti c Law t hroughout the wor ld
O ct 10
5th Chubu General General M eeting ting and and the 2nd You Y oung ng Women’s Division Division Le L eaders’ aders’ M eeting, ting, Nag N agoya, oya, Ja J apan pan
(97 (97:18 :18) (E5 (E5)
An age of bri lli ant wisdom
O cctt 13
M ai ain Ceremony to Commemorate the 700 700th Anniversary nniversary of the Founding Founding of the He Head Tem Te mple ple, Fujin Fujinom omiy iya a, Japa Japan
(96:62) (E5)
Furt her her enhance the prosperi prosperi ty o f t he Buddhi sm of the sun sun
O ct 14 M eeting to conc conclude lude the SGI World You Y outh th Train Trainin ing g Session, ion, Tokyo, Tokyo, Jap Japan
(96: (96:10 10)) (E5) (E5)
Ex pand the blue sky sky o f t he human heart heart
Nov Nov 7
Ota Ota Ward Gongyo Mee Meeting, Tok Tokyo, Jap Japan
(98:17) (E5)
Foster Foster new people wit h new abilit ies
N ov 17 SGI Gongyo Gongyo M eeting Comme Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Worldwide Kosen-rufu
(97:31 (97:31)) (E5)
T he purpo se of Budd hist pr actice is to r ealise happi ness ness
1991 Jan 15
1st K anto Gene General M eeting, ting, 3rd You Y oung ng Wome Women’s n’s Division Di vision Le L eaders M eeting, Tokyo, T okyo, J apan apan
(10 (107:1) :1) (E1 (E17 7)
O ut of hardship hardship and despair despair arise arises the call call o f justice and liberation
Jan 16
Train Trainin ing g M eeting ting for for me members pos posted ted ove overse rseas, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(10 (101:11 :11) (E1 (E17 7)
Bud dhi sm see seeks to pro mot e a renaiss renaissance of humanity
Jan 18
Train Trainin ing g M eeting ting for for me members pos posted ove overse rseas and (10 (101:17 :17) (E1 (E17 7) International nternational Division Di vision Re R eprese presentatives, ntatives, Tokyo, T okyo, J apan apan Respec Respectt f or hu man beings is the spir it o f Bu ddh ism
Jan 19
J oint oint Traini Training ng Session for for Divis Division iona al Represe presentatives, ntatives, Tokyo, T okyo, J apan apan
(10 (100:22 :22) (E1 (E17 7)
A pyrami d create createdd by t he people people wi ll last last eternall eternall y
Jan 23
15th N ationwide ationwi de Wo Wome men’s Division Di vision L eaders M eeting, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japa J apan n A p ro ud and nob le spir spir it is never never defeate defeated d
42
(102:1) (102:1) (E17)
J an 28
Hong Kong Gene General ral Me M eeting ting, Hong Hong Kong
(10 (100:32 :32) (E1 (E17 7)
H ong Kong — The Mother Port Port of kose kosen-rufu
Feb Feb 1
Hong Hong Kong Kong Rep Repres resentati tativ ve Lea Leaders’ rs’ M eetin ting, H ong K ong
(100:37 :37) (E1 (E17)
Th e M ysti ysti c Law is the great great benefi benefi cial medicine for all humanity
Feb Feb 3
World World Pea Peace Gon Gongyo Mee Meeting ting,, Okina Okinawa wa,, Jap Japan
(100:41 :41) (E1 (E17 7)
O ur age urgentl y see seek s a phil osophy b ase ased on respe respect ct for lif e
Feb 5
1st Okin Okina awa Pre Prefectural ral Gen General ral M eeting ing, Okinawa Ok inawa,, J apan apan
(101:24) (E1 (E17 7)
Create a histor histor y of t otal vi ctory in all endeavours endeavours
Feb Feb 8
Okinawa Okinawa Top L eaders ders’’ Confere Conferenc nce e, Okinawa Ok inawa,, J apan apan
(102 (102:1 :14) 4) (E17) (E17)
A victor is an eternal eternal challenge challenger r
Feb Feb 14
M eeting for J apan apane ese Goodwill Dele Deleg gation, ation, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(102:3 (102:32) 2) (E17) (E17)
Excavating dreams dreams from t he ground ground of r eality
Feb 17
4th You Y oung ng M en’s n’s Divis Division ion Gene General ral Me M eeting ting, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(10 (102:46 :46) (E1 (E17 7)
A clear sky sky of ful fil ment opens above a lif e of struggle
M ar 9
1st Chugoku Chugoku Gene General ral M eeting, ting, Hirsoshim Hirsoshima a, Japa Japan
(103 (103:1 :1)) (E17) (E17)
A f ight in g spi spi ri t i s th e essence ence of gr eat hum an beings
M ar 12 Y outh outh Divis Division ion Gene General ral Me M eeting and and 5th Chubu General General M eeting, ting, Nag Nagoya, oya, Japa Japan n
(109:1) (E17)
Fight for the way of humanity as wor ld citizens citizens
M ar 27 M eeting for L eade aders of T okyo’s okyo’s O ta and and Shinagawa Shinagawa and Me M eguro wards, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan apan
(105 (105:1) :1) (E17) (E17)
O pen-mind pen-mind ed dialogue is the lifeblood of Buddhi sm
Apr 2
1st Gene General ral Mee Meeting ting of Tokyo Tokyo Territ Territory ory No.2, No.2, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
(10 (105:13 :13) (E1 (E17)
Th e most impor tant obj ective is produ cing capable hum an beings beings
A pr 20 1st SGI-Philippines Re Repre pressentativ ntative es’ Confe C onferenc rence e, M anila, anila, Phillipine Philli piness
(103 (103:1 :17) 7) (E17 (E17))
Pioneers Pioneers of kosen-ruf kosen-ruf u “ Emerging from the Earth”
M ay 3
M eeting ting to Comm Commemora orate te M ay 3, Tokyo, Tokyo, J apan pan
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(10 (103:20 :20) (E1 (E17 7)
As foll ow ers of the Buddha, propagate the M ystic ystic L aw to the bes best of your ability
M ay 5
Gath Gathe ering ring of Soka oka School ool Alum Alumni, Toky Tokyo, o, Japa Japan
(106:1) (E1 (E17 7)
T he sun of tr uth shines bri lli ant after th e stor m
Jun J un 6
Germ Germa an Y outh outh Repr Repre esenta ntative tives’ Con Confere ferenc nce e, Frankfurt
(10 (104:6) :6) (E1 (E17 7)
I llumi nate the land of philosophy philosophy wi th the glorious light of humanit y
Jun J un 8
Germ Germa an Gene General ral Me M eeting ting, Fra Frankfurt kfurt
(10 (104:9) :9) (E1 (E17 7)
I nne nnerr l iberation i s the key to developin developin g a bril liant self
J un 10
1st SGI Benelux Benelux Exe Executive cutive Confere onference nce,, Luxembourg
(104:18) (E17)
L istening istening w ell i s the first step step for constr constr uctive dialogue
J un 13
Inform Informa al Me M eeting ting, Bon Bonn, n, Germ Germa any
(10 (104:24 :24) (E1 (E17 7)
T he M ystic ystic L aw is the fundamental fundamental source of hope
J un 16
13th SGI General M eeting, T rets, Southern France
(104:29) (E17)
Carry out the practice to realise realise the D aishoni aishoni n’s prop hecy hecy
J un 17
SGI Inte Interpre rprete ters rs’’ Conf Confe erenc rence e, Trets Trets,, Fra France nce
(10 (104:34 :34) (E1 (E17 7)
Con centr centr ated energy energy makes the im possibl possibl e possible
J un 18
Frenc French h Ge General ral M eeting ting, Trets Trets,, Franc France e
(10 (104:39 :39) (E1 (E17 7)
T he grea greatt benefi benefi cial medicine of the M ystic ystic L aw exists for the sake sake of all h umanki nd
J un 21
Openin Opening g of the the Victo Victorr Hugo Hugo Hous House of L iterature, iterature, Bièvres Bièvres,, Paris
(10 (104:73 :73) (E1 (E17 7)
G lobal sharin sharin g of li terature is the fir st step step tow ards the harmonio us fusion of t he human race race
J un 25
UK Gene General ral Me M eeting ting, Taplo Taplow w Cour Court, t, N ear London, UK
(10 (104:52 :52) (E1 (E17 7)
I f yo ur heart heart shines, shines, your lif e shines shines
J un 29
UK Y outh outh Gene General ral Me M eeting ting, Tapl Taplow ow Court, Court, Near London, UK N avigate avigate your jou rney of li fe by the star star of your mission mission
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(10 (104:58 :58) (E1 (E17 7)
Jul 10
1st SGI Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(106:43) (E17)
Yout h, raise the cry for justice in society!
Jul 28
4th Future Division General Meeting, Nagano, Japan
(110:4) (E17)
Capabl e people are th ose w ho l ive by th eir convictions and ful fil their vows
Sep 8
Gongyo M eeting for Representative M embers of Tottori and Shimane Prefectures, Tottori, Japan
(107:12) (E17)
Th e G ohonzon is itself the embodi ment of t he th ree tr easur es
Sep 9
Shimane Prefecture Leaders’ M eeting, Shimane, Japan
(107:18) (E17)
Cherish those wh o w ork for kosen-rufu
Sep 19
Four Divisions Representatives’ Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(109:31) (E17)
Th e worl d i s moving to ward s a renaissance of human rights
Sep 20
Youth Division and Study Department Representatives’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(109:46) (E17)
Assert the true teaching wi th a valiant spirit
Sep 23
USA-J apan Exchange Training M eeting, Los Angeles, USA
(108:1) (E17)
Equali ty is the lifeblood of Buddh ism
Sep 27
1st SGI-USA Boston Gongyo M eeting, Boston, USA
(108:10) (E17)
Freedom and equality ar e the hall mark s of Buddhism
Sep 28
Joint General Meeting of Oita and Kumamoto prefectures, Kumamoto, J apan
(100:1) (E17)
Faith m eans constant renewal of lif e
Sep 29
1st SGI-USA General M eeting, Santa Monica, USA
(108:19) (E17)
Pioneer th e ult imat e fr ont ier of li fe and death
Sep 30
USA-Canada Joint Representatives’ Conference, Los Angeles, USA I t is N ichir en D aishoni n’s teaching w e shoul d base ou rselves up on
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(108:29) (E17)
Oct 1
1st American Youth Training M eeting, Los Angeles, USA
(108:42) (E17)
The M ystic L aw gives new lif e to all know ledge
Oct 2
Gongyo M eeting to Commemorate SGI World Peace Day
(108:51) (E17)
Conduct enjoyable meetin gs and wor thw hile discussions
Oct 16
13th Kansai, 5th Hyogo General Meeting and Kansai Women’s Division General M eeting, Kobe, Japan
(110:11) (E17)
Buddhi sts are w orl d citi zens
Oct 27 Youth Division Leaders’ M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(111:1) (E17)
Th e potential of o ur l ives is unlimit ed
Nov 17 November 18 Commemorative Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(113:1) (E17)
W e are the tr ue heir s of t he Daishonin’ s Buddh ism
1992 Jan 5
Joint General Meeting for members of Tokyo’s Sugunami and Nakano Wards, Tokyo, Japan
(111:23) (E17)
Set out joyful ly on the journey of your ow n renaissance of li fe
Jan 12
Kamakura-Shonan Joint General Meeting, Yokohama, Japan
(113:8) (E17)
M ake this year of prof ound history i n your li fe
J un 11
European SGI Representatives Conference, Frankfurt, Germany
(116:10)
T he joy of our Buddh ist practice gives ri se to happiness
J un 12
1st Joint Conference of Central and Eastern European Countries & Russia
(116:17)
Reform ation of the spir it is the most r espect wort hy form of reformation
J un 13
1st SGID General Meeting, Frankfurt, Germany
(116:25)
To cherish aspir ations for t he future is to remain eternally you ng
J un 27
1st Italy Youth Division General M eeting, Florence, Italy O ne youth embracing the M ystic L aw can br in g happin ess to coun tl ess ot hers
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(116:75)
Jun 28
Italian Art and M usic Festival, Florence, Italy
(116:86)
T he essence of genius li es in t he spir it of etern al challenge
Jul 1
Commemorating July 3, Florence, Italy
(116: 97)
Build an eternal city i n your own heart
Jul 2
Italian Representatives’ Conference, Milan, Italy
(116:107)
L et your heart soar on the golden w ings of h ope
Jul 3
Northern Italy Representative Leaders M eeting, M ilan, Italy
(116:115)
The G ohonzon and the Gosho are our eternal standards
Feb 2
Soka Gakkai of Thailand Representatives’ M eeting, Bangkok, Thailand
(112:3) (E17)
The “W ish-Granting Jewel” rains bou ndl ess tr easures
Feb 5
Soka Gakkai-Thailand General Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand
(112:7) (E17)
People wi ll always gather around o ne of sincere and h onest charact er
Feb 8
Bharat Soka Gakkai Grand Culture Festival, New Delhi, India
(112:9) (E17)
Th e universalit y of Bud dhism lies in it s unparalleled humanism
Feb 9
Bharat Soka Gakkai General M eeting, New Delhi, India
(112:12) (E17)
M ake your l ives shine more radiant ly w it h each p assin g day
Feb 16
Gongyo M eeting of Bharat Soka Gakkai, New Delhi, India
(112:18) (E17)
Joyful ly mani fest your tr ue potential i n society
Feb 20
Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint General M eeting, Hong Kong, China
(112:27) (E17)
Eternal happi ness shines in t he mirr or of fait h
Feb 21
Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint Representatives M eeting, Hong Kong, China
(112:30) (E17)
T he great tr easure of t he Law resides in o ur li ves
M ar 15 Representatives’ M eeting in Celebration of M arch 16, Kosen-rufu Day, Tokyo, Japan D evelop f aith li ke boiling w ater
47
(113:30) (E17)
M ar 16 Graduation Ceremony for the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, J apan
(115:1) (E17)
D evelop a str ong self-i denti ty to calml y challenge lif e’s tri als
M ar 29 Tokyo Territory No.2 General M eeting & M usic Festival, Tokyo, Japan
(115:8) (E17)
T he songs of t he peopl e’s spi ri t are might ier than any authori ty
Apr 2
Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
(114:35) (E17)
Friends gathered in the spir it of t he foundin g
Apr 12 Nationwide Youth Division Leaders’ Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(117:1)
Scale the glor iou s peak of li fe
May 3
Commemorative May 3 Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(115:15) (E17)
T he paradigm o f SG I ’s movement f or p eace: Thi nk globally, act locally
M ay 12 5th Tokyo General Meeting and Nationwide Representative Leaders’ M eeting, T okyo, Japan
(115:27) (E17)
Become a person of acti on, of learnin g and of dialogue
Jul 12
Soka University’s 21st Takiyama Festival, Tokyo, Japan
(117:46)
Forging bonds of eternal fri endship f or the victory of humanity
Jul 17
25th Eiko Festival of the Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, J apan
(117:67)
Challenge limit less possibi lit ies on the w ings of courage
Aug 8
Representative Leaders’ Meeting and Nagano Prefecture General M eeting, Nagano, Japan
(118:56)
N othi ng can match the pow er of the people
A ug 14 30th Anniversary Commemorative M eeting of Founding of Iida Chapter, Nagano, J apan
(118:80)
The condition of your f aith determines your happiness
Sep 9
1st SGI World Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
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(118:92)
Youth! grow into “ Gr eat Trees” of wi sdom and justice
Oct 14
At the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China
(119:19)
Th e 21st centur y and East A sian civilisation s
Nov 14 15th SGI General M eeting Commemorating November 18, Tokyo, Japan
(120:48)
Th e lif ebloo d of Bu ddhi sm pul ses in compassion ate actio ns
Nov 17 Commemorative Gongyo Meeting Celebrating Soka Gakkai Founding Day November 18, Tokyo, Japan
(113:1)
W e are the true heirs of t he Daishonin’ s Buddhi sm
Dec 13 Youth Division General M eeting and Joint General M eeting for T oshima, Bunkyo and Taito Wards , Tokyo, Japan
(122:34)
Youth, open a new p ath, today and tom orrow !
Dec 23 Women’s Division Representative Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(122:63)
Eye-opening ceremony by slanderou s priests are meaningless
1993 Jan 1
New Year’s Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(122:7)
Stand w it h th e courage of l ions to f orge a year of bri lliant victory
J an 27
2nd SGI-USA General M eeting and 1st International Kansai General M eeting, Los Angeles, USA
(123:12)
L et us str ive together t ow ards even greater development
Gongyo M eeting with Behind the Scenes Volunteers in appreciation of their efforts, Los Angeles, USA
(123:58)
Th e desir e for kosen-ruf u i s the well-spri ng of h appin ess
Feb 2
Training Session with M iami M embers, M iami, USA
(123:65)
Respecti ng th ose dedicated t o k osen-r ufu is the ult im ate message of t he Lo tu s Sut ra
Feb 3
SGI Representatives Conference, Miami, USA 49
(123:73)
Raising chil dr en t o be capable leaders fo r the 21st centur y
Feb 5
SGI-USA Representatives Conference, M iami, USA
(123:81)
Faith i s the source of inf init e hope and glory
Feb 10
Rio Representatives Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(123:104)
Emerge victor ious in li fe under t he sun of w isdom
Feb 13
32nd Anniversary of Kosen-rufu M ovement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(123:133)
T he M ysti c L aw is the driving for ce for unlim ited imp rovement
Feb 15
Argentine Representatives Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina
(123:148)
Th e pow er of our i chinen determi nes our l ife
Feb 19
SGI-Argentina General Meeting, Buenos Aires, Argentina
(123:165)
Education is the str uggle to u nlock the potential of all people
Feb 21
1st SGI of Paraguay General M eeting, Asuncion, Paraguay
(123:172)
T o li ve means to keep a fl ame burn ing brightly i n our hearts
Feb 24
1st SGI-Chile General M eeting, Santiago, Chile
(123:192)
Fift y countr ies: A crystallisatio n of embracing my mentor ’s heart
Feb 28
16th SGI General M eeting, Sao Paulo, Brazil
(123:209)
The wor ld t hirsts for the humanism of N ichiren D aishonin’s Buddhism
M ar 3
At SGI-Brazil Auditorium, Sao Paulo, Brazil
(123:238)
Chanti ng diamok u assures one of victo ry in life
M ar 7
SGI-Brazil Training Session, Sao Paulo, Brazil
(123:253)
U nseen effor ts adorn on e’s lif e wit h bl essings
M ar 9
SGI-USA Representatives Conference, M iami, USA O ur mental atti tude changes everyt hing
50
(123:266)
M ar 11 SGI-USA Representatives Training Session, M iami, USA
(123:276)
Faith means mani festi ng supreme humanism
M ar 14 1st SGI-USA Youth Division General Meeting, San Francisco, USA
(123:293)
Th e Daishonin’s Buddhi sm hol ds the key to solving the fundamental pr oblems of hum anity
Apr 3
Commemorating April 2, Tokyo, Japan
(124:33)
The Gohonzon exists withi n us
Apr 13 Youth Division Leaders meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(124:60)
D edicating one’s youth to a great aspir ation
Apr 11 International Spring Training Course, Tokyo, Japan
(124:47)
T he causal L aw of li fe ensures unseen acti ons and determi nati ons are manif ested as visibl e effects
M ay 3
M ay 3 Commemorative Gongyo M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(125:64)
Th e ti de of hum anism surging tow ard a plurali stic wor ld
M ay 4
Kansai General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(125:80)
Exercising wi sdom in ou r daily pr actice
M ay 5
Soka Education Alumni M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(126:1)
T he mentor rejoi ces at th e disciples grow th and develop ment
M ay 16 SGI-Asian Commemorative General M eeting, conferral of title of Honorary Director of Centre for Japanese Studies from University of East Asia, M acau
(125:32)
Buddhi sm uni tes the hearts of all hu manki nd
May 22 14th Kyushu General Meeting, Fukuoka, Japan
(126:11)
L et’s create a new p age of h istor y
Aug 21 6th Future Division General M eeting, Nagano, Japan
(130:1)
L et’ s scale the mountain of high id eals
Sep 9
Gongyo M eeting at 6th SGI World Youth Division Training Course, Tokyo, Japan
(129:183)
L et’ s fi ght and wi n wh ere we are ri ght now
Sep 18
Inauguration of SGI Headquarters Building, Los Angeles, USA Become people wh o have big heart s
51
(129:30)
Sep 26
SGI-USA New England Renaissance Conference, Boston, USA
(129:93)
Bri nging joy, harmony and happiness to t he w orl d
Sep 28
SGI-Canada holds Montreal General Meeting, M ontreal, Canada
(129:103)
L ive wi th w isdom and an indomitable spirit
Oct 1
SGI-Canada General Meeting, Vancouver, Canada
(129:119)
L ive so th at li fe itself is a joy
Oct 2
SGI-Canada Representatives Conference, Vancouver, Canada
(129:134)
Cherish the loft iest i deals and strive for the highest goals
Oct 22
17th SGI General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(130:32)
Benefi ts abound w here there is happy and harmonious unity
Oct 24
12th Family Culture and Friendship Festival at Soka University, Tokyo, J apan
(130:49)
O ur earnest str uggles bring h appiness to ou r entir e famil y
Nov 2
At 6th Soka Eiko [Glory] Gathering for Soka University & Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
(131:1)
U ndaunt ed determi natio n and endeavour pave the way to glory
Nov 21 11th Chubu General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan
(132:1)
W e are one wi th D aishonin i n li fe and in death
Nov 28 Informal Meeting for Kansai Pioneer Members, Osaka, Japan
(132:29)
En cour agement changes ot hers as w ell as oneself
Nov 27 16th Kansai Glory General Meeting, Osaka, Japan
(133:8)
Bril liantly demonstrating t he benefit of faith
1994 Jan 7
New Year’s Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(134:92)
Facing th e sun o f h ope, let’ s reali se a year of growt h and expansion
Jan 24
Conference for Representatives of the Kansai Region, Osaka, Japan
(135:3)
L et’s stri ve to ful fil ou r original vow
Jan 28
2nd Asian Culture & Education Conference, Hong Kong, China U shering i n a golden age fo r A sia
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(134:10)
Feb 6
1st Thailand-SGI General Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand
(134:58)
T he treasures of the uni verse reside w it hin us
Feb 10
H ong K ong-K ansai J oint General M eeting, Hong Kong, China
(134:84)
Everyday is N ew Year’ s D ay: Everyday is tim e wi thout beginning
Feb 16
Okinawa Prefectural General M eeting, Okinawa, J apan
(135:26)
O ur struggle proves that the people are nobl est of all
M ar 10 Soka Gakkai Divisional Representatives Conference, J apan
(136:3)
The spirit to l earn fr om everythi ng
M ar 16 Graduation Ceremony of Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, J apan
(136:12)
Each mom ent is a chance fo r a fr esh departu re
M ar 18 Joint Graduation Ceremonies for Soka University & Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
(136:20)
Soka is another name for inf ini te hope
M ar 21 Tohoku Region Glory General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(136:42)
A Bu ddha is one w ho is str ong in spir it and action
Apr 4
Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, J apan
(136:56)
Cult ivate the creative intelligence to t hink for yourself
Apr 8
Entrance Ceremony of Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(136:65)
Cult ivate an inquisitive min d
M ay 3
Commemorative M eeting of M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, J apan
(136:85)
Cour age is the eternal spir it of M ay 3
Inauguration of Ikeda Library in the ISG Center, Florence, Italy
(137:66)
Everythi ng begins fro m our ow n human revolut ion
M ay 30 Gongyo Meeting with SGI-Italy, Florence, Italy
(137:81)
H appiness lies in f orging th e str ength to tr iump h over all misfortu nes
Jun 3
SGI-Europe Representatives Conference, M ilan, Italy 53
(137:113)
N urture the “t ree” of Buddhahood in the “f ield of life”
Jun 4
1st Europe and Asia Exchange Conference, M ilan, Italy
(137:126)
T he spir it of “ Requital for a M other’s Kindness”
J un 10
2nd Europe and Asia Exchange Conference, London, UK
(137:147)
Forging an ever-expanding circle of fr iendship
J un 11
18th SGI General Meeting held in the London, United Kingdom
(137:157)
T he sincere person is victo ri ous in t he end
J un 12
SGI-UK Y outh Division General M eeting, London
(137:165)
Constructi ng an indom it able castl e in t he depths of our l ives
Jul 3
23rd Takiyama Festival, Tokyo, Japan
(138:1)
L if e is an unremitt ing str uggle
Jul 15
M emorial Gongyo Service for the Deceased, Gumma, Japan
(138:19)
Th e great benefit o f kosen-ruf u ill uminates the lives of all people
Aug 6
5th Nagano General Meeting, Nagano, Japan
(139:1)
O ne who l ives based on f aith is str ong
Aug 1
1st Eastern Hokkaido General M eeting, Hokkaido, Japan
(139:15)
Clearly vi sibl e benefit i s the most eloquent for m of actual proof
Aug 16 Discussion with Representative members, Hokkaido, Japan
(140:1)
Respond t o sincerit y w ith sincerit y
Aug 20 2nd Hokkaido Youth Division General M eeting, Hokkaido, Japan
(140:14)
O ur determinations right now form t he foundation for our future
Aug 26 1st Aomori Prefectural General M eeting, Aomori, Japan
(140:28)
T enacious str uggle gives ri se to etern al good fortune
Sep 4
M emorial Gongyo Service for the Deceased, M iyagi, Japan T he vigour of our advance determin es victor y or defeat in realising k osen-ruf u
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(140:66)
Oct 25
5th Kansai Soka Schools Friendship Exchange Gathering, Osaka, Japan
(141:16)
The beautif ul t ies of parent and chil d jo ined in str uggle
Nov 1
24th Soka University Festival and 10th Soka University J unior College Swan Festival, Tokyo, Japan
(142:16)
D o not avert your eyes fro m inj ustice
Nov 3
Gathering of Soka Schools Alumni, Tokyo, Japan
(143:1)
People of tr ue intellect are outraged by the suppr ession of fr eedom
Nov 18 November 18 Commemorative M eeting, Shinjuku, Japan
(142:47)
Th e lof ty spir it of Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, foundi ng president of Soka G akkai
Dec 21 12th Chubu General M eeting, Nagoya, Japan
(143:32)
T he healin g touch of compassion
1995 J an 29
1st and 2nd Sessions of the SGI and Pan-Pacific Peace and Culture Conference, Honolulu, USA
(144:51)
Shaping a new history w it h the eloqu ence of t rut h
J an 30
19th SGI General M eeting, H onolulu, USA
(144:62)
Shini ng w it h t he greatest possibl e brill iance
Feb 4
M emorial Gongyo Service for Quake Victims, Japan
(145:1)
Et ernal comr ades tr anscendi ng li fe and death
M ar 16 25th Graduation Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(147:56)
Th e key to our desti ny li es in ou r ow n heart
Mar 17 Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, J apan
(147:64)
A lw ays cheri shi ng the greatest r espect f or t he people
M ar 28 Okinawa Representatives Conference, Japan
(147:82)
Th e powers of the Four H eavenly K ings exi st in our lives
Apr 2
Gongyo M eeting to commemorate April 2, Japan Ad vance wi th t he pow er of hu manism
55
(147:92)
Apr 3
Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, T okyo, Japan
(147:101)
W age a victorio us spir itu al str uggle tow ards the dawn o f a new era
Apr 8
Entrance Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, J apan
(147:108)
Construct a solid “Self’ ” wi th patience, persistence and di gnit y
Apr 11 Divisional Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(147:116)
T he li ght of value-creati on and humanistic education r adiate from the shared spir it of mentor and disciple
M ay 7 1st Chugoku Youth Peace General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(148:71)
T hose w ho culti vate themselves duri ng th eir youth w ill be victorious in life
May 18 Representatives Conference of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions, Nagoya, Japan
(148:92)
D on’t put your lif e on hold: L ead a fulfi led existence now !
M ay 21 1st Kansai Youth Division General M eeting, Kyoto, J apan
(148:102)
Yout h! D evelop di gnified character
J un I2 Representatives Conference of Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures, Tochigi, Japan
(149:71)
Creating valuabl e change w it h r efr eshing wisdom
Jul 15
Representatives Conference to Commemorate July 17, Tokyo, Japan
(150:98)
T ru e fr eedom is to li ve w it h an awar eness of one’s missio n
Aug 4
Representative Leaders Joint Training Session, Nagoya, J apan
(151:87)
Creating a magnificent tid e of the people
Aug 5
Divisional Representatives Summer Training Session, 1st Shin’etsu Youth Division General M eeting, N agoya, Japan T he depth of you r convicti ons is the tr ue measur e of greatn ess
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(151:92)
Sep 17
Informal Meeting with Teaching Staff and Students of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(151:117)
Carry on the founding pr esident’s indomit able spirit
Sep 22
Informal M eeting at the Hikawa Tokyo Youth Training Centre, Tokyo, Japan
(152:118)
T he peopl e are the heroes w ho m ove histor y
Oct 6
Joint Youth General M eeting of the Ikeda Academy of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions, Nagoya, J apan
(152:143)
Youth! W in through the power of “ Actual Faith”
Oct 10
Opening Ceremony of the Kinsei Venus Dormitory of the Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Osaka, Japan
(153:37)
L ive true to yourself
Oct 17
20th SGI General M eeting, Kobe, J apan
(152:158)
Spr eadi ng the phil osophy of gr eat comp assio n throughout the wor ld
Nov 7
2nd Session of the 3rd Asian Culture and Education Conference, Singapore
(152:39)
Soli dif ying t he embank ments of courage for victory
Nov 9
3rd Session of the 3rd Asian Culture and Education Conference, Singapore
(152:51)
T here is no greater strategy than t he L otus Sutra
Nov 12 SGI-Asian Representatives Conference, Hong Kong
(152:58)
L et’ s cult ivate an oceanic state of lif e
Nov 18 Gongyo M eeting to Commemorate November 18, N agoya, Japan
(152:170)
N o one can bind t he spir it
Nov 24 Commemorative Photo Session with Kansai Soka Elementary and Secondary Schools Students, Osaka, Japan
(153:59)
T hor oughl y develop a sphere of endeavour in w hich yo u can excel
Dec 17 Fife and Drum Corps General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan Str ength is vital for happiness and j ustice
57
(153:72)
1996 Jan 26
Student Division Representatives M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(155:93)
L if e is a challenge to keep sett in g new personal records
Mar 17 Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools Graduation Ceremony, Osaka, J apan
(156:76)
T he great challenge of r eali sing you r ow n potential
M ar 18 K ansai Region Representatives L eaders M eeting, Osaka, J apan
(157:108)
L eading a life of supreme fulf ilm ent
M ar 20 Soka Gakkai Special M emorial Gongyo Service, Wakayama, J apan
(157:116)
Ap preciatin g those wh o w ork behind the scenes
M ar 29 All-J apan Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(157:140)
Ad vancing upon the earth of Buddh ahood of our ow n lives
Apr 2
Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College Joint Entrance Ceremony, Tokyo, Japan
(158:130)
Raise your eyes to lof ty peaks and aspire to a nobl e goal
Apr 17 Photo-taking Session with New Students of Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(158:139)
st century Should eri ng the mission for the 21
May 3
Commemorative May 3 Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(158:159)
Th e bodhisattva spir it is the key to a humane 21 st century
M ay 16 J oint General M eeting of K obai, T okiwa and Kojo noTsuki Groups ( Pioneering Women’s Division Groups),Tokyo, Japan
(159:175)
T he beautif ul heart of a devoted discipl e
Jun 1
M eeting with Soka University of America Officials Los Angeles, USA
(159:2)
Set h umank ind on a cour se of peace and cultur e thr ough education
Jun 9
Joint Territory General Meeting, Denver Advancing wi th opti mism and joy
58
(159:45)
Jun 15
Commemorative Gongyo Meeting at New York Culture Center, N ew Y ork Part 1: Th e Buddhi sm of the sun breaks thr ough the darkn ess of h uman sufferin g Part 2: Th e Buddhi sm of the sun breaks thr ough the darkn ess of h uman sufferin g
Jun 22
21st SGI General M eeting; World Women’s Peace Conference and SGI Representative Conference, M iami, Florida
(159:76) (159:85) (159:101)
G reat leaders in lif eti me aft er li fetime
Jun 23
21st SGI General M eeting, Florida
(159:104)
A ful l and satisfying li fe is the touchstone of happiness
Jun 23
21st SGI General M eeting, Florida Pioneeri ng a “L eadership Revoluti on”
June 28 Anti-Nuclear Arms Exhibition, Costa Rica,
(159:103) (159:112) (160:28)
D irecting the spir itu al curr ent of humanit y tow ard the rejecti on of vi olence
Jul 3
SGI-USA Commemorative Training Session, Los Angeles
(160:42)
Th e mentor-disciple relationship — G ivi ng positive direction t o humanity
Sep 15
Gongyo M eeting Commemorating Doctors’ Division Day, Tokyo, J apan
(163:1)
Become bot h ou tstanding p hysicians and l eaders
Nov 2
9th Soka Eiko Gathering for Students of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Tokyo, Japan
(165:1)
Th e universit y is a dri ving for ce for human ri ghts
Nov 23 Second Session: Japan Nationwide Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(165:9)
Faith m eans steadfast eff or ts
Dec 21 Representative Leaders Conference, Japan
(166:25)
Ad vancing tow ards victor y tw o hundr ed years hence
1997 Jan 2
New Year’s Gathering, Tokyo, Japan
(166:29)
Cult ivati ng the spir it i s the key to th e fut ure
J an 11
1st Nationwide Young M en’s and Young Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Aw aken to you r mi ssion! R eveal the power wi thin!
59
(166:49)
Jan 31
Day 1: All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, J apan
(167:39)
Scale the mountain of kosen-ruf u!
Feb 1
Day 2, 1st Session: All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan,
(167:47)
Speaking ou t courageously for the tr uth
Day 2, 2 nd Session: All-J apan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan
(167:53)
Th e thi rd stage of li fe: Maki ng it a tim e of r ich and frui tf ul harvest
Feb 19
22nd SGI General M eeting, Hong Kong
(167:21)
H umanit y is the heart of Bu ddhism
Feb 25
Okinawa Prefecture Representative Leaders Gongyo M eeting, Okinawa, Japan
(168:67)
Cour ageous pilot s of l ife and kosen-ruf u
M ar 18 Joint Graduation of Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, J apan
(169:35)
Ef fecting positi ve change in society t hr ough education
M ar 24 3rd Nationwide Young Men’s and Young Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, J apan
(170:29)
You th ! Read the gosho and tak e action
Apr 19 Opening Session – SGI Spring Training Course, Tokyo, Japan
(169:51)
U nit y and harmony are the key to developm ent
M ay 5
Future Division M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(170:63)
A genui ne successor pro ves th e validi ty of th e mentor ’s teachings
M ay 17 Kansai Representatives Conference, Osaka, Japan
(171:1)
M aking causes now for t he distant fut ure
M ay 26 Chubu Representatives Conference, Nagoya, Japan
(171:25)
Forge a lif e of in destru ctible hope and joy
Sep 5
Representative L eaders Conference, Japan
(173:17)
O ur n ames w ill be remembered eternally
Sep 15
Conference of Representative Leaders of Kanagawa Prefecture and of SGI Organisations around the World, Kanagawa, Japan
(173:23)
N ow is the tim e to stand up and speak out !
Nov 3
Soka Schools Alumni Gathering, Tokyo, Japan Standing at t he forefront of a leadership revoluti on
60
(175:3)
1998 J an 17
Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(179:51)
O ne person of f ir m resolv e can change everyth in g
Mar 13 Youth Division March 16 Commemorative M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(179:103)
I entr ust t he victor y of t he new centur y to you!
Mar 16 Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools
(180:3)
D evelop t rue abil it y and spir it ual str ength
Mar 18 Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, Japan
(180:13)
A yo uth dedicated to a great pur pose
Apr 2
3rd All-J apan Student Division Leaders and Future Division Representatives M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(180:23)
Yout h! Str ide fort h ont o the stage of t he 21st centu ry!
Apr 6
Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, J apan
(182:13)
Cr eate a remark able histo ry
Apr 25 Conference Commemorating M ay 3, Soka Gakkai M other’s Day, T okyo, Japan
(181:43)
Tr ibut e to all t he mot hers of kosen-ruf u
M ay 8
Y outh Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(183:1)
N othing is more powerful than the voice of t he people
Sep 19
SGI Youth Peace General M eeting; Conferral of Abdumomunov Award from Kyrygz Republic, Tokyo, Japan
(185:29)
Youth ! W ork f or the happiness of humanit y
1999 Jan 2
New Year’s Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(188:19)
Ceaseless str uggle for good i s the spir it of N ichiren D aishonin’s Buddhism
J an 15
Soka Gakkai Youth Division Leaders M eeting; Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Argentina’s Flores University, Tokyo, J apan N ow i s the time to build your foundation for life
61
(189:1)
Jan 27
Representatives Conference Commemorating January 26, SGI Day, Tokyo, Japan
(189:13)
T he batt le against arr ogance
Feb 21
SGI Asia Peace and Culture Conference with Representatives from SGI Asian Countries
(189:51)
I mmeasurable benefi ts are your s
M ar 16 Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(193:3)
Vi ctory i s attained by endur ing tests and t rials
Apr 17 Student Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo
(195:13)
T ake on challenges and w in!
M ay 5
Future Division General M eeting, Commemorating Soka Gakkai Successors Day, Tokyo, J apan
(193:15
Forge a self th at i s never defeated by anyt hin g
M ay 17 Speech at the Dinner Hosted by Cheju National University, South Korea
(192:13)
Forging human solidarit y tr anscending national borders
May 18 Speech at the Dinner Hosted by SGI President at Cheju do, South Korea
(192:19)
A spiri t of unchanging devotion
Sep 14
Commemorative Gathering marking completion of Soka University Central Tower, Tokyo, Japan
(261:71)
A noble f ort ress of value-creati ng education
Oct 9
Celebration of Soka Schools’ “Day of Passion”, Tokyo, Japan
(197:23)
G row str ong by overcomin g hardship
2000 Jan 2
New Year’s Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(200:19)
W age an exhil arating struggle, l ive an exhi laratin g lif e!
Jan15
Youth Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(202:51)
T he futur e depends on t he youth
May13 Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(204:19)
W ork ing for the happiness of t hose w ho have suff ered most
A ug 11 Conference with Soka Gakkai L eaders and Representatives of SGl-Italy, Tokyo, Japan Be alw ays amon g the peopl e!
62
(208:1)
Nov 25 Commemorative M eeting, Singapore
(211:18)
A p ath to happiness for all
Nov 26 SGI-Singapore-Australia Joint Meeting, Singapore
(211:22)
Advance wi th an eternally youthful spirit
Dec 1
Representatives Conference, M alaysia
(211:45)
Cul ti vate the tr easures of th e heart
2001 Jan 2
New Year’s Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(212:35)
L et’ s set fo rt h wi th in fi nit e hope in our heart s!
Feb 28
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(215:51)
Religio us persecuti on i s a badge of hono ur
M ar 19 Joint Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, Japan
(214:21)
Str ive earnesti y in t he field of yo ur m ission
M ar 28 Representative Regional Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(217:1)
Adorn t he drama of your life with tr iumph!
Apr 2
Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, Japan
(215 :87)
Peace is the prime poin t of Soka U niversit y
A pr 11 Region L eaders Conference, T okyo, J apan
(216:87)
Become a leader wh o in spi res ot hers to w in
M ay 5
Soka Schools Alumni Gathering; Conferral of H onorary Life M embership from the Thoreau Society, T okyo, J apan
(216:115)
Be leaders endow ed w it h phi losophy and a poetic mind
Aug 2
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(220:1)
Yout h w ho uphol d justice are the hope of the future
Sep 16
Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High School’s 21st Century Alumni Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(221:13)
Education i s the key to w orl d peace
Sep 23
First Chiba Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(222:37)
N ow is the tim e for courageous dialogue
Nov 13 Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Achieve victor y in th is tumult uous age
63
(223:11)
2002 Apr 13 3rd Nationwide Youth Division Leader’s M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(229:11)
H ardship — The medal of honour of youth
Jun 2
Special Training Session for SGI-Côte d’Ivoire Representatives, Tokyo, Japan
(230:17)
Rousing a great w ave of dialogue for peace
Jul 19
Divisional Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(230:45)
W holeheartedly w ork ing for people’s happiness
Jul 27
SGI Representative Leaders Conference from Various Countries, Tokyo, Japan
(232:11)
L ive lif e as a joyous drama!
Sep 8
World Peace Gongyo Meeting with SGI Y outh Leaders, Tokyo, J apan Part I: T he tru e essence of Bud dhi sm l ies in our
(232:43)
behaviour as human beings
2003 M ar 16 Graduation Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(240:15)
Cul ti vate the wisdom never t o be defeated by the unju st
Mar 19 Joint Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, Tokyo, J apan
(239:59)
Bril liantly f ulfi l your lif e’s mission!
Apr 1
Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, Tokyo, J apan
(240:27)
Soka U niversit y — Forever a great citadel of peace
Apr 8
Entrance Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(241:29)
The world i s waiting for you
Jun 7
Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(241:1)
W alki ng the path of m entor and disciple to victory in life
J un 29
Divisional Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Tri umph wit h the heart of a lion king
64
(242:23)
Jul 2
Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(242:37)
Faith i s th e path l eadi ng to absolut e happi ness
Soka Education Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(242:45)
Stu dents wil l shine when teachers pr ovi de light
Jul 13
Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(244:1)
G reat are those w ho m ake others great
Jul 24
Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(243:1)
Responsibi li ti es fo rge our character and humanit y
Jul 26
Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: L et us expand our netw ork of friendship! Part 2: Believe in th e potenti al of yout h!
Aug 8
Nationwide Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(245:1) (245:9) (247:1)
L eading the movement f or k osen-ruf u is a supr eme honou r
Dec 10 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(249:1)
H istory begins w ith one person of courage
Dec 11 Conference with SGI Representatives and Leaders of Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory, Tokyo, Japan
(247:63)
Five guid eli nes of fait h
2004 Mar 16 Joint Graduation Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan
(252:1)
Ad vance along the great path o f you r m ission!
Mar 19 Joint Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, Japan
(251:1)
Eternall y dedicated to t he people
Apr 1
Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s College, T okyo, Japan
(252:15)
Changing the wo rld t hrou gh the passion of youth
Apr 8
Joint Entrance Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Elementary Schools and Soka J unior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo Bring the flower of your life to the fullest bloom
65
(252:25)
May 3
Women’s Division and Young Women’s Division Representatives M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(253:9)
M ake peace a realit y thr ough th e powerful voices of glob al citizen!
J un 18
Soka University of America Students and Representatives Conference, T okyo, Japan
(254:1)
Soka U niversit y of Am erica is the hope of st century the 21
Jul 17
SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: T hose dedicated to spr eadin g the M ystic
(255:13)
L aw are assured of ul ti mate victory
Part 2: Un it y is the key to t he bri lli ant developm ent
(255:22)
of our movement
Jul 17
Conference with Students and Representatives of Soka University of America, Tokyo, J apan
(261:82)
U nit ing across th e glob e fo r t he sake of peace
Sep 29
Divisional Representatives Conference, T okyo, Japan Part 1: W alking the noble path of mentor and disciple
Oct 8
Part 2: L eaders exi st f or t he sake of th e members Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(257:17) (257:25) (257:57)
Be leaders w ho shine wi th cour age, sin ceri ty , and gratit ude
Oct 28
Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(261:91)
Follow ing the path of mentor and disciple
2005 Jan 2
New Year’s Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: N o action t aken fo r k osen-ruf u is ever wasted Part 2: T o fo ster peopl e is to create hop e fo r the futsure
Jan 9
SGI Representatives’ Conference Part 1: Tak e actio n! A jour ney of a th ousand mi les begins wi th a sin gle step Part 2: Advance to t he end w ith an indomitable spirit!
Jan 22
First Nationwide Youth Division Leader’s M eeting, Tokyo You th , possess a soun d ph il osophy!
66
(260:7) (260: 17) (259:82) (259:92) (260: 29)
J an 28
30th Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(261:106)
Yout h are the key to the SG I ’s developm ent
M ar 25 Nationwide Representatives’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(263:7)
Sw if t acti on i s th e key to success
Apr 15 Representatives Conference Celebrating M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: O pen the way forw ard wit h courage Part 2: H ardships are an opport unity f or
(262:23) (262:36)
human revoluti on
Apr 26 Representatives Conference Commemorating M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, J apan
(262:87)
Youth — Take full responsibili ty for k osen-rufu!
M ay 14 Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Creating l ives of happiness throu gh w holehearted eff ort s for k osen-ruf u Part 2: Engaging ourselves acti vely in t he wor ld around us
M ay 21 Tokyo No.2 Area Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: U sing ou r vo ice fo r t he sake of peace Part 2: U phold fearless faith Jun 6 Conference Commemorating June 6, the Birthday of Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: I lluminating the worl d wit h light of
Jul 20
(263:44) (263:59)
(265:7) (265:20) (264:24)
educati on and peace Part 2: Th e indom itable human ri ghts str uggle of t he fou ndin g president
(264:41)
Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(266:12)
Yout h are the future
Aug 6
Joint Training Session for Representatives of the Doctors and Nurses Division, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: O ne courageous indivi dual can change the worl d
Part 2: W armly encouraging others Part 3: M ake each step a breakt hr ough
(266:25) (266:31) (266:37)
to victory
Sep 12
Divisional Representatives’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan M ove forw ard w ith fearless and courageous faith
67
(266:44)
Sep 22
Soka Educators Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Education has the pow er t o fo ster
(266:58)
indomit able individuals Part 2: W orl d peace start s w it h educational reform
Sep 27
(266:65)
Divisional Representatives Conference to Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai, Tokyo, Japan
(266:75)
D evelop yourself li mi tl essly
SPEECHES BY PRESIDENT AKIYA 1992 Oct 22
59th HQLM , Kansai, Japan
(120:91)
N ext Y ear, 1 993, designated as “T he Sok a Renaissance — Year of vi ctory”
Sep 7
Soka Gakkai Announces Conferral of Gohonzon at 70th Headquarter Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Faith based on the D ai-Goh onzon — D irectly connected t o t he D aishonin
68
(129:152)
MESSAGES 1988 Sep 22 To the 2nd SGI World Lawyers’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan Sep 24 To the 1st SGI World Scientists’ Conference, Sendai, Japan
(E2:88:038) (E2: 88:029)
Sep 24 To the 3rd World Youth Conference on Agriculture, Yamagata, Japan
(E2:88:030)
Sep 24 To the 1st SGI World A rtists’ Conference, Sendai, Japan
(E2:88:031)
1989 Aug 24 1st Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(84:1) (E5)
L ive by your faith and dr eams
Oct 3 To the 2nd SGI World Physicians Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(84:1) (E5:89:280)
Oct 3 To the 3rd SGI World Lawyers Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(84:3) (E5:89:282)
Oct 3 To the 4th SGI World Educators Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(84:4) (E5:89:283)
1991 Feb 17 To the 2nd International Conference on Peace and Non-violent Action, India
(100:62:E17)
N on-vio lence and the spir it of comp assion ar e the drivi ng for ces for creatin g a centur y of humanity
M ar 16 To the Youth Division M embers, Commemorating M arch 16, Kosen-rufu Day, Tokyo, Japan
(101:1: E17)
Fill the world w ith the light of wi sdom and cultur e
1992 Feb 18 Opening of the exhibition ‘Welcome to the Wonderland of Dreams and Hopes: World Children’s Tales exhibition with works by Daisaku Ikeda and Brian Wildsmith’, Hong Kong
69
(112:69) (E17)
1993 Sep 12 Congratulatory M essage at the Opening of Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in India 1994 Jul 27
To theParticipants of the Scientific Conference on Human Studies, Education, Development & 21st Century, Hanoi, Vietnam
(129:212)
(139:41)
Education cult ivates a good heart i n human li fe and creates th e personal val ues necessary for the future
Jul 31
To theParticipants of the Future Division General M eeting, Tokyo
(139:47)
T hose w ho stri ve earnestl y to develop th emselves are victor s in li fe
1995 M ay 5 To the for Future Division M eeting in Commemoration of M ay 5, Tokyo, Japan 1996 Jan 7
Young Educators Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(147:277)
(154:91)
Pursue the noble ideals of M r M akiguchi
Jan 14 Kanto Renaissance Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(154:96)
Persecuti on i s th e vot ary’ s supr eme hon our
Feb 25 N ew T okyo Cultural Summit, T okyo, J apan
(156:83)
M ake somethin g happen
M ar 4 3rd Asian General M eeting Commemorating 35th Anniversary of Kosen-rufu M ovement in Asia, Okinawa, Japan
(156:88)
Personal grow th i s the key to expandi ng the sphere of peace
M ar 8 Tokyo Business Professionals Division Representatives M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(156:90)
Entering the orbit of Buddhahood
Mar 9 Gakuen Ward General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(156:99)
M aintain excellent health t ow ards 2005
M ar 21 Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College Joint Graduation Ceremony, Tokyo, Japan Bou ndl ess chall enge yields bou ndl ess gro w th
70
(157:151)
Apr 8
Tokyo and Kansai Soka Elementary Schools Entrance Ceremony, Tokyo, J apan
(157:155)
Soaring high w ith “ W ings of H ope and Courage”
Apr 8
Soka Junior and Senior High Schools Entrance Ceremonies, Tokyo, J apan
(158:168)
Cou rage is a pr erequi sit e fo r a li fe of great achievement
Aug 18 3rd US-J apan Youth Peace General M eeting, M iami, USA
(161:134)
Yout h! C herish hope, challenge your selves and fight for ju stice
Sep 15 To the M embers of the M any Treasures Group, Japan
(163:9)
W alkin g life’s loft iest path t o imm easurable satisfaction
1997 Feb 10 2nd Nationwide Young Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, J apan
(167:61)
H appin ess li es in for ging a soli d self
Mar 8 Tokyo Chapter Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
(170:71)
Ad vancing together on the front l ines
Sep 30 Yamanashi Prefecture Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Kofu, J apan
(175:29)
Savourin g the boundl ess good fo rt une of t he M ystic Law
Oct 19 Opening of the Ikeda Friendship Centre in Gurgaon, India 1998 Apr 8
Entrance Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Elementary Schools, J apan
(174:8)
(180:49)
Become the sun of hope for the 21st centur y
Apr 21 Closing M eeting of the SGI Spring Study Session, Tokyo, Japan
(181:49)
Create a golden path of fr iendship
Aug 2
13th Summer Conference of Women’s Division Nurses Group (Shirakaba-kai), Tokyo, Japan H ardships endow us wit h compassion and str ength t o help others
71
(185:19)
1999 Feb 3
Soka Gakkai Prefecture Chiefs Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(190:17)
K osen-r uf u is a movement of unsurp assed humanism
J un 17 To the M embers of the Young Women’s Division, Tokyo, Japan
(193:51)
W hat i s happi ness?
Jul 4
At the Closing Sesion of the SGI Training Course, Tokyo, Japan
(194:27)
Everything is born from hope
2001 Jan 30 Tokyo General Ward Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(214:33)
W in w ith a spiri t of indo mit able courage
Apr 26 Nationwide Conference for PrefectureLeaders, Tokyo, Japan
(217:17)
L aying the foundatio n for peace in A sia and the worl d
M ay 22 Nationwide Conference for Prefecture Leaders, Tokyo, Japan
(217:49)
Ad vance w it h a great determi nation of absolut e victory
June 28 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(219:25)
G ive people courage, j oy and confidence
Sep 6
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(221:1)
Persecuti on i s pro of of th e cause of good
Dec 3 Tokyo General Ward Leaders M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
(224:35)
T rue joy is found in t he str uggle for justice
Dec 14 Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(225:1)
T he pur pose of r eligio n is peopl e’s happin ess
2002 M ar 4 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Four f reedoms for the 21st C entur y
72
(227:35)
Jun 1
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(231:3)
Th e pri de of advancing at th e for efr ont of the new centu ry
Jul 4
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(231:13)
Tak e init iative wi th j oy and enthusiasm
Jul 26
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(232:1)
Buddhism is the key to victory in wor k and li fe
Aug 17 Second Entrance Ceremony of Soka University of America
(232:19)
W ork ing t ogether f or t he happi ness and peace of all humankind
Sep 30 Remarks to Soka University Students, Tokyo, Japan
(233:31)
L earning is the inali enable right of all
Oct 1
Remarks to Soka Women’s College Students, Tokyo, Japan
(233:39)
Youth ful eff ort s become a lifetime tr easure
2003 Jan 9
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders’ Conference
(236:31)
L ead the way to a year of great victor y!
Jun 13 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(242:1)
Advance wi th vi gour along the path of your m ission
Aug 16 3rd Entrance Ceremony of Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, USA
(243:35)
To l earn is to grow and develop w ithout llim it
Dec 10 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders’ Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(249:1)
H istory begins w ith one person of courage
2004 Feb 6
Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
(253:1)
Create a thr ill ing drama of great victor y
Aug 14 Soka University of America, Entrance Ceremony, California, USA D evelop int o great l eaders for w orl d peace
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Sep 10 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan
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H appiness for all — Religion’ s tr ue aim
Oct 1
Inaugural meeting of Ikeda Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, Boston, USA
(258:7)
Buil ding bri dges tow ards a civi lisation of creative coexistence
Apr 8
Joint Entrance Ceremony for Tokyo, Kansai Junior and High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Become great leaders for w or ld p eace
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LECTURES 1988 Jan 7
Commemorative Address on the conferral of G Ramachandran Award for International Understanding, Gandhigram Rural University, India
(E2:88:214)
The rol e of youth against vi olence in t he mov ement f or peace
1989 Jun 14 Academy of Fine Arts, France
(80:36) (E2:89:180)
Ar t and spir it ualit y in the East and W est
1990 M ay 28 Beijing University, China
(93:55) (E5)
M y view of the path of education, t he bridge of culture
1991 J an 30 University of East Asia, Macau
(100:52) (E17)
A rou sing a new global awar eness
Apr 21 University of Philippines, M anila
(103:31) (E17)
Peace and b usiness: T ow ards a uni versal spir it of f airn ess and justi ce
Sep 26 John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, USA
(108:64) (E17)
Th e age of “ Soft Power” and inner-moti vated phi losophy — For d evelopi ng a new Japan-U S relationship
1992 J an 30 Chinese University of Hong Kong
(112:70) (E17)
Tr aditio nal Chinese humanism wil l shine in t he new centu ry
Feb 11 4th Gandhi M emorial Lecture of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, N ew Delhi
(112:73) (E17)
Tow ard a wor ld w ithout w ar — G andhism and the modern w orld
Oct 14 Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China Th e 21st century and E ast A sian civil isatio n
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1993 Jan 28 Claremont McKenna College, Los Angeles
(123:41)
I n search of new pri nciples of int egration
Sep 24 At Harvard University, Boston
(129:68)
M ahayana Buddhism and 21st centu ry civil isati on
1994 Jan 31 Shenzhen University, China
(134:26)
The infini te horizon of humanism
M ay 17 M oscow State University, M oscow
(137:8)
T he magnif icient cosmos of t he human being
1995 Jan 26 East-West Center, Hawaii, USA
(144:20)
Peace and human securit y: A Buddh ist perspecti ve fo r th e 21st cent ur y
J un 26 Aleneo de Santander, Cultural and Scientific Society, Spain
(148:267)
Tow ards the dawn of civilisation of the 21st cent ur y — Tr anscendi ng th e suf feri ngs of Faust
Nov 2 Tribhuvan University, Nepal
(152:7)
H omage to t he Sagarmatha of humanism — T he living lessons of G autama Buddha
1996 Jun 4
Simon Wiesenthal Center
(159:14)
M akiguchi’s lifelong pursuit of j usti ce and hum ane valu es
J un 13 Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New Y ork
(159:58)
Th oughts on education f or glob al citizenship
J un 29 University of Havana, Cuba
(160:6)
Buil ding a great spir it ual bri dge to t he new centur y
1997 O ct 21 Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, N ew Delhi, India
(174:27)
A n ew humanism for t he coming centur y
2003 Lectures At Soka University M ar 10 Part 1 – G oethe the M an Part 2 – G oethe the M an
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C OMMEMORATIVE ADDRESS 2005 M ay 22 Commemorative Address to Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo , USA
(263:153)
Th e university of the 21st century — Cradl e of wor ld citizens
SGI PRESIDENT
IKEDA’S EDUCATION PROPOSALS
2000 Sep 29 Bui ldi ng a society servi ng t he essent ial needs
(213:1)
of educatio n — Some views on educati on i n th e 21st centu ry
2001 Jan 9
Reviving education: T he bri lli ance of t he inner spiri t — Further th oughts on education in t he 21st century
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ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES 1988 Dec 6
Acceptance of the International Peace (74:29) (E2:88:044) Award from The Transnational Centre for Peace and Nonviolence, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India Ar m your self w it h a heart of comp assion
1991 Jun 7
Conferral of a Special Non-resident (104:72) (E17) M embership from the Austrian Artists’ Association, Frankfurt Fill the peoples’ hearts wit h t he light of poetry
1992 Feb 15 Conferral of the M ost Distinguished Fellowship from the Delhi School of Non-violence Feb 16 Conferral of The Global Conciousness Award from The International Centre for Science, Culture and Conciousness, New Delhi J un 24 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Ankara University, Turkey
(112:65) (E17) (112:67) (E17)
(116:60)
A new silk r oad from t he cradle of civil isati on
Feb 12 Conferral of Award of Non-resident M ember and Machado de Assis Medal from Brazilian Academy of Letters, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(123:115)
Th e dawn of hope for humanistic civilisatio n
M ay 16 Conferral of Title of Honorary Director of Centre for Japanese Studies from University of East Asia, M acau
(125:32)
Buddhi sm uni tes the hearts of all humanki nd
1995 Nov 14 Conferral of Honorary Doctor of Social Science from University of M acau
(152:64)
Fosteri ng a new era of cr eati ve fr iendship
1997 Feb 20 Conferral of Honorary Professorship from Jilin University, China T he developm ent o f t he individu al is the key to prosperit y
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M ay 12 Conferral of Honorary Professorship from Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
(170:5)
D evelo pment depends on selfl essly dedicated individuals
Sep 13 Conferral of Special Commendation from the World Federation of United Nations Associations, Tokyo, Japan
(173:33)
Yout h are the force that w ill change history
Oct 23 Conferral of the Tagore Peace Award from Asiatic Society, New Delhi, India Raise your voice on behalf of hum anit y
Oct 6 Conferral of Honorary Professorship by Inner M ongolia University and Distinction of H onorary Adviser to Association of M ongolian Literature. China
(174:55) (174:55)
(175:35)
Ad vancing wit h a spir it of u nceasing challenge
1998 Feb 9
Conferral of award from Order of the Knights of Rizal
(178:7)
T he ill umi nati ng spir it of JoséRi zal
Feb 11 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities from University of M anila
(178:21)
Cult ivating t he inner t reasures of youth
Feb 14 Conferral of Honorary Citizenship from Tagaytay, Philippine
(178:39)
A l and of r estor ative wellsprings of h umanism
Apr 17 Conferral of an H onorary Doctorate from Federico Villarreal N ational University, Peru
(195:13)
Tak e on challenges and w in!
M ay 15 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy, from Kyung Hee University
(181:5)
Forging a global alli ance of h umanistic phil osophy and education
M ay 17 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Cheju National University, South Korea
(192:5)
A f riendship l eading to eternal pr osperity
Jul 24
Conferral of Honorary Professorship from Northeastern University, China L ead a profo und l ife dedicated to the good of society
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Sep 19 Conferral of Abdumomunov Award from Kyrygz Republic
(185:29)
Youth! W ork for the happiness of humanity
Oct 24 Conferral of Honorary Life M embership from Photographic Society of Singapore
(198:13)
U sherin g in a cult ure of peace in the 21st century
1999 Jan 7
Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from University of Delhi, India
(188:25)
Constructing a new civil isati on w here justi ce prevails
Jan 15 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Argentina’s Flores University, Tokyo, J apan
(189:1)
N ow is the time to build your foundation for l ife
2000 Sep 7
Induction into M artin Luther King Jr International Collegium of Scholars of M orehouse College, Atlanta, USA
(208:13)
Setbacks are an opport unit y for victor y
Nov 24 Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, University of Sydney, Australia
(211:12)
To w ards a new centur y of mut ual prosperit y
Nov 29 Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, University of Putra, Malaysia
(211:34)
“ Servi ng Hu manity” is the pillar of educatio n
2001 Jun 1
Accepting an Honorary Professorship from Fujian Teachers University, China
(218:17)
W hen wom en of p eace stand t ogeth er, war becomes im po ssibl e
Jun 6
Conferral of Commendation from the Center for Dewey Studies, USA
(217:59)
T he trium ph of justice and democracy
Sep 8
Conferral of an Award from Republic of San M arino
(222:27)
L et us create a wo rl d of hum an harmony!
Nov 4 Conferral of Award from Argentina’s University of Buenos Aires Th e tim e is now!
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2003 J an 18 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from India’s Bharathidasan University
(240:5)
Up hold the spir it of pl acing students first
2004 Feb 24 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from India’s Rabindra Bharati University, Tokyo, Japan
(250:51)
O nly b y uni ti ng people can w e create a peaceful wo rld
Jun 6
Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities from Capitol University, Philippines
(253:25)
Carryi ng the flame of hope to all hum anity
Apr 14 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Londrina State University, Brazil
(255:7)
Education is the light of hope illumi nating the way to a mor e humane wor ld
Jul 22
Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of J ordan
(254:27)
Education is the greatest “ W eapon” for peace
2005 Apr 20 Conferral of Award for Oneness of M ahavir and M ahatma from Times Foundation, India
(262:51)
Bui ld in g a genuine and endur in g peace based on non-vio lence and di alogue
M ay 7 Conferral of the title of Honorary Professor from Beijing Language and Culture University, China
(264:13)
L ive for lof ty id eals and for t he w elf are of ot hers!
M ay 26 Conferral of Award of Honorary Foreign M ember from Brazilian Institute of H istory and Geography; Non-Resident Member of the Brazilian Academy of Philosophy I lluminate all around you wi th the light of hope and truth
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DISCUSSIONS CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUTH 1992 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]
L et us raise the youth, let us talk with them The way of master and disciple lies at the heart of Buddhism Hardships are what nourish the lives of youth Nobility is determined by one’s deeds and actions Wisdom comes from compassion True disciples emulate the behaviour of their mentor The heritage of the Law lies in the mentor-disciple relationship M y sole purpose, my sole wish is people’s happiness Our actions prove the validity of the Law Live each day of your youth to the fullest The SGI: Leading the way in a great, global cultural movement Eternal prosperity flows from the mentor-disciple relationship Making the happiness of humanity our standard Faith manifests itself in one’s sense of responsibility for kosen-rufu Illuminate all around you just like the sun With youth representatives
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1993 On The Life Of Spanish Artist Francisco De Goya
[01] [02] [03] [04] [05]
As human beings we must speak out Live according to your own standards Leaving a testimony for later generations M aintaining a spirit of hope to the end M oving ever forward with abiding passion and will
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The Struggle For Human Rights In India
[01] [02] [03] [04]
People’s hearts and society: The arena of Gandhi’s endeavours Confronting oppression with the power of truth Advancing with total commitment to one’s struggle As long as a single suffering person remains, I will fight
(127:28) (127:33) (127:39) (127:46)
Alexander The Great and King Ashoka
[01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10]
Always challenge your own limits Seizing victory with lightning speed Winning respect and admiration through one’s character Advancing with the spirit: “N o obstacle is insurmountable” Striving to fulfil a great dream Igniting passionate flames of determination in the hearts of others True leaders never cease in their struggle for the people’s happiness and welfare To govern is to repay debts of gratitude to the people To continue striving until all are happy Run with the baton of hope in your hand!
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1994 On Buddhism, Life and History
[01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10]
Glory lies in one’s behaviour Faith serves to illuminate our lives The mainstay of education is “Respect for Others” Kansai — An eternal citadel of kosen-rufu Living wisely for good health Young people — Be seekers of a great philosophy! Friendship — The beautiful flower of youth Striving courageously for others’ happiness Recognising the supreme dignity of each person’s life Love for humanity is the underlying spirit of the SGI
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1995 [11]
A life of struggle is crowned with happiness
(I44:125)
DISCUSSIONS ON YOUTH SGI
President Ikeda’s Discussions on Youth — For theProtagonists of the Twenty-first Century
1996 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06]
The worries and hopes of youth — Part 1 The worries and hopes of youth — Part 2 Youth — A time of challenge and construction — Part 1 Youth — A time of challenge and construction — Part 2 Friendship and perspectives on life during youth — Part 1 Friendship and perspectives on life during youth — Part 2
1997 [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]
What is love? What is the meaning of work? What is an international person? Bringing out the best in one’s personality What is true consideration? The essence of human rights The joys of reading Developing a solid perspective of history Fostering an appreciation for art and culture — Part 1 Fostering an appreciation for art and culture — Part 2 Dialogue with nature Discovering great literature The importance of gongyo and daimoku – Part 1 The importance of gongyo and daimoku – Part 2
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1998 [21] [22]
What is the purpose of our organisation? Human revolution and kosen-rufu
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What is freedom? What does individuality mean? How are our prayers answered?
1999 [05] The importance of friendship [06] The power of courage
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Why is right persecuted? The purpose of going to college — Part 1 The purpose of going to college — Part 2
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2000 [10] [11] [12]
You are the hopeof the world Life and death — Part 1 Life and death — Part 2 Life and death — Part 3
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DISCUSSIONS ON HEALTH 1996 [0I] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23]
A healthy life is a creative life Cold prevention and harmony of mind and body Overweight and obesity Blood pressure — Part 1 Blood pressure — Part 2 Stress — Part 1 Stress — Part 2 Lower back pain Teeth — Part 1 Teeth — Part 2 Staying healthy in the summer Emergency first-aid Children's health Sleep Atopic eczema Gastrointestinal disorders — Part 1 Gastrointestinal disorders — Part 2 Heart disease — Part 1 Heart disease — Part 2 Nursing — Part 1 Nursing — Part 2 Nursing — Part 3 (Caring for the elderly at home) Senile dementia
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1997 A New Century of Health: Buddhism and The Art of Medicine
[24] [25] [26] [27]
Kidney disease Skin disorders Drugs and M edicines — Part 1 Drugs and M edicines — Part 2
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ON THE THIRD STAGE OF LIFE A Discussion on the Third Stage of Life — Ageing in Contemporary Society
1997 [0I] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09]
There is no retirement age from life Your true character is ultimately revealed in your face A life of commitment and dedication The joy of learning throughout one’s life Savouring the sweetness of a life well lived Leading a life of purpose and commitment The secret of long life M aking our example our greatest legacy to others Ties of trust and friendship are our greatest treasure
1998 [10] Work is the key to health [11] A noble spirit of mutual aid and support [12] A forty-six-year partnership of devoted service to kosen-rufu [13] A shared journey for worldwide kosen-rufu [14] A family committed to serving the members [15] Faith is the key to life’s triumph
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DIALOGUE OF HOPE Discussions with Soka Gakkai Junior High School Division Leaders –
What does it mean to be “Smart”? How to make friends Everyone has a complex about something
(208:91) (209:65) (209:75)
Discussions with SGI-USA Culture Department Members
A new sun shines on the land of liberty, America!
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STUDY SERIES The World of Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings — A Discussion on Humanistic Religion
2002 [0I] The Gosho is the Buddhist scripture for the latter day of the Law [02] The Daishonin’s lifelong dedication to his vow [03] The establishment of the Daishonin’s teaching: Dawn of a religion for all humanity [04] Establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land – Part I [05] Establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land – Part 2 [06] Attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime means living with strong faith and great hope [07] M any in body, one in mind: The victorious solidarity of comrades in faith dedicated to an eternal vow [08] The heart of a lion king — The courageous roar of mentor and disciple [09] Persecutions encountered for the sake of the Law — Part I [10] Persecutions encountered for the sake of the Law — Part 2 [11] The Gohonzon — Part I 2003 [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
The Gohonzon — Part 2 The Gohonzon — Part 3 Sado exile — Part 1 Sado exilo — Part 2 The Daishonin’s “T hree Instances of Gaining Distinction” and the fulfilment of his predictions The practice of respecting others — Part 1 The practice of respecting others — Part 2 The westward transmission of Buddhism (243:41)
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Disciples encountering persecution for the sake of the Law The Atsuhara persecution — Part 1 The Atsuhara persecution — Part 2 Buddhism is win or lose — Courage is the key to victory
2004 [24] The Buddhism of sowing — A teaching that enables all people to attain enlightenment [25] The fulfilment of the Daishonin’s vow and its perpetuation by his disciples –– The commitment to lead all people to enlightenment into the eternal future [26] Birth, ageing, sickness, and death — Part 1 [27] Birth, ageing, sickness, and death — Part 2
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LECTURES ON ‘HOBEN’ AND ‘JURYO’ CHAPTERS 1995 [0I] Preliminary thoughts: Impressions of my mentor’s state of life [02] On the “H oben” chapter — Behold the sun of Buddhahood in your heart [03] Immeasurable meanings derive from the one Law [04] The transformation of the voice-hearers [05] A revolutionary view of Buddhahood: “Embracing the Gohonzon is in itself enlightenment” [06] The Daishonin established the “Object of Worship never known before” [07] Expedient means are words of wisdom for raising people up [08] The Buddha struggles to change people’s hearts through dialogue [09] The Buddha is a great doctor of life who guides people towards happiness [10] Securing a great state of life through taking action for kosen-rufu [11] Our concern for kosen-rufu enables us to become Buddhas 88
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A true leader brings people joy The true entity of all phenomena is the wisdom to grasp the truth of Life The Gohonzon is the true entity of all phenomena Whether in suffering or in joy, we can find meaning in all things The “ Life Span” chapter: A grand epic of the eternity of life All people are Buddhas “The Thus Come One’s secret and his transcendental powers” indicates the great beneficial power of the Gohonzon The Daishonin’s Buddhism enables us to dwell in the eternal moment of Kuon Ganjo “ Casting off the transient and revealing the true” means manifesting the life of Kuon Ganjo The Buddha’s state of life is as vast as the universe The saha world is itself the land of eternally tranquil light The Buddha observes people’s hearts and listens to their unvoiced aspirations Dedicate your life to the great Law, to lofty ideals Birth and death are the phases of the great rhythm of the M ystic Law The lights of the Buddha’s character is inextinguishable The Buddha’s struggle never ceases for an instant The life span of the Bodhisattva is eternal The spirit of boundless hope and advance Buddhism is a philosophy for transforming the “Society of Desire” We have been able to meet the Gohonzon because of a profound connection with the Buddha The Buddha gives people the strength to live Humankind thirsts for the “H ighly Effective M edicine” of the M ystic Law Using the Buddha’s wisdom to correct society’s distortions 89
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1996 [35] The Bodhisattvas of the Earth are noble emissaries of the Buddha who lead people to happiness [36] The Jigage is a song in praise of the “Greater Self” [37] We ourselves can attain the Buddha’s vast state of life [38] Truly strong are those who continually base themselves on the Gohonzon [39] A seeking attitude makes our lives shine [40] Arise! sun of eternal joy above the sea of suffering [41] An indestructible paradise exists within our lives [42] A life dedicated to the M ystic Law is a life of true happiness [43] Great benefit comes from practising the M ystic Law “Honestly and Uprightly” [44] The Buddha is a person of action who fixes his gaze on humankind [45] The Buddha’s great vow to lead all people to happiness
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LECTURES ON THE GOSHO [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]
Gift of an Unlined robe — Part I Gift of an Unlined robe — Part 2 The Izu Exile — Part 1 The Izu Exile — Part 2 The Opening of the Eyes — Part 1 The Opening of the Eyes — Part 2 The One Essential Phrase — Part 1 The One Essential Phrase — Part 2 Letter to Ko-ama Gozen — Part 1 Letter to Ko-ama Gozen — Part 1 L etter to the M other of Oto Gozen part — 1 L etter to the M other of Oto Gozen Part — 2 Letter to Lord Toki A Letter of Condolence Letters to Ueno-ama Gozen:
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1) Clear Sake Gosho 2) On M y Sickness The Ultimate Teaching Affirmed by all Buddhas Past, Present and Future Reply to M yoho Bikuni — Part I Reply to M yoho Bikuni — Part 2 Reply to M yoho Bikuni — Part 3 Happiness in this World
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2004
LECTURES ON “THE OPENING OF THE E YES” [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07]
“Opening The Eyes” — A call to open our eyes to (253:57) Nichiren, to open our eyes to the people The three virtues of sovereign, teacher, and (254:33) parent — Establishing the Buddhism of the people through compassion and enduring persecution The “T eaching Hidden in the Depths of the Sutra”: (255:53) the supreme Law that opens the path to Buddhahood for all people Original cause and original effect: Eternal Buddhahood (256:77) and the unending Bodhisattva Way are opened through faith The Fivefold comparison: Clarifying the causality of (257:73) life and the fundamental direction for human existence A vow for the enlightenment of all people: The (258:44) power deep within our lives that can overcome all obstacles The votary of the Lotus Sutra: One who practices (259:102) the correct teaching with outstanding perseverance and compassion
2005 [08] The profound debt owed to the Lotus Sutra and the protection received by those who spread the supreme Law of universal enlightenment [09] The six difficult and nine easy acts: To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage [10] The two admonitions of the “Devadatta” chapter: A call to lead all people to enlightenment based on the teaching of “Changing Poison into M edicine” and “Attaining Buddhahood” in one’s present form 91
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CONVERSATIONS ON THE LOTUS SUTRA [0I] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08]
Surmounting the absence of philosophy in our age Making “Life” the keyword of the coming age A scripture that calls out to all people “This is what I heard” — The pulse of the oneness of mentor and disciple The “Three meetings in two places” — An exchange between eternity and the present moment “Expedient M eans” –– The art of skilful of human education The revelation of the single Buddha vehicle — Opening the door to the oneness of mentor and disciple The heart of the true entity of all phenomena — The endless challenge to transform reality
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WISDOM OF LOTUS SUTRA The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra –– A Discussion on Religion in the Twenty-first Century
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The purpose of the “Bestowal of Prophecy” is to enable all people to enter the path of absolute happiness The eternal bond of mentor and disciple The voice-hearers awaken to a life based on the great wish for the happiness of all beings “T eachers of the Law” are spiritual leaders who live among the people One’s life is itself the treasure tower
1997 [18] “Embracing the Lotus Sutra” means recognising the infinite worth of each person’s life [19] The fact that evil people can attain enlightenment proves that good will triumph [20] The dragon girl’s enlightenment is a grand declaration of gender equality [21] A disciple battles the three powerful enemies [22] The Lotus Sutra enables all people to attain absolute peace and happiness [23] “Upsetting attachments and arousing doubts”: A “Great Jolt” that induces a revolutionary leap in consciousness [24] A cultural history of the lotus flower [25] “I am a Bodhisattva of the Earth” the discovery of the eternal self [26] An irrepressible zest for life — The spirit of the “Life Span” chapter [27] Shakyamuni’s declaration of the supreme dignity of the human being 1998 [28] The “L ife Span” chapter — Part 3: Establish a state of life of eternally indestructible happiness [29] The “L ife Span” chapter — Part 4: The pursuit of happiness — The doctrine of the ten worlds <1> [30] The “L ife Span” chapter — Part 5: Turning a society of anger into a society of humanism: The doctrine of the ten worlds <2> [31] The “L ife Span” chapter — Part 6: From the six paths to the four noble worlds — The doctrine of the ten worlds <3> [32] The “L ife Span” chapter — Part 7: From the six 93
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1999 [39] Those who spread the M ystic Law receive the great benefit of the purification of the six sense organs [40] A struggle against the forces of arrogance [41] The transmission to the Bodhisattvas of the Earth: A solemn ceremony of kosen-rufu [42] The essential transmission to Bodhisattva Superior Practices marks the dawn of “Humanistic Buddhism” [43] The “Supernatural Powers” chapter is an overture to the triumphal march of the people [44] The implicit teaching is “Buddhism for the People” [45] The completion of the ceremony of transmission [46] True health lies in bodhisattva practice [47] Cultural activities based on the M ystic Law are “Wonderful Sounds” [48] Develop the compassion and wisdom to “Perceive the World’s Sounds” [49] Kosen-rufu is the ultimate path in life [50] Those who devote themselves to kosen-rufu receive the “Benefit of Protection” 2000 [51] The victory of a “Family Revolution” [52] “T reasure Each Person” is the conclusion of the Lotus Sutra [53] The Lotus Sutra is a teaching of the oneness of mentor and disciple 94
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Life: A challenge, A great experiment
1995 [02] The greatest of all treasures is capable people [03] Education and religion exist to bring out the highest potential in all people [04] Sounds of the approaching century of life [05] Turning the compassionate “Wheel of the Law” in society
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1994 [01] Expanding our own state of life is the key to happiness [02] Our “Heart” at the present moment determines the future [03] Defeating negative forces through prayer [04] The strength to advance with courage and confidence [05] Religion is the bastion of people’s freedom and independence [06] In quest of the truth [07] T aking action based on one’s own humanity [08] The brilliant illumination of the sun [09] T he indomitable spirit of the K orean people [10] Culture is a spiritual struggle [11] President M akiguchi laid down his life for the freedom of religion — Part 1 [12] Learn from history and develop wisdom to discern lies from truth — Part 2 [13] The presence of a religious challenge serves a bastion of spiritual freedom — Part 3 1995 Feb 06 Nichiren Daishonin’s Gosho: A wellspring of hope
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HUMAN REVOLUTION 1991 VOLUME 11 Osaka Osaka Osaka Osaka Osaka Osaka Trial
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VOLUME 3 Westward Transmission Westward Transmission India India The Buddha The Buddha The Buddha Light of Peace Light of Peace
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VOLUME 6 Treasure Land Long Journey Long Journey Acceleration Acceleration Rough Seas Rough Seas Young Eagles Young Eagles Young Eagles
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VOLUME 5 Trailblazing Trailblazing Joy Joy Joy Victory Victory Victory 1997 Lion Lion Lion
VOLUME 7 The Flower of Culture The Flower of Culture The Flower of Culture The Flower of Culture The Flower of Culture The Flower of Culture Fresh Growth Fresh Growth
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VOLUME 10 Bastion of the Pen Bastion of the Pen Bastion of the Pen Winds of Happiness Winds of Happiness Winds of Happiness A New Course A New Course Crown Champions Crown Champions Crown Champions Crown Champions Crown Champions
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VOLUME 13 Golden Bridge Guiding Star Guiding Star Shining Citadel
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ESSAYS LEADING WORLD FIGURES Rcecollections of My Meetingswith Leading World Figures: Part 1
1994 [01] Rosa Parks— M other of the Civil Rights M ovement [02] Václav Havel — Leader of the “Velvet Revolution” [03] Fabio Roversi-Monaco — Rector of the University of Bologna, the world’s oldest university [04] Cornell Capa — Expressing a profound love for humanity through photography [05] Rajiv Gandhi — A life of selfless commitment to the people [06] Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak — A pivotal figure for peace in the M iddle East [07] Johan Galtung— Pioneer of peace studies [08] Baris Manço — A superstar dedicated to peace [09] Wang Gungwu— Vice Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong — Internationally renowned scholar and academic [10] Corazon Aquino — Proof of the power of the people [11] César Gaviria Trujillo and Ana Milena Muñoz de Gaviria — Former President and First Lady of Colombia — Leaders of a new generation [12] Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner — President of the Club of Rome, gathering of world intellectuals [13] Anatoli Logunov — A physicist of outstanding dimension [14] JoseAbueva— Former President of the University of the Philippines [15] Ingvar Carisson — A person who lives among the people [16] Patricio Aylwyn — Former Chilean President, who ushered in a new dawn of democracy for his country [17] Glenn D. Paige— Professor Emeritus of the University of Hawaii 103
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Neil Rudenstine— President of Harvard University – An educator for and of the people Osvaldo Pugliese— Venerable M aestro of Argentine Tango Austregesilo de Athayde, late President the Brazilian academy of Letters — A tireless crusader for human rights JorgeA.H. Rangel — Striving for the creation of a Macau for the coming century Margaret Thatcher — A leader with unwavering conviction B.N.Pande— An indomitable champion of human rights Alain Poher — Former President of the French Senate J. Forbes Munro — Clerk of Senate of the University of Glasgow, Scotland Amaral Vieira — Internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Jutta Unkart–Seifert — Undersecretary of the Austrian Federal M inistry of Education, the Art and Sports Josquín Balaguer, President of the Dominican Republic — Father of Dominican democracy Necdet Serin — Former Rector of Ankara University, Turkey Brian Wildsmith — The well-loved children’s book illustrator and author, UK Nur Yalman — Chairman of the Anthropology Department at Harvard University, USA Josep Maria Bricall Massip — Vice-President of the standing conference of Rectors, Presidents and Vice-Chancellors of the European Universities, Spain Su Buqing — World-renowned mathematician and Honorary Rector of Fudan University, China Rem Khokhlov — Former Rector of M oscow State University Krishna Srinivas— President of the World Poetry Society; Co-founder of the World Congress of Poets, India Ba Jin — President of the Chinese writers Assocation — Warrior with a pen, China 104
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Francisco J. Delich— Former Rector of the National University of Cordoba, Argentina Norman Cousins— A person of unflagging action who become the conscience of America Nelson Mandela— President of South Africa — An indomitable fighter whose struggle brought and end to apartheid, South Africa
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Recollections of My Meetings with Leading World Figures— Part 2
1996 [01] Sonia Gandhi — Wife of Late Former Indian Prime M inister Rajiv Gandhi, India [02] His M ajesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal [03] Aleksey N. Kosygin — Former Premier of the Soviet Union [04] José María Figueres Olsen— President of the Republic of Costa Rica [05] Dr David L. Norton — Late Professor of Philosophy of the University of Delaware, USA [06] Her Royal H ighness Princess Anne of the United Kingdom [07] P. L. Singh — M ayor of Kathmandu, Nepal [08] Liao Chengzhi — Late President of the China-Japan Friendship Association, China [09] Farouk Hosni — Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Egypt [10] Turgut Özal — Former President of the Republic of Turkey [11] Maria Teresa Escoda Roxas— Former President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines [12] Chang Shuhong — Late Custodian of the Treasures of Dunhuang, China [13] The Honourable J ustice S. Mohan of India [14] Fidel V. Ramos — President of the Republic of the Philippines [16] Mahathir bin Mohamad — Prime Minister of Malaysia 1997 [15] John Major — Prime M inister of the United Kingdom
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[17] Javiér Perez de Cuéllar — Fifth Secretary General of the United Nations [18] Jin Yong — Chinese author par excellence, China [19] His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand [20] Adolfo Pérez Esquivel — Nobel Prize-winning Argentine Human Rights Activist, Argentina [21] Alexander Yakovlev — Leading architect of Perestroika [22] Su Dongtian— Professor at Shenzhen University [23] Michel Baroin — Champion of the human spirit [24] Lee Kuan Yew— Former Prime M inister of the Republic of Singapore [25] Zhao Puchu— President of the Chinese Buddhist Association [26] Cintio Vitier — Founder and President of the Center for the Studies of J osé M artí [27] Hassan Gouled Aptidon — President of the Republic of Djibouti [28] Rabbi Marvin Bier — Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center [29] Federico Mayor — Director-General of UNESCO [30] Dr N. Radhakrishnan— Director of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti [31] Robert Jastrow — Pivotal Scientist of the Apollo Programme 1998 [32] Zhou Enlai — A great leader of the people [33] Qian Weichang— Chancellor of Shanghai University
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Mrs Raisa Gorbachev — Former Soviet First Lady Dr Choue Young Seek — Kyung Hee University Founder and Chancellor Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali — Former United Nations Secretary-General King Juan CarlosI of Spain Valentina Tereshkova— First woman in space 106
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[39] Jerry John Rawlings— President of the Republic of Ghana (184:109) [40] Mrs Elsie Tu— Champion of the Common People (185:97) [41] Amedeu Thiago deMello — Brazilian poet and (187:69) guardian of the Amazon [42] Kocheril RamanNarayanan — President of India (187:63) 2000 Recollections of My Meetings with Leading World Figures— Part 4
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Olusegun Obasanjo— President of the Federal Republic of N igeria — Bringing power to the people Le Hoa Lam — M ayor of Auburn, New South Wales, Australia Manuel Esquivel — Former Prime Minister of Belize David P. Roselle — President of the University of Delaware, USA Aurelio Peccei — Co-founder of the Club of Rome
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2001 [48] Chingiz Aitmatov — Noted Kyrgyz writer (213:97) [49] Carlo Maria Badini — Superintendent of La Scala (214:93) [50] Mrs Karen Olsen deFigueres— M other of Costa Rica’s (214:105) former President [51] Dr Linus Pauling — Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Peace (215:113) [52] Herbie Hancock — Jazz king (223:51) 2002 [53] Thabo Mbeki — President of the Republic of South Africa [54] Benjamin Mkapa— President of the United Republic of Tanzania [55] Josef Derbolav — Internationally renowned German Educator [56] Ruud Lubbers— United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and former Prime M inister of the Netherlands
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UNFORGETTABLE FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 1996 [01] Governor Juan G. Frivaldoof the Province of Sorsogon, the Philippines [02] Dr Jules Brassner — An entrepreneur committed to working for the good of society 107
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1997 [03] Roberto Baggio — Italian Soccer Superstar [04] Dr Maria de Nazaréda FonsecaSolino of Brazil [05] Vladimir I. Tropin, Former Vice Rector of M oscow State University [06] Dr Ved Prakash Nanda — The eternal spirit of learning [08] Billy Jay Marion — Dedicated airline pilot 1998 [09] Sir Rogelio M Quiambao — Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal [10] Dr David W Chappell — Scholar of Buddhism [11] Kedar Bhakta Mathema — Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan [12] Dr Lim Chong Yah — A leading Asian economist [13] Dr Margarita Vorobyova-Desyatovskaya — M ember of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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1999 [14 Dr John D. Montgomery — Professor Emeritus of the John (189:105) F. Kennedy School of Government, H arvard University [15] Arun Gandhi — President of the M .K. Gandhi Institute for (191:113) Non-violence [16] Jaroslav Fric — Founder of the Czech Creative Team SCARS (196:83) (Science – Art Sense) [17] John Neumeier — Director and Chief Choreographer of the (196:87) Hamburg Ballet [18] Dr Junya Seki — First President of Soka Women’s College (197:95) and pioneer in the construction of Soka University 2000 [19] David P.C. Tay — President of the Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS)
T HOUGHTS ON NEW HUMAN
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Essays on The New Human Revolution
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Passing on the spirit of faith The voice of my mentor lives on The art of writing Memories of the Nihon University Auditorium A network of caring and concern for others Snow and our uncrowned heroes T he first step toward worldwide kosen-rufu T he Soka Gakkai spirit of environmentalism Nagano and beginning The New H uman Revolution The Philippine spirit Praise to Hong Kong! The Okinawa spirit M emories of the magnificent ceremony on M arch 16 The tradition of Soka University Learning from my mentor’s genius for forging friendships Words of encouragement to our “Freshers” M y love for photography The mission of the Seik yo Shim bun The publication of the Gosho M ay 3 and the Soka Gakkai spirit Children’s Stories — M essages of hope and courage Spring in Korea Ken’ichiro Uchida — Illustrator Soka Gakkai founder Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Democracy and Buddhism The activities of our M en’s Division To the Young Women’s Division Admiral Y i Sunsin — a great Korean hero The indestructible Kansai spirit To the leaders of the Future Division Neighbourly Shinanomachi Fifth anniversary of The New H uman Revolution The champions of humanistic education Studying Buddhism in our youth 109
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Words of the wise The warm glow of the heart A new generation of leaders The district women’s leaders shine Our courageous propagation of Buddhism M emories of Taisei Gakuin The power of the people The light of global citizenship M y days as Editor-n-chief The view of M ount Fuji from Shinanomachi Among the people Great writers I have known The wings of peace University lectures
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1999 [53] Appreciation to those who offer their homes as meeting places [54] The dawn of a religious revolution [55] The start of the century of Soka [56] The dawn of worldwide kosen-rufu [57] Fond memories of my interpreters [58] The China Beijing Opera troupe [59] Hokkaido — Home of the heart of people around the world [60] A new spring in Tohoku [61] Song of the people’s victory [62] Stormy April 24 [63] M ay 3, 1979 [64] T he indestructible six-layer human pyramid [65] Beautiful Chejudo 110
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The eternal path of the SGI M y first visit to Scotland M y first visit to Hawaii From Hawaii to San Francisco The Yubari Coal M iner’s Union Incident and the establishment of the student division July 3 — The proud day of lions The vow of July 17 Our districts in the SGI are bases for people’s happiness Buddhism is win or lose Part 1 — Memories of Tokyo’s State Guest House Part 2 — Memories of Tokyo’s State Guest House: Toda University The superlative classes at “Toda University” The heart of humanistic education — The relationship between teacher and student
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The founding of the SGI A day with my mentor M y mentor’s struggle in prison Reminiscing about my mentor on the centennial of his birth M arch 16 — Thecoronation ceremony of Soka youth Always basing ourselves on the Gosho The prelude to my appointment as third president April 2 and the vow to achieve kosen-rufu Battle cowardice, conquer arrogance A bright and sunny M ay 3 M ay 3, 2000 M y mentor and personal guidance M emories of my eldest brother, Kiichi, being sent off to war M r Toda’s humanistic education M emories of M origasaki Soka University of America — Light of hope for the future
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Part 1 –– A History of the Atsuhara Persecution Part 2 –– A History of the Atsuhara Persecution Part 1 –– The Dawn of Tatsunokuchi Part 2 –– The Dawn of Tatsunokuchi M ay the Seikyo spirit burn bright! Thoreau’s immortal voice The unchanging rule for victory J ohn Dewey and Tsunesaburo M akiguchi Profound ties to Kanagawa in July The Historic July 12 Tokyo Rally Osaka — Japan’s great capital of the people The First Entrance Ceremony of Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo Thoughts on the anniversary of Josei Toda’s Declaration for the Abolition of N uclear Weapons Leadership for kosen-rufu To the youthful leaders of the world A tribute to the dedicated efforts behind translated editions of my works The joy of studying Buddhism Denmark — The starting point of kosen-rufu in Europe
2002 [121] The immortal gathering of 100,000 YM D in 1961 [122] Twenty years since my winter guidance tour to Akita
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Shizuoka — A model of kosen-rufu Brazil — The shining sun of global kosen-rufu Victorious, passionate Spain Dawn for Cambodia M y dialogue with Dr Toynbee Hiroshima’s profound mission The student division, champions of the intellect Be indomitable champions of faith! M y starting point, August 14 August 24 — The start of my journey of oneness of mentor and disciple <1> August 24 — The start of my journey of oneness of mentor and disciple <2> August 24 — The start of my journey of oneness of mentor and disciple <3> The Mission of Soka University of America The noble spirit of the Byakuren The glory of the century of youth
2003 [137] To the invincible men’s division [138] Setting out towards great victory [139] The noble mission of the members of our Shirakaba Nurses Groups [140] Comrades in a shared struggle — The members of Tochigi [141] Bunkyo — An arena of my youthful struggles [142] To our fearless Wakayama members [143] The great path of mission [144] Unforgettable memories of our branch office in Ichigaya [145] The first three presidents of the Soka Gakkai and the mission of youth [146] Dialogue is humanity’s supreme path [147] M y August rebirth [148] A fresh departure for Chiba [149] Tokyo — The main bastion of our Soka movement
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A RECORD OF MY LIFE 1999 Prologue to the series Looking back on September 1987, the 30th anniversary of President Toda’s Declaration for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons 2002 Exhilarating dialogues on art and life & an unforgettable culture festival at Carnegie Hall 2001 M y first address at Harvard University India — H ome of the M ahatma, the great soul Opening a path of dialogue in the M iddle East 2000 The French Revolution and romanticism Thoughts on turning sixty The people of Okinawa Submitting proposals to the parliament of humankind Speaking at the Institut de France Hokkaido — Great land of the North M y meeting with President Gorbachev
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M y first visit to South Korea Meeting with Nelson Mandela — Champion of justice Interpretation is the lifeline of cultural exchange The opening of the Victor Hugo House of Literature
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ESSAY SERIES 1988 Submitted to the 10th World Congress of Poets Poetry — Hope of humankind
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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE On FlorenceNightingale — In Tribute to the Century of Women
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DANTE On Dante — In Tributeto the Century of Youth
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L IFE IS WONDERFUL 2002 His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia
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Culture of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria Serge Tolstoï — Grandson of Leo Tolstoy — Part 1 Serge Tolstoï– Grandson of Leo Tolstoy — Part 2 Nelson Mandela — Former President of the Republic of South Africa Kenneth D. Kaunda— First President of the Republic of Zambia Lawrence E. Carter — Dean of M orehouse College’s M artin Luther King Jr International Chapel
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PHOTO ESSAYS Travels Around the Globe: My Home Is the World
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A garden of peace Because there are people there Canada — A caring place A lesson in warmth Setting sail — The Netherlands’ stirring spirit of challenge The “Treasure Islands” of the Bahamas A paean to global citizenship from Argentina T he march of time and humanity in T urkey The waters of life in Tohoku Spain — Where vows are carved in stone
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2004 [17] Switzerland — A mountainous land built from a shared vow [18] Cuba — Land of the promise of a new tomorrow [19] Germany — Ancient castles of the Rhine [20] Thailand — L and of the heart’s treasures [21] Kanto — The beauty of growing things [22] Greece — A hill with a view of eternity [23] M ont Sainte-Victoire — A mountain of sacred victory in provence, Southern France [24] Alaska — Poem of the far north [25] The golden spirit of Peru — Land of the Incas [26] Scotland ––The land of true humanity [27] Lebanon: A Journey of hope
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T HE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY Essays On The Century of Humanity
2004 At the start of a new year The challenge of Soka University of America (SUA) The noble mission of the SGI –– planting the seeds of happiness for the realisation of lasting world peace In praise of the triumphant mothers of kosen-rufu To the members of the housing complex division The mission of the Institute of Oriental Philosophy Tokyo No.2 Area — Shining with fresh hope and promise The pride of practicing exactly as the Buddha teaches Kanagawa — Opening the way to the future Glorious M ay 3
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Ode to the men’s division — Champions of human triumph The peerless women of Soka — Part 1 The peerless women of Soka — Part 2 The peerless women of Soka — Part 3 Aiming towards the Soka Gakkai’s 80th Anniversary in 2010 Words of truth and justice — The most powerful weapon M anifest the unlimited power of youth! The struggle of Socrates Engrave the Gosho in your lives! The first requirement of a disciple of Nichiren Daishonin 2005 The engaged intellects of the students division The 10th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake There is no retirement in faith Praying for the victory of the farming and fishing communities divisions The seeds of the M ystic Law sprouting in Russia and Eastern Europe Like flowers of the field Those who are dedicated to a vow are happy Youthful leaders of the Soka Group and Gajokai The spirit of mentor and disciple shining in Toshima and Nakano To my wonderful comrades of the men’s division M emories of my youth The courageous faith of “many in body, one in mind” President M akiguchi’s Gosho Worldwide kosen-rufu and youth
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The teachers of my childhood Anand Panyarachun — Former Prime M inister of Thailand President S.R. Nathan of Singapore Dr Martin Seligman — Former President of the American Psychological Association Her Royal Highness PrincessGalyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajnagarindra of Thailand My memories of two westerners in wartime Japan David Krieger, President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Mrs Veena Sikri — Former Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), India Former President Süleyman Demirel of the Republic of Turkey
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TRAVELS 1988 Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore Jan 30 SGI-Hong Kong General Meeting, Hong Kong (E2:88:142) Speech: Celebrating the dawn of peace in Asia Feb 4 Informal M eeting of Value-Creation Society of (E2:88:140) Thailand Representative Leaders, Thailand Speech: Develop lives of merit and security Feb 7 Informal gathering of representative leaders of (E2:88:139) Nichiren Shoshu of M alaysia, Speech: Fill society with the light of hope and joy Feb 9 At the Singapore CultureCentre, Singapore (E2:88:138) Speech: M aintain a pure heart to realise true happiness Feb 10 M eeting for representatives of Nichiren Shoshu of (E2:88:136) Singapore Speech: Open the palace in your life Feb 14 1st Hong Kong Youth Division Joint General M eeting, (E2:88:131) Hong Kong Speech: Create a rainbow of hope for an age of the people 1989 UK, Sweden, France and Switzerland UK
M ay 23 Speech: NSUK Top Leaders Conference, London M ay 23 Poem: To three NSUK leaders, London M ay 24 Speech: NSUK Representatives Conference, Buckinghamshire, M ay 28 Speech: 1st SGI European General M eeting, Buckinghamshire M ay 29 Speech: Informal discussion with youth division representatives, Buckinghamshire Sweden Jun 3 Speech: Opening of the Swedish Culture Centre, Stockholm Jun 4 Speech: 1st SGI Nordic General M eeting, Stockholm
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Jun 19 Speech: NSF Divisional Representatives Conference, (80:25) E2 Paris Jun 21 Speech: European Countries’ Representatives Gongyo (80:27) E2 M eeting, Verrières-le-Buisson First SGI Nordic General Meeting, Sweden (80:29) E2 Poem: Land of lakes and forests bathed in the light of peace 1990 USA: Greater Los Angeles Feb 13 NSA 30th Anniversary Commemorative Conference, (89:9) (E5) Malibu Speech: Building a foundation for the next thousand years Feb 15 2nd SGI Pan-American J oint Conference, (89:5) (E5) Soka University, Los Angeles Speech: Pioneers of kosen-rufu will enjoy tremendous good fortune Feb 16 Dr Armand Hammer, Los Angeles (89:64) (E5) Dialogue: Openhearted exchange among the world’s youth create a bright future Feb 17 11th SGI General M eeting, Santa M onica (89:1) (E5) Speech: New philosophy for the new age of democracy Feb 21 Dr Linus Pauling, Los Angeles (89:68) (E5) Dialogue: Awakening to a changing world Feb 21 1st NSA Executive Conference, Soka University, Los Angeles (89:15) (E5)
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1992 ASIA (Hong Kong, T hailand and India) Hong Kong J an 29 Hong Kong SGI Executive Conference Speech: Supreme blessings accrue to those who practice exactly as the Daishonin teaches
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T HAILAND: Bangkok Feb 2 Soka Gakkai of Thailand Representatives’ (112:3) (E17) M eeting Speech: The ‘Wish-Granting Jewel’ rains boundless treasures Feb 3 Dialogue: Shah A.M .S. Kibria, Executive Secretary (112:36) of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Feb 4 Dialogue: H.M . King Bhumibol of Thailand (112:39) Feb 5 Soka Gakkai of Thailand General M eeting (112:7) (E17) Speech: People will always gather around one of sincere and honest character INDIA: New Delhi Feb 7 Dialogue: Veena Sikri, Director General, Indian (112:42) Council for Cultural Relations Feb 8 Bharat Soka Gakkai Grand CultureFestival (112:9) (E17) Speech: The universality of Buddhism lies in its unparalleled humanism Feb 9 Bharat Soka Gakkai General M eeting (112:12) (E17) Speech: M ake your lives shine more radiantly with each passing day Feb 9 Dialogue: Dr Karan Singh, life trustee of India (112:44) International Centre Feb 10 Dialogue: Shankar Dayal Sharma, Vice-President (112:45) of India. Feb 12 Dialogue: R.S. Varma, Secretary General, (112:48) International Cultural Development Organisation (ICDO), India Feb 13 Dialogue: B.N . Pande, Vice-Chairman of the Gandhi (112:49) Smriti and Darshan Smriti
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Feb 19 Dialogue: Sir David Wilson, the Governor of Hong Kong. Feb 20 Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint General M eeting Speech: Eternal happiness shines in the mirror of faith Feb 21 Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint Representatives M eeting Speech: The great treasure of the Law resides in our lives Feb 21 Dialogue: Wang Gungwu, Vice-Chancellor of University of Hong Kong.
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EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST (Germany, Austria, Egypt, Turkey, Italy) GERMANY : Frankfurt Jun 8 Embarkson Tour of Europe and M iddle East Jun 8 Arrives in Germany, Frankfurt Jun 9 AttendsExecutive Leaders Conference AUSTRIA: Vienna Jun 10 Award: Austria, Prestigious Austrian Award: Honorary Cross of Science & the Arts; SGI President Ikeda Meets Dr Rudolf Scholten, Education, Arts and Sports M inister Austrian M embers Enjoy Outdoor Interlude with President Ikeda
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GERMANY : Frankfurt Jun 11 AttendsEuropean SGI Representatives Conference Speech: The joy of our Buddhist practice gives rise to happiness Jun 12 Attends1st Joint Conference of Central & Eastern Countries & Russia Speech: Reformation of the spirit is the most respectworthy form of reformation Jun 13 Attends1st SGID General M eeting Speech: To cherish aspirations for the future is to remain eternally young EGYPT : Cairo and Alexandria Jun 14 Arrivesin Cairo, Egypt Jun 15 MeetsFarouk Hosni, Egyptian Culture M inister, Cairo Jun16 Discussion:Egyptian M inister on Ancient Egyptian Personalities, Cairo Jun16 MeetsM uhammad Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian President, Alexandria Jun 17 Award: Egyptian Cultural Institutes, Symbol Plaque of the Cairo Opera House; SGI President Ikeda June17 Award: Egyptian Cultural Institutes, Honorary M embership; SGI President Ikeda Visits Great Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian M useum in Cairo AttendsEgypt-J apan J oint Culture Festival Jun 18 MeetsKhalek Allam, Vice-President of the American University in Cairo T URKEY : Istanbul Jun 18 Arrivesin Turkey, Istanbul AttendsInternational Festival in Istanbul Jun 19 MeetsKozakçioglu, Istanbul Provincial Governor Award: Istanbul, Merit of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Jun 20 Talks: Baris M anço, the leading Turkish M usician, Istanbul Jun 21 MeetsHikmet Çetin, Turkish Foreign M inister, Istanbul T URKEY : Ankara Jun 22 Arrivesin Ankara, VisitsAtatürk M ausoleum Jun 23 MeetsNecedt Serin, Rector, Ankara University 125
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A Reunion with Umut Arik, Former Ambassador to Japan Courtesy Call on Fikri Saglar, Turkish Culture M inister, Ankara Exhibition: “Dialogue with Nature” opens in Ankara Award: Turkish Ministry of Culture, Cultural Honor Shield; SGI President Ikeda J un 24 Award: Ankara University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech:A new Silk Road from the cradle of civilisation AttendsBook Reception, Ankara Award: Bilkent University, University’s Shield of Honor; SGI President Ikeda J un 26 SGI Delegation Visits Turkish President, Turgut Özal and his wife Semra ITALY : Florence J un 25 Arrives in Florence, Italy J un 27 Attends1st Youth Division General M eeting Speech: One youth embracing the M ystic Law can bring happiness to countless others J un 28 AttendsItalian Art and M usic Festival Speech: The essence of genius lies in the spirit of eternal challenge AttendsItalian Executive L eaders’ M eeting, SGI European Summit Held J un 29 MeetsM ina Gregori, Head of the Robert Longhi Foundation-Italian Art Foundation J un 29 Award: Robert Longhi Foundation-Italian Art Foundation, Certificate of Commendation: SGI President Ikeda J un 30 Award: Italy, Florence, Commendation – Gold Florin; SGI President Ikeda Jul 1 Commemorating July 3, Florence Speech: Build an eternal city in your own heart ITALY : Milan Jul 1 Arrives in M ilan, Italy Jul 1 Award: Government of France, M edal of the Grand Officer of the Order of Arts & Letters; SGI President Ikeda 126
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July 2 AttendsItalian Representatives’ Conference Speech: Let your heart soar on the golden wings of hope July 3 Attends Northern Italy Representatives’ M eeting Speech: The Gohonzon and the Gosho are our eternal standards Jul 5 Returns to Japan
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1992 ASIA (China: Beijing) Oct 12 Arrivesin China, Beijing Oct 13 MeetsLi Peng, Chinese Premier, Beijing AttendsPresentation Ceremonies for New Chinese Editions of SGI President Ikeda’s Books Award: China-Japan Friendship Association, Beijing Title of ‘Friendship Ambassador’; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 Award: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Research Professor; SGI President Ikeda Lecture: At the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
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The 21st century and East Asian civilisations
Oct 15 Exhibition: “M asterpieces of Western Art” opens in Beijing, Award: Chinese M inistry of Culture, Contributions to Cultural Exchange; SGI President Ikeda Oct 16 MeetsLi Tiying, M inister of the State Education Commission, Beijing Hosts: Goodwill Banquet, Beijing Oct 17 Award: Dunhuang Institute of History and Culture, Beijing, Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda Arrives: in Osaka, Japan
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Jan 26 Two New Centers open on Soka University, Los Angeles Campus MeetsKansai Delegation, Los Angeles Enjoys Visit with Soka Schools Alumni
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Jan 27 2nd SGI-USA General M eeting & 1st International Kansai General M eeting
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Speech: Let us strive together toward even greater development
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by our actions
SGI Joint US-J apan Science and Culture Committee discusses principles of N on-violence US-Japan Women’s Friendship Conference held Jan 29 Award: Claremont M cKenna College, Distinguished Public Service Award; SGI President Ikeda Lecture at Claremont M cKenna College Lecture: In search of new principles of integration Jan 30 MeetsRosa Parks, US Civil Rights Activist, Los Angeles Jan 31 Award: Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles, International Tolerance Award; SGI President Ikeda Gongyo M eeting with Behind-the-Scenes Volunteers in appreciation of their efforts Speech: The desire for kosen-rufu is the well-spring
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of happiness
USA: Miami Feb1 Arrives in M iami Feb 2 Attends Training Session with M iami Members Speech: Respecting those dedicated to kosen-rufu is
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Feb 3 AttendsSGI Representatives Conference Speech: Raising children to be capable leaders
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for the 21st century
Feb 4 MeetsSGI-USA Representative Leaders
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Feb 5 AttendsSGI-USA Representatives Conference Speech: Faith is the source of infinite hope and glory COLOMBIA: Santa Fe de Bogotá Feb 6 Arrivesin Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia Feb 7 Joins Colombian M embers Visits H ouse of Bolivar, Santa Fe de Bogotá Feb 8 MeetsCésar Gaviria Trujillio, Colombian President, Santa Fe de Bogotá MeetsNoemí Sanín de Rubio, Colombian Foreign M inister, Santa Fe de Bogotá Award: Republic of Columbia, Order of San Carlos in the Grade of Grand Cross; SGI President Ikeda Attends Japanese Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony Award: Colombian Institute of Culture of the M inistry of Education, Colombian Institute of Culture M edal; SGI President Ikeda
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BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro Feb 9 Arrivesin Brazil (123:100) Feb10 Award: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation of Brazilian (123:101) M edical Institute, Rio de Janeiro, M edal of Merit for Peace, ; SGI President Ikeda Feb 10 AttendsRio Representatives Conference (123:103) (123:104) Speech: Emerge victorious in life under the sun of wisdom
Feb 11 Award: Federal University, Honorary Doctorate, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; SGI President Ikeda
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Feb 12 Award: Brazilian Academy of Letters, Rio de Janeiro, M achado de Assis M edal; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: The dawn of hopefor humanistic
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civilisation
Plans to Publish Dialogue with Brazilian Academy of Letters Head Feb13 Celebrates32nd Anniversary of kosen-rufu M ovement in Rio-de Janeiro Speech: The M ystic Law is the driving force for unlimited improvement
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ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires Feb 14 Arrives in Argentina Feb15 Meets: Alberto Antonio Kohan, Former Argentine Secretary-General to the Presidency AttendsArgentine Representatives Conference Speech: The power of our ichinen determines our life Feb 16 Meets Carlos Saul M enem, Argentine President, Buenos Aires Award: Argentine Congress, Senate and Chamber of Deputies, Buenos Aires, Special Commendations; SGI President Ikeda Feb 17 Award: National University of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Honorary Doctorate in Law and Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Award: Argentine House of Tango, Buenos Aires, Honorary M embership; SGI President Ikeda Feb 18 Attends11th World Youth Peace Culture Festival Feb 19 AttendsSGI-Argentina General M eeting Speech: Education is the struggle to unlock the
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potential of all people
Award: National University of Córdoba, Buenos Aires Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda PARAGUAY : Asunción Feb 20 Arrives in Paraguay Feb 21 Attends1st SGI of Paraguay General M eeting Speech: To live means to keep a flame burning
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brightly in our hearts
Feb 22 Visits Paraguayan M emorial, Asunción (123:179) MeetsAndrés Rodríguez, Paraguayan President (123:180) Award: Republic of Paraguay, Asunción, (123:182) National Order of M erit in the Grade of Grand Cross; SGI President Ikeda Meets Alexis F. Vaesken, Paraguayan Foreign (123:183) M inister Award: National University, Asunción (123:184) Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Feb 23 Honorary Citizenship: Asunción, Paraguay; (123:186) SGI President Ikeda 130
CHILE: Santiago Feb 23 Arrivesin Chile, Santiago Feb 24 Award: Santiago, Chile, Illustrious Visitor ; SGI President Ikeda Attends1st SGI of Chile General M eeting Speech: M y journeys for peace to fifty countries —
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A crystallization of embracing my mentor’s heart
Feb 25 Meets Patricio Aylwin, Chilean President
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BRAZIL: São Paulo Feb 25Arrivesin São Paulo, Brazil Feb 26 Award: University of São Paulo, Honorary Visiting Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 Attends 1st SGI South America General Meeting Feb 28 Attends 16th SGI General M eeting Speech: The world thirsts for the humanism of
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Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism
BRAZIL: Curitiba M ar 1 Award: State of Paraná, Curitiba, Order of Pinheiro in the Grade of Grand Cross; SGI President Ikeda Award: University of Paraná, Curitiba, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda SGI presents 300 books to Brazilian University, Curitiba Paraná’s Largest Newspaper Covers SGI Presidents Visit to Curitiba BRAZIL: São Paulo Award: State of São Paulo, Bandeirantes Medal ; SGI President Ikeda Award: São Paulo State Public Schools, Educator Emeritus; SGI President Ikeda M ar 2 Honorary Citizenship: Londrina, Brazil; SGI President Ikeda AttendsSGI-Brazil Executive Conference Speech: The truth is revealed through actual proof M ar 3 Visits São Paulo M useum Award: M useum of Art of São Paulo, M eritorious 131
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Associate; Assis Chateaubriand Gold M edal; SGI President Ikeda Visits SGI-Brazil Auditorium, São Paulo Speech: Chanting diamoku assures one of victory in life M ar 4 2nd SGI-Brazil Executive Conference: Joint Project to Save Amazon Rain Forest Initiated Speech: The wishes of the people are first and
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foremost
M ar 5 AttendsSGI-Brazil Women’s Division Representatives Conference SGI-Brazil Culture Department Announces Plans for Further Development M ar 6 Holds Discussion with Brazilian M en’s Division Leaders M ar 7 AttendsSGI-Brazil Training Session Speech: Unseen efforts adorn one’s life with blessings
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BOLIVIA M ar 3 Award: Valley University, (Universidad del Valle), (123:327) Cochabamba, Honorary Doctorate and Bolivian Youth Friendship Certificate; SGI President Ikeda M ar 4 Award: Autonomous University of Juan M isael (123:329) Saracho, Tarija, Honorary Director, Certificate of Friendship Award & Education and Culture Contribution Award; SGI President Ikeda USA: Miami M ar 8 Returns to M iami, USA M ar 9 Attends SGI-USA Representatives Conference Speech: Our mental attitude changes everything M ar 11 Attends SGI-USA Representatives Training Session Speech: Faith means manifesting supreme humanism USA: San Francisco M ar 12 Arrives in San Francisco, USA M ar 13 AttendsSGI-USA Executive Conference Speech: Leaders must yearn for the welfare of the people M ar 14 Attends1st SGI-USA Youth Division General M eeting; Future Division Formally Established
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Speech: The Daishonin’s Buddhism holds the key to
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solving the fundamental problems of humanity
M ar 15 Award: University of California, Berkeley, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 16 Meets Linus Pauling, San Francisco City of Oakland Proclaims M arch 16 as ‘World Peace Day’ M ar 17 Attends2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech: The joy of being born at the time of worldwide
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kosen-rufu
M ar 18 City of San Francisco Declares ‘Daisaku Ikeda Day’ Award: San Francisco, Key of San Francisco; SGI President Ikeda M ar 18 Conferred with three honours on visit to San Francisco — The birthplace of UN M ar 18 Award: War M emorial Performing Arts Center of San Francisco, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 19 AttendsSGI Official Interpreters Formation Conference M ar 21 Returnsto Japan, Tokyo 1993 PHILLIPINES: Manila M ay 8 Arrives in Philippines M ay 9 AttendsPhilippine Executive Conference Speech: The Buddhist way is the universal path for all human kind M ay 10 Meets Philippine President — Fidel V. Ramos, M anila Award: Philippine Cultural Center, M anila, Juan Luna Award; SGI President Ikeda M ay 11 AttendsOpening of Daisaku Ikeda Hall, at the Philippine University M ay 12 Honorary Citizenship: M anila, Philippines; SGI President Ikeda Award: M etropolitan M anila & its Constituents, Honour — City Keys; SGI President Ikeda VisitsUniversity of Philippines President — Jose V. Abueva, M anila
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HONG KONG M ay 13 Arrives in Hong Kong M ay 14 Award: Hong Kong Urban Council, Certificate of Appreciation Honour; SGI President Ikeda Inaugural of Asian Culture & Education Conference M ay 15 VisitsHong Kong Soka Kindergarten Attends Second Session of Asian Culture and Education Conference M ay 16 Award: University of East Asia, M acau (UEA), Honorary Director, of UAE Center for Japanese Studies; SGI President Ikeda AttendsSGI-Asian Commemorative General M eeting, M acau (UEA) Speech: Buddhism unites the hearts of all humankind M ay 17 Exhibitionof SGI President’s Photos opens in Hong Kong M ay 18 AttendsHong Kong Culture and Education Conference M ay 19 Returnsto Fukuoka, Japan 1993 USA and Canada Sep 15 Departs for the United States and Canada
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USA: Los Angeles Sep 15 Arrives in Los Angeles SGI-USA Culture Department Begins Publication of Booklet Series Sep 16 1st SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech: The lifeblood of faith pulses within the SGI Sep 18 New SGI Headquarters Building opens in the United States Speech: Become people who have big hearts Exhibition: ‘Ecology and Human Life’ exhibition opens in, Los Angeles Sep 19 MeetsDr Robert Jastrow, American Observatory Director, Los Angeles Sep 19 2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference
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USA: Boston Sep 20 Arrives in Boston Sep 21 3rd SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech: Embracing the Gohonzon is in itself enlightenment Sep 22 Meets John D. Montgomery, Professor Emeritus of H arvard University and his wife Jane, Boston Award: Tufts University, Boston, Citation for outstanding religious leadership; SGI President Ikeda AcceptanceSpeech: Conferral of award from Tufts
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University
Sep 24 At Harvard University, Boston Lecture: Mahayana Buddhism and 21st century civilisation Sep 25 Meets Dr Nur Yalman, Chairman, Anthropology Department, Harvard University, Boston Meets Dr K Galbraith, Economist and Professor Emeritus, H arvard University and his wife Kitty 3rd US-Japan Culture and Science Executive Conference 2nd US-Japan Women’s Friendship Conference Boston Research Center to be Established Sep 26 At SGI-USA New England Renaissance Conference Speech: Bringing joy, harmony and happiness to the world CANADA: Montreal Sep 27 Arrivesin M ontreal Sep 28 SGI-Canada Holds M ontreal General Meeting Speech: Live with wisdom and an indomitable spirit Dedicates poem to the members of SGI Canada Poem: Like a scene from a fairy tale… Sep 29 Exhibition: SGI Human Rights Exhibition opens in Montreal AttendsSGI-Canada Executive Conference CANADA: Vancouver Sep 30 Arrivesin Vancouver, Canada Oct 1 AttendsSGI-Canada General M eeting Speech: Live so that life itself is a joy
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MeetsDavid W. Strangway, President of University of British Columbia, and his wife Alice, Vancouver Exhibition: ‘Dialogue with Nature’ Exhibition opens in Vancouver AttendsSGI-Canada Representatives Conference Speech: Cherish the loftiest ideals and strive for the highest goals Returnsto Tokyo, Japan
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1994 ASIA H ONG K ONG Jan 26 Arrives in Hong Kong Jan 27 AttendsSGI-Hong Kong Executive Conference Speech: Creating an indestructible treasure realm Jan 28 Attends2nd Asian Culture & Education Conference Speech: Ushering in a golden age for Asia Asian Cultural Publication Conference held Jan 29 1st SGI-H ong Kong Peace Arts Festival, Hong Kong CHINA : Shenzhen Jan 30 Arrives in Shenzhen, China Welcome Banquet for SGI President at Shenzhen Jan 31 Delivers Lecture at Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Lecture: The Infinite horizon of humanism Feb 1 Returnsto Hong Kong
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Feb 3 Feb 3
Speech by Vice-Chancellor Charles K. Kao on the opening of the Japanese Art Exhibition at Chinese University, Hong Kong Speech: Opening of the Japanese Art Exhibition at ChineseUniversity, H ong Kong
T HAILAND: Bangkok Feb 4 Arrivesin Bangkok, Thailand Feb 5 AttendsRoyal Luncheon Feb 5 Attends Thailand SGI Executive Conference Speech: Cherishing children, the hope of the future Feb 6 Attends1st Thailand SGI General M eeting Speech: The treasures of the universe reside within us Feb 7 Exhibition: “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition” opens in, Bangkok 136
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Feb 8
Com Commemorative Tea Tea Party held in Bangkok Meets Tham Thammasat Univ University rsity Officia Officials ls,, Ba Bangko ngkok k Meets K ing of T hailand, Bangkok
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Feb 9 Returns to H ong K ong Feb 10 AttendsH Attends H ong-Kong ong-Kong K ansai ansai Joint J oint General M eeting Speech: Speech: Everyday is new year’ year’ss day: Everyday is time without beginning Feb 11 AttendsH Attends H ong-Kong ong-K ong K ansai ansai J oint oint Represe presentatives M eeting ting Feb 12 Returnst Returns to T okyo, J apan
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1994 Moscow, Italy, UK, Germany
Moscow M ay 15 15 Arrives in M oscow M ay 16 16 Award: Award: Acade cademy my of Cre Cr eative Endeavours, Endeavours, M osc oscow, ow, Full Ful l M embe mbership; SGI President President Iked Ikeda a Acceptance cceptance Speech: The blos blosssomin oming g of crea reativity tivity from the great earth of life M ay 17 Delivers Delivers Lecture Lecture at at M osc oscow ow State State University, University, M osc oscow ow ificent cosm osmos of the the hum human being Lecture: The magnifice M ay 18 18 Exhibition: “Dialog “Dialogue ue with with Natu Nature re”” ope opens in M osc oscow M ay 19 19 Award: Award: L eonardo Club, Cl ub, M osc oscow, ow, 1993 Leonardo International Award; SGI President Ikeda Award: Award: I nternational nternational University,M University,M osc oscow, ow, H onorary Doctorate Doctor ate;; SGI President President Ikeda Gorbachev, Former Soviet President M ay 20 20 Meets M ikhail Gorbache Dialogue: Perpetuating spirit spiritual ual less lessons ons of the 20th century SGI H osts Goodwill Banquet M ay 21 21 Meets Ching Chi ngiz iz Aitmatov, itmatov, Russian ussian Author and A.A. A.A . Zolotov, Literary Literary Critic, M osco oscow w
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GERMANY : Frankfurt am Main
M ay 21 21 Arrives in Frankfurt am M ain, Germany M ay 22 22 Attends1 Attends 1st SGI-G SGI -Ge ermany Exe Executive Conference onference M ay 23 23 AttendsS Attends SGI-Germany General M eeting Attends2 Attends 2nd SGID SGI D Exe Executive Conference onference Meets Soka Alumni, Frankfurt 137 137
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M ay 24 Attends3 Attends 3rd SGID Executive Conference Speech: Speech: Buddhism reveals the supreme way of life for
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human beings
ITALY : Florence M ay 25 Arrives in Florence, I taly M ay 27 AttendsSGI Attends SGI-I -Italy taly Executive Conference onference Opening of the Ikeda Library in the ISG Center, Florence Speech: Speech: Everything begins from our own
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human revolution
May May 28 Jap Japanese Art Exhibition opens in Florence M ay 29 AttendsSGI Attends SGI-I -Italy taly General General M eeting M ay 30 AttendsGongyo Attends Gongyo M eeting with SGI-I SGI- Italy, appiness lie lies in forgi forging ng the strength strength to Speech: Speech: H appiness
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triumph over all misfortunes
ITALY : Bologna M ay 31 Arrives in Bologna; Attends Gongyo Mee Meeting MeetsB ts Bologna University Faculty, Bologna Jun J un 1 AttendsC Attends Conferral Ceremony remony at Unive Uni versity rsity of Bologna; M eets with Unive U niversity rsity Faculty Award: Award: University of Bologna, H onorary Doctorate; Doctorate; SGI President President Ike Ik eda universal vision vi sion and Acceptance cceptance Speech: ch: L eonardo’s universal
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ITALY : Milan Jun J un 2 Arrivesi Arrives in M ilan, I taly Jun J un 3 AttendsSGI Attends SGI-E -Europe urope Represe presentatives ntatives Confere C onference nce Buddhahood in the Speech: Speech: N urture the “ T ree” of Buddhahood
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“Fie “Fi eld of Y our our Life L ife” ”
Jun J un 4
Attends1 Attends 1st Europe and Asia Exchange Conference pirit of of “Requ “Requita itall for a Speech: Speech: The spirit
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M other’s other’s Kindnes K indness” s”
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orl d Y outh Pea Peace ce Culture ulture Festi Festival val Attends 12th World
UK: London Jun J un 6 Arrives in L ondon Jun J un 8 Meets Britain’ in’s H.R. H.R.H. H. The The Prince of Wa Walles — Prince Pri nceCharle Charles, London L ondon Jun J un 9 AttendsSGI-United Attends SGI-United Kingdom Executive Conference Speech: Speech: Wisdom is the source of happiness 138 138
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Jun J un 10 Attends2 Attends 2nd Europe and Asia Exchange Conference Speech: Speech: Forging Forging an an ev ever-expa r-expand nding ing circle circle of friend friendsship th Jun J un 11 Attends18 Attends 18 SGI Ge G eneral neral M eeting Speech: Speech: The sinc incere person rson is victo ictorio riou us in the the end Jun J un 12 AttendsS Attends SGI-UK GI -UK Y outh Division Gene General ral M eeting Speech: Speech: Constructing an indomitable castle in the
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depths of our lives
UK: Scotland land — Glas Glasgow
Jun J un 13 Arrives in Glasgow, Scotland Jun J un 14 VisitsU Visits University of Glasgow Attends Reception for Honorary Doctorate Recipients Meets Scottish M embers, Glasgow
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Jun J un 16 Returnst Returns to L ondon Jun J un 17 Meets M arquess of Reading, L ondon Jun J un 19 Returnst Returns to T okyo
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1995 USA: Hawaii J an 25 Departsf Departsfor the United States J an 25 Arrives in H awaii J an 26 Lec Lecture ture at Eas East-We t-Wesst Cent Cente er, Hawa Hawaiiii Peace and Huma H uman n Security: curi ty: A Buddhist Buddhi st Lecture: Peace Perspective for the 21st Century Award: Award: Spark Spark M . M atsunag atsunaga a Institute for Pea Peace ce (University of Hawaii), Aloha International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Meets K enneth nneth P. M ortime ortimer, r, Pre President, sident, Unive Uni versity rsity of Hawaii J an 27 Meets Dr Robert obert T hurman, Chair Chair of the Departme Department of Religion at Columbia University’s Centre for Buddhist Studies Attends1 Attends 1st SGI -USA Executive Conference
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J an 28 Attends13 Attends 13th Wo Worrld Peace You Youth Cul Culture Festiva ival (144:47) J an 29 Attends1 Attends 1st and 2nd Sess Sessio ions ns of the SGI Pan-Pacifi Pan-Pacificc (144:51) Peace and Culture Conference Speech: Speech: Shaping a new history with the eloquence of truth
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Jan 30 Attends19 Attends 19th SGI General M eeting Speech: Speech: Shining with the greatest possible brilliance Award: Award: SGI-US GI-USA, A, Ch Champion ion of of Glo Glob bal Hum Humanism ism Award; SGI President Ikeda Jan 31 2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference
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Speech: A sense of responsibility for people’s happiness: The hallmark of a true leader
Feb 2 Returnsto Returns to J apan J un 26 Lec Lecture ture at Aleneo de de Santand tande er, Cultu Cultura rall an and Scientific Society, Spain Toward the the dawn dawn of civilisa ivilisation tion of the the Lecture: Toward
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NEPAL O ct 31 31 Arrives in N epal ajesty K ing Birendra Birendra Singh Singh of N epal Nov 1 Meets H is M ajesty Nov 2 Attendsthe Attends the Convocation Ceremony remony of T ribhuvan ri bhuvan Unive Uni versity, rsity, Ne N epal omage to the the Sagarmatha agarmatha of humanism — Lecture: H omage
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The living living les lessons ons of Gaut Gauta ama Budd Buddha ha
Nov 3
Award: Award: T ribhuvan ri bhuvan Unive Uni versit rsity, y, H onorary onorary Degree Degree of Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda DeliversA Delivers Acceptance Speech Meets Dr So Soorya B. Sh Shakya, Ne Nepalese Scholar st Nov 4 Attends1 Attends 1 SGI-N SGI-N epal General General M eeting Award: Award: K athmandu, athmandu, N epal “Distinguishe Di stinguished d Person”; SGI President Ikeda DeliversA Delivers Acceptance Speech
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SINGAPORE Nov 5 Arrives in Singapore Nov 6 AttendsAs Attends Asia ian n cu cultu lture and Ed Education ion Co Conference Nov 7 VisitsS Visits Singapore Soka K indergarten Attends2 Attends 2nd Session of Asian Conference Speech: Speech: Solidifying the embankments of courage
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for victory
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Nov 8 Meets Dr L im Chong Y ah, Profe Prof essor ssor of Economics, Economics, N anyang anyang T echnological Unive Uni versity rsity AttendsS Attends Singapore Y outh Festival Nov 9 Attends3 Attends 3rd Session of Asian Conference There is no grea reater stra strate tegy tha than the the Lotus Lotus Sutra utra Speech: Speech: There ONG KONG KONG HONG Nov 10 Returnsto Returns to H ong K ong Nov 11 AttendsH Attends H ong K ong Executive Conference onference Nov 12 AttendsA Attends Asian Repres presentatives entatives Confe onference culti vate an oceanic state of life li fe Speech: Speech: L ets cultivate Nov 14 Award: Award: University University of M acau, acau, H onorary Doctor of Social Science; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance cceptance Speech: Fostering a new era of creative
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friendship
VisitsM Visits M ac acau L eal Senado (L oyal Senate) Nov 15 Meets Wang Gungwu, Vice-Chancell ice-Chancellor, or, Unive University rsity of Hong Kong Nov 16 Meets J ts Jin in Y ong ong, Chine Chinese write writer and and his his wife Lam L ok Ye Y ee Nov 17 Returns To Japa Japan ONG HONG K ONG M ar 11 AttendsHo Attends Hon ng Kon Kong Com Commemorative Mee Meeting M ar 12 Meets Jin ts Jin Yong, Yong, Chin Chine ese Write Writer, Hong Kong Kong M ar 13 AttendsC Attends Comme ommemorative morative Gongyo M eeting ting in Hong Kong M ar 14 Award: Award: University University of H ong K ong, ong, H onorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda
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1996 USA USA: Los Angeles Jun1 Jun1 Attendsa Attends a M eeting ting with with Soka Unive Uni versit rsity y of America Officials Remarks: Remarks: Set humankind on a course of peace and
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culture through education
Attendsthe Attends the SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech: Speech: Conveying the message of peace throughout the world
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Question and A nswer Session H eld LightsF LightsFlame in Mem Memory of Hol Holocaust Vic Victims Meets Rabbi abbi M arvin H ier, Founder Founder of Simon Simon Wie Wi esenthal Ce C enter nter and his wife wife Marlene M arlene AttendsL Attends L os os Angeles Executive Conference Speech: Speech: Anchoring our faith firmly in daily life Meets Soka University of America Officials Remarks: Set Set humankind humankind on a course course of peace peace and culture through education
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USA: De Denve nver — Colorado Jun J un 8 Award: Unive Uni versit rsity y of Denver, Denver, Doctor Doctor of Education, SGI President Ikeda Jun J un 9 Attends Join J ointt Territ Territor ory y Gene General ral Mee Meeting ting Speech: Speech: Advancing with optimism and joy J un 10 AttendsR Attends Rocky M ountain ountain J oint T erritory rri tory Executive Conference Speech: Speech: Leading a sublime life in accord with
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USA: New York J un 13 Deliv Delive ers Lec Lecture ture at Tea Teacher’s Colleg College, Colu Colum mbia University, University, New Y ork Thoughts hts on educ ducation tion for globa lobal Lecture: Thoug
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citizenship
J un 14 VisitsU Visits UN H eadquarters J un 15 VisitsN Visits N ew Y ork Culture C ulture Cente Center; r; Attendsa Attends a Comm Comme emorative Gongyo M eeting ting uddhis ism m of the the sun bre breaks thro throug ugh Speech: Speech: The Buddh
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(159:76)
the darkness darkness of human human suffe uff ering ri ng — Part Part 1 uddhis ism m of the the sun bre breaks thro throug ugh the the Speech: Speech: The Buddh
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darkness darkness of human human sufferi suffering ng — Part 2
J un 16 AttendsF Attends Friendship Exchange M eeting J un 18 15th World Wor ld Peace Peace Y outh Culture Cul ture Festiva Festivall H eld at Carnegie Carnegie Hall H all Poems: Poems: Dedicated to the Performers N ew York Y ork!! Such Such a splendid splendid and glorious glori ous …
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USA: Miami — Florida Jun 22 21st SGI General M eeting Opens in Florida; World Women’s Peace Conference and SGI Representative Conference Remarks: Great leaders in lifetime after lifetime Jun 23 Attends21st SGI General M eeting in Florida Remarks: A full and satisfying life is the touchstone
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of happiness
Speech: Pioneering a “Leadership Revolution” Award: American Physicians Society (PVS), Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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Central America and USA CUBA: Havana Jun 25 VisitsCuba via Bahamas Visits José M arti M emorial Award: City of Havana, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Award: University of Havana, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda DeliversCommemorative Lecture at University of Havana Lecture: Building a great spiritual bridge to the
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new century
Award: Republic of Cuba, Order Félix Varela of the First Grade; SGI President Ikeda Meets Fidel Castro, President of Republic of Cuba Soka University Confers Honorary Doctorate on President Castro Jun 26 Meets Armando Hart Dávalos, Culture M inister and Carlos M artí Brenes, Deputy Minister, Cuba COSTA RICA: San José Jun 26 VisitsCosta Rica Jun 27 Dialogue: José M aría Figueres Olsel, President of Costa Rica Welcomed by Costa Rican M embers Jun 28 Exhibition: “Nuclear Arms: Threat to Our World” opens in San José At Anti-Nuclear Arms Exhibition
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Speech: Directing the spiritual current of humanity
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towards the rejection of violence
AttendsCentral and South American Representatives Conference J un 29 Award: José Figueres Ferrer Foundation, Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda MEXICO J un 29 Arrives in Mexico Poem: To my noble friends, Bodhisattvas of the Earth of Veracruz J un 29 Returns to the United States USA: Texas — El Paso Poem: To the Great Pioneers of kosen-rufu
(160:30) (160:30)
(160:32) (160:32) (160:38) (160:38)
of El Paso
J un 30 SGI-Mexico Holds General Meeting; Receives Poem from SGI President Ikeda Poem: At Veracruz Airport – The skies were clear, the earth serene … USA: Los Angeles Jul 3 AttendsSG1-USA Commemorative Training Session Speech: The mentor-disciple relationship — Giving
(160:36)
(160:41) (160:42)
positive direction to humanity
Jul 5 Jul 7
Participatesin Los Angeles Representatives Conference Returnsto Japan
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1997 CHINA: Hong Kong Feb 13 Attends Joint Executive Conference of SGI-Hong Kong and SGI-M acau Speech: Courageously championing the cause
(167:1) (167:2)
of justice
Feb 15 Dialogue: Jin Yong, Author, Hong Kong Feb 17 MeetsFang Zhaoling, Artist, Hong Kong Feb 19 Attends1st Session of 22nd SGI General M eeting Speech: Humanity is the heart of Buddhism Feb 20 Award: Jilin University, Honorary Professorship, China; SGI President Ikeda
144
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Acceptance speech: The development of the individual
(167:28)
is the key to prosperity
Meets Liu Zhongshu, President, Jilin University Attends2nd Session of the 22nd SGI General M eeting Brief Comments: A palace where people are happy
(167:33) (167:34) (167:35)
and at ease
Feb 21 Attends16th World Peace Youth Culture Festival CHINA : Shanghai M ay 11 Arrives in Shanghai; AttendsWelcome Banquet M ay 12 Award: Shanghai University, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Development depends on selflessly dedicated individuals Award: Shanghai University, Bronze Bust; SGI President Ikeda Exchangesviews with Shanghai University Chancellor Qian Weichang M ay 13 VisitsShanghai M unicipal Government Office; Meets Senior Deputy M ayor Chen Liangyu M ay 14 Interviewed for Chinese Documentary on Zhou Enlai M ay 15 HostsGoodwill Banquet INDIA: New Delhi Oct 16 Arrives in India Oct 17 Meets Sonia Gandhi, wife of the late Indian Prime M inister and Family Oct 18 Indo-Japan Friendship Culture Festival held O ct 19 Ikeda Friendship Centre opens in Gurgaon Oct 19 Message: SGI President Ikeda’s M essage at the inaugural of Ikeda Friendship Centre in Gurgaon Inscriptionon M emorial Plaque Honouring President Toda’s Poem on kosen-rufu in Asia Exhibition: “Rajiv Gandhi: An IntimateVision” exhibition opens in Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi Oct 20 Meets Indian Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral O ct 20 1st SGI-South Asia Representatives M eeting held
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(170:1) (170:3) (170:5) (170:10) (170:10)
(170:13) (170:14) (170:16) (174:1) (174:2) (174:5) (174:6) (174:8) (174:10) (174:13) (174:15) (174:20)
Oct 21 M rs Sonia Gandhi’s Welcome Address at the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Oct 21 Delivers Lecture at the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Lecture: A new humanism for the coming century Oct 22 MeetsIndia’s President K.R. Narayanan Oct 23 Award: Asiatic Society, India, Calcutta, First Tagore Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Raise your voice on behalf of humanity Oct 24 Returns to Japan
(174:25) (174:21) (174:27) (174:47) (174:52) (174:55) (174:54)
1998 The Philippines Feb 8 Feb 9
Arrives in the Philippines LaysWreath at Rizal M onument Award: Order of the Knights of Rizal, First Rizal International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: The illuminating spirit of
(178:1) (178:2) (178:3) (178:7)
José Rizal
Feb 10 VisitsDe La Salle University; Talks with University President Andrew Gonzalez Award: De La Salle University, Doctor of Humane Letters (International Education); SGI President Ikeda Feb 11 Award: University of M anila, Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Cultivating the inner treasures of youth GreetsKing Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain Feb 12 MeetsFidel V Ramos, President of Philippines AttendsSGI-Philippines Executive Conference Speech: M aking friends is itself kosen-rufu Talks with Dr Jose Abueva, Former President, University of the Philippines Feb 13 Philippine Television Station Airs Special on SGI President — “Knight of the Rising Sun” Feb 14 Award: Philippine, Tagaytay, Honorary Citizenship; SGI President Ikeda
146
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Acceptance Speech: A land of restorative wellsprings of humanism
(178:39)
HONG KONG Feb 15 AttendsSGI-Hong Kong Executive Conference Feb 17 AttendsOpening of “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition” Meets Dr Jorge H Rangel, Secretary for Public Administration, Education and Youth Affairs, Government of M acau Feb 19 WelcomesM adame Fang Zhaoling, Renowned Chinese Painter and Calligrapher; Soka University Confers Honorary Doctorate on M adameFang Zhaoling Feb 20 Talks with J in Y ong, N oted Chinese Writer Feb 21 Encourages Hong Kong M embers Brief Comments: A world model of harmonious unity in faith Returnsto Japan SOUTH KOREA M ay 15 VisitsSouth Korea Award: Kyung Hee University, Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Forging a global alliance of humanistic philosophy and education AttendsBanquet in his Honour M ay 16 VisitsKyung Hee University’s Suwon Campus Talks with University President Choue Chungwon Award: Global Cooperation for a Brighter Society Club International, Emerald Award; Mrs Ikeda M ay 17 Talks with Kyung Hee University Chancellor Dr Choue Young Seek Hosts Dinner in Seoul M ay 18 Visits KSGI Headquarters in Seoul
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1999 SOUTH KOREA M ay 17 VisitsSouth Korea
(192:1)
147
Award: Cheju National University, Honorary Doctorate, South Korea; SGI President Ikeda MeetsCho M oon Boo, Cheju National University’s (192:1) President Acceptance Speech: Friendship leading to eternal prosperity (192:5) Cheju National University Hosts Dinner for SGI (192:11) President Ikeda Award: Cheju National University, Award of Highest (192:11) Honour; M rs Ikeda Speech: Forging human solidarity transcending (192:13) national borders
M ay 18 HostsDinner in Cheju–do Speech: A spirit of unchanging devotion M ay 19 Joins SGI-Korea Members in Commemorative Photo
(192:17) (192:19) (192:25)
2000 HONG KONG Feb 14 Visitsthe Chinese University of H ong Kong Feb 16 MeetsNoted Chinese Artist, M adame Fang Zhaoling Feb 17 AttendsSGI-Hong Kong-Macau Executive Conference Feb 19 Award: China’s Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Talkswith University President Huang Jianhua Feb 20 AttendsSGI-Hong Kong-Macau Executive Conference
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SINGAPORE Nov 23 MeetsS.R.N athan, President of Singapore Nov 24 Award: University of Sydney, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Toward a new century of
(211:11)
mutual prosperity Nov 24 Meets Dame Leonie Kramer, Chancellor and Judith
(211:7)
Kinnear, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of University of Sydney Nov 25 VisitsSingapore Soka Kindergarten AttendsCommemorative Meeting in Singapore
148
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Remarks: A path to happiness for all Nov 26 AttendsSGI-Singapore-Australia Joint M eeting Speech: Advance with an eternally youthful spirit
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M ALAYSIA: KUALA LUMPUR Nov 29 VisitsM alaysia, Kuala Lumpur Award: University of Putra, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: “Serving Humanity” is the
(211:31) (211:34)
pillar of education
Meets Tun Haji Hamdan, Chancellor, University of Putra, Malaysia Nov 30 Meets Dr M ahathir bin M ohamad, M alaysian Prime M inister Dec 1 AttendsRepresentatives Conference Speech: Cultivate the treasures of the heart VisitsM alaysia Soka Kindergarten HONG K ONG Dec 4 Arrives in Hong Kong AttendsSGI H ong Kong-Macau Executive Conference Meets Kindergarten Graduates Speech: Faith gives us the strength to live, to win, to become happy Dec 5 Meets M rs Anson Chan, Chief Secretary of the Hong Kong Administrative Region Dec 7 Award: Chinese University of Hong Kong, Doctor of Social Science; SGI President Ikeda Dec 8 Returnsto Japan
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POETRY POEMS 1988
To My Friends of Hiroshima with a Profound M ission: Th e Singing Vo ice of V ictory over t he D ome of pPeace
(E2:88:206)
Jan 29 To My Dear Friends of Hong Kong: L et t he M orni ng Sun of H appiness Shine over t he Harbo r of Peace
(E2:88:154)
Feb 2 To M y Dear Thai Friends: (E2:88:147)
Fert il e L and of G entl e Smil es …
Feb 5 To M y Dear M alaysian Friends: (E2:88:161)
Youthful L and with a Brilliant Future …
Feb 8 To My Dear Friends of Singapore: The Emerald Path to the City of the L ion …
(E2:88:167)
M ar 9 To M y Young Friends On the Occasion of kosen-rufu Day: A B lue D eeper than the Blue of t he I ndigo Plant I tself
(E2:88:174)
Nov18 To Commemorate November 18: (E2:88:001)
W hat a Joy it is …
1989 Jun 4 To My Dear Friends of Sweden: L and of L akes and Forests Bathed in t he Light of Peace
(80:29) (E2:89:192)
1990 M ar 2 To M y Dear Friends of Argentina: A W ondrous M elody D ancing toward the N ew Century
In Commemoration of Nov 18, 1990, the 60th anniversary of the founding of Soka Gakkai
(90:1) (E5) (97:1) (E5)
W hat a Struggle for the Law …
1991 Apr 18 To H.E. President M ikhail Gorbachev Song of the N oble Spir it
Apr 22 To H.E. President Corazon Aquino
(103:46) (E17) (103:54) (E17)
Crown w ith Glory: The Mother of Philippines
To My dear friends in Philippines The Sky o f D emocracy, the Sun of H ope
150
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Jun 6 Dedicated to the members in Germany
(104:76) E17)
M ay the L aurels of Kings Adorn your L ives
Jun 12 In Praise of the Conscience of the Newborn Germany — President Richard von Weizsäcker 1992 Feb 8 In Praise of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth:
(105:56) (E17) (114:81) (E17)
D aw n o f I n d i a
M ar26 Dedicated to Walt Whitman on the Centenary of his Passing
(113:46) (E17)
L ik e the Sun Ri sing …
In Commemoration of November 18, Foundation Day
(120:1)
Ten M illi on Friends …
1993 Jan 27 Los Angeles 2nd SGI-USA General Meeting: The Sun of ‘ Jiyu’ O ver a N ew L and
Sep
In Dedication to the M embers of SGI-Canada:
(123:18) (129:114)
L ik e a Scene from a Fairy T ale …
1994
M ar16 In Commemoration of M arch 16th, Kosen-rufu Day
(135:1)
Th is D ay Shini ng Fort h wi th Bri lli ance…
Delegated to the Youth Division in Commemoration of M arch 16:
(135: 2)
H ow Gl orious is the Journey of …
In Commemoration of M ay 3rd, Soka Gakkai Day:
(136:1)
The D ay of Soka …
Commemoration of M ay 5th, Soka Gakkai Successor’s Day
(136:2)
Gr ow Strongly…
1995 Jan 2
From Soka Fujin Shimbun:
(146:1)
Salut e to M oth ers …
1996
Nov18 In Commemoration of the 66th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding:
(164:35)
The Day of Foundation …
Jun 6 Dedication on the Prayer for World Peace Monument
(171:172)
Prayer f or W orld Peace
In Commemoration of November 18, Day of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding Celebrating thi s Day of Founding
151
(175:1)
1998 April 2 Commemorating Josei T oda’s 40th Death Anniversary:
(180:1)
For For ty Y ears since My N oble M entor ’s Passing …
Commemorating M ay 3, Soka Gakkai M other’s Day
(181:31)
An O de to the N oble Mot hers of kosen-rufu
Commemorating July 3, the Day of M entor and Disciple
(182:1)
Flutt er I ntr epidl y, The Banner of Youth !
Commemorating President Ikeda’s 51st Anniversary of Embracing Faith, August 24, 1947 To All SGI M embers: Fifty-fir st Anni versary … To the Youth Division: To you I entrust … To theYoung Women’s H olding Fast … Division: In Commemoration of the 24th SGI General M eeting:
(184:1) (184:2) (184:2) (186:1)
I Call on t he Buddhist Gods …
In Commemoration of N ovember I8:
(186:3)
Renewi ng the D etermination …
1999 M ar 22Dedicated to the Youth Division: Youth , Scale the Mou ntain of Kosen-rufu of t he 21st Centur y
M ar 24Dedicated to the Young Women’s Division:
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M ay the Fragrant L aurels of H appiness Adorn your L ife
M ar 26Dedicated to the M en’s Division:
(195:1)
The N oble Voyage of L ife
Sep 4 Dedicated to all M embers:
(196:1)
Become Str ong!
2000
In Commemoration of M arch 16, kosen-rufu Day Th e Road to W orl d Peace, A G arden for All H umanity
Commemorating 70th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding: The Victorious Future of M entor and D isciple The Eternal Tr iumph of M entor and D isciple
2001
The Wings of Youth, The Triumph of T ruth and Justi ce
Apr 20 O ur Brilliant M ay 3
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152
May 3 Proclaiming the Start of Second Seven Bells: T he In destr ucti bl e Pow er of t he Peopl e – A M arch of Joy and Tenaciou s Eff ort
(216:17)
May 8 In Commemoration of Mother’s Day and 30th Anniversary of the Women’s Division: Th e 21st Centur y I s the Centur y of W omen– W ith D eep Appreciation for A ll the Noble M others of the W orld
In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Soka Gakkai Youth Division:
(216:35) (218:1)
O the Joyous Dance of Yo uth!
In memory of the day I met my mentor, Josei Toda, 54 years ago
(219:1)
August 15 — The D awn of a N ew D ay
Commemorating August 24, M en’s Division Day :
(219:15)
The Gr eat Cit adel of R esoundin g Victory
2002
Th e Ever-Changing Flow of L if e — A Song of Et erni ty, H appiness, Tr ue Self, A nd Purit y, and th e T ransience of A ll Ph enom ena
Feb 27 In Commemoration of SGI-USA and SGI-Brazil’s Women’s Division Day:
(224:17) (227:1)
To M y V aliant Friends of G lory and Justice
Apr 20 Celebrating M ay 3 together with Friends throughout the World:
(228:1)
Banner of Peace — Procession o f W isdom and Justi ce
M ay 27Youth is the Foundation f or t he Rest of
(229:1)
Your Lif e
Jul 11 In Praise of Our Uncrowned Heroes
(230:1)
T he D eliverers of t he Seikyo Shimbu n
Aug 24 In the 55th year of practice:
(231:1)
Sin ce th e A ge of N in eteen …
Aug 25 In the 55th year of practice:
(231:2)
M aking M y W ay over the precipitou s Cli ff s …
Nov 18Dedicated to the High-aspiring M embers of SGI-France:
(235:1)
A Shining Castle of H uman Tri umph
2003
Feb 14 Bringing the L ight of Education to t he W orld — An O de to Peace and Fellow ship
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Apr 2 Peace and H appi ness fo r A ll !
(239:1)
— A Prayer for L asting W orld Peace
M ay20 In Deep Appreciation and Gratitude to all SGI members:
(240:1)
I wi ll Ever Conti nue to Praise My B eloved Sok a Fri ends …
M ay21 In Deep Appreciation to the M embers of Four Divisions: For the Men’s Division —
(240:3)
H olding H igh the Swor d of Good H ealth …
For the Women’s Division — Forever A ccumulat e Treasures…
For the Young M en’s Division — G reat L eaders of K osen-ruf u …
For the Young Women’s Division — As L eaders of the Centur y of W omen
Nov14 Commemorating November 18
(240:4) (246:1)
O n thi s Gl orious Anniversary …
2005 Jan 26 In Celebration of the 30th anniversary of
(259:7)
SGI’s Founding:
All Around the Globe …
Jun 25 H old H igh the Proud Banner of July 3! Nov18 In Commemoration of the Soka Gakkai’s 75th Anniversary:
(264:7) (266:11)
Arm in Arm …
WAKA POEMS 1989 1995
M ay 24 Presented to three NSUK (80:2) (E2:89:158) Leaders To the M embers of Shiga Prefecture, Japan (152:157) I n this Land of D reams …
To the Students of Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools
(153:45)
M y Brill iant and Talented Youth …
1996
August 24 — In the 50th Year of Practice
(161:136)
W ith Renewed D etermination …
1997
In Commemoration of M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Gakkai M other’s Day All SGI M embers I ndestructib le and Eternal …
154
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Youth Division
(170:20)
Youthful Champions …
Young Women’s Division
(170:21)
Bathed in t he Bril liant …
M en’s Division….
(170:22)
Forget not for a M oment …
Women’s Division….
(170:23)
A s Sunn y as a Fine M ay D ay …
In Praise of the Women’s Division, the “M others of Humanity”
(170:24)
N ot hi ng Sur passes you …
To the Future Division In Commemoration of M ay 5
(170:25)
M y Young Successors: To You , I Entr ust t he Tw enty-first Century!
In Commemoration of SGI President Ikeda’s 50th Anniversary of Embracing Faith — To All SGI M embers:
(173:1)
For Fif ty Y ears …
To the Youth Division:
(173:2)
Fif ty Years have Passed …
1999 Jun 30 To Members Participating in the SGI
Training Course —
A mbassador s of H appi ness … H ow Excellent …
In Commemoration of July 3, the Day of M entor and Disciple
(193:1) (193:2) (194:1)
W e Advance D auntlessly T ogether …
2000
In Commemoration of M arch 16, Kosen-rufu Day In Commemoration of M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day
(202:49) (204:1)
A N ew Era has at L ast A rri ved …
In Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding
(210:25)
W e have W on! …
On the Occasion of the 26th SGI General M eeting The SG I i n Accord with …
In Commemoration of the 70th
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(210:27) (210:29)
Anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding To gether You and I …
2001
M ay 3 Waka Poems Dedicated to All M embers around the World Jan 8 To the Students of Soka University of Japan Continuously Learn so that You M ay Adorn …
Jan 8 To theStudents of Soka Women’s College of Japan Stud y and K eep on Stud ying
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DIALOGUES [Appears as: name, (location of the dialogue)] 1989 Dec 22 Dr Burton Watson, Translator of the Lotus Sutra from Chinese to English (Tokyo)
(87:44) (E5)
A n ew english translatio n of t he Lot us Sutr a
1990 Feb 16 Dr Armand Hammer (Los Angeles) O penheart ed exchange among the wo rld ’s youth create a bri ght fut ure Feb 21 Dr Linus Pauling (Los Angeles) Aw akening to a changing w orl d
Feb 23 Professor Norman Cousins (Los Angeles)
(89:64) (E5) (89:68) (E5) (89:72) (E5)
A conception of a unified body and mind: T he non-duality of for m and mind
M ay 21 Dr Serge-Christophe Kolm (Tokyo)
(92:42) (E5)
The west is wait ing for the Buddhist philosophy of compassion
Jul 30 Chingiz T Aitmatov ( M oscow) Aug 14 Chingiz T. Aitmatov (Karuizawa, Japan)
(94:44) (E5) (95:45) (E5)
Tow ard the dawn of the century of hum anism
Aug 15 Prof David Norton and Dayle Bethel (Karuizawa, J apan) (96:20) (E5) For the flow erin g of the eternal human spir it
Aug 21 Chingiz Aitmatov, Soviet writer (Tokyo)
(96:28) (E5)
H umanism is the great pat h to progress
Aug 22 Chandra Wickramasinghe, British astronomer (Tokyo) (96:36) (E5) Th e inf ini te universe — Seeki ng the eternit y of li fe
Sep 10 ICDO Secretary General R.S. Varma (Tokyo)
(96:48) (E5)
Th e Sun of cultur e brightens the lives of all manki nd
Oct 4
Supreme Soviet Deputy Burlatsky (Tokyo)
(97:38) (E5)
The worl d is waiting for a spiri tual revival
Oct 5 John Kenneth Galbraith, Economist (Tokyo)
(97:47) (E5)
T he reunion o f President I keda and John Kenneth G albrait h — Th oughts on peace, economics, and the 21st cent ury
Oct 31 Nelson Mandela, Deputy President of the African National Congress(Tokyo) 157
(97:59) (E5)
1991 Apr 18 President Mikhail Gorbachevof the Soviet Union (Tokyo) Apr 22 President Corazon Aquino of the Philippines (Manila) M ay 14 Sir Roger Elliott, Chief Executive of Oxford University Press (Tokyo) Jun 7 Unkart Seifert, Undersecretary of the Austrian Federal M inistry of Education, Art and Sports (Frankfurt)
(103:35) (E17) (103:40) (E17) (105:39)(E17) (104:85) (E17)
Change the realit ies of society
J un 10 Chingiz T . Aitmatov, Soviet Ambassador to Luxembourg (Luxembourg) J un 12 Richard von Weizsacker, President of Germany (Bonn) J un 12 Heinrich Barth, former State Secretary of West Germany (Bonn) J un 13 Rita Süssmuth, Chairperson of the Federal Diet of Germany (Bonn) J un 13 Dr Elke Jarnut, daughter of late Dr Josef Derbolav (Bonn) J un 20 Jack Lang, French M inister of Culture and Communications (Paris) J un 20 Alain Poher, President of French Senate (Paris) J un 21 Pierre Hugo, the great – great– grandson of Victor Hugo (Bièvres, France) J un 21 Ricardo Diez Hochleitner, President of the Club of Rome (Bièvres, France) J un 21 Dr SergeTolstoy, the grandson of Tolstoy (Bièvres, France) J un 24 Virgilio Barco, former Colombian President (London) J un 27 Sir John Page, former member of the House of Commons (Taplow, UK) J un 27 Marquess of Reading (UK) J un 28 Astronomers Fred Hoyle and Chandra Wickramasinghe (Taplow, UK) Prayer i s a form of communication w ith th e uni verse
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M ay14 Sir Roger Elliott, Chief Executive of Oxford University Press (Tokyo)
(105:39) (E17)
Publi shin g is a sacred labo ur f or t he sake of posterit y
M ay 28 Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali, South African Poet (Tokyo)
(105:46)(E17)
T he golden sun of th e poet’ s soul ushers in t he dawn of human rights
Sep 25 Dr Elie Wiesel, Boston University (Boston, USA) Sep 26 Dr Neil Rudenstine, President of Harvard University (Boston, USA) 1992 J an 22 Wahib Fahmy El-Miniawy, Ambassador of Egypt (Tokyo)
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L et’ s cult ivate inner human quali ti es to b ri ng peace and harmony t o the wor ld
M ar 25 Nasser El-Ansary, Chairman, Egypt National Cultural Center (Tokyo)
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Cour tesy and appreciatio n pr ove one’s humanit y
M ar 26 Nur Yalman, Professor, Harvard University (Tokyo)
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Cul tur al understandin g holds the key to hum an solidarity
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Sir Yehudi Menuhin, World Renowned Violionist (Tokyo)
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A grand human concerto on t he stage of t he worl d
M ay 22 Professor Burton Watson, Translator of the Lotus Sutra from Chinese to English (Hyogo, Japan)
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L et the flow er of t he L aw bloom on the earth of humanity
1993 Apr 22 Dr Nur Yalman, Professor of Social Anthropology and Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University (Tokyo) Jun16 Dr Anatoly A. Logunov, Russian Nuclear Physicist and Former Rector M oscow State University (Tokyo) Aug 6 Dr. N. Radhakrishnan, India (K aruizawa, J apan) H umanit y shall advance — Th e hands of t ime wil l not turn back
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Sep 11 Chandra Wickramasinghe, Astronomer and Professor of the School of M athematics at the University of Wales (Tokyo) 1996 M ar 12 JinYong, Chinese Writer (Hong Kong) Apr 4 JinYong, a prominent Chinese Writer (Tokyo)
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1998 Feb 20 JinYong, Noted Chinese Writer (Hong Kong)
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1999 Apr 13 Herbie Hancock , Jazz Musician (Tokyo)
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2000 Jul 14 Arun Gandhi, Grandson of M ahatma Gandhi, Cofounder and President of M .K.Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, USA (Tokyo) Jul 14 Dr Henry Indangashi, Chairman, Writer’s Association and Vice-Chairman, Kenya Oral Literature Association, Kenya (Tokyo)
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2002 Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
and Former President of the Soviet Union (Tokyo) Jan 11 Yuriy V. Kostenko, Ukrainian Ambassador and his wife Dr Liudmyla Skyrda (Tokyo) Jan 17 LeeSoo O, Changwon National University (CN U), South Korea (Tokyo) Apr 3 Abdulrrahman Whaid, Former President of Republic of Indonesia and his wife Sinta Nuriyah (Tokyo)
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Cul tur e as a force for counteracti ng soulless materialism
M ar 14 Hilario G. Davide Jr, Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Philippines and his wife Virginia Jimenea Perez (Tokyo) Jul 8 Dr Stein Tennesson, Director and Dr J. Peter Burgess, Senior Researcher, International Peace research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) and Dr Majid Trehanian, Director of Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research (Tokyo)
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Oct 26 Prof M.S. Swaminathan, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (Tokyo)
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G reen Revolutio n and the human revoluti on
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2003 M ar 22 Dr Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former President of the Soviet Union (Tokyo) 2004 J an 21 Stephen S. Dunham, Vice-Chair, Soka University of America (SUA), Board of Trustees and his wife Dr Victoria B. Cass (Tokyo) Apr 27 M. S. Swaminathan, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (Tokyo) 2005 Feb 18 Dr Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Kenyan Environmentalist (Tokyo)
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MEETINGS WITH DIGNITARIES 1990 Jul 27 Mikhail S. Gorbachev, Soviet President 1993 Jan 12 Rodrigo Villamizar, Columbian Ambassador to Japan Jan 13 Dr Jack L. Stark , President, Claremont M ackenna College, California, USA M ar 27 Dr Lawrence E. Sullivan, Professor of the History of Religions and Director of the Center for Study of World Religions, Harvard University, USA Apr 6 Sun Pinghua, President, China-J apan Friendship Association and delegation, China Apr 12 Prakash Shah, Indian Ambassador to J apan Apr 17 Libero Mazza, the Italian Human Rights Champion Apr 20 Maria Edith da Silva, Director of Education and Youth Services, Government of M acao Apr 30 Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, Iranian Ambassador to J apan M ay 28 Carlos Mario Clerc, Rector, National University of Lomas de Zamora and faculty members, Argentina Jun 4 Dr John P. Humphrey, Professor Emeritus, M cGill University, Canada and his wife Margaret J un 30 Emerilinda R. Roman, Chancellor, University of Philippines and other faculty Aug 7 Ana Milena Muñoz de Gaviria, First Lady of Columbia Aug 31 Lu Jimin, Curator, Palace M useum, Beijing, China Sep 2 Dr Howard Hunter, Professor of Religion and Chairman of the Department of Religion, Tufts University, USA, and his wife Doris Oct 7 Jerry Rawlings, President, Republic of Ghana, his wife Nana and Ghanaian Government officials Oct 12 Vasant Sathe, President, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), India
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Nov 1 Sun Pinghua, President, China-J apan Friendship Association and Officials, China Nov 4 Cai Delin, President, Shenzhen University and Faculty members, China Nov 19 NambarynEnkhbayar, M inister of Culture, M ongolia Dec 19 Boutros Boutros Ghali, United Nations Secretary General 1994 J an 13 Paolo Galli, Italian Ambassador to Japan and Giuseppina Cerulli Irelli, Director, Italian Culture Institute, Italy Jan15 Eduardo Rodriguez Gaurachi, Chilean Ambassador to Japan J an 17 Dr Vincent Harding, Professor of Religion and Social Transformation, University of Denver, USA and his wife Rosemarie J an 20 Farouk Hosni, the Egyptian Minister of Culture Feb 24 Mervat Tallawy, Egyptian Ambassador to Japan Feb 28 Mr César Gaviria Trujillo, President of Columbia, his wife Ana Milena Muñoz de Gaviria, First Lady of Columbia and Columbian Government representatives M ar 3 Amos Ganor, Israeli Ambassador to J apan M ar 7 Xu Dunxin, Chinese Ambassador to J apan M ar 16 Sixto Duran Ballen, President, Ecuador M ar 22 George Sioris, Greek Ambassador to J apan M ar 24 Dr Alexander S. Tsipko, Director, International Foundation for Socioeconomic and Political Studies (the Gorbachev Foundation), Russia M ar 25 John Neumeier, Director, Hamburg Ballet, Germany M ar 30 Dr Christina Weiss, Director, Cultural Offices, Hamburg, Germany Apr 1 Youssef Boutros-Ghali, M inister of State for International Co-operation, Egypt Apr 4 Victor Sadovnichy, Rector Moscow State University Apr 7 Wang Xiao-Xian, Vice-President of Chinese Friendship Association Apr 11 EduardRodriguez, Chilean Ambassador to Japan
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Apr 28 Francisco J. Delich, Rector, Argentina’s National University of Córdoba M ay 6 Dr Abraham Cooper, Organiser, Holocaust Exhibition M ay 13 Rosa Parks, American Civil Rights Activist J un 23 Jack L. Stark , President, Claremont M ckenna College, California, USA Jul 2 Patricio Aylwin, Former Chilean President Jul 9 Dr Ricardo Diez Hochleitner, President, Club of Rome Sep 10 Huan Shiming, Vice-President, China-J apan Friendship Association and his wife, Zhou Xiuli Sep 12 Boutros Boutros Ghali, U.N. Secretary-General Sep 13 Oscar Arias Sánchez, Former President of Costa Rica and Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Sep 27 Richard Dubanoski and Anthony Marsella, Psychologists at the University of Hawaii Oct 6 Dr Roger Posadas, Chancellor, University of Phillipines and world-renowned physicist Oct 9 Dr Michel Oksenberg, Director, East-West Center, Hawaii Oct 10 Kedar B. Mathema, Tribhuvan University, Nepal Oct 12 Dr Ben-Ami Shillony, Professor of Japanese History, Hebrew University, Jerusalem Dr Amos Ganor, Israeli Ambassador to Japan Oct 17 Sonia Gandhi, wife of the late Indian Prime M inister Rajiv Gandhi Oct 19 N. Radhakrishnan, Director, Gandhi M emorial Hall, New Delhi Oct 23 Cai Delin, President, Shenzhen University, China Oct 23 Dugersurengiin Bilegt, Federation of M ongolian Peace and Friendship Organisations Nov 16 Sun Pinghua, President, China-J apan Friendship Association Nov 17 Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagie, Chilean President Nov 24 Jen-H Chang, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Tsai-M ei, President of the Chinese Culture University of Taiwan
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Dec 08 Lech Walesa, President, Republic of Poland Dec 12 Guy Bourgeault, Professor of Education and Bio-Ethics, university of M ontreal, Canada Dec 17 Dr Ved Nanda, Professor and Dr M aria Guajardo, Trustee, University of Denver in Colorado, U.S.A Dec 28 Bharaat Prasad Bhital, Nepalese Ambassador to Japan J an 22 Wong Xiaoxian, Vice President, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries 1995 J an 22 Wang Xiaoxian, Vice-President, Chinese People’s Association for friendship with Foreign Countries Feb 13 Carlos Alberto Messeder Pereira, Dean, Centre of Philosophy and Human Sciences, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Feb 20 Youssef Boutro-Ghali, Egyptian M inister of State for International Co-operation, Egypt Feb 22 Amaral Vieira, Brazilian Pianist and Composer, Brazil M ar 17 Abu Bakar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Brunei, Darussalam M ar 18 Aljbert Likhanov, President, International Association of Children’s Funds, Mosow Apr 3 J. Fórbes Munro, Professor in Economic History, University of Glasgow, UK Apr 12 Flávio Fava deMoraes, Rector, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil Apr 13 Chen Shiliang, Director, Research Institute of Xinjiang Kucha Caves, China Apr 24 President Qi Huaiyuan and Vice-President Wang Xiaoxian, Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship Foreign Countries, China M ay 6 Baris Manço, Turkish National Singer, Turkey M ay 9 Lim Chong Yah, Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Jun 3 Su Dongtian, Professor, Shenzhen University, China Jul 5 Nelson Mandela, President, South Africa Jul 14 Maya Shavit, Founder, and David Harpaz, M anager Israeli Efroni Choir, Israel Sep 7 Hassan Gouled Aptidon, President, Republic of Djibouti 165
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Sep 8 Jorge A H Rangel, Senior Official, M acau, Secretary for Public Administration, Education and Youth Affairs, Government of M acau Sep 15 Alexander Nikolayevich Yakovlev, President, The Leonardo Club, Russia Sep 18 Bishnu Hari Nepal, Nepalese Ambassador to Japan Oct 15 Dr Kamal Krishna Joshi, Vice Chancellor, Tribhuvan University, Nepal Oct 23 Dr Jutta Unkart-Seifert, Austrian, Vocalist and Undersecretary of the Austrian Federal M inistry of Education, Austria Nov 28 Eduardo Delgado Bermúdez, Cuban Ambassador to Japan Nov 29 Kuldeep Sahadev, Indian Ambassador to Japan and M inister N. Ravi Nov 30 Fabio Magalhães, President, Latin America M emorial Foundation Dec 3 Kocheril Raman Narayanan, Vice-President, India Dec 4 Dr Hermann Weber, Professor of Law, Frankfurt University, Germany and his wife Edith Dec 8 Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Argentine Human Rights Activist and 1980 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Argentina and his wife Amanda Guerreño Dec 11 Oscar Arias Sánchez, Former Costa Rican President and winner of Nobel Peace Prize, Costa Rica Dec 15 Jan Ø berg, Head of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research (TFF), Sweden and his wife
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Dr Karel Dobbelaere and, former president of the International Society for Sociology of Religion, Belgium. and his wife Dr Lilian Voyé Jan 11 Amos Ganor, Israeli Ambassador to Japan andAmos Richmond, Professor, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Jan 13 Valentin Gatsinskil, Bulgarian Ambassador to Japan Jan 23 Duan Wenji, Director, Dunhuang Institute of History and Culture, China Feb 5 Fang Jie, Vice-President, China Arts Festival Foundation
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and Representatives of New Glory Arts Ensemble, China Feb 10 Dr Madhav Prasad Sharma, Rector, Tribhuvan University, Nepal Feb 14 Dr Dojoogiin Tsedev, M ongolian Author and a Senior Researcher, National University of Art, Ulan Bator Feb 16 Dr Margarita I.Vorobyova-Desyatovskaya, Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, M oscow Feb 19 Dr Majid Tehranian, Director, Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research, USA Feb 28 Dr Ricardo Díez-Hochleitner, President, The Club of Rome, and his wife Ascención Rodriguez M ar 12 JinYong, Chinese Writer, Hong Kong M ar 28 Dr ShanmughasundaramMohan, Former Supreme Court Judge of India and his wife Thilakavathy Apr 3 Jen-Hu Chang, Chairperson, Board of Trustees and Tsai-Mei Lin, President, Chinese Culture University, and delegation, Taiwan Apr 4 JinYong, Chinese Writer, Hong Kong Apr 5 Boutros Boutros-Ghali, UN Secretary-General Apr 11 Moshe Arad, Vice-President, Hebrew University, and officials, Jerusalem Apr 15 Sonia Gandhi, wife of the late Indian Prime M inister Rajiv Gandhi Apr 19 Dr Alexander Yakovlev, leading Russian Historian and Political Philosopher and his wife Nina, Russia Apr 24 Dr David W. Chappell, Professor of Religion, University of H awaii at Manoa (UHM ), USA M ay 14 Dr René Simard, Rector, University of M ontreal, Canada M ay 18 Dr Jay Demerath, Professor of Sociology, University of M assachusetts, Amherst, USA M ay 21 Manuel Esquivel, Prime M inister, Belize, and his wife Kathleen M ay 22 Dr Johan Galtung, Norwegian Peace Researcher, Founder International Peace Research institute, Oslo, Norway 167
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M ay 26 Batmunkh Ligden, President, Federation of M ongolian Peace and Friendship Organisations FM PFO), and delegation, M ongolia Jul 16 Dr Kevin P.Clements, President, International Peace Research Association (IPRA) and Director, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR), George M ason University, Virginia, USA Aug 29 Chemogoh Kevin Dzang, Ghanaian Ambassador to Japan Oct 10 Carlos Martí Brenes, Cuban Deputy M inister of Culture and his wife Ana María González, Cuba Nov 29 Dr Yuri A.Petrosyan, Director and Dr Margarita I. Vorobyova-Desyatovskaya, Researcher, Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences, Russia 1997 Jan 16 Armando Hart Dávalos, M inister of Culture and Dr Cintio Vitier, President of Center for the Studies of José M artí, Cuba M ar 14 Chen Yongchang, Vice-President of the China-J apan Friendship Association and Other Officials, China Apr 1 Carlot Marti Brenes, Cuban Deputy M inister of Culture, Cuba Apr 4 Dr J. Forbes Munro, Professor of Economic History, University of GIasgow, UK Apr 6 Dr JoseAbueva, Political Scientist and Former President, University of Philippines, Philippines Apr 15 Delegates of All China Youth Federation, China Apr 25 Amedeu Thiago deMello, Brazilian Poet and his wife Maria Aparecida, Brazil Jun 6 Louis Derbre, French Sculptor Jul 11 Dr Kong Yong II, President, University’s Center for the Reconstruction of H uman Society, Kyung Hee University and Faculty, South Korea Jul 11 Dr Felix Unger, President, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Salzburg, Austria Aug 12 Chang Jen-hu, Chinese Culture University Board of Trustees Chairperson and other Taiwanese Educators and Curators, China
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Aug25 Li Chengxian and Chang Jiahuang, Chinese M other-and-Son Curator T eam, Sep 11 Dr Ved Prakash Nanda, Professor of Law, University of Denver, Colorado, USA Sep 13 President Hashim Abdul Halim and Deputy Secretary-General Sitaram Sharma, World Federation of United Nations Associations Sep 20 Dr Martin Seligman, American Psychologist, University of Pennsylvania, USA Sep 27 Dr Liu Zhongshu, President, Jilin University, China Oct 7 Amaral Vieira, Brazilian Composer and Concert Pianist Oct 8 Li Decheng and Lan Yuechun, M unicipal officials, Shenzhen, China Oct 12 Dr Linus Pauling Jr, Psychiatrist and Chairperson, Board of Trustees of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science & M edicine, Palo Alto, California Nov 1 Dr Choue Young Seek , Founder and Chancellor, Kyung Hee University. his wife Oh Chung Myung and delegation, South Korea Nov 10 Dr Bryan Wilson, Professor Emeritus, All Soul’s College, Britain and Dr Cai Delio, Shenzen University, China Nov 13 Li Peng, Chinese Premier and his wife Zhu Lin, China Nov 29 Leon A Strijak , Associate Professor, M oscow State University and his wife Irina Dec 1 Jerry John Rawlings, President and First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, Republic of Ghana 1998 Jan 6
Dr René Simard, Cancer Specialist and Rector, University of M ontreal and his wife Françoise Yven, Canada J an 12 César Gaviria Trujillo, Former Colombian President, Secretary General, Organisation of American States and his wife Ana Milena Muñoz de Gaviria (OAS) J an l7 Kim Young Wan, County Chief Administrator and representatives, Chin Chon County, South Korea Feb 26 Dr David Krieger, President, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and his wife Carolee, USA
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M ar 16 Zinaida Duragunkina, Deputy Chairperson, M oscow City Council M ar 18 Mario Armando Mena, Rector, University of M orón and delegation, Argentina M ar 18 Cho Moon Boo, President, Cheju National University and representatives, South Korea M ar 23 Andrew Gonzalez, President, De La Salle University and faculty representatives, Philippines Apr 2 Dr Anatoli A Logunov, Director, Institute for High Energy Physics, Russia Apr 4 Dr Lim Chong Yah, Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Apr 6 Dr Qian Weichang, Chancellor, Shanghai University, China Apr 7 Dr Pan Yunhe, President, Zhejiang University, China Apr 8 Dr Victor A Sadovnichy, Rector, M oscow State University, Russia Apr 9 Thabo Mbeki, Executive Deputy President, South Africa Apr 12 Leon A Strijak , Associate Professor, M oscow State University, Russia Apr 14 Dr Wang Gungwu, Historian and Director, East Asian Institute of the National University, Singapore Apr 15 Sodovjamtsyn Khurelbaatar, Mongolian Ambassador to J apan Apr 22 Hu Jintao, Vice-President, China Apr 29 Antônio Celso AlvesPereira, Rector, Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil M ay 1 LeeWon Sik , M ayor, Kyongju, South Korea M ay 6 Zoltán Sudy, Hungarian Ambassador to Japan Jun 6 Luíz Carlos Rossini, City Councillor and his wife Maria, Campinas, Brazil Jun 8 Abul’ahat Abudrixit Chairman, Regional People’s Government and Friendship Delegation, X injiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China J un 10 Alexandre Panov, Russian Ambassador to Japan J un 29 Dr Virsely M dela Cruz, President, M anila University and her husband Doroteo, Philippine
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Jun 30 Abu Bakar, Vice-Chancellor, Brunei University (183:158) Darussalam, Brunei Jul 4 ChungJong Taeck , President and Oscar Oh, (183:164) Chairperson, Chung Cheong College, South Korea Jul 16 Lúcia Carvalho, Chairperson, Brasília Federal (183:168) District Legislative Assembly Jul 24 Iván Rodríguez Chávez, Rector, Peru’s Ricardo (184:151) Palma University and other Peruvian Educators, Peru Jul 29 Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Former UN (184:156) Secretary-General Sep 8 Dr Ramiro Eduardo Osorio Fonseca, former Culture (184:176) M inister, Colombia Sep 14 Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to J apan (185:178) Sep 19 Amangeldy Kerimbaev, President, Philharmonic (185:179) Society, Kyrgyz Sep 19 Dr Hazel Henderson, American Futurist and Activist, (185:182) USA Sep 28 Yu Byeong Don, Governor, Puyo County, (185:191) South Korea Oct 1 Dr Gonzalo Ruiz Martínez, Founder and Rector, (185:198) Del Valle University, Bolivia Oct 10 Francis N Tolentino, Mayor, Tagaytay, Philippine (185:205) Oct 17 Chung Jong, Governor, Ullung County, South Korea (186:126) Oct 20 Mikhail E Nikolaev, President, Sakha (186:129) Republic (Y akutia) of the Russian Federation Oct 28 Inder Kumar Gujral, Former Prime M inister, (186:133) India, and his wife Shiela Oct 29 Fidel Ramos, Former President, Philippines, and (186:136) his wife Amelita Nov 1 Piao Wenyi, President, Yanbian University, China (186:141) Nov 3 Dr Choue Chungwon, President, Kyung Hee (186:143) University, South K orea Nov 8 Yuri Petrosyan, Vice-Chairperson, St Petersburg (186:149) Branch of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Evgenij Kychanov, Director, (IOS RAS) IOS and Margarita VorobyovaDesyatovskaya, Supervisor, IOS M anuscript Department, Russia
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Nov 12 Dr Wang Chi-Lung, First Vice-President of World Academy of Arts and Culture and the World Congress of Poets, Taiwan Nov 13 Sir Rogelio M Quiambao, Supreme Commander, Order of the Knights of Rizal, Philippines Nov 17 Chingiz Aitmatov, Writer and Kyrgyz Ambassador to Belgium, and his wife Mariya (187:83) Nov 18 Choi Hee Wook , Mayor, Kyongsan, South Korea Nov 25 Hou Zixin, President, Nankai University, China Nov 26 JiangZemin, President, People’s Republic of China Nov 30 Marco Antonio Laffrranchi, President, North of Parána University and Antônio Ueno, Federal Deputy, Brazil Dec 2 Alberto Antonio Kohan, Secretary General to President Carlos Saú Menen of Argentina Dec 6 Dr N Radhakrishnan, Director, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, India Dec 11 Eusebio Leal Spengler, Director, M useum of Havana and other Cuban officials, Cuba Dec 12 Sohn Jae-Sik , Director and student representatives, Kyung Hee University Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, South Korea Dec 14 Benjamin William Mkapa, President, United Republic of Tanzania 1999 Jan 6
Vrajendra Raj Mehta, Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi and representatives; Vice-Chancellor’s wife, Madame Sneh Mehta; Pro-Vice-Chancellor Abad Ahmad; Registrar Kamalakant Panda; Dean of Colleges Seba Singh Rana; Dean of Planning, Development and International Relations S. Neelamegham; and Assistant Professor M ukesh Williams, India Jan 15 Roberto Kertész, Rector and founder and his wife Clara Inés Atalaya, Flores University, Argentina Jan 16 CristóvanBuarque, Professor at the University of Brasília and a former governor of the Federal District of Brasília, Brazil Jan 16 Pedro Américo de Oliveira, Brasílian former secretary of International Affairs, Brazil
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FangJie, Vice-President of the China Arts Festival Foundation; Representative officials and performers of the China Beijing Opera Troupe; Liu Zhangyin, group vice-chief; and Liang Tiepeng, group secretary, China Dr Oh Man Wan, Dean of Students and Professor of Physical Education; Dr Pan Ik Chan, Professor of Oceanography; Dr Koh Can Hoon, Professor of Public Administration; Dr Beon Myung Sup, Professor of Sociolinguistics; Dr H an Suk J i, Professor of Social Education; and Dr Choi Won Chul, Professor of Economics, Cheju National University, South Korea Zinaida Duragunkina, City Councilperson, Blagovest; Vice-President Sergei Y. Fil; and Russian embassy and consular officials, M oscow Casimiro B. Juarez Jr, President, Cagayan Capitol College and his wife and Executive Vice President Mrs FeR. Juarez, Philippines Vasily M. Vlasov, Prime M inister, Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of the Russian Federation and Nikolai Baramyguine, from Sakha Republic Representative Office in J apan Dr Allen LeeSessoms, President, Queens College of the City University and Dr Hamid Shirvani, vicepresident for Graduate Studies and Research, New Y ork Zhou Li-Gao, Rector, University of M acau and Hideki Okuda, a lecturer at the university David P. Roselle, President; Professor Raymond Callahan, University of Delaware; Mrs Mary Norton, wife of the late Dr David L. Norton, USA Kim Sang Soon, Governor, Chongdo County, South Korea Twenty-member delegation headed byCao Weizhou, All-China Youth Federation, China Wang Zhenxue, Vice-President, Sichuan University, China Deng Xingying, Director, Sichuan People’s Publishing House Wang Yongxiang, Director and his delegation, Zhou Enlai Research Center of N ankai University
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Apr 12 Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Japan and his wife Yao Wenqing Apr 13 Herbie Hancock , American Jazz Superstar and his wife, Gigi Hancock Apr 15 Olusegun Obasanjo, President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Apr 17 Imelda Trancón Peña, Dean of the Faculty of Economics; Prof Oscar Benavides Cavero; Cristina Alzamora Rivero, Dean of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty, Federico Villarreal National University, Peru Apr 22 HuangDaren, Vice-President, Zhongshan University, China M ay 3 Dr Jules Brassner, Director, Napoleonic Society of America and an Honorary Director of the Tokyo Fuji Art M useum, and his wife, San Lee M ay 5 Dr Stuart Rees, Director, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies of University Sydney in Australia; Dr Majid Tehranian, former Director of Spark M . M atsunaga Institute for Peace, University of Hawaii; Rwandan Ambassador to Japan Zephyr Mutanguhaand his wife Odette M ay 7 His Royal Highness Raja Nazrin Shah, the Regent of Perak, M alaysia; Tan Sri Datuk H. M. Khatib, M alaysian Ambassador to J apan M ay 10 Cassio Taniguchi, Mayor, Curitiba; Antonio Ueno, Executive Director, Brazil-J apan Cultural and Scientific Institute; Hitoshi Nakamura, Secretary of Paraná State Secretariat for the Environment, Brazil M ay 12 Andrés Pastrana Arango, President of Colombia M ay 21 Dr Chang Jen-hu, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Chinese Culture University, and his wife, Mu Min-zhu, a member of the Taiwan Government Assembly; Lin Tsai-mei, President of Chinese Culture University; Tang Yen-po, Associate Professor and Dean of the university’s general affairs department, Taiwan M ay 31 AlIen Lee Sessoms, President andHamid Shirvani, Vice-President of Queens College of the City University of New York, USA Jun 4 Joseph Estrada, President of Philippines; Domingo
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Siazon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Romeo Arguelles, Ambassador to J apan;Emilio Yap, Chairperson, M anila Bulletin Publishing Corp. Jun 12 José Antonio de Chazal Palomo, Rector of Bolivia’s Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Jun 19 Quansheng Zhao, Professor, American University, Washington D.C, USA Jun 25 Yasushi Akashi, Former UN under-secretary-general Jul 1 Amara Essy, Foreign M inister of Côte d’ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa Jul 16 Song Jian, President, China-J apan Friendship Association (CJFA) and his wife Wang Yusheng, China Jul 24 He Jicheng, President, Northeastern University (NEU) and Vice-President Wang Wanshan, China Jul 28 Héctor A. Navarro Díaz, Education M inister and his wife Caribay Urbina deNavarro; Sara Areyuna Cobos, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Venezuelan Embassy in J apan, Venezuela Aug 7 Hashim Abdul Halim, President, World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUN A); Executive Committee Chairperson Malcolm Harper; and Deputy Secretary-General Sitaram Sharma Aug 20 Emmanuel Yap Angeles, President, Angeles University and his wife Cornelia; and Order of the Knights of Rizal Supreme Commander Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao and his wife Elisa, Philippines Aug 24 Avazbek Atahanov, Rector, Institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures and Amangeldy Bekberaev, President, Kyrgyz State Pedagogical University, Kyrgyzstan Sep 4 Esaú Tiberio Caro Meza, Rector and Kruger Sarapura Yupanqui, Vice-Rector, National University of Central Peru Sep 10 Luo Weizhi, Vice-Rector, Hunan Normal University and Dr He Jingsong, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China Sep 30 Abel Prieto, M inister of Culture and Ernesto Mélendez, Cuban Ambassador to Japan, Cuba
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and Director, Pacific Basin Research Center of Soka University of America (SUA), USA Nov 29 Isabel da Silveira Godinho, Director, Portugal’s National Palace of Ajuda M useum and delegation, Portugal Dec 1 Cho Moon Boo, President, Cheju National University, South K orea Dec 2 LeeSoo Sung, former Prime M inister, South Korea Dec 5 Dr Chang Jen-hu, Chairperson, Chinese Culture University’s Board of Trustees, Taiwan Dec 9 Rustan Rakhmanaliev, Chair of Kyrgyzstan’s World Committee on Awarding the Chingiz Aitmatov Gold M edal and Prize, Director, Committee’s Information and Analysis Department and his wife Natalia Musina; Abdimutalibzhan Amankulov, Committee Secretary; USA Baseball H all of Fame inducteeOrlando Cepeda, his wife Mirian and his friend Tony Dorsey, Kyrgyzstan Dec 16 Jiang Shusheng, President, Nanjing University and delegation, China Dec 20 Arthur K. C. Li, Vice-Chancellor, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 2000 Jan 4 Jan 6
Le Hoa Lam, M ayor of Auburn, Australia Ludmila Verbitskaya, Rector, St Petersburg State University; Yuri Petrosyan, Vice-President, St Petersburg Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Ivan Steblin-Kamensky, Dean, Faculty of Oriental Studies at St Petersburg State University, Russia J an 15 Dr. David Roselle, President, University of Delaware and Mrs Mary Norton, wife of late Dr David L. Norton, USA J an 18 Allen Lee Sessoms, President of Queens College of the City University of N ew Y ork; Hamid Shirvani, Vice-President of Queens College, USA J an 28 David Shimizu, Honourable chairman, University of Guam’s Board of Regents; JoseNededog, President, University of Guam; and Judith Wonpat-borja, former Senator, Guam Legislature Feb 4 Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, supreme commander of the Philippines’ Order of the Knights of Rizal 177
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Emmanuel Yap Angeles, President, Angeles University, Philippines Feb 8 Ha Jingxiong, President, Central University for Nationalities and Faculty, China Feb 10 Joseph Rotblat, British physicist and Nobel laureate, UK Feb 14 Arthur K.C. Li, Vice-Chancellor, Chinese University of Hong Kong Feb 16 Fang Zhaoling, Chinese Painter and Calligrapher Feb 19 Huang Jianhua, President, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS), China Feb 27 Adolfo Torres, Rector, Universidad Nacional del N ordeste, and his wife Dr Elena Páparo de Torres, Argentina M ar 10 Shi Ningzhong, President, Northeast Normal University; Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Japan, China M ar 16 David Krieger, President, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, USA M ar 21 Anatoli Alexeev, Chancellor, Yakutsk State University, Sakha Republic M ar 23 Fidel Ramos, former Philippine President and his wife Amelita; Romeo Arguelles, Philippine Ambassador to J apan, Philippines Apr 3 Kim Sam Youl, Chairperson, Bereaved Family Association of People of M erit for National Independence and his wifeDo Un-Suk , South Korea Apr 3 Zhou Haiyin, M useum Advisor, Lu Xun M useum, China Apr 8 Robert Henley, Principal, Northmead High School; John Norris, Principal, Ashcroft H igh School, Australia Apr 14 Huang Shiming, Vice-President of the China-Japan Friendship Association and representatives, China Apr 17 Rosendo Mauricio Sermeño Palacios, Rector, Latin American Technical University, El Salvador Apr 22 Wen Yuting, President, Inner M ongolia Art Academy, China M ay 5 Sh.Tsend- Ayush, Rector, M ongolian Institute of Literature and delegation, Ulan Bator M ay 11 Wong Jiangyu, Vice-President, Beijing Administrative College, China 178
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M ay 31 Allen Lee Sessoms, President of Queens Collegeof the City University of New York Jun 8 Jairo Morais Gianoto, M ayor, M aringá, Brazil Jun 12 Dr Ramaranjan Mukherji, Director, Sri Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath Institute of Sanskrit Learning, Calcutta, India Jun 27 Dr Zhu Weihua, President, Yunnan University, China Aug 27 Yan Zexian, President, South China Normal University, China Sep 1 Neuro Villalobos Rincón, Rector of Venezuela’s University, Zulia Sep 7 Lawrence E. Carter Sr, Dean of M orehouse College’s King International Chapel, USA Sep 7 George D. Miller, Professor of Philosophy, Lewis University, USA Sep 11 MosheBen-Yaacov, Israeli Ambassador to Japan Sep 13 Gustavo Garcia de Paredes, Rector, University of Panama Sep 15 Amalendu Guha, President of the M ahatma M .K. Gandhi Foundation for Non-Violent Peace, Oslo, Norway Sep 20 Togbi Kporku III, Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan Sep 21 Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Chief Executive of the M acau Special Administrative Region, M acau Sep 23 Henning Dochweiler, Principal of the Askov Folk High School, Denmark Oct s2 Ronald R. Duterte, President of the University of the Southern Philippines;Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal; Danilo L. Concepcion, President, Araneta University; Majid Tehranian, University of Hawaii, Director, Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research Oct 5 Richard Seager, Professor, Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, USA Oct 6 Alexandr Serebrov, Russian Cosmonaut and his wife Ekaterina Serebrova, Russia Oct 15 Ramesh Chandra, Vice-Chancellor of Bundelkhand University, India Oct 20 Anand Panyarachun, former Thai Prime M inister, Thailand 179
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Oct 22 Zao Jianxun, Director of Shaanxi Art Academy, China; Li Shibin, Director of Shaanxi Sculpture Institute, China Oct 24 Tan Sri Syed Jalaludin bin Syed Salim, Vice-Chancellor of University Putra, Malaysia Oct 27 Hazel Henderson, American Futurist and Activist, USA Oct 30 Fang Zhaoling, Chinese Calligrapher Oct 31 Bakhodir Abdurakhimov, Second Vice-Culture M inister, Uzbekistan Nov 3 Victor Kazanjian, Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College, USA Nov 5 Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, Thailand Nov 7 Myroslav Vantukh, General Director of the Virsky Ukraninian National Dance Company; Voldymyr Riabtsev, Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Ukrainian Embassy in Tokyo Nov 13 His M ajesty King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV and Her M ajesty Queen Halaevalu Mata’aho of Tonga Nov 15 Victor A. Sadovnichy, Rector of M oscow State University Nov 17 Dr Felix Unger, President, European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), Austria Dec 25 Dojoogiin Tsedev, President, M ongolian University of Arts and Culture, Ulan Bator, Mongolia 2001 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 20 Feb 16 M ar 6 M ar 13 Apr 2 Apr 16
Dr Akmataliev, President, Kyrgyz National Academy of Sciences, Kyrgyzstan (212:146) Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to J apan Prem Chand Patanjali, Vice-Chancellor, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, India Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Mongolian Prime Minister Dr Ruud Lubbers, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of Simon Wiesenthal Center Sun Yong, President, Northwest University, China Mercedes Menafra de Batlle, Uruguayan First Lady 180
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Apr 18 Luis JoséMacchiavello Amoroz, Peruvian Ambassador to Japan M ay 5 Ronald A. Bosco, President, Thoreau Society, USA M ay 8 Salvador Santiago-Negrón, President, Carlos Albizu Unversity (CAU), Puerto Rico, his is wife Dr Carmen Albizu-Garcia and educators M ay 14 J. Batsuuri, President, Kharakorum University, M ongolia, his wife; University Director Oyunchimeg Danzannyamand representatives M ay 22 Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Nigeria M ay 29 Peter Brückner, Danish Ambassador Jun 4 Aftab Seth, Indian Ambassador to Japan Jun 14 Wu Chengye, President, Huaqiao University (Overseas Chinese University), China Jun 20 Li Chengxian and ChangJiahuang, Chinese Artists (widow and son of late Chang Shuhong painter and custodian of the treasures of Dunhuang), China Jun 22 Yitzhak Lior, Israeli Ambassador to J apan Jun 26 Chen Jian, Chinese to J apan Ambassador Jul 2 Demetrio Infante Figueroa, Chilean Ambassador to Japan Jul 5 Alisher Shaykhov, Uzbekistan Ambassador to Japan Jul 13 Dr Felix Unger, President, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Austria Jul 14 Liu Renhuai, President, Jinan University, and Delegation of Scholars from Jinan University and Guangdong Province Academy of Social Sciences, China Jul 16 Chen Haosu, President, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and other officials, China Jul 27 Yuriy Kostenko, Ukraianian Ambassador to Japan Sep 12 Sodovjamtsyn Khurelbaatar, M ongolian Ambassador to Japan Sep 18 Sethu Kumanan, Chairman, and Padmasani Kannan, Principal of Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women and Sethu Bhaskara M atriculation H igher Secondary School, India Oct 1 Thabo Mbeki, President, South Africa
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Zhu Xiulin, Vice-President, Soochow (Suzhou) University, China Sakthlp Krairiksh, T hai Ambassador to J apan Qu Qingbiao, President, Liaoning Normal University and officials, China Rogelio Quiambao, former Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Phillipines Ronald Duterte, President, University of Southern Philippines Victor Sadovnichy, Rector, Moscow State University, M oscow Wu Dawei, Chinese Ambassador to Japan and his wife Mao Yaping, Councilor of Chinese Embassy Dr Cho Moon-Boo and SongDae-Jin, former Professors of Cheju N ational University, South Korea Ma Chunlei, Vice-Chairman, Shanghai Youth Federation and delegation of the All-China Y outh Federation Murat Jurinov, Honorary Rector, Ahmed Yasevi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Republic of Kazakhstanand delegation
2002 Jan 24 José do Carmo Gracia, President of the M edian Paranapanema M unicipalities Association (Amepar), and his wife Maria de Lourdes Borsato Garcia, Brazil Feb15 Dr Príamo A. Rodríguez Castillo, Founder and Rector of Santiago Technical University and his wife Ingrid González de Rodríguez, Dominican Republic Feb 20 Tursunali Kuziev, Chairman, Kamoliddin Bekhzod National Institute of Arts and Design, Uzbekistan Feb 28 Chen Yongchang, Vice-President, China-J apan Friendship Association and delegation China M ar 9 Zhao Zixiang, President, Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences, China M ar 14 Danilo Lardizabal Concepcion, Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (GAUF), President, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide Jr, Philippine 182
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M ar 19 Pit Chamnan, Rector, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia M ar 22 Liu Xiaohua, Vice-Director of the China National Beijing Opera Theatre M ar 27 Gustavo Noboa Bejarano. Ecuadorian President, and First Lady Maria Isabel Baquerizo de Noboa Apr 1 ChengWei, Liaoning University president Apr 3 Abdurrahman Wahid, former president of the Republic of Indonesia Apr 13 Linus Pauling Jr and Orellia Forbes, Oregon State University Vice-President Apr 18 Rabbi AbrabamCooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center Apr 21 President Xu Jianpei, Qingdao University Apr 25 Eudoro Galindo-Anze, Bolivian Ambassador to Japan Apr 27 Sarvagya Singh Katiyar, Vice-Chancellor of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji M aharaj University M ay 12 Li Xiaoling, Deputy Director-General of the China Science and Technology M useum and delegation from the All-China Youth Federation, China M ay 18 Onesmo K. ole-Moiyoi, Council Chairperson, Kenyatta University, Kenya M ay 25 Dr Fan Hongcai, President, Heilongjiang Academy of Social Sciences, China Jun 8 Sadovnichy, Rector, M .V. Lomonosov M oscow State University and his wife Ada Sadovnichaya, Russia Jun 14 Tommy E. Remengesau Jr, President, Republic of Palau Jun 23 Zhao Hu, Vice-President of Nanjing Normal University, China Jun 28 Dr KimII Yoonand Chung Ok Kyo, Founder and President of Sorabol College of Kyongju, South Korea Jul 13 Milton K. Wong, Chancellor of Simon Fraser University; Prof. Robert Anderson, Director of the Dialogue Institute, Canada Jul 22 Dr Cho Moon Boo, former president of Cheju National University, South Korea Aug 26 Shruti Datt Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University, India Sep 5 Zhao Jianxun, Director, Shaanxi Sculpture Institute, China 183
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Sep 12 LawrenceE Carter Sr, Dean of M orehouse College’s M artin Luther King Jr International Chapel and Director of the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation Sep 18 Michael Nobel, Chairman of International Appeal Board of Advisors of the Appeal Foundation-the Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates for the Children of the World Sep 20 Liu Deyou, Executive Vice-President, Chinese Association for Cultural Exchange with Foreign Countries and his wife Gu J uanmin, China Sep 28 Ji Baocheng, President, Renmin National University, China Oct 6 Dr Zhu Qingshi, President, University of Science and Technology, China Oct 24 John Agyekum Kufuor, Ghanaian President and First Lady Theresa Kufuor Ghana Oct 26 Prof M.S. Swaminathan, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs Oct 29 Dr Linus Pauling Jr, his wife StephaniePauling, and Vice-President of Oregon State University, Orcilia Zúñiga Forbes Nov 2 Pan Yunhe, President, Zhejiang University, China Nov 20 Dambadarjaagiin Oyuntsetseg, Director, Shikhikhutug Law College, M ongolia Nov 28 Yuriy V. Kostenko, Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan and his wife Dr Liudmyla Skyrda Nov 28 Mazaraki, Rector, Kiev National University of Trade and Economics, and members of the delegation, Ukraine Dec 1 Sarvagya S Katiyar, General President of the Indian Science Congress Association, India Dec 12 Prof Cao Deming, Vice-President of Shanghai International Studies University, China Dec 17 Kedar Bhakta Mathema, Royal Nepalese Ambassador to Japan and his wife Kohinoor Mathema Dec 21 Prof Yin Jizuo, President of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, China
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2003
Jan 13 Cho Moon Boo, former President Cheju National University
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J an 18 Dr Muthiah Mariappan, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University Dr A Padmanabhan, President of the Writers Forum for Harmony and Former Governor of India’s M izoram’s State J an 22 Dr Chou Young Seek , Founder and Chancellor of Kyung Hee University, South Korea Feb 11 Ohm Young Suk , President, Dong-A University, and his wife ChungHyungKang, South Korea Feb 16 Dr Lou Marinoff , President of American Philosophical Practitioners Assocation Feb 19 Dr Mirsobit Ochilov, Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Japan Feb 23 Edwin Agustín Vegas Gallo, Rector, National University of Piura, Peru Sigifredo Alberto Burneo Sánchez, Dean, Department of Social Science and Education, National University of Piura, Peru M ar 19 Dr Anwarul K. Chowdhury, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and his wife Mariam M ar 24 Dr Chang Jen-hu, Board of Regents Chairman, his wife Mu Ming-chu; Dr Lin Tsai-mei, President and delegation, Chinese Culture University, China Apr 15 Prof Sun Yuhua, President, Dalian University of Foreign languages and delegation, China Apr 19 Dr Rubén Urbieta Berecoechea, President, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay (UCP), Paraguay Sep 4 Dr Song Jian, President, China-Japan Friendship Association and delegation, China Sep 27 Dr Vicente M Castañeda Chávez, Rector of Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University Oct 8 Dr Wang Limin, President of Northwest Normal University Oct 18 Oh Chi Seok , Founder and Chairperson and Dr Koh Jae Yoo, President, Kwangju Women’s University, South K orea Oct 24 Prof Zang Shengkun, Vice-President, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Nov 22 NambarynEnkhbayar, Prime Minister, Mongolia 185
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Nov 29 Dr Zhang Qie, Honorary Vice-Chairman, Chinese Writers Association and M anaging VicePresident of Chinese Literature Foundation, China Dec 4 Carlos Bivero, Venezuelan Ambassador to Japan Dec 16 Dr James L. Doti, President, Chapman University Dec 16 Dr Hamid Shirvani, Provost of Chapman University, USA Dec 24 Dr Kuang Banghong, President of Zhaoqing University, China
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2004
Jan 10 Andrei S. Borisov, Rector, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts and Sakha Republic Minister of Culture Jan 17 Yuriy Kostenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan his wife Liudmyla Skyrda; Dimitri Akimov, Director of Golden Fortune International Academy of Rating Technologies and Sociology Feb 15 Anurak Chureemas, Thailand Minister of Culture Feb 24 Bharati Mukherjee, Vice-Chancellor and Santosh Kumar Ghorai, Registrar of Rabindra Bharati University of Kolkata (Calcutta) M ar 10 Zhou Haiying, Shanghai Lu Xun Cultural Development Center, Executive Director and his wife Ma Xinyun, China M ar 16 Ved P. Nanda, Vice-provost for Internationalization of the University of Denver and his wife Katharine Nanda, India M ar 19 Dr Sun Qian, Former President, President Shi Shaoxia, and Vice-President Hu Weilie, National Prosecutors College of China Apr 1 All-China Youth Federation, China Apr 1 Stepan V. Kalmykov, President, Buryat State University, Russia Apr 14 Lygia Lumina Pupatto, Rector, Londrina State University, Brazil M ay 5 Walter Arízaga Cervantes, Rector of University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca M ay 29 Tong Zhaoqi, President of University of Petroleum and representatives, Dongying, China
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Madame Laureana San Pedro Rosales, Founder of Capitol University and representatives, M indanao, Philippines Jun 26 Yuan Ji, President of Sanda University and representatives, Shanghai, China Jul 22 Shtaywy S. Abdalla, University of Jordan VicePresident for Academic Affairs and dignitaries Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Aug 29 Dr Nicolai D. Nikandrov, President, Russian Academy of Education and his wife Dr Nadezhda A. Sitnikova, Russia Sep 20 José Trinidad Padilla López, Rector General, University of Guadalajara, and his wife Priscila Luco Lancellotti, M exico Sep 26 Yan Zheng, Director, Fujian Academy of Social Sciences, China Wang Binggen, Director, Bingxin Literary Center, China Oct 3 Zong Zhanguo, President, Changchun University, China Oct 16 Song Huanxin, President, Qufu Normal University, China Oct 23 Mr Kocheril Raman Narayanan, Former President of India, and his wife Usha Narayanan, India Oct 30 Victor Sadovnichy, Rector, M oscow State University, and his wife Ada Sadovnichy, Russia Nov 4 Bektemir Murzubraimov, Rector, Osh State University, and his wife Kalyskan Murzubraimova, Republic of Krygyz Nov 23 Lee Hwan Ey, Founder, Paekche Institute of the Arts and Chairman, Baekam Educational Foundation Board of Directors, and his wife Chun Soon Nam, South Korea Dec 9 Dang Liying, Vice-Director, Tianjin M unicipal Culture Bureau and M unicipal Cultural Relics Bureau, China Dec 17 Dulamsuren Oyunkhorol, Founder and Chairperson, Otgontenger University and dignitaries, M ongolia Dec 21 Luis J. Macchiavello Amoroz, Peruvian Ambassador to Japan
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2005
Feb 18 Prof Wangari Muta Maathai, Kenyan Environmentalist and Nobel Prize Peace Laureate, Kenya Feb 20 Dr Natalia P. Baranova, Rector, M insk State Linguistic University, Belarus J un 17 Dr Ma Min, President, Huazhong Normal University (CCNU) and delegation, Wuhan, China Sep 18 Dr Dao Trong Thi, President, Vietnam National University, Vietnam
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Vice-President Ikeda’s Meeting with Dignitaries Apr 7 Apr 9
Prince Hassan, President, Club of Rome Walter Massey, President, Morehouse College
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President Akiya’s Meeting With Dignitaries
Nov 28 Juan Carlos Wasmosy, Paraguayan President Apr 10 LeeTeng-hui, President, Taiwan
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BRIEF COMMENTS 1994 At New Year’s Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo Jan 1 Jan 2
Adorning this year with victory M aintaining courageous faith
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1995 Jan 2
Enjoy a magnificent year full of perfect satisfaction
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SGI Executive Leaders Conference, Tokyo Jan 6 Jan 8 Jan 9 J an 12 J an 14 J an 18 J an 21 Feb 20 Feb 23
Endeavouring to understand people’s hearts Hardship fosters true leaders Treasure those who devote themselves to kosen-rufu Speak clearly and joyfully Our goal is the happiness of the members Leaders are those who protect people Polishing one’s personality through hard work Those who strive for kosen-rufu are noble Cherish those with strong faith
Executive Leaders Conference, Tokyo Feb 25 The 21st century is the age of women M ay 10 Everything is decided by our leaders sense of responsibility J an 19 A leader’s mission is to show actual proof of victory Okinawa-Kyushu Joint Conference, Japan Feb 13 Become leaders of compassion and dignity Women’s Division Executive Leaders Conference, Japan Feb 27 Advance straight ahead on the path of happiness M ar 5 Living with pride as members of the Soka family Jun 26 Women who live true to themselves are beautiful
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SGI RepresentativesConference, Japan Mar 2 Take action with the determination to open the way ahead M ar 15 Hardships deepen your faith Apr 2 Leaders must develop a seeking mind for the sake of others Apr 11 Give your utmost to encourage others Apr 25 What is important is one’s heart M ay 7 H appiness is determined by you alone M ay 11 Win by upholding basic principles Jul 7 Leaders must dedicate themselves to others Sep 3 Unwavering conviction for kosen-rufu Oct 5 Refute evil and reveal the truth to attain Buddhahood Oct 7 Winning with the people and for the people Oct 9 One earnest person is the driving force to change everything Oct 30 Develop yourself by undergoing obstacles N ov 20 Take action for the sake of the members Dec 9 Develop your wisdom to live a fulfilled life Dec 13 Leaders are most responsible to put forth results Dec 18 Give the members hope and courage
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Conference with the Representatives of Men’s and Women’s Division Leaders, Japan M ar 4 A mind of absolute conviction brings forth great benefit May 4 Leaders must embrace a firm determination
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Divisional Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan M ay 26 Exert yourself to foster the younger generation
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Soka Gakkai Executive Leaders and SGI Representatives Conference, Japan M ar 20 Sincerely respecting the SGI, the organisation in accordance with the Buddha’s decree Apr 20 Use warm words and sincere expressions Nov 9 Never forget the Soka Gakkai founding spirit
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J an 21 Appreciating the sincere support given to quake victims M ay 10 H igh time to foster youth
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Soka Gakkai Area Leaders Conference, Japan Nov 8 Buddhist Gods protect those who safeguard the members J an 10 Be leaders of earnestness and compassion Feb 15 Open up the path for kosen-rufu M ar 1 Create a magnificent flow of able people
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Conferencewith Representative Members from Brazil and Argentina, Japan Apr 9
Cherish the opinions of others
Photo-taking Session with Students of Tokyo’s Soka Schools and Soka Women’s Junior College Dec 16 Only the thoroughly trained heart can achieve happiness
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European Representatives Conference, Japan Apr 16 Prayer as the basis of action M ay 12 Exerting yourself without self-interest M ay 14 Giving members delight and confidence
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Women’s and Young Women’s Divisions Representatives Conference, Japan Apr 17 Give full considerations to women’s opinions
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43rd Anniversary of the Formation of the Young Women’s Division Jul 19 Practising faith to attain good fortune throughout the three existences Women’s Division Representatives Conference, Japan Apr 21 One who has great hope is a victor M ay 12 Bring forth boundless hope Sep 11 A sincere person wins in faith N ov 17 Strive to sincerely protect the members
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Feb 27 Embrace everyone with a magnanimous heart Jan 22 True are those who take action at the crucial moment Jan 15 Pray first and take action Jan 6 Cherish and raise the next generation M ay 30 Happiness is living with free will Conferencewith Representative Staff Members of the Soka School System, Shinjuku, Japan Jun 4 The true spirit of Soka education
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Conferencewith JapaneseRegional leaders Sep 2 Be convinced of receiving innumerable benefits
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Divisional Representatives Conference, Japan M ay 14 Sincerely strive to raise capable people Oct 2 Take the lead in creating harmony Oct 11 H appiness is determined by our “heart” Nov 5 Leaders must respond to the trust of people Nov 15 Nothing is wasted in our SGI activities Dec 27 Daimoku is the source of victory Feb 19 What matters is one’s heart M ar 5 Develop a correct view of life Apr 17 Respect members as you would a Buddha Apr 28 Now is the time for true leaders to appear
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Executive Conference for Divisional Representatives, Japan J un 24 Give guidance which draws forth hope and courage Jul 1 A life based on mastery of one’s mind Jul 5 M ake the place where you are “safe and tranquil”
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Training Session for Representative Leaders of Japan Aug 1 Leaders must cherish and respect the members
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Art Division Representatives Conference, Japan Oct 16 Develop a life worthy of praise from all Buddhas
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Overseas Representatives Conference, Japan Nov 6 Happy is one who appreciates one’s fellow members
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1995 M ar 3 Tokyo Soka Schools Representatives Conference Take through care of students M ar 12 Let’s promote study activities towards the 21st century Apr 2 One grows through heart-to-heart contact Apr 5 Become one who can admire others M ay 8 Conference with Representative from Tokyo
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No.2 territory and Chugoku Region
Educating oneself to lead others Commemorative photo session with Soka Women’s Junior College, Japan Nov 11 Develop yourself during the time of your youth
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Joint Training Session for Soka Gakkai Education Division, Women’s Division and Representatives from Italy and Brazil, Japan Aug 4 Our Buddhist practice enables us to win in life (139:26)
1996 Informal Discussion with SGI-USA Representative Leaders, Tokyo, Japan Apr 13 Become leaders who can offer warm encouragement SGI Spring Training Course for Overseas Members, Tokyo, Japan Apr 22 Prayers based on the Mystic Law are certain to bear fruit Conferencewith SGI Representatives from Various Countries, Tokyo, Japan Dec 28 The most meaningful and lasting revolution is “Human Revolution”
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Conference with SGI Representatives from USA and Japan (166:62) J an 10 Developing harmonious unity for eternal prosperity J an 23 Conference with SGI Representatives from, Tokyo, Japan (166:63) An unsurpassed life dedicated to the Mystic Law 193
Jan 25 Conference with Soka School Officials, Tokyo, Japan Spirit of selfless devotion Feb 4 Joint Conference with SGI Representatives
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and officials of Soka University of America and Japan Tokyo, Japan
Respecting cultural diversity Feb 6
Women’s Division Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan
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Listening to others’ opinions Feb 20 Meets with Representative Members from Hong Kong
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and Macau
A palace where people are happy and at ease M ar 3 SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo Striving towards a life of magnificent completion Dec 21 Representatives Conference, Tokyo Champion the highest truth and multiply your strength a thousand-fold 1998 Jan 2
New Year’s Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan
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Nothing can match the strength of a person of dedicated resolve Feb 21 Encouragement to Hong Kong Members A world model of harmonious unity in faith Mar l0 SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan No effort is wasted in Buddhism M ay 3 Conference Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai
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Mother’s Day, Tokyo, Japan
Appreciation for the women’s division members Jul 23
At a Classroom at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan
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Education is the distinguishing mark of humanity Jul 26
A Conferencewith SGI Representatives, Tokyo, Japan
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Adorn the final chapter of your lives with brilliant triumph Dec 28 Informal Gathering with SGI Representatives, Tokyo, Japan
Deep appreciation to members around the world
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1999 J an 20 Representatives Conference, Tokyo Focus on leadership Feb 3 Informal Representative Leaders Conference,
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Tokyo
Devoting our lives to kosen-rufu Feb 25 Representatives Conference, Okinawa Boundless benefits from SGI activities M ar 6 Conferencewith Representatives of the Japanese Women’s Division and SGI Representatives, Tokyo
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Put others first, not yourself! M ar 10 Soka Gakkai Area Chiefs and Women’s Division
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Chiefs Conference, Tokyo
Action is the heart of Buddhism M ay 25 Kansai Representative Leaders Conference,
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Kyoto, Japan
Everything depends on our inner focus Jun 16 Conference with Divisional Leaders and SGl
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Leaders, Tokyo
Leaders conference held Jun 30 Informal Gathering with Representative Members
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participatingin the SGl Training Course, Tokyo
Eternally vibrant life-force Sep 6
Conference with Representative SGI leaders, Tokyo
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Eternal benefit exists in the present moment Sep 8
Excerpts from SGI President Ikeda’s message to the SGI Youth Training Course, Tokyo
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Warm welcome to training course participants Executive Conference with Representative SGI leaders, Tokyo, Japan
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You are noble emissaries of the Buddha! Oct 5
Executive Conference with Representatives of Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory, Tokyo
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True parental love Oct 16 Representatives Conference, Commemorating November 18, Tokyo
Kosen-rufu is the heart of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism
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Nov 21 Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Representatives
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Conference, Tokyo
The heart is what really matters Nov 27 Representatives Conference, Tokyo The SGI — A noble organisation whose mission is kosen-rufu Dec 7 Conference with officials from Soka University and
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Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo
The age of youth is here Dec 17 Conference with Representatives from Hong Kong
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and Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory, Tokyo
Concern and consideration leads to development
2000 Jan 13 Conference with Soka Gakkai Divisional and
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SGI-USA Leaders, Tokyo
Our efforts for kosen-rufu are our most priceless treasure Feb 29 Memorial Gongyo Service for Great Hanshin
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EarthquakeVictims, Nagata
Live cheerfully and with fortitude Apr 29 Conference with SGI Representatives in
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Commemoration of May 3, Tokyo
Nothing surpasses the strategy of the Lotus Sutra M ay 3 Representatives ConferenceCommemorating May 3,
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Tokyo
Leave behind lasting achievements! Sep 3
Executive Conference with Yamanashi Prefecture Leaders, Japan
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Create an everlasting foundation of good fortune Oct 13 Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Executive Conference,
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Japan
Create fresh ranks of capable people O ct 17 J oint Executive Conference with Leaders from
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Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures, Japan
Achieve a life of great fulfilment
Nov 1 Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Executive Conference,
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Japan
Everything begins with one person
Dec 10 Kansai Representatives Conference, Japan Advance with a youthful fighting spirit! 196
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2001 Feb 9
Men’s Division Representatives Conference, Tokyo
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Aspiring to lofty goals M ar 11 Conference with SGI Representatives, Tokyo Kosen-rufu the timeless path to peace M ar 14 Conference with Representatives of SGI-USA and
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Japanese Regional Leaders, Tokyo
Protect and support those who work for kosen-rufu
Jun 7
Soka Gakkai Regional Leaders and Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo
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SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo
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Building an eternal fortress of capable people Jul 11
Fighting forever on the frontlines Sep 1
Conference with visiting SGI-USA Leaders, Tokyo
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Life is our most precious treasure Nov 11 Conferencewith Regional Leaders and Youth
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Division Representatives, Tokyo
Happiness lies in being strong
2002 J an 30 Conference with Representative SGI Leaders, Tokyo The M ystic Law is the great Law of happiness Feb 2 Conference with Regional Leaders and Youth Division Representatives, Tokyo
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Our voice does the Buddha’s work Feb 18 Conference with Tokyo Leaders, Japan Confidently share the SGI’s humanistic philosophy Jun 26 Divisional Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo Advance in unity! Be leaders who possess the strength of a thousand! Sep 29 To Representative Members taking theSoka Gakkai
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Study Department Intermediate Exam, Tokyo
Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study
2003 Feb 6
Representative Women’s Division and Youth Division Leaders’ Conference, Tokyo
Winning through the unity of “M any in Body, One in M ind” 197
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Jun 3
Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo
Creating a brilliant century of Soka youth
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2004 Feb 13 Meeting with SGI-USA Leaders Let us expand our network of peace and happiness Feb 16 Commemorative Gongyo with Divisional Representatives, Tokyo
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Advancing with a vision reaching centuries and millennia into the future M ar 25 Conferences with Divisional Representatives,Tokyo Advance as champions of humanity Apr 14 Commemorative Photograph Session with
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SGI Members from Brazil and France, Tokyo
All efforts for kosen-rufu are rewarded Sep 11 First Visit to the Newly Opened Soka
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Gakkai Headquarters Annex, Tokyo
Lead a vibrant and victorious life dedicated to kosen-rufu
PRESIDENT AKIYA’S BRIEF COMMENTS Jan 1
New Year Gongyo Meeting
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Let us advance joyfully based on strong daimoku
REMARKS 1988 Oct 7
1996 Jun 1
Completion ceremony of the new Mutsubo (six-chambered temple) Meeting with Soka University of America Officials Los Angeles,USA
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Set humankind on a course of peace and culture through education J un 22 21st SGI General Meeting; World
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Women’s Peace Conference and SGI Representative Conference, Miami, Florida
Great leaders in lifetime after lifetime
J un 23 21st SGI General Meeting in Florida A full and satisfying life is the touchstone of happiness
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2000 Nov 25 Commemorative Meeting in Singapore A path to happiness for all
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2002 Sep 30 Remarks to Soka University Students, Tokyo Learning is the inalienable right of all Oct 1 Remarks to Soka Women’s CollegeStudents, Tokyo Youthful efforts become a lifetime treasure
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AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS1 1993 Jan Jan 15 Apr 9 Jul 16 Aug 18 Sep 19 Sep 26 Oct 4 Oct 19 Oct 24 Nov 4 Nov 5
Malaysia, National Book Development Council, National Book Award for 1992 for SGI President’s Book Argentina, President Carlos Saúl M enem, Letter of Commendation, SGI President Ikeda Republic of Chile, Patricio Aylwin, Chilean President, Letter of Appreciation, SGI President Ikeda Argentina, Institute of Oriental Studies of University of Palermo, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Ghana, Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), Noble Patron of the Arts and Founding Member of the Association; SGI President Ikeda India, Priyadarshini Academy — Indian socio-cultural and educational organisation, Global Peace Award for International Understanding; SGI President Ikeda Republic of Kirghiz, the International Aitmatov Club of Literature and Culture, 1992 Chingiz Aitmatov International Award; SGI President Ikeda China, China-Japan Friendship Association, M essenger of China-J apan Friendship; SGI President Ikeda Republic of Chile, Order of M erit of Chile in the Grade of the Grand Cross; SGI President Ikeda USA, Philadelphia City Council, Citation; SGI President Ikeda China, Shenzhen University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Republic of El Salvador, National Order of José M atías Delgado in the Grade of Grand Cross with Silver Plaque; SGI President Ikeda
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1994 M ar 16 China, Xinjiang Silk Road Photography Association, Honorary Chairperson; SGI President Ikeda
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Republic of San Marino, San M arino-J apan Association, Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda Apr 9 USA, United Nations of Greater M iami, Plaque: “In Recognition of his relentless efforts and support of the United Nations systems and the spirit of the U.N. Charter”; SGI President Ikeda Aug 3 India, India’s International Cultural Development Organisation (ICDO), Commemorative Shield; SGI President Ikeda Aug 3 China, Dunhuang Relics Research Institute, Recognition: Bronze Medal; SGI President Ikeda Aug 7 China, China Arts Festival Foundation, Friendship Cup and Certificate of Friendship; SGI President Ikeda Aug 21 Brazil, M anaus M unicipal Council, Certificate of Honour; SGI-Brazil (BSGI) Oct 4 Republic of Bulgaria, Order of the Horseman of M adara in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Dec 6 Argentina, Academic Council of the Faculty of Law, National University of L omas de Zamora, Honorary Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies; SGI President Ikeda
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1995 J an 26 University of Hawaii’s, Spark M Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Aloha International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda M ar 18 Russia, International Association of Children’s Funds, 1994 International Leo Tolstoy Gold M edal, SGI President Ikeda Jun 12 Kirghiz Republic, M inistry of Culture, Kirghiz Composers Association: Abdylas M aldybaev Award; SGI President Ikeda Jun 14 Spain, Juan M arch Foundation, Special Silver Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Jun 24 Spain, Santander City, Award of Highest Honor; SGI President Ikeda Jun 24 Spain, Santillana Foundation, Special M edal and a Certificate of Honour; SGI President Ikeda
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Aug 7
Brazil, Stateof Parana, Official Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Aug 8 India, M adras, World Poetry Society, World Poet Laureate Award; SGI President Ikeda Aug 12 India, Kerala, M ahatma Gandhi People’s Welfare Trust, Gandhi Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Sep 7 Republic of Djibouti , L ’Ordre de la Grande Etoile de Djibouti ( the Order of the Grand Star of Djibouti); SGI President Ikeda Oct 26 Germany, Nuremberg City, Golden Trichter; SGI President Ikeda
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1996 Feb 3 Yuandong Publishing Company, Selected for New ChineseAnthology; SGI President Ikeda Apr 2 China, Xinjiang University, Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda Jul 2 Cuba, Havana, Research Center for Japanese Culture of the Higher Institute of Art, Honorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda Jul 26 USA, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), Commendation; President Ikeda and SGI Aug 20 Brazil, Niteròi, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Sep 19 Brazil, Niteròi, M edal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho; SGI President Ikeda Sept 23 Brazil, M unicipal Council of Rio de Janeiro, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 1 Brazil, Duque de Caxias, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 2 Russia, Far Eastern University, Honorary Degree in International Education; SGI President Ikeda Nov 8 Philippines, Order of the Knights of Rizal a Philippine Cultural Organisation, Knight Grand Cross of Rizal; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Brazil, M unicipal Council of Campinas, Recognition; SGI and SGI-Brazil Nov 29 Russia, Institute of Oriental Studies of the
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Russian Academy of sciences, Honorary M embership; SGI President Ikeda Dec 9 Brazil, Duque de Caxias, Order of Duque de Caxias Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 12 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ernesto Award; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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1997 M ar 8 Austria, Salzburg, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Honorary Senator; SGI President Ikeda Apr 7 China, Lüshun Museum, Honorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda M ay 17 China, Society for the Study of Oriental Culture and Peking University Institute of Oriental Culture, Honorary Advisor to a Chinese Project; SGI President Ikeda Jun 20 Mongolia, Chinese Association of M ongolian Literature, Honorary Advisor, SGI President Ikeda Jun 20 China, Chinese Association of M ongolian Literature, Honorary Advisor, SGI President Ikeda Jul 14 Nepal, King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Commemorative Coin; SGI President Ikeda Jul 26 USA, Santa Barbara, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Commemorative Statement; SGI President Ikeda Jul 31 Brazil, Campinas and Curitiba, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 20 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Tiradentes M edal; SGI President Ikeda Aug 25 Philippines, M anila, Order of the Knights of Rizal, first recipient of José Rizal International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Aug 27 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, 3rd Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Sep 4 Brazil, Sao Paulo State Legislative Assembly, Commendations; SGI President Ikeda
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Nov 8 Nov 17 Dec 7 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 22
Brazil, Angra dos Reis, Lopes Trovao Medal of M erit; SGI President Ikeda World Federation of United Nations Associations, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nuclear AgePeaceFoundation, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda China, M inistry of Culture, Contribution to Cultural Exchange Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Inner M ongolia University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sao Joao do M eriti, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sao Joao do M eriti House of Culture, Non-resident Member; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, National University, Honorary Doctorate of H umanities; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Niterói City, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Republic of Korea, Pucheong Legislative Assembly, Certificate of Commendation and Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Ateneu Angrense of Literature and the Arts, Non-resident M ember; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, M acuco, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Germany, Bingen am Rhein, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
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1998 Jan 20 Brazil, Duque de Caxias, Honour; First and Second Presidents of Soka Gakkai Tsunesaburo M akiguchi and Josei T oda Jan 24 South Korea, Pohang, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 2 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-UK M ar 5 South Korea, T’ongyong, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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M ar 9 South Korea, Andong, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-South Korea South Korea, Kumi, Plaque and Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 16 Russian Government, Certificate of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 21 France, Val de Biévres Photo Club, Diploma of Photographic Art and Designation of Honorary M ember M ar 24 Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 28 South Korea, Kyongju, Telescopes In Education (TIE of NASA) — Pioneering US Space Education Program, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 31 Brazil, Sao Joao do M eriti, Certificate of Commendation; Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo M akiguchi and Josei Toda and SGI President Ikeda Apr 4 South Korea, Ullungdo Island, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Gold M edal of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 6 South Korea, Pusan National University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Denver, Resolution of Tribute; SGI President Ikeda USA, Denver, Commendation, SGI-USA Apr 10 South Korea, Kimch’on, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 20 South Korea, Chongno-gu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 25 South Korea, Seoul M etropolitan Government Assembly, Tribute; SGI President Ikeda Apr 29 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State University, José Bonifácio M edal; SGI President Ikeda M ay 1 South Korea, Kyongju, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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Taiwan, Chinese Culture University, Award of Highest Honour; SGI President Ikeda M ay 1 Guam, Honorary Ambassador-At-L arge; SGI President Ikeda M ay 5 South Korea, Kwangju, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 7 South Korea, Koyang, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 8 Zambia, M inistry of Home Affairs, Letter of Commendation; SGI-Zambia M ay 12 South Korea, Kyongsangbuk, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 13 Brazil, M ogi das Cruzes, Award of M erit; SGI President Ikeda M ay 15 USA, Washington State, Anacortes, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 21 South Korea, Youngduk, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 25 USA, University of Alaska Anchorage, Certificate of Recognition; SGI M ay 28 Brazil, M unicipal Council of Campinas, Commendation; Soka Gakkai Founding President Tsunesaburo M akiguchi Jun 3 Netherlands, Peace Research Center, University of Nijmegen, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 5 Moscow, Russia-J apan Society, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 6 Brazil, Campinas, Plaque of Commendation; First Soka Gakkai President M akiguchi Jun 6 Brazil, Campinas, Plaque of Commendation; M rs Ikeda Jun 6 Brazil, Campinas, Flag of the City, Campinas City Council M edal, Carlos Gomes Medal; SGI President Ikeda France, Louis Derbré Friendship Association, Louis Derbré Friendship Award; SGI President Ikeda J un 18 Brazil, Londrina, Ouro Verde Award; SGI J un 26 Brazil, Pindamonhangaba, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda 206
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Jun 28 South Korea, Puyo, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jul 2 Brazil, Lorena, Important Guest of the City and Certificate of Commendation. SGI President Ikeda Jul 2 Brazil, Niterói, M edal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho, Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda Jul 12 Brazil, Federal District of Brasília, Certificates of Commendations; First and Second Presidents of Soka Gakkai M akiguchi and Toda Jul 18 South Korea, Kongju, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda. KSGI M embers Praised Jul 21 Austria, European Cultural Initiative for the Young Generation, Honorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda July 2 Brazil, Niterói, M edal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho; Second Soka Gakkai president Jul 27 Venezuela, Provisional Secretariat of the Treaty for Amazonian Cooperation (TCA), Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jul 29 France, French Publisher Éditions du Rocher, Peace and Humanism Award; SGI President Ikeda Jul 31 China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Cultural Department, Senior Cultural Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Aug 2 China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Turpan Museum, Honorary Curator; SGI President Ikeda Aug 7 South Korea, Korean Committee for UN ICEF, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda US Congressman George Brown Jr, An American Flag; SGI President Ikeda Aug 19 USA, City and County of Honolulu, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 24 Peru, The Industrial and Systems Engineering Faculty of Federico Villarreal National University, M edal of H ighest Honour and Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 25 South Korea, Kyongsan, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Thailand, Receives Key to Pattaya; SGI President Ikeda
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Brazil, Angra dos Reis, Honorary M edal; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyz Republic, Central Asian Nation’s Highest Distinction: Abdumomunov Award; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Bereaved Family Association of People of M erit for National Independence, Plaque of Commendation and Commemorative M edal; SGI President Ikeda USA, Los Angeles, Highest Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USSenator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Esteban E. Torres, Excellence in Education Award; SGI President Ikeda Congressman Esteban E. Torres, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Child Protection Fund, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, M unicipal Council ofSao Joao de M eriti, Special Commendations; SGI and BSGI Brazil, M unicipal Assembly of Nilópolis, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Paraguay, M inistry of Education, Letter of Appreciation and Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Del Valle University, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Songju, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Tagatay, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Gold Coast, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Jaboticabal and M onte Alto, Commendation; Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, Josei Toda and SGI President Ikeda India, Bishambhar Nath Pande Peace Foundation, Patron; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Chongdo, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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Nov 5 South Korea, M iryang, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 9 Russia, St Petersburg Scientific Center, Special M erit Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Philippines, Green Philippines Foundation (GreenPhil), Philippine International Environment Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 12 World Congress of Poets and World Academy of Arts and Culture, Official Patron; SGI President Ikeda Nov 13 Brazil, City Assembly of Niteroi, M edal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho; First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Nov 14 Philippines, Order of the Knights of Rizal, Rizal Gold Medal; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Netherlands, Institute for Globalization and Sustainable Development, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City of Jacareí, Herbert José Souza Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 25 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ernesto M edal; Second Soka Gakkai President Josei T oda Nov 26 Brazil, Quissama, Special Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 29 India, International Academy of lndian Culture, M ost Distinguished Honorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda Dec 13 South Korea, N ewspaper JoongAng Il bo , Plaque of Commendation and a Commemorative Trophy; SGI President Ikeda Dec 18 South Korea, Kuri, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 28 South Korea, Paju, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda 1999 J an 19 South Korea, Andong, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda J an 25 South Korea, Taegu, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 8 Moscow Mayor Yuriy M. Luzhkov, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
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(189:123) (189:127) (189:130)
Feb 9
South Korea, Andong National University, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 16 New Zealand, District of Hauraki, Proclamation of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Feb 16 New Zealand, District of Hauraki, The Flower of Humanity Award; M rs Ikeda Feb 17 Philippines, Cagayan Capitol College, Persona Integra “Total Person” Award; SGI President Ikeda Feb 24 New Zealand, District of Rotorua, “M essenger of Peace”; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Feb 24 New Zealand, District of Rotorua, “Proponent of Peace”; M rs Ikeda Feb 26 New Zealand, Hamilton, Certificate of M erit; SGI President Ikeda Feb 26 New Zealand, Tauranga, Proclamation of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 South Korea, Council of Kwangsan-gu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 28 South Korea, M inistry of M aritime Affairs and Fisheries (MOM AF), Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 14 Ghana, International Poetry for Peace Association (IPPA), H onorary Member; SGI President Ikeda New York , Queens College of City University, citation of “a precious friend of the College and an esteemed humanitarian” M ar 18 Portugal, Center of Portugese-Asian Studies, University of Macau, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Chun-gu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 20 Ghana, University of Ghana, Honorary Visiting Scholar and the Key to the University Ghana; SGI President Ikeda M ar 27 South Korea, City Council of Uijongbu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 29 Philippines, Bataan Heroes M emorial College, Golden Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda M ar 29 Philippines, Bataan Heroes M emorial College, Award of Highest Distinction; M rs Ikeda
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(190:123) (190:124) (190:124) (189:135) (190:125) (190:125) (190:130) (190:130) (190:132) (190:133) (191:128) (191:129) (191:138) (191:141) (191:142) (191:144) (191:145) (191:145)
M ar 30
Apr 13
Apr 28 Apr 29
M ay 3 M ay 4 M ay 5 M ay 5 M ay 6 M ay 8 M ay 15 M ay 16 M ay 19 Jun 2
Brazil, Paranavaí, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda USA, University of Delaware, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, David Norton Lecture Fund, Honorary Chair; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Belford Roxo, Certificate of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City Council of M agé, Recognition, First President Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, Second President Toda and SGI President Ikeda South Korea, District Council of Songbuk-gu, Commemorative plaque; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, Medal, for Culture and Education, the Cross of Merit of Discoverer of Brazil, Pedro Álvares Cabral; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Gosford, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda South Korea, Sangju, Special plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Australia, University of Sydney, International Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda USA, University of Hawaii, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Chacao, Highest Honour: Don José Solano y Bote M edal; SGI President Ikeda United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Letter of Acknowledgement; SGI President Ikeda and Youth Division of SGI-France Australia, Glen Eira, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda UnitedStates, Los Angeles Unified School District, “Ambassador of Education”; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Hornsby Shire Council, Certificates of Recognition; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Santa M onica sister city association, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-USA
211
(191:147) (192:125) (192:125) (192:138) (192:152) (192:156) (192:157)
(193:131) (192:160) (193:134) (193:134) (193:138) (194:119) (193:150) (194:136) (193:152) (194:120)
USA, West Covina, Recognition; SGI-USA
Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 6 Jun 9 J un 10 J un 10 J un 18 J un 24 Jul 24 Jul 27 Jul 28
Jul 30 Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 7 Aug 9 Aug 17
International Association of Educators for World Peace, Albert Einstein Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kuri, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Foundation for the Promotion and Development of the Family (PRODEFA), Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, M agé, Certificate of Special Commendation; M rs Ikeda Australia, Auburn, Local Government Authority, Letter of Acknowledgment; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Local Government Authority, Community Service Award; M rs Ikeda New Zealand, Otorohanga District Council, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Ulsan M etropolitan City, Honorary Overseas Adviser; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kwangju M etropolitan City, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Hungary, Budapest, Special M edal; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, M inistry of Education, Order of Andrés Bello in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Caracas, Circulo de Dibujo, an artists group, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Hungary, Társalgó Association, First Honorary Non-resident Member; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Chungchongbuk Province, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Trinidad, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Geneva, World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), Honorary Adviser; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, Gisborne, Honorary Ambassador; SGI President Ikeda USA, Los Angeles, Children: Our Ultimate Investment (COUI) — non-profit organisation, 212
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Aug 24
Aug 24 Sep 14 Sep 16
Sep 17 Sep 25 Oct 2 Oct. 11
Honorary Advisers; SGI President and M rs Ikeda New Zealand, Onuku Runanga, a M aori Tribe, (196:103) Global Humanitarian Award; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, Onuku Runanga, a M aori Tribe, (196:103) M oonlight Award, Mrs Ikeda New Zealand, Banks Peninsula Poets and Writers (196:103) Collective, Rainbow Award; SGI President Ikeda Belgium, International Society for the Sociology of (196:104) Religion (SISR), Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Taegu, Plaque of Commendation; (196:105) SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Angeles University, University M edal of (196:106) Honour; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Faculty of Law and (196:115) Social Sciences, Gabriel René M oreno Autonomous University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Provincial Government of (196:117) Kyongsangbuk Province, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sáo Joáo de M eriti, posthumous; Josei Toda (196:118) South Korea, Child Protection Fund, Plaque of (196:128) Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda UK , Journal of Humanitarian Assistance (JHA), (196:129) Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Dalian Art Exhibition Hall, Honorary (196:130) Director; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Ansan, Plaque of Commendation; (196:132) SGI President Ikeda USA, M .K. Gandhi Institute for Non-violence, (197:115) Appointed to International Advisory Council; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Environmental Preservation (197:121) Association (KEPA), Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Department of Santa Cruz, Special (197:122) Citation — in commemoration of October 11 the Day of Bolivian Women; M rs Ikeda
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Oct 14 Brazil, Londrina, State University, Certificate of Friendship; SGI President Ikeda Oct 18 China, Beijing, China International Cultural Promotion Center, H onorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Oct 19 Brazil, Diadema City Council, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President, M rs Ikeda and BSGI Organisation Oct 21 USA, late US Congressman George E. Brown Jr, Replica of the Congressional Gold M edal; SGI President Ikeda Oct 23 South Korea, Umsong County, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 24 Singapore, Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS), Honorary Life M embership; SGI President Ikeda Oct 26 Peru, Centennial Commission of Japanese Immigration to Peru and the Peruvian J apanese Association, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 Bolivia, Ascension de Guarayós, Title of Illustrious Guest and Citizen of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Nov 8 Venezuela, Order of Francisco Fajardo in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Nov 8 Bolivia, Trinidad, IIustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Brazil, City Council of Petrópolis, Commemorative Plate; SGI Nov 11 Brazil, City Council of Petrópolis, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 13 India, Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 14 Moscow, International Higher Education Academy of Sciences (IH EAS), Elected Honorary M ember and Certificate of H onorary Academician; SGI President Ikeda Nov 17 South Korea, Tongduchon, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Italy, Armeno, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda 214
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(199:131) (199:132) (199:136) (199:140) (199:140) (199:143) (199:146)
(199:155) (199:156)
Nov 20 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, M edals, Culture and Education, Grand Cross of Civic and Cultural M erit; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Nov 20 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, M edals, Culture and Education, “Dom” (Sir); SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, M edals, Culture and Education, “Dama” (M adam); M rs Ikeda Nov 22 Brazil, Ribeirão Preto, Certificate and M edal commemorating 125th anniversary of Ribeirão Preto City Council; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Japan, Atsuta Village, Illustrious Citizen; second Soka Gakkai President J osei Toda Dec 6 Japan, Tamano City, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 7 Brazil, Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress, Honour; SGI Dec 9 Kyrgyzstan, World Committee on Awarding the Chingiz Aitmatov Gold M edal and Prize, Chingiz Aitmatov Gold M edal; SGI President Ikeda Dec 10 Kenya, Writers’ Association of Kenya, Honorary M ember and its Honorary Representative in Japan; SGI President Ikeda Dec 15 Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Dec 18 Brazil, City Council of Duque de Caxias, Certificate of Commendation; SGI-Brazil 2000 Jan 2
South Korea, Kunpo, Plaques of Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Kagoshima Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jan 4 Australia, Auburn, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda J an 5 USA, City and County of San Francisco, Certificate of Resolution; SGI President Ikeda, SGI-USA and SGI Organisations 215
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(200:84) (200:106) (200:106) (200:87) (200:90)
Jan 7 Jan 9
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 19
Jan 21
Jan 24
Japan, Nara Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aomori Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Los Angeles, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, City and County of Honolulu, Award of M erit; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, County of M aui, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, County of Kaua’i Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Japan, Oita Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kanghwa County, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Shibuya Ward, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Yamanashi Prefecture, Cerificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Niigata Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Osaka Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Northern Marianas Islands, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda The Republic of Palau, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Micronesia, Kolonia, Pohnpei State Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Micronesia, Kosrae State, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Cornélio Procópio city council of Paraná State, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okayama Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda 216
(200:106) (200:106) (200:94) (201:177) (201:177) (201:177) (200:106) (201:179) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (201:180) (201:180) (201:180) (201:180) (201:181) (200:106)
J an 25
J an 26
J an 27
J an 29 J an 31
Feb 2
Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, Fukuyama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Hyogo Prefecture, Amagasaki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Kasugai, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okayama Prefecture, Kasaoka, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Kodaira, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kaga, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Atami, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, M iyagi Prefecture, Ishimaki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Handa, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Taegu M etropolitan Council, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, City and District of Gisborne, Honorary Ambassador; Mrs Ikeda USA, M ississippi, Biloxi, “Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill” title; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, North Island, District Council of Thames Coromandel, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Soka, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Numazu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda India, Chennai, International Poets Academy, M an of the M illennium; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Arakawa Ward, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda 217
(200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (201:182) (201:183) (202:175) (201:184)
(200:106) (200:106) (200:106) (201:185) (201:188)
Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 6
Feb 7
Feb 8
Japan, Chiba Prefecture, Tateyama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Kasukabe, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Order of the Knights of Rizal, Rizal Highest Cultural Award; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Ishigaki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, City of Cerritos, M ayor Grace Hu, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Los Angeles, Jason C. Yuan, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI-USA M ei Hwa Friendship Association USA, California State Senate member Hilda Solis, Certificate of Commendation; SGI-USA M ei Hwa Friendship Association USA, California State Assembly member M artin Gallegos, Certificate of Commendation; SGI-USA M ei Hwa Friendship Association Japan, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yuki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Shiga Prefecture, Otsu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aomori Prefecture, Aomori, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Komatsu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Ginowan, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, M otobucho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Omiya, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Oshigaya, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Okaya, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Fukui Prefecture, Fukui, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda 218
(201:187) (201:188) (202:155) (201:188) (202:162) (202:163)
(202:163) (202:163) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188)
Feb 9
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12 Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17
Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Kariya, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Chiba Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chigasaki, Certificate of Appreciation ; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Kawagoe, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Sayama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Yaita, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Obu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ehime Prefecture, Niihama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Hyogo Prefecture, M iki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Korea Academy General Association, Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Tokyo, Tachikawa, Certificate of Commendation; Josei Toda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Uchinadacho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda The participants of the “International Conference on Dialogue of Civilisations: A New Peace Agenda for a New Millennium” International Certificate of Acclamation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Gushikawa, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Suzu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
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(201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (202:170 (201:188) (201:188)
(202:171) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188)
Feb 18 Japan, Saitama Prefecture, Kawaguchi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamihara, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 19 Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, Kure, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 22 Japan, Osaka Prefecture, M origuchi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 24 Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Taketomicho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 25 Japan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Taruicho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 26 South Korea, Kimhae Ceramic Art Association, Ceramic plaque; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Paulinia, Grand Cross of the International Order of Ecology and Environment; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 Italy, Prato, Silver Ancient Seals of the City of Prato; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Prato, Silver Gigliato Pratese (floral-patterned silver coin from the 14th century); M rs Kaneko Ikeda Feb 28 Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Otawara, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 29 Japan, Saga Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Puerto Rico, Dorado, Key to the City ; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ar 2 St Maarten, Certificate of Acknowledgment; Mrs Ikeda M ar 5 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, M ikawamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 7 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Wajima, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 10 Mexico, University of Guanajuato, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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(201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (201:188) (202:178) (202:180) (214:162) (214:162) (201:188) (201:188) (202:186) (202: 187) (202:190) (202:190) (202:189)
M ar 10 Mexico, Governor Alberto Cardenas Jimenez of Jalisco State, Plaque of Commendation and Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Toyama Prefecture, Togamura Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 11 Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Godocho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 12 Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, M iyoshi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, M iyazaki Prefecture, M iyakonojo, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 14 Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Tochigi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Owariasahi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Oshimamachi Town, Toyama Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 15 Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Tsukechicho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 16 Japan, Akita Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Nagasaki Prefecture, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Toyama Prefecture, Uozu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nanao City, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
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Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Notojimamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Neagarimachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Chongwon County, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nuclear AgePeaceFoundation, “1999 World Citizen Award”; SGI President Ikeda Nuclear AgePeaceFoundation, “Peace Ambassador” Title; M rs Ikeda M ar 17 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Anamizumachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 21 Japan, Oita Prefecture, Beppu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 22 Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Samukawamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Toriyamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 28 USA, University of New Orleans, M arcus B. Christian Community Service Award; SGI President Ikeda M ar 29 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tatsuruhamamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Shiomachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 30 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nakajimamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 1 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakui, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 2 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Oshimizumachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 3 China, Beijing, Lu Xun M useum, Honorary Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Apr 4 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tsubatamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Kuroiso, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 6 South Korea, Gyeong Nam Ilbo, Leading local 222
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Apr 7 Apr 8
Apr 10
Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 17
daily newspaper, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hofu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Unokemachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Liverpool, Ashcroft High School, Honorary Principal; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Liverpool, Ashcroft High School, Honorary Deputy Principal; M rs Ikeda Australia, Ashcroft High School and Northmead High School, Global Educator of the New M illennium; SGI President Ikeda Japan, M iyagi Prefecture, Shiroishi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Rokuseimachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kashimamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kawakitamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Puerto Rico, Dorado, Key to the City; first and second Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo M akiguchi and Josei Toda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Takamatsumachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, M ie Prefecture, Sekicho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tsurugimachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Yanagida Village, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Teraimachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, M ie Prefecture, Kameyama City, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Gumma Prefecture, M aebashi City, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Santa M onica, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda 223
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Apr 18 Japan, Tokushima Prefecture, Komatsushima, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Los Angeles County, “Ambassadors of Peace”; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Canada, Ontario, Villa Charities, Appreciation Award; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 USA, New Jersey, City of Highland Park Borough, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Apr 25 USA, Las Vegas, Nevada, World Peace Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 27 Japan, Shinjuku Ward, Certificate of Appreciation, SGI President Ikeda M ay 2 Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Tinian and Aguiguan, Congratulatory Certificate; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 9 USA, La Puente, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 11 Brazil, Taubaté City, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 13 Nigeria, Nigeria’s Conference of the Northern State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, M ines and Agriculture, “International Grand Patron of Northern N igeria”; SGI President Ikeda M ay 16 Bolivia, Sucre Municipal Council, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 20 Bolivia, Chuquisaca Province, Sucre, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 22 Mexico, Querétaro, Josefa Ortiz Domínguez M unicipal Library, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Office of Internationalization of the University of Denver, Global Harmony Award, Denver; SGI President Ikeda M ay 23 South Korea, Sachon, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Order of Parliamentarians of Brazil (OPB), Ulysses Guimarães Medal; SGI President Ikeda M ay 28 UNESCO Institute for Education, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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(205:107) (205:109) (205:112)
(205:113) (205:114) (205:125) (205: 126)
Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 13 Jun 17
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Brazil, Pindamonhangaba City Council, Certificate of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Netherlands Antilles, University of St M artin, Philipsburg, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Seoul, Chungnang District, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Southern California Regional Council of Organisations and the Southern California Division of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (2 NGOs), Certificate of Recognition and “Honorary Ambassadors of Peace and International Understanding”; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda South Korea, Seoul, County Council of Kanghwa, Award; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Carabobo State, Arturo M ichelena Order Award; SGI President Ikeda Korea Specialized Newspapers Association, Commemorative Plaque of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City Assembly of Niteroi, José Clemente Pereira M eritorious Medal and Certificate; SGI President Ikeda UNHCR, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda South Korea, Chollabuk, Office of Education, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Cava de’ Tirreni, “Parchment of Peace” Prize; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Seoul, Yangchon Ward Assembly, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sorocaba City, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Tuscany, Chianciano Terme City Council, Gold Fountain Award-A sculpture titled “Fountain of Life”; SGI President Ikeda
Aug.28 International Congress of Asian and North African Studies (ICANAS) and University of M ontreal’s Centre for East Asian Studies, Honours: International Contributions to the Arts, Culture and Education; SGI President Ikeda 225
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Venezuela, University of Zulia, Award of Educational Excellence; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Piedmont Region, Piedmont’s Golden Shield Award; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Koine Culture Association, The M essenger of Peace for Art and Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Norway, Oslo, M ahatma M . K. Gandhi Foundation for N on-Violent Peace, M ahatma M. K. Gandhi M illennium Award for Non-Violent Peace; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Gardena, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Denmark , Askoy Folk High School, Askov Educational Award; SGI President Ikeda India, International Poets Academy (IPA), “Prophet of Peace”; SGI President Ikeda Italy, M ontecatini Terme, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kyonggi Province, Suwon, Plaque of Special Commendations; SGI President Ikeda USA, Hawaii, Senate of Hawaii, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, House of Representatives of Hawaii, Certificate; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Congressional Representatives of Hawaii, M essages; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Philippines, University of the Southern Philippines, Rizal Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Order of he Knightsof Rizal Supreme Commander Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, Highest Literary Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Chinese M inistry of Culture, Friend of the China Art Festival; SGI President Ikeda USA, Santa Clara County, Board of supervisors, Resolution of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Glory of the National Sun Yat-sen University Honorary Medallion; SGI President Ikeda Russia, Russian Cosmonautics Academy, Non-resident M ember of the Tsiolkovsky Academy of Cosmonautics and Yuri A.Gagarin M edal of the Russian Cosmonautics Federation; SGI President Ikeda 226
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German Committee for the United Nations Children’s Fund, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Chungju, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, M ayor and City Council of Los Angeles, Resolution; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Diadema, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Republic of Uzbekistan, M inistry of Cultural Affairs, Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, M anaus, Certificate of M erit; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, M anaus, Non-resident M ember of the Amazon Academy of Letters; SGI President Ikeda USA, M assachusetts, Education as Transformation Project at Wellesley College, Education as Transformation Award; SGI President Ikeda USA, University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Arts, M edals of Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Gorbachev Foundation, “Person of Peace” Award; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, World Literary M en’s Association, the World PoetAssociation, the World Poetry Recitation Club and World Literary M en’s Alpine Club, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Northern Mariana Islands, Island of Tinian, “Ambassadors of Peace” plaque; SGI President and M rs Ikeda European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), M edal of Merit; SGI President Ikeda Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Certificate of Commendation; SGI Boliviraian Republic of Venezuela, M iranda, Order of Cecilio Acosta in the First Class; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, São João de Meriti, Sailor João Cândido Honour Award; SGI President Ikeda 227
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Nov 26 South Korea, Jeollanamdo Province, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mexico, Yucatán state, Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Nov 27 Bolivia, Warnes, Plaque of “Person of M erit”; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Italy, Assciazione Nazionale Universitá Della Terza Etá, Special Commendation and Honorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda Dec 2 Italy, Vicchio, Giotto Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 11 Brazil, Federal Senate, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Dec 23 Bolivia, M inistry of Education, Culture and Sports, M edal of M erit in the Grade of Comendador (Knight Commander); SGI President Ikeda 2001 Jan 2
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South Korea, Kunpo, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Center of M anas Research and Art Culture of K yrgz National Academy of Sciences, Illustrious Philosopher Award; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyzstan, International Aitmatov Academy of Literature and Culture, H onorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyzstan, International Aitmatov Club of Literature and Culture, Honorary Member; M rs Ikeda Italy, Siena, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Ravenna, “M osaic of Peace”; SGI President Ikeda West Asia Security Commission (SACWA), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Puerto Rico, M anati, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Hawthorne City Council, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Mrs Ikeda USA, Hawthorne City Council, Certificate of Appreciation and Key to the City; M rs Kaneko Ikeda
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Feb 27 Italy, Prato, Highest Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mexico, Jalisco, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 1 India, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Award of Honor; SGI President Ikeda M ar 6 USA, California, Canyon Springs High School, Honorary principal; SGI President Ikeda M ar 11 Bolivia, Portachuelo, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 22 South Korea, Kangso, Special Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 24 Italy, Pratovecchlo, Highest Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 29 Italy, City of Vercelli, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 31 South Korea, Central Association for National Unification of Korea, Plaque of Commendation, SGI President Ikeda China, Gansu Province Foreign Cultural Exchange Association, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 2 Taiwan, Taipei, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 6 Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 7 Bolivia, San Lorenzo, “Illustrious Guests”; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 9 China, Xi’an, Commemorative Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Apr 20 China, Changchun, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Campomorone, “Promoter of Peace” Award; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 New Zealand, Rotorua, Global Education Award; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 Puerto Rico, Carolina, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 24 Puerto Rico, M anati, Poet Laureate of the New M illennium; SGI President Ikeda 229
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Apr 26 Brazil, Campos do Jordão, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 27 Brazil, Uraí, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 30 Napoleonic Historical Society, Honorary M embership and Commemorative Medal; SGI President Ikeda M ay 1 Italy, National Association Italian Partisans, Peace Plaque; Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, Josei Toda and SGI President Ikeda M ay 3 Germany, Seifhennersdorf, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 5 Thoreau Society, Honorary Life M embership; SGI President Ikeda M ay 15 Italy, Florence, Council of District 2 (Campo di M arte), Certificate of Commendation as “World Citizen”; SGI President Ikeda M ay 18 South Korea, Yosu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 23 South Korea, Busanjin Ward, Special Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 28 Caribbean Studies Association (CSA), Honorary President, SGI President Ikeda M ay 28 St Maarten, Sarah Wescott-Williams, Leader of Government and Commissioner of Education and Culture, Certificate of Appreciation, SGI President Ikeda Jun 2 Italy, Regional Council of Campania, Peace and Human Rights Award; SGI President Ikeda Jun 3 France, Franco-Chilean Coordination Against (French human rights organisation), Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Jun 5 Italy, Figino-Serenza-N ovedrate Junior High School, Plaque of Appreciation: “M entor of Peace”; SGI President Ikeda Jun 6 USA, Southern Illinois University’s Center for Dewey Studies at Carbondale, Honour, SGI President Ikeda Italy, Sesto Calende, Honour; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, San Ysidro, Beyer Elementary School,
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Honorary Principals; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Jataizinho, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Buena Vista de los Santos Desponsorios, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Grugliasco, L’isola che non c’ è, Italian support group for children with disabilities, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Rio das Ostras, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda France, Val de Bièbres Photo Club, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Dewey 50th Anniversary Events, Honorary Chair; SGI President Ikeda Tonga, His M ajesty King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, Royal Tongan Peace Builders Award; SGI President Ikeda Micronesia, Pohenpei, Traditional Supreme Council of Chiefs, Traditional Highest Titles of Honor; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Micronesia, Pohenpei, Traditional Supreme Council of Chiefs, Certificates of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Micronesia, Pohenpei, Chairman Iriarte, Traditional Supreme Council of Chiefs, and his wife M adame Ruth Iriarte, “H umanitarian for the New M illennium”; SGI President Ikeda Micronesia, Pohenpei, Chairman Iriarte, Traditional Supreme Council of Chiefs, and his wife Madame Ruth Iriarte, “M essenger of Peace for the 21st Century”; M rs Ikeda Netherlands, Zeist, Letter of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Netherlands, UN ESCO Center, Certificate of Commendation and Medal; SGI President Ikeda Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Twelfth Northern M arianas Commonwealth Legislature, Commonwealth Education Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, CN M I’s House of Representatives and Municipal 231
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Council, Commendations and Resolutions; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda China, Qingdao, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Carrara, “Carrara for Peace 2001”; SGI President Ikeda USA, Detroit, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Santa M arinella, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Sakha Republic (Yakutia), M inistry of Foreign Relations, Certificate of Commendation, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, M ato Grosso and Cuiaba, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Kenya, Kenyan Writers Association, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Kenya, Kenyatta University, Certificate of Contribution to Education; SGI President Ikeda Los Angeles City and County, Honour, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda, Santa Monica, Honour; SGI President and M rs Ikeda South Korea, Seoul, Guro District, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Anguilla, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Australia, Victoria, Timboon P-12 School, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Jangheung County, Provincial College of Namdo and the Jangheung Culture Lover’s Society, Plaques of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Republic of San Marino, Knight of the Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha; SGI President Ikeda USA, San Ysidro Women’s Club and US Congressman Bob Filner, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Araçatuba and Guararapes, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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Sep 15 Italy, Lacco Ameno, Cup of Nestor M essenger of Peace; SGI President Ikeda Sep 16 India, Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, M ahatma Award; SGI President Ikeda India, Sethu Bhaskara M atriculation Higher Secondary School, “Honorary Founder”; SGI President Ikeda India, Sethu Bhaskara M atriculation Higher Secondary School, “Honorary Principal”; M rs Kaneko Ikeda Sep 23 Austria, European Cultural Initiative for the Young Generation, Certificate of Appreciation and Commemorative Gold Coin; SGI President Ikeda Oct 2 Brazil, Belford Roxo and Nova Iguaçu, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 9 Paraguay, Asuncion, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay (Columbia University of Paraguay), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 12 Italy, Greater Rome, Fiumicino, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Fiuggi, Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Oct 13 Italy, Rufina, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 International Poets Academy (IPA), “M omento of Honour”; SGI President Ikeda Oct 17 Kenya, Nairobi, United States International University (USIU), Certificate of Contribution; SGI President Ikeda Oct 22 Taiwan, Yunlin, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 24 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 Brazil, Paraty, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Philadelphia, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-USA Y outh Division Phillipines, Order of the Knights of Rizal,
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International M other of Peace Award; M rs Kaneko Ikeda Italy, Ladispoli City, M ayor Gino Ciogli, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda USA, California State Governor, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Philippine Association of Survivors of Japanese Prisons, Plaque and M edal of Peace; SGI President Ikeda Dr Linus Pauling Jr, Linus Pauling Centennial Award for Science, Peace or Health; SGI President Ikeda China, Guangzhou Photographic Association (GPA), Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda Argentina, University of Buenos Aires, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Thailand, Fine Arts Department of Thai M inistry of Education, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Montero, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Sungkyunkwan University, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Anyang, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sertaneja, Figure of M erit, SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Collesalvetti, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Crema, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Modica, Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Cerveteri, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Lavagna, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Castelnuovo M agra, Dante Alighieri Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, World Academy of Genghis Khan, Honorary M ember; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Eboli, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Friends of Peace Studies of the University of
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M issouri-Columbia (MU), Distinguished Honorary M ember of Board of Directors; SGI President Ikeda Dec 29 Philippine, Consul General and Rizal Organisations, Award of Excellence as Global Peace Ambassador; SGI President Ikeda 2002 J an 10 USA, M onterey Park City Council, Global Peace Builder; SGI President Ikeda J an 11 USA, Hoboken, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Ukrainian Legislature, Honour; SGI President Ikeda J an 17 South Korea, Changwon National University (CN U), Award for Distinguished Service; M rs Ikeda J an 19 Italy, Forli, Global Citizen for Peace award; SGI President Ikeda J an 20 Italy, Appiano Gentile, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda J an 21 USA, San Gabriel Valley Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda J an 23 USA, M inneapolis Community and Technical College, Global Humanitarian Award; SGI President Ikeda J an 24 Brazil, M edian Paranapanema M unicipalities Association (Amepar), Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda J an 26 USA, Tarrant County, Texas, Honorary M ember of the Commissioners Court; SGI President Ikeda USA, Tukwila, Washington, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda J an 29 Italy, Artena, Special Peace Award; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Feb 5 USA, Anacortes, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 8 USA, Anchorage, University of Alaska, Award of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 11 USA, California Department of Education, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda
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Feb 16 Italy, Barberino di M uggello, Certificate of (226:164) Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb17 USA, Californian County, Cities and Associations, (225:207) Honour; SGI President Ikeda and SGI Feb 21 USA, Salt Lake City (Host City for the XIX (225:211) Olympic Winter Games), Utah, Global citizen for Peace; SGI President Ikeda Feb 23 Italy, Baveno, Plaque of Special Commendation; (226:165) SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ar 5 Republic of Palau, M inistry of Education and (226:170) Palau Community College, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda M ar 6 Sakha Republic (Y akutia), Commendation; (226:172) SGI President Ikeda M ar 7 Italy, Manfredonia, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda (227:131) M ar 10 Italy, Volterra, Grosso Coin Award; SGI President Ikeda (227:131) M ar 12 Canada, Council on Global Issues, Commendation; (226:180) SGI President Ikeda M ar 14 Italy, Corigliano Calabro, Commendation; (227:132) SGI President Ikeda M ar 17 USA, University of New Orleans, Certificate of (227:134) Appreciation and Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Volta Redonda, Special Commendation; (227:136) SGI President Ikeda M ar 18 Bolivia, La Paz, Acknowledgment; (227:137) SGI President Ikeda Italy, Santa M aria Capua Vetere, Peace Award; (227:137) SGI President Ikeda M ar 19 Federated States of Micronesia, Kolonia, Certificates (226: 186) of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ar 21 South Africa, Durban, Nelson R. Mandela School (227: 138) of M edicine at the University of Natal, H onour; SGI President Ikeda M ar 22 China, National Beijing Opera Theatre, Honorary (227:141) Art Advisor; SGI President Ikeda M ar 25 USA, M ichigan, Lansing Regional Sister Cities (227:145) Commission(LRSCC), Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 27 Republic of Ecuador, Ecuadorian President (227:150)
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M ay 6 Italy, L’Aquila, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda (228:209) M ay 7 USA, Legislature of the US Territory of Guam, (228:210) Champions of Humanism; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 8 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, (228:211) M unicipality of Tinian and Aguiguan, World Peace Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 11 Italy, Bracciano, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda (228:215) M ay 17 Italy, Cecina, Omino de Ferro Award (M an of Iron); (229:154) SGI President Ikeda M ay 26 Italy, Venaria Reale, Plaque of Commendation; (229:165) SGI President Ikeda Jun 1 Italy, Belluno, Special Commendation; SGI President (229:167) and M rs Ikeda Italy, Lanzo d’ Intelvi, Commendation; SGI President (229: 167) and M rs Ikeda Jun 3 USA, San Gabriel Valley Branch, National Association (229:168) for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Global Excellence Award; First three Presidents of the Soka Gakkai-Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, Josei T oda and SGI President Ikeda Jun 5 Switzerland, Sessa, Special Commendation; (229:170) SGI President and Mrs Ikeda J un 11 China, Chinese Academy of Arts, Advisor; (229:178) SGI President and Mrs Ikeda J un 14 Republic of Palau, Presidential Honorary Award; (229:181) SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Republic of Palau, Council of Chiefs, Highest (229:182) Traditional Rubak Honorary Award; SGI President Ikeda J un 22 Malaysia, Photographic Society, Honorary (230:135) Fellowship; SGI President Ikeda J un 28 South Korea, Kyongju, Sorabol College, (230:140) Sorabol Award; Mrs Ikeda Jul 8 Norway, International Peace Research Institute, (230:148) PRIO Prize; SGI President Ikeda Jul 13 Canada, Simon Fraser University, Special (230:161) Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jul 16 Germany, German Castles Association, Special (231:151) Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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China, National Children’s Center, Honorary Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Award Select Advisory Committeeof the Linus Pauling Centennial Award for Science, Peace or Health, Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, four government and educational institutions, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Toa Baja, Distinguished Visitors; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, San Ysidro School District, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Cuiabá, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda USA, City Council of Philadelphia, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda USA, Carson, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Thailand, Chiang M ai, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Dr Martin Luther King Jr Coalition-Hawaii and the United Nations Association-USA-Hawaii Division, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda International Appeal Board of Advisors of the Appeal Foundation-the Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates for the Children of the World, Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda USA, Advisory Board of Directors of Non-violence project, M ember; M rs Ikeda Mexico, Veracruz, Distinguished Guest; SGI President Ikeda Mexico, Boca del Rio, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Republic of Palau, Global Peace Recognition Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Porte, Citizen for Peace; SGI President Ikeda Australia, International Conflict Resolution Centre (ICRC), University of Melbourne, Letter of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda
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Oct 11 Bolivia, Cochabamba, “2002 Woman of the Year”; Mrs Ikeda Oct 14 Italy, M orlupo, Commendation Plaque; M rs Ikeda Oct 17 Switzerland, Balerna M iddle School, Peace Prize; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 20 Bolivia, La Paz, Distinguished Guest; SGI President Ikeda Oct 23 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Declaration of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Germany, Bingen am Rhein, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 2 Italy, Varese, Award of Promoter of Global Peace and Human Rights; SGI President Ikeda Nov 1 USA, Cleveland, Proclamation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 4 Italy, Frosinone, Peace Award; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Nov 5 Spain, Casa de Colón, Medal; SGI President Ikeda Nov 6 China, Inner M ongolia Song and Dance Company, Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda China, Batohkin Society, Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda Nov 8 Brazil, Angra dos Reis, Brasil dos Reis M edal of Cultural M erit; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Jataizinho, Jatai Order of M erit M edal; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 10 Australia, Griffith University, M ulti-Faith Centre, Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Services to Peace; SGI President Ikeda Nov 12 Denmark , Vejen, Askov Folk High School, Askov Lotus Friendship Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 13 USA, La Puente, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Nov 14 USA, Passaic, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Nov 15 Italy, Busalla, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 17 New Zealand, Rotorua, Asia Pacific Culture Connection Centre, Commendation Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 Italy, Spezzano delia Sila, Kaleidoscope Award; SGI President Ikeda
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Nov 21 Thailand, Distance Education Via Satellite Foundation, Certificate of Commendation and a plaque; SGI President Ikeda Nov 23 Brazil, South Central Paraná Academy of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Establishes Permanent Chair; SGI President Ikeda Nov 28 China, Chinese Writers’ Association, Commemorative Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Nov 29 Venezuela, Caroni Ecomuseum, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Tainan County, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 India, Indian Science Congress Association, Honorary Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Dec 5 Mexico, Ballet Folklórico de M éxico, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 6 Brazil, Santos, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Dec 12 Italy, Lomazzo, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Dec 27 USA, Copperas Cove; Proclamation as “Champion of H umanism” SGI President Ikeda 2003 J an 17 Bolivia, Potosí, Illustrious Guest; SGl President Ikeda J an 18 India, Writers Forum for Harmony, The Hum an Revolution : The most outstanding literary work of the 20th century; SGl President Ikeda Italy, Pregnana M ilanese, Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda J an 30 USA, City Council of Los Angeles, Honorary Poet Laureate; SGI President Ikeda J an 31 Spain, Franchy Roca Secondary High School, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda France, Académie Culinaire de France, Honorary M ember; SGl President Ikeda Feb 9 Bolivia, San Carlos, Honour; SGl President Ikeda Feb 12 Philippines, University of the Philippines Diliman, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 15 Brazil, Lorena, Bernard José de Lorena Award of Highest Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda 241
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Peru, Peruvian Society of Intercultural Education (PSIE), International Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda USA, American Philosophical Practitioners Association, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Argentina, National University of Lomas de Zamora, Commemorative plaque; SGI President Ikeda Dominica, Secretariat of State for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Commendation plaque; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Trento, Commendation plaque; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Torrance, Certificate of Dedication; SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Kalayaan College, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Switzerland, Ticino Canton, Cadenazzo M iddle School, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Chieri, Commemorative plaque: “Builder of Peace through Dialogue”; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Griffith University, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Spain, Telde, Honour: 650th Anniversary of the Founding of Telde Award; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Nueva Esparta State, UN ESCO Center, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Del City, Honour; SGI President Ikeda France, Advancia Business school of Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Champaign, Rolling Meadows, Rantoul, Danvllle, Streamwood, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Foggia Province, “Architect of Peace” award; SGI President Ikeda
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Apr 25 USA, Dallas, Certificate of Special Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Apr 27 USA, Jersey CityRecognition; SGI President Ikeda Apr 28 Brazil, North Paraná M unicipalities Association, Honour; SGI President Iand Mrs Ikeda Apr 30 Bolivia Santa Fé, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 18 Italy, Alessano, Honour; SGI President Ikeda M ay 23 Ukraine, Kiev, National M useum of Ukrainian Folk and Decorative Art, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 24 Italy, Arenzano, “Builder of Peace”; SGI President Ikeda M ay 25 Italy, Cisternino, Commendation plaque; SGI President Ikeda M ay 26 Ukraine Supreme Council, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 30 USA, ForeW ord M agazine , Silver Award: Choose Hope; SGI President Ikeda M ay 31 New Zealand, Rotorua District; Plaque of Appreciation; SGl President and M rs Ikeda Jun 6 USA, California State Senator Denise Ducheny; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 13 US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Trujillo Alto; Distinguished Visitors; SGl President and M rs Ikeda Jun 21 Brazil, Cruzeiro, Certificates of Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 29 Brazil, Cordisburgo; João Guimarães Rosa M edal; SGl President Ikeda Jun 30 USA, Centerville, Special Recognition; SGl President Ikeda Jul 2 Taiwan, Taipei County, Certificate of Appreciation; SGl President Ikeda Jul 7 USA, Fairfield, Key to the City; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Jul 14 Mongolia, M ongolian Democratic Union and Zorig Foundation; Order of Freedom M edal; SGI President Ikeda Jul 26 Taiwan, Pingtung County, Certificate of Appreciation; SGl President Ikeda
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New Zealand, Wellington, Chinese Association, Non-violence and World Peace Award; SGl President Ikeda Republic of Palau, President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr, Certificate of Recognition; SGl President Ikeda USA, US Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Commendation; SGl President Ikeda USA, Commendation, California State Assembly; SGl President Ikeda USA, California State Governor Gray Davis, Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla, Certificate of Commendation; SGl President and M rs Ikeda USA, Phoenix; Friend of Phoenix; SGI President Ikeda USA, California State Senator Denise M oreno, Certificate of Recognition; SGl President Ikeda USA, San Ysidro School District, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Coalition of California Black School Board M embers; SGI President Ikeda Russia, St Petersburg, Special M edal established by presidential decree; SGl President Ikeda China, Guangzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles, H ighest Award for Contributions to Cultural Exchange; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, National Sun Yat-sen University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGl President Ikeda Peru, Chimbote, National Institute of Culture, Certificate of Commendation; SGl President Ikeda Peru, Chimbote Civic Association and Associations of Librarians of Del Santa, Commendation, USA, Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, Commendation; M rs Ikeda USA, Los Angeles M ayor James Hahn, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Peru, Chimbote, M inistry of Education and Culture, Letter of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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Federated States of Micronesia, Kolonia Town, Title of Honorary Mayor; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Sanchung, Certificate of Appreciation, SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Sanchung; Light of Sanchung Award; SGl President Ikeda Italy, Fucecchio, Plaque of Commendation; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Taichung County, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Sanmln, Commendation; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Toucheng, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Rozzano; Builder of Peace Award; SGl President Ikeda Philippines, Valenzuela, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Alfenas, Honour of Merit; SGI President Ikeda UK , Winchester M ayor Jean Hammerton, Letter of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Rio Bonito, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Diadema, Professor Evandro Caiaffa Esquivel Award; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Diadema, Certificate of Honour of Merit; M rs Ikeda Taiwan, Tainan, Key to the City and Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, M iaoli County, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hsinchu County, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Tucheng, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Y anchen, L etter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Cianjin, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Cijin, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
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Canada, Canadian Legislator Patrick Wong, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Puzih, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda (246:118) Taiwan, Tainan County’s South District, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Non-Violence Project; Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda Commonwealth of Dominica, Distinguished Guests; SGI President Ikedaand M rs Ikeda Taiwan, Jhunan, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Canada, Concordia University, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda USA, San M ateo, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Chingshan M iddle High School, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda World Congress of Poets; President’s M edal for Poetic Excellence; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Puzih, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Jinmei Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City Council of Teresópolis, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Yuansheng Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda China, Chinese Writers Association and Chinese Literature Foundation; International Literary Award for Understanding and Friendship; SGI President Ikeda Italy, San Piero a Sieve, Commemorative Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Franca, Diploma of Honour of M erit; SGI President Ikeda Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; Order of Merit of Labor in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda 246
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Italy, UN ESCO Center of Florence, Free Lance International Press and Educational Association for Wellbeing, Special Award; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Neiding Elementary School, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Huashiun Elementary School, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Shinrung Elementary School, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Guarulhos, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taoyuan county, Shingren Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
2004 J an 14 Taiwan, Hsinchu, M infu Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J an 15 Taiwan, Sanchong, Chungyang Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J an 17 Ukraine, President’s Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Kiev, Golden Fortune International Academy of Rating Technology and Sociology (IART S), academy’s highest award — Silver Statue of the Goddess of Fortune with Golden Sword and St George M edal of H onour, Glory and Labor in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Kiev, Golden Fortune International Academy of Rating Technology and Sociology (IARTS), academy’s highest award-Bronze Statue of the Goddess of Fortune with Silver Sword and St George M edal of H onour, Glory and Labor in the Second Degree; M rs Ikeda J an 22 Canada, Winnipeg, University of M anitoba Student’s Union and Arthur V. M auro Centre for Peace and Justice, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda J an 25 USA, California State Assembly Representative
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Judy Chu and Los Angeles County Supervisor M ichael D. Antonovich, Certificates of Recognition, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jan 30 UK , Buckinghamshire, District Council of South Bucks, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-UK Feb 1 Italy, Fiano Romano, Ambassador of Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Feb 6 USA, Los Angeles, Coalition of California Black School Board M embers, H onorary Lifetime M emberships; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Feb 7 USA, World Centres of Compassion for Children International, M ember, Advisory Board; SGI President Ikeda Feb 9 Peru, Lima, 2003 Best of Peru M erit Award in the category of World Leader of Peace; SGI President Ikeda Feb 14 Paraguay, Coronel Oviedo. Certificate of Recognition and Gratitude; SGI President Ikeda Feb 15 Thailand, M inistry of Culture, Certificate of Honour for Contribution to Culture; SGI President Ikeda Feb 17 Bolivia, El Torno, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 USA, El Centro Elementary School District, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Feb 28 Brazil, Angra dos Reis, M edal, SGI President Ikeda USA, Missouri, Governor Bob Holden and House of Representatives, Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Des Plaines, Certificate of Commendation, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ar 10 China, Shanghai Lu Xun Cultural Development Center, Lifetime Advisor; SGI President Ikeda M ar 13 Brazil, Sorocaba, Certificate of Commendation, M rs Ikeda M ar 16 Taiwan, Taoyuan, Dayuan Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar18 Panama, University of Panama, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 21 USA, Los Angeles, Torrance, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda 248
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M ar 26 Bolivia, Pailón, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda USA, Calipatria Unified School District, Honorary Superintendents; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ar 27 USA, Chula Vista, South Western College, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 10 Taiwan, Taipei, Shuanglian Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 15 Republic of Palau, M inistry of Education and Peleliu Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 18 Bolivia, Association of Women’s Civic Committees of Santa Cruz Provinces of Santa Cruz Department, Honorary Advisor; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 19 USA, El Centro, five Elementary Schools: Desert Garden Elementary School, M argaret Hedrick Elementary School, M artin Luther King Jr Elementary School, M cKinley Elementary School and Wilson Junior H igh School, H onorary Principals; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 23 Bolivia, City Council of Cotoca, Certificate of Friendship; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 Taiwan, Jungli, Neili Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 1 Taiwan, Taipei, Xinyi Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 1 Taiwan, Ping Cheng, Shan Feng Primary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 3 Brazil, Cambé, “Friend of the City of Cambé”; SGI President Ikeda M ay 3 USA, Hawaii State Senate, Honour and Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 3 USA, County of Hawaii, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 3 USA, City and County of Honolulu, International Peacemakers; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 4 Taiwan, National Chung Hsing University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 18 Taiwan, National Sun Yat-sen University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda
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M ay 5 USA, El Centro Elementary School District: Lincoln Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School, B.T.Washington Elementary School and John F. Kennedy School, Honorary Principals; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 11 Taiwan, Taipei, Dajr High School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 12 USA, Cincinnati, Key to the City; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 12 USA, Los Angeles, Citation — On the 30th anniversary of first academic address in University of California; SGI President Ikeda M ay 13 USA, Santa M onica, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 13 USA, West Covina and East san Gabriel valley Japanese Community Center, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 20 Federated States of Micronesia, M icronesian Traditional Leaders Conference, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 3 Federated States of Micronesia, Kolonia, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Jun 4 Taiwan, Taipei, Shrpai Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 4 South Pacific Republic of Vanuatu, National Library of Vanuatu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 4 South Pacific Republic of Vanuatu, University of the South Pacific-Emalus campus Library, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 7 Australia, Palmerston, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda J un 10 Marshall Islands, College of the M arshall Islands, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J un 10 Marshall Islands, University of the South Pacific-Republic of M arshall Islands, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J un 12 Brazil, Pará State Legislature, Newton M iranda Legislative M erit Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda J un 16 Australia, The Centre for Peace and Conflict
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Studies (CPACS), Distinguished Achievement Award; SGI President Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rica, Cayey, Best City of Americas Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Australia, Toh Swee-Hin, Director, M ulti-Faith Centre, Griffith University, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taipei M unicipal H au-Jan Senior Citizens Home, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, Rotorua, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Australia, Perth, M arr M ooditj Foundation (Organisation for training and educating Aboriginal People in primary health care), Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Marshall Islands, Kessai Hesa Note, President, M arshall Islands, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda South Korea, Global Co-operation for a Brighter Society International, Great World Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Yongsan, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, San M ateo, Commendation, SGI President and M rs Ikeda Fiji Islands, Suva, University of the South Pacific, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Camiri, Women’s Civic Committee and the Youth Civic Union, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Southern Victoria, Timboon P-12 School, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, El Torno, City Board of Education and the local Parent Teacher Association, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mexico, Uruapan, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda USA, New Orleans, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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A ug 11 11 Mongolia, Mongolia, Ulan Ul an Bator, by a group of ten ten civic and educational leaders; SGI President Ikeda A ug 16 16 T aiwan, K aohsiung M useum of Fine Fi ne Arts, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda A ug 27 27 USA USA, West Covina, Civic ivi c L eaders, aders, Comme ommendation; SGI President President and and Mrs M rs Ike Ik eda A ug 28 28 Singapore, Singapore Singapore N ational Day Parade Executive Committee, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda A ug 29 29 Russia, Russia, Russian ussian A cademy of Education, Education, N on-re on-r esident sident Me M ember; SGI Pre President sident Ikeda Ikeda A ug 29 29 USA USA, San San Die Di ego, Council M ember mber M ichael ichael Zucchet, Special Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Sep 4 USA USA, L os Angeles ngeles,, County Supervi Supervisor sor M ichael ichael D. Antonovich, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and and SGI SGI-USA -USA Y outh Division Division Sep 26 China, China, Bingxin L iterary iterary Center, Ai X in (heart (heart of of compass compassio ion) n) Amba A mbass ssador; ador; M rs Ikeda Ikeda Oct 1 T aiwan, T ainan and N ational Cheng heng K ung University, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 1 USA USA, Coalition Coali tion of Californi Cali fornia a Black School School Board Me M embers, bers, Calif California ornia Latino L atino School School Board M embers bers Ass A ssociation ociation and Californi Cali fornia a Latino Superintendents Association, Certificate of Appre A ppreciation; ciation; SGI Preside President nt and Mrs M rs Ike Ikeda da Oct 4 T aiwan, T aipei, aipei, N ational Chengchi Chengchi Unive University, rsity, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 4 T aiwan, K eelung, N ational ational Ching Chi ng K uo Institute nstitute of M anage anageme ment and He Health University, University, Ce C ertifi rti fica cate te of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 6 US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Rico, San L ore orenzo, Distinguishe Di stinguished Visitors; Vi sitors; SGI Pre Pr esident sident and and Mrs M rs Ike Ikeda Oct 7 Venezuela, Venezuela, M iranda ir anda State State Educational Office ffice of the M inistry ini stry of Education, Education, Cultur C ulture e and Sports, Sports, Special Order in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda Oct 8 Italy, Italy, N ichelino, Builde Buil derr of Pea Peace ce Award; SGI President President Ike Ik eda O ct 10 10 USA USA, Mobile Mobile,, Key Key to the the City; City; SGI Pre Preside ident Iked Ikeda O ct 12 12 Denmark , Vejen jen, City City of Veje Vejen n and Asko Askov v Villa Village
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Council, Askov Eternal Friendship Award; SGI Pres P resident ident and and Mrs M rs Ike Ik eda O ct 13 13 Republic Republic of Tajiki T ajikist stan an,, M inis inistry of Culture Cul ture,, Certifica Certifi cate te of H onour; SGI Presiden Presidentt Ike I keda da O ct 20 20 Russia, Russia, T siolkovsky siolkovsky Academy of Cosmonautics, osmonautics, Certifica Certifi cate te of H onour; SGI Presiden Presidentt Ike I keda da O ct 22 22 Encounter of Wor Worldvi ldview ews Foundation and
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Letter of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Italy, Province of Asti, Vittorio ittorio Alfieri lfieri M edal; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Italy, Italy, City Ci ty of Asti, City Ci ty Cre Cr est M edal; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Brazil, Brazil, Salvador, Salvador, Certifi rti ficate cate of Comme ommendation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI T aiwan, T aipei aipei County Senior Citizen Ci tizen’s ’s H ome of Compassion, Compassion, Ce C ertifi rti fiac acte te of Appre A ppreciation; ciation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Russia, Russia, Russian ussian Federati Federation, on, Certifi rti fica cate te of Appreciation for Cultural Exchange; SGI President President Ike Ik eda USA USA, H awaii awaii,, Governor Governor L inda L ingle, ingle, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda T aiwan, T aipei, aipei, H sin H sing J unior H igh School, School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Pitts Pittsb burgh rgh, Rec Recogn ognitio ition n; SGI SGI Pres Preside ident Iked Ikeda France, Advancia dvancia (a business business school school affili affi liate ated d with with the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industries), Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda T aiwan, Chinese hinese N ational Federati Federation on of Industrie ndustries (CNFI), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA USA, Swee Sweetwater twater H igh School, School, N ational City, Ci ty, Certificate Certificate of Appreciation; ppreciation; SGI Presiden Presidentt and and M rs Ikeda China, China, All-C ll-China hina Y outh Fede Federation, Award for Spe Special Contributi C ontribution on to Y outh Exchange Exchange; SGI President President Ike Ik eda US Commonwe Commonwealth of the Northe Northern Mariana Mariana Islands, Commonwealth Senate, Certificate; SGI Pres P resident ident and and Mrs M rs Ike Ik eda
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Nov 23 US Commonwe Commonwealth of the Northe Northern Mariana Mariana Islands, Islands, Saipan Saipan and and Northe N orthern rn Islan I slands ds Municipal M unicipal Counc Councilil,, Citation; Ci tation; SGI SGI Preside President nt and M rs Ike Ikeda Nov 23 US Commonwealth of the Northe Northern Mariana Mariana Islands, May M ayor or Francisco Francisco Borja, Municipality M unicipality of Tinian and Aguiguan, Commendation; SGI President President and and Mrs M rs Ike Ik eda Nov 24 T aiwan, T aipei, aipei, N ational Palace Palace M use useum, um, L ight of Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 24 T aiwan, T unghai unghai Unive Uni versity, rsity, L ight of Pea Peace ce Award; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Nov 26 T aiwan, M iaoli, iaoli , N ational Unite United d Unive University, rsity, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 27 T aiwan, Y ilan il an County Council, L ight of H uman uman Rights Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 T aiwan, N ational Pingtung Pingtung Unive Uni versit rsity y of Science Science and Technology (NPUST), Light of Humanism Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 3 China, China, T ianjin, ianjin, Zhou Enlai Enl ai Research search Centre of N ankai ankai Unive Uni versity, rsity, Award for Special Special Contributi Contributions ons to Zhou Enlai Studies; SGI President Ikeda Dec 3 USA USA, Coalition Coali tion of Californi Cali fornia a Black School School Board Me M embers, Honorar H onorary y Life Li fe T ime M embership; SGI President President and and Mrs M rs Ike Ik eda Dec 8 USA USA, San San Y sidro, Gove Governi rning ng Board of the San San Ysidro Y sidro School School District, Honorary H onorary Superinte ri ntende ndents; nts; SGI President President and Mrs M rs Ikeda I keda Dec 10 Argentina, Argentina, Buenos Buenos Aire ir es and N ational T ango ango A cade cadem my, Award for Cultural C ultural M erit; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Dec 17 Mongolia, Mongolia, Otgontenge tgontenger Unive Uni versity, rsity, Award of H onor; M rs Ikeda Ikeda Dec 20 South Korea, Korea, Geoje, Comme ommendation Plaque Plaque;; SGI President President Ike Ik eda 2005 Ja J an
USA USA, Coalition Coali tion of California alifor nia Black School School Board of members (CCBSBM (CC BSBM), ), Certifi Certi ficate cate of Apprec Appreciati iation; on; SGI President President Ike Ik eda
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USA USA, Ne N ew Have Haven Unifie Unified Sc School ool Distr Distric ictt (NHUSD) (NHUSD),, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J an 26 Venezuela, Venezuela, Val Valencia, University of Car Carabobo, Ale Al ejo Zuloag Z uloaga a Me M edal, SGI Preside President nt Ike I keda da J an 30 Venezuela, Venezuela, M unicipality of L ibertador, ibertador, O rder rder of Guariarepano in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda J an 31 Canada, Canada, City Council of Edmonton, Certificate Certif icate of Commemoration of SGI’s 30th Anniversary; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Feb 26 Bolivia, Bolivia, M ontero, ontero, Culture Cul ture Bureau, Bureau, L etter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 Bolivia, Bolivia, L a Guardia, Illus ll ustri trious ous Guest; Guest; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Feb 27 Bolivia, Bolivia, Pailon, Educational Educational Contribution Contr ibution Award; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Feb 27 Bolivia, Bolivia, M ontero ontero H oyos, oyos, Certifica Certifi cate te of Appreciation; ppreciation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Austria, Austria, Vienna, T homas homas Schone Schonenfi nfie eld, Chairperson, United Nations-affiliated Organisatio rganisation n NGO N GO Comm Committ itte ee on Peace Peace,, Le L etter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda M ar 17 France, Pa Paris Cham Chamber of of Com Commerce rce and Indu Industry try, Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda M ay 7 USA USA, Ed Chave Chavez, Californ California ia Sta State te Asse Assembly M ember, ber, Comme ommendation; SGI President President and and Mrs M rs Ike Ik eda USA USA, M ichael ichael Antonovich, L os Angeles ngeles County Supervisor, Commendation; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Ikeda USA USA, West Covina, Comme ommendation; SGI Pre President sident and and M rs Ikeda M ay 16 16 USA USA, San San Y sidro Education Education Associati ssociation, on, the Tea Te achers Union Union of the the San Ysid Ysidro ro Sc School ool Distri Districct, Champion Champion Educational Educational L eaders Award; A ward; SGI President President and and M rs Ikeda M ay 23 23 USA USA, Unite United d N ations Association ssociation of the (UN A-USA) -USA) Pacific-Los Angeles Chapter of Los Angeles, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 23 23 USA USA, L os Angeles ngeles County Supervi Supervisor sor M ichael ichael Antonovich, Commendation; SGI President and M rs Kan K ane eko Ike I keda da
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M ay 23 Bolivia, Bolivia, Sucre, Sucre, Illustri ll ustrious ous Guests; Guests; SGI Pre President sident (263:191) (263:191) and M rs Ikeda M ay 23 USA USA, Califor alifornia, nia, US H ouse of Represe presentatives (263:191) (263:191) member Grace Gr ace N apolitano, apolitano, Comm C omme endation; SGI Pre Pr esident sident Ike Ikeda and SGI-USA SGI- USA Y outh Division M ay 25 USA USA, Californi alif ornia, a, US State State L awmake awmakers, rs, J oint (263:1 (263:192 92)) Resolution; SGI President Ikeda M ay 25 USA USA, N eighborhoods ighborhoods USA (Nusa (N usa), ), Special Public Public (263:192) (263:192) Commendation; SGI President Ikeda M ay 27 USA USA, Union Union City, Ci ty, J am ame es L ogan ogan H igh School, School, (263:1 (263:194 94)) Certificate Certif icate of Appreciation; ppreciation; SGI SGI President President Ikeda keda Jun J un 2 T aiwan, H sinchu , M ing H sin Unive Uni versity rsity of Science Science (263:197) (263:197) and T echnology chnology (M UST), Citation; C itation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda M ay 20 T aiwan, K aohsiung, aohsiung, H ome of Compass ompassio ion n (a senior nior (263:197) (263:197) citizens care facility), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Jun J un 3 T aiwan, K aohsiung, aohsiung, L unghua unghua J unior H igh School, School, (263:198 (263:198)) Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J un 10 T aiwan, T aipei, Sanshia Sanshia Ele El ementary School School,, (263:198) (263:198) Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun J un 8 Venezuela, Venezuela, Caracas, Caracas, Santa Santa M aria University University (USM), (USM ), (263:1 (263:199 99)) O rder of Me M erit ri t in the First Fi rst Clas Cl ass; s; SGI SGI President President Ikeda keda J un 26 Philippine, Philippine, Southeas Southeastt Asian Foundation Foundation for (263:205) (263:205) Children and Television, Anak TV Broadcasters’ Award; SGI President Ikeda J un 28 South Korea, Korea, Nat National Ac Academy of Art Arts (NAA) NAA), (263:206) Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun J un 7 T aiwan, T aiwan Senio Seniorr Citizen’s itizen’s H omes, omes, (264:171) (264:171) Certificates of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda J un 16 T aiwan, Y anchao, anchao, Shu-Te Shu-Te Unive Uni versity, rsity, Pione Pionee er of (264:173) (264:173) Environmental Environmental Prote Pr otection ction Educ E ducation ation Award; A ward; SGI President President Ike Ik eda J un 22 Venezuela, Venezuela, Order rder of Franc Francisco isco de M irand iranda a in (264:1 (264:173 73)) the First Class; SGI President Ikeda Jul J ul 3 T aiwan, Penghu, Shingre Shingren Ele El eme mentar ntary y School, School, (264:176) O utstanding utstanding M odel odel of Education Education Award; A ward; SGI President President Ikeda Jul J ul 4 T aiwan, T aitung, Shianglan Shianglan Ele El ementary School School,, (264:176) (264:176) Excell Excelle ent M odel odel of Education Education Award; A ward; SGI Presiden Presidentt Iked I keda a
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T aiwan, H ualie ualien, Gangkou Ele El ementary School School,, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda T aiwan, M iaol iaoli,i, Shiangbi Ele El ementary School School,, Outstanding Pioneer of Education Award; SGI President President Ike Ik eda T aiwan, Pingtung, Pingtung, Chings hingshan han Ele El ementary School, M odel odel of Hum H umanis anistic tic Education Education Award; A ward; SGI President President Ike Ik eda T aiwan, Pingtung, Pingtung, Chingshan Ele El ementary School School’s ’s Parent Council, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Jul J ul 6 Jul 12 12 Aug 11 Sep 12 July J uly 3
Sep 30 Oct 2 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 7
United Nations Nations Hig High Com Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), António Guterres,
Commendations; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, Mongolia, Order Order of the the Pole Star; tar; SGI SGI Pres President ident Ikeda Ikeda Thailand, Thailand, Royal Photographic Society Society of Thaila Thailan nd (RPS (RPST), T), Honor Honora ary fello fellows wship hip;; SGI President President Ike Ik eda USA USA, San San Die Di ego, N ational School School District, Di strict, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and M rs Kan K ane eko Ike I keda da Brazil, Brazil, R io das O stras, stras, Certifi rti fica cate te of Commendation; President Toda and SGI President President Ike Ik eda Brazil, Brazil, M acaé acaé, Certifi Certi fica cate te of Comme ommendation; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Brazil, Brazil, Casimiro Casimiro de Abreu, Certifi rti ficate cate of Commendation; BSGI China, China, T ianjin ianji n Song and Dance T heatre heatre of T ianjin, ianji n, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Brazil, Diade Di adema ma Region Education Board of Directors, Commendations; SGI President Ikeda USA USA, Califor alifornia, nia, L os Angeles ngeles Southwest Southwest Colleg ollege e, Honorary Campus Cultural Leader Award; SGI President President Ike Ik eda Bolivia, Bolivia, Ca Casa de la Libe Liberta rtad (Hou House of Lib Liberty rty) M useum, useum, Ambassa Ambassador dor of the Casa Casa de la Libertad L ibertad and M esse ssenger nger of of Pe Peace; SGI Pre President Ikeda Ikeda Bolivia, Bolivia, Chuqu Chuquis isa aca Depa Departm rtme ent Educ Educa ation tion Bur Bure eau, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda
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Oct 11 Bolivia, Cochabamba, Recognition; Mrs Kaneko Ikeda New Zealand, Raukawa Trust Board, South Waikato District Council and Tokoroa High School, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 1 Greece, International Society of Greek Writers and Arts, Honorary Diploma; SGI President Ikeda Nov 4 India, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Jamnalal Bajaj International Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 USA, Kansas, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 Taiwan, City of Hualien, Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 Taiwan, Hualien County, Highest Honour of Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 9 USA, John Dewey Society, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 Nepal, Professional National Photographic Society (Pro. NPS), Honorary Lifetime M embership; SGI President Ikeda
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HONORARY DOCTORATES AND PROFESSORSHIPS 1993 Jan
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Federal University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(122:94)
Jan
Brazil, Parana, Federal University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(122:94)
Nov 4 China, Shenzhen University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
1994
J an 20 China, Xingjiang Autonomous Region M useum, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda China, Xingjiang Institute of Archaeology, Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda M ar 27 Russia, International University of M oscow, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
Apr 6
(131:76)
(133:149) (133:149) (135:164)
China, Xingjiang Silk Road Photography Association, Honorary Chairperson; SGI President Ikeda
(139:105)
Russia, Academy of Creative Endeavours, bestows Full Academy M ember honour; SGI President Ikeda
(136:195)
Aug 12 China, Xingjiang University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(139:102)
Aug 15 China, Xingjiang Uygur Autonomous Region M useum, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(139:105)
Aug 15 China, Xingjiang Institute of Archaeology, Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda
(139:105)
Aug 15 China, Kucha Cavern Relics Institute, Senior Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda
(139:105)
Nov 22 China, Xiamen University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
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1995
Sept 30 South Africa, University of the North; Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
1996
(151:210)
M ar 14 Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(156:174)
Aug 29 Ghana, University of Ghana, Honorary Doctorate of Laws; SGI President Ikeda
(161:177)
Nov 17 China, Zhongshan (Sun Yat-sen) University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(164:165)
1997 M ar 18 Philippines, De La Salle University, Honorary Doctorate of H umane Letters, SGI President Ikeda
(168:180)
M ay 5 Sri Lanka, University of Kelaniya, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(170:191)
Oct 5
China, Inner Mongolia University, Honorary Professorship and Honorary Advisor to M ongolia L iterature Institute; SGI President Ikeda
Nov 8 Mongolia, National University, Honorary Doctorate of H umanities; SGI President Ikeda
(174:163) (175:152)
1998 M ar 18 Argentina, University of M orón, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(179:224)
Apr 2
Russia, Institute for High Energy Physics, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(180:148)
Apr 29 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(181:162)
M ay 15 South Korea, Kung Hee University, Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Jul 4
Jul 24
South Korea, Chung Cheon College, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Central University of N ationalities Peru, Ricardo Palma University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Peru, Association of Doctors of Education, Honorary Doctorate and The Title of Illustrious M ember; SGI President Ikeda
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Nov 1 China, Yanbian University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Nov 25 China, Nankai University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Centre for Zhou Enlai Studies, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda
(186:141) (187:98) (187:98)
Nov 30 Brazil, North of Paraná University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(187:106)
Oct 26 China, Central Conservatory of M usic, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(175:146)
1999 Jan 7
India, University of Delhi, Degree of Doctor of Letters, Honoris causa; SGI President Ikeda
(188:148)
J an 15 Argentina, Flores University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(188:150)
J an 15 Argentina, Flores University, Honorary Professor; M rs Ikeda
(188:150)
Apr 5
China, Sichuan University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(191:151)
Apr 17 Peru, Federico Villarreal National University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(192:144)
Apr 22 China, Institute of Studies in Dr Sun Yat-sen at Zhongshan (Sun Yat-sen) University, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda
(192:146)
Jun 12 Bolivia, Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(194:125)
Jul 24
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China, Northeastern University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
Aug 24 Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(196:112)
Sep 4
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Peru, N ational University of Central Peru, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
Sep 10 China, Hunan Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
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Oct 25 Argentina, N ational University of Lomas de Zamora, Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Social Sciences; SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 Argentina, Neuquén, National University of Comahue, H onorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(198:126)
Dec 16 China, Nanjing University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(201:165)
2000 Jan 6
Russia, St Petersburg State University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
Jan 15 USA, University of Delaware, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda Jan 18 USA, Queens College of the City University of New Y ork, Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris causa; SGI President Ikeda Jan 28 USA, University of Guam, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda Feb 5 Feb 8
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(200:97)
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Philippines, Angeles University, H onorary Doctorate of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda
(202:160)
China, Central University for N ationalities, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(202:163)
Feb 27 Argentina, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda M ar 10 China, N ortheast Normal University, H onorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(202:181) (203:77)
M ar 21 Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of the Russian Federation, Yakutsk State University, Honorary Professorship;SGI President Ikeda (203:88) Apr 17 El Salvador, Latin American Technical University, H onorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(204:83)
Apr 22 China, Inner M ongolia Art Academy, Pre-eminent Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(204:90)
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Apr 24 India, Calcutta, Sri Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath Institute of Sanskrit Learning, ‘M ahamohapadhya’ Doctor of Literature; SGI President Ikeda
(205:91)
M ay 5 Mongolia, M ongolian Institute of Literature, Honorary Rector; SGI President Ikeda
(205:97)
M ay 11 China, Beijing Administrative College, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(205:103)
Jun 27 China, Yunnan University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(206:82)
Aug 26 India, Bundelkhand University, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(208:142)
India, Bundelkhand University’s Ambedkar School of Sciences, Lifetime Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(208:142)
India, Bundelkhand University’s Ambedkar School of Sciences, Rolls of Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda
(208:142)
Aug 27 China, Guangzhou, South China Normal University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(208:143)
Sep 1
Venezuela, University of Zulia, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(208:152)
Sep 7
USA, Induction into the M artin Luther King Jr International Collegium of Scholars of M orehouse College; SGI President Ikeda
(209:99)
Sep 13 University of Panama, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(208:159)
Oct 15 India, Bundelkhand University, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(210:112)
Nov 5 Thailand, Siam University, Honorary Doctorate of Public Administration; SGI President Ikeda
(210:198)
Nov 13 Tonga Institute of Education and theTonga Institute of Science and Technology, Honorary Professor of Education; SGI President Ikeda
(211:209)
Dec 25 Mongolia, Ulan Bator, M ongolian University of Arts and Culture, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(212:140)
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2001 Jan 20 India, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(213:122)
Feb 16 China, Guangdong Province Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(214:157)
M ar 6 USA, California, Riverside County, Canyon Springs High School, Honorary Principal; SGI President Ikeda
(214:172)
Apr 2
(215:176)
China, Northwest University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
Apr 28 China, Anhui University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(216:232)
M ay 8 Puerto Rico, San Juan, Carlos Albizu University (CAU), Doctor of Humane Letters in Behavioral Sciences; SGI President Ikeda
(217:156)
M ay 14 Mongolia, Kharakhorum University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(217:160)
Jun 1
(218:130)
China, Fujian Teachers University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President and M rs Ikeda
J un 14 China, Huaqiao Uuiversity (Overseas Chinese University),, H onorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(218:162)
Jul 14
China, Jinan University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(219:137)
Jul 19
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Northern M arianas College (NM C), H onorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(220:129)
Oct 5
China, Soochow (Suzhou)University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(221:124)
Oct 19 Kenya, Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(223:101)
Oct 23 China, Liaoning Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(222:164)
Oct 27 Philippines, Cebu, University of Southern Philippines, Doctor of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda
(223:104)
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Nov 6 New Zealand, Auckland, Glendowie College, Honorary Teacher; SGI President Ikeda
(223:129)
Nov 18 China, Guangzhou University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(223:142)
Dec 8
(224:147)
South Korea, Kyongju University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
Dec 15 South Korea, Gyeongnam Province, Changwon National University (CNU), Doctor of Education; SGI President Ikeda
(224: 159)
Dec 20 Republic of Kazakhstan, Ahmed Yasevi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(224:161)
2002 J an 17 South Korea, Changwon National University (CNU), Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education; SGI President Ikeda
(226:155)
Feb 15 DominicanRepublic, Santiago Technical University, H onorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(225:202)
Feb 20 Republic of Uzbekistan, Kamoliddin Bekhzod National Institute of Arts and Design, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(225:209)
M ar 9 China, Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences, Senior Research Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(226:174)
M ar 14 Philippines, Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (GAUF), Doctor of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda
(226:181)
M ar 19 Cambodia, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(226:183)
Apr l
China, Liaoning University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(227:153)
Apr 7
USA, Atlanta, M orehouse College, Honorary Degree of Doctor of H umane Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(227:168)
Apr 21 China, Qingdao University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
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Apr 27 India, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji M aharaj University of Kanpur, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letter; SGI President Ikeda
(228:197)
M ay 18 Kenya, Kenyatta University, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(229:155)
M ay 25 China, Heilongjiang Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(229:160)
Jun 8
(229:171)
Russia, M .V. Lomonosov M oscow State University, H onorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
J un 23 China, Nanjing Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(230:137)
J un 28 South Korea, Kyongju Sorabol College, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(230:140)
Aug 26 India, Himachal Pradesh University, Doctor of Literature; SGI President Ikeda
(232:149)
Sep 28 China, Renmin University, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda
(233:196)
Oct 6
(233:201)
China, University of Science and Technology, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda
Nov 2 China, Zhejiang University, Honorary Professor, SGI President Ikeda
(234:202)
Nov 20 Mongolia, Shikhikhutug Law College, Honorary Doctorate, SGI President Ikeda
(234:221)
Nov 28 Ukraine, Kiev National University of Trade and Economics, Honorary Doctorate, SGI President Ikeda
(235:124)
Dec 2
(235:134)
South Korea, Dong-A University, Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, SGI President Ikeda
Dec 12 China, Shanghai International Studies University, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda
(235:138)
Dec 21 China, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professorship; SGl President Ikeda
(236:162)
2003
Jan 18 India, Bharathidasan University, Honorary Doctorate of Literature; SGl President Ikeda 266
(236:175)
Feb 11 South Korea, Dong-A University, Honorary Doctorate; SGl President Ikeda
(237:172)
Feb 23 Peru, N ational University of Piura (UN P), Honorary Doctorate; SGl President Ikeda
(238:166)
M ar 24 Taiwan, Chinese Culture University, Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda
(239:223)
M ar 24 Taiwan, Chinese Culture University, Honorary Doctorate in J urisprudence; M rs Ikeda
(239:223)
Apr 15 China, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Honorary Professorship; SGl President Ikeda
(239:247)
Apr 19 Paraguay, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(239:255)
Sep 27 Peru, Jorge Basdre Grohmann National University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(245:157)
Oct 8
(245:168)
China, Northwest Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
Oct 18 South Korea, Kwangju Women’s University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(245:180)
Oct 18 South Korea, Kwangju Women’s University, Honorary Professor; M rs Ikeda
(245:180)
Oct 24 China, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(246:112)
Dec 16 USA, Chapman University, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda
(247:206)
Dec 24 China, Zhaoqing University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(248:195)
2004 J an 10 Sakha Republic (Y akuita, Russian Federation), Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts (ASICA), H onorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(248:202)
Feb 14 Philippines, Capitol University of Cagayan de Oro City, H onorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(249:163)
Feb 24 India, Rabindra Bharati University of Kolkata,
(249:172)
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Honorary Doctorate of Literature; SGI President Ikeda Feb 28 USA, M issouri, M ineral Area College, Honorary Professor of H umanities; SGI President Ikeda
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M ar 19 China, National Prosecutors College of China, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(250:211)
M ar 29 Taiwan, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Honorary Doctor of Agricultural Science; SGI President Ikeda
(251:175)
Apr 1
Republic of Buryatia (Russian Federation), Buryat State University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(251:178)
Apr 14 Brazil, Londrina State University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(251:181)
M ay 5 Bolivia, Sucre, University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(252:188)
M ay 29 China, Dongying, University of Petroleum, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(253:198)
Jun 6
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Philippines, M indanao, Capitol University, Doctor of Humanities, SGI President Ikeda
J un 26 China, Sanda University, Shanghai, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(254:160)
Jul 22
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Hashemite Kingdomof Jordan, University of Jordan, Doctor of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda
Sep 20 Mexico, Guadalajara, University of Guadalajara, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(256:192)
Sep 26 China, Fujian Province, Fujian Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda
(257:171)
Sep 26 China, Bingxin Literary Center, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda
(257:172)
Oct 3
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China, Changchun, Changchun University,
Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
Oct 16 China, Qufu , Qufu Normal University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda 268
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Nov 4 Krygyz Republic, Osh State University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(258:180)
Nov 23 South Korea, Paekche Institute of the Arts, Honorary Professors; SGI President and M rs Ikeda
(258:188)
Dec 17 Mongolia, Otgontenger University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(259:119)
2005 Feb 20 Belarus, M insk State Linguistic University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(260:186)
M ar 19 Philippines, Batangas State University, Doctorate of Pedagogy; SGI President Ikeda
(261:217)
Apr 1
China, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(262:220)
M ay 27 Brazil, Cornélio Procópio, Cornélio Procópio College of Philosophy, Science and Letters (Faficop), Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda
(263:193)
Jun 6
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USA, M issouri, M ineral Area College, Honorary Professorship in humanities; SGI President and M rs Kaneko Ikeda
Jun 10 USA, San Diego, M ar Vista M iddle School, Honorary School Principal; SGI President and M rs Kaneko Ikeda
(264:172)
Jun 17 China, Wuhan, Huazhong Normal University (CCNU), H onorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(263:200)
Jul 14
China, Guilin, Guangxi Normal University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
(264:181)
Sep 16 Mongolia, M ongolian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor of Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda
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Aug 11 Thailand, Royal Photographic Society of Thailand, Honorary Fellowship; SGI President Ikeda
(265:214)
Sep 16 Mongolia, M ongolian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor of Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda
(265:216)
Sep 18 Vietnam, Vietnam National University, Honorary Doctor; SGI President Ikeda
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China, East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda
Oct 12 Serbia, Belgrade, Braca Karic University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 USA, M artin Luther King Jr International Chapel oh M orehouse College, First H onorary Dean; SGI President Ikeda
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HONORARY CITIZENSHIPS 1994 Jun 28 China, Shenzhen; SGI President Ikeda
(138:97)
1995 Oct 4
China, County of Kucha; SGI President Ikeda
(151:213)
Oct 17 Brazil, Duque de Caxias; SGI President Ikeda
(163:240)
1996 1997 Jul 21 Aug 15 Sep 20 Sep 25
Brazil, N iterói City; SGI President Ikeda USA, Dallas; SGI President Ikeda Philippine, Tagaytay; SGI President Philippines, Province of Sorsogon; SGI President Ikeda
(172:191) (173:192) (174:150) (174:157)
1998 J an 17 Republic of Korea, Chin Chon County; SGI President Ikeda Feb 14 Philippine, Tagaytay; SGI President Ikeda Apr 3 Brazil, Belford Roxo; SGI President Ikeda M ay 3 Brazil, Fedral District of Brasília; SGI President and M rs Kaneko Ikeda M ay 3 Brazil, Nilópolis; SGI President Ikeda M ay 11 USA,Las Vegas; SGI President Ikeda Jun 6 Brazil, Campinas; SGI President Ikeda Jun 16 USA, West Covina; SGI President Ikeda Jun 22 Brazil, Sao Paulo; SGI President Ikeda Jul 16 Brazil, Federal District of Brasília; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Jul 27 Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China; SGI President Ikeda Sep 4 Brazil, Angra dos Reis; SGI President Ikeda Sep 6 Brazil, Sao Joao do Meriti; SGI President Ikeda Sep 28 South Korea, Puyo; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 17 Bolivia, Cochabamba; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Ullung; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Nov 18 South Korea, Kyongysan; SGI President Ikeda 271
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Nov 23 New Zealand, Rotorua District Council; SGI President Ikeda
(187:91)
1999 Feb 25 New Zealand, Banks Peninsula District Council; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Apr 2 South Korea, Chongdo County; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 7 Australia, Darwin; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda M ay 10 Brazil, Curitiba; SGI President Ikeda Jun 9 Brazil, M agé; SGI President Ikeda J un 16 New Zealand, District of Rotorua; M rs Ikeda Aug 24 Brazil , Sáo Joáo de M eriti; Josei Toda Oct 20 China, Xi’an; SGI President Ikeda Nov 1 South Korea, K yongju; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Brazil, Belém; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Italy, Armeno; SGI President Ikeda Nov 29 Brazil, Paranavaí; SGI President Ikeda Dec 23 USA, New Orleans; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda
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2000 Jan 4 Jan 9 Jan 21 Jan 26 Jan 28 Feb 2 Feb 22 Feb 24 Feb 27 Feb 29 M ar 16 Apr 13
Australia, Auburn; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda South Korea, Songju County; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Tinian and Aguiguan, Northern M arianas Islands; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Panama City Beach; SGI President Ikeda USA, Biloxi; SGI President Ikeda USA, Guam; SGI president and M rs Ikeda Kingdom of Tonga; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, EI Paso; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Albuquerque; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Virgin Islands; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Puerto Rico, Dorado; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Petrópolis; SGI President Ikeda USA, Shelby County and M emphis; SGI President and M rs Ikeda
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Apr 21 USA, Cerritos, California; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Apr 24 USA, Highland Park Borough, New Jersey; SGI President Ikeda Apr 25 USA, Walnut, California; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 2 Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands; SGI President M ay 3 Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Saipan, Rota; SGI President and M rs Ikeda M ay 19 Brazil, Ananindeua; SGI President Ikeda M ay 22 USA, Inglewood; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 8 Brazil, M aringá; SGI President Puerto Rico, Ponce; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 19 Carribean(French territory), St M artin; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 26 USA, Little Rock, Arkansas; SGI President Ikeda Jul 18 USA, California, Carson; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Aug 15 Brazil, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro; SGI President Ikeda Aug 24 Brazil, Uberlândia, M inas Gerais State; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Osasco, São Paulo State; SGI President Ikeda Sep 13 Micronesia, Kolonia; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Sep 14 Italy, Forio, Napoli Province; SGI President Ikeda Sep 30 Italy,Mairago, Lodi Province; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 Italy, Grugliasco, Turin Province; SGI President Ikeda Oct 16 Italy, Grosseto, Grosseto Province; SGI President Ikeda Oct 19 Brazil, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State; Mrs Ikeda Oct 20 Brazil, So Joao de M eriti; First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo M akiguchi Nov 5 USA, Boulder, Colorado; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 6 USA, Tukwila, Washington; SGI President Ikeda Nov 12 South Korea, T ongyong; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Nov 15 USA, Monterey Park, California; SGI President Ikeda
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Nov 20 USA, Tulsa, Oklahoma; SGI President Ikeda Nov 30 Italy, M ontemignaio, Tuscany Region; SGI President Ikeda Dec 7 Italy, Certaldo, Tuscany Region; SGI President Ikeda Dec 7 Brazil, Duque de Cazias; M rs Ikeda Dec 8 USA, Houston; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Dec 9 Italy, Stagno Lombardo; SGI President Ikeda Dec 10 South Korea, Kumi; SGI President Ikeda Dec 20 Brazil, Campo Mourão; SGI President Ikeda Dec 27 South Korea, County of Umsong; SGI President and M rs Ikeda
(211:219) (211:225) (211:230) (212:131) (212:132) (212:133) (212:136) (212:138) (212:132)
2001 Jan 26 Feb 14 Feb 14 Feb 24 M ar 3 M ar 8 M ar 9 M ar 27 Apr 6 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 9 Apr 20 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 30 J un 12 J un 18 Jul 2
USA, Richmond; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Puerto Rico, Manati; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda China, Guangzhou; SG1 President Ikeda Italy, San Giuliano Milanese; SG1 President Ikeda Italy, Varalio; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, São João de M eriti and Nova Iguaçu; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Pisogne; SG1 President Ikeda Micronesia; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Castelbuono; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Bolivia, Tarija; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Palermo; SGI President Ikeda USA, Georgia; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda China, Changchun; SGI President Ikeda Puerto Rico, Carolina; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Belo Horizonte; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Peschiera Borromeo; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Gijang; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Ohio, West Chester Township; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Novo Aripuanã; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Cornélio Procopio; SGI President and M rs Ikeda
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Jul 13
USA, Indiana “Honorary Hoosier”; SGl President Ikeda USA, M anhattan Borough; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Venegono Superiore; SGI President Ikeda Italy, San Godenzo; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, ltapevi; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, California, La Puente; SGI President Ikeda Sakha Republic, Khangalas; SGI President Ikeda USA, Austin; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Borough of Givoletto; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Campo Grande; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Tainan; SGI President Ikeda USA, Texas, Killeen; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Canada, H ampstead; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Guardiagrele; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Guri; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Nereto; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Fagnano Olona; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Tornimparte; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sertaneja; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Floridia; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Uraí; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Amazonas State; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Gavoi; SGI President and M rs Ikeda China, Turpan; SGI President Ikeda
(220: 131) (220: 132) (220: 133) (220: 135) (221:108) (221:113) (221: 116) (222: 151) (222: 162) (222: 172) (223:122) (223:123) (223:124) (223:133) (223:134) (223:141) (224:134) (224:135) (224:144) (224:145) (224: 149) (224:165)
Italy, M onterotondo; SGI President Ikeda USA, Copperas Cove; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Taiwan, Lukang; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Zola Predosa; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Lucoli; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Besnate; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 16 Italy, M onterenzio; SGI President Ikeda M ar 3 Italy, Centola; SGI President Ikeda
(224:178) (225:175) (225:181) (225:182) (225:189) (225:190) (225:205) (226:169)
Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 22 Jul 24 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 28 Oct 10 Oct 19 Oct 27 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 23 Nov 24 Dec 3 Dec 5 Dec 9 Dec 26
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M ar 8 M ar 22 Apr 4 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 26 M ay 3 M ay 4 M ay 9 M ay 13 J un 20 Jul 3 Jul 16 Aug 9 Aug 15 Sep 6 Sep 8 Sep 26 Oct 2 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 12 Oct 14 Oct 16 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 20 Dec 1
Brazil, Nilópolis; M rs Ikeda Italy, Casole d’Elsa; SGI President I keda Brazil, Apucarana; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Kaohsiung; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Kaohsiung County ; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Assaí; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Italy, Castellanza; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State; M rs Ikeda Italy, Savigno; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Italy, Ospedaletti; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Italy, San Lazzaro di Savena; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Ilan; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Rio de J aneiro; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Volta Redonda; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Yunlin County; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hsinchu; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, São Sebastião da Amoreira; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Taiwan, Dashi; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Gangwon Province; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Nova Santa Bárbara; SGI President Ikeda and M rs Ikeda Taiwan, Dali; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taiping; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Wufeng; SGI President Ikeda Italy, M orlupo; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Contagem; SGI President Ikeda USA, Passaic; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Keelung; SGI President Ikeda USA, Paterson; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Hualien County; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taoyuan county; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Changhua county; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Pieve di Cento; SGI President Ikeda
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2003 Jan 2 Feb 3 Feb 23 M ar 11 M ar 15 M ar 19 M ar 20 Apr 2 Apr 24 Apr 28 M ay 5 M ay 7 M ay 9 Jun 4 Jun 9 Jun 29 Jul 5 Jul 10 Aug 2 Aug 13 Aug 23 Aug 24 Sep I Sep 7 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 21 Sep 23 Sep 23
Taiwan, Tainan County; SGI President Ikeda USA, Waukegan; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Uraí; Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Taitung County; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Santa M ariana; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Hoffman Estates; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Toufen; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Ruifang; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Pingtung; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Gunpo; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Lotong; SGI President Ikeda USA, Rockford; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Nova América da Colina; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Giussago; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Carpignano Sesia; SGI President Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Comerío; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Dixon; SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, Louisville; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Itaguaí; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Civitavecchia; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Touliu; SGI President Ikeda Paraguay, Fernando de la M ora; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Taiwan, ChiaIi; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Tungshan; SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Carmona; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Banchiau; SGI President Ikeda Paraguay, Quiindy; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Hsichih; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Chichi; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Taipei; SGl President Ikeda USA, Woodstock; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Guanmiao; SGI President Ikeda 277
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Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 5
Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12
Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 18 Oct 19
Oct 22 Oct 23
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Taiwan, Luju; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hualien; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Tianwei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Daliao; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Donggang; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Lujhou; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Chaojhou; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Wujie; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Gukeng; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Mailiao; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Jinshan; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Yonghe; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Shinying; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Yuanlin; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Linkou; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Gueishan; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Pingjen; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Lungtan; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Bade; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Dashe; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Jian; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Jungli; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Changhuan; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Chingshuei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Sinhua; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Gangshan; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Wuchi; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Dajia; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Shengang; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Taiwan, Heping; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Shienshe; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Tuengsh; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Mairinque; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Tuku; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Huwei; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda
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Oct 26 Taiwan, Chiayi County; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Junghe; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Shulin; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Liouguei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, H engchuen; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hemei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Penghu, SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 Brazil, Rancho Alegre; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Nov 1 Taiwan, Jente; SGI President Ikeda Nov 9 South Korea, Chungju; SGI President Ikeda Nov 10 Taiwan, M ituo; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Brazil, Santa Cecília do Pavão; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Nov 12 Brazil, Mirador; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 14 Brazil, Rolândia; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Taiwan, Hsinchu; SGI President Ikeda Nov 23 Brazil, Bastos; SGl President Ikeda Nov 26 Taiwan, Pali; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Sanchih; SGI President Ikeda Nov 27 Taiwan, Taoyuan City; SGI President Ikeda
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2004 J an 20 US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Gurabo; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 2 US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Caguas; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Feb 13 Brazil, Ferraz de Vasconcelos; SGI President Ikeda Feb 28 USA, M issouri, Bismarck, SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, M issouri, L eadington, SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, M issouri, Bonne Terre, SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, M issouri, Desloge, SGI President and M rs Ikeda USA, M issouri, Farmington, SGI President and M rs Ikeda 279
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Feb 29 M ar 16 M ar 19 M ar 28 M ay 2 M ay 3 M ay 5 M ay 13 M ay 19 M ay 31 Jun 7 J un 11 J un 16 J un 17 J un 25 Jul 4 Jul 29 Jul 29 Aug 13 Aug 24 Aug 30 Sep 21 Oct 10 Oct 16 Nov 18
USA, M issouri, Park H ills, SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, Londrina, M rs Ikeda USA, Elgin, SGI President and M rs Ikeda Brazil, São José dos Campos, SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taichung, SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taichung County; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sorocaba, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Londrina, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, El Centro, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Illionois, Village of Glendale Heights, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Cuiabá; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Cheju, SGI President Ikeda Australia, Palmerston, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Marshall Islands, Bikini Atoll, SGI President and M rs Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rica, Cayey, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Tatuí, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Suzano, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Guarulhos, SGI President Ikeda China, Jiaonan, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Mesquita, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Araçatuba; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Goiânia; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Nantou; SGI President Ikeda USA, M obile; SGI President Ikeda Paraguay, Ñemby; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Ponta Pora; SGI President Ikeda
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Jun 24 Jun 11 Sep 15 Oct 10
Brazil, Itaquaquecetuba; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Quissama, Rio de Janeiro; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Casimiro de Abreu; SGI President Ikeda USA, Bossier; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda
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GUIDANCE 1988 [Dec]
Weekly Focus on Faith
(74:32) E2:88:047
Weekly Focus on Faith Weekly Focus on Faith Weekly Focus on Faith Weekly Focus on Faith Weekly Focus on Faith
(75:29) E2 (76:20) E2 (77:30) E2 (78:21) E2 (79:17) (E2:89:112)
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Q & A SESSIONS 1991 Aug 8
Informal Q& A Session with SGI-USA Culture Department Members, Nagano, Japan
Aug 7
Q& A Session with representatives of SGI-USA Culture Department, N agano, J apan
(106:63) (E17)
(117:74)
Th e purp ose of Bu ddhi sm is to enjoy our exi stence to th e ful lest
1992 Feb 16 Q& A Session at Gongyo Meeting of Bharat Soka Gakkai, New Delhi, India 1993 Apr 11 Q& A Session at International Spring Training Course, Tokyo, Japan
(112:18) (E17)
(124:47)
T he casual law of li fe ensur es unseen acti ons and determi nati ons are mani fested as visibl e effects
1994 Q& A Session by Soka Gakkai Senior Leaders, Tokyo, Japan
(4) (5)
January On the Crane Crest On pilgrimage tickets and other commemorative items On administrative fees at Cemeteries and Ossuary Halls M anaged by Nichiren Shoshu Temples On ringing the bell during Gongyo On worn-out family memorial records
(6) (7) (8)
February On the silent prayers (134:233) On IhaI and Toba M emorial Tablets (134:235) On annual memorial services (134:235)
(1) (2) (3)
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1996 Jun 4
Q& A Session at Simon Wiesenthal Center
(159:30)
2000 Feb 28 Q& A Session with students of Kansai Soka Schools, Kobe, Japan
(202:77)
You th i s a str uggle betw een pr obl ems and hope
2002 Sep 8
World Peace Gongyo Meeting with SGI Youth, Tokyo Part 2: Shin e in t he place w here
(233:1)
you are now !
Sep 30 Q&A Session with Soka University students
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SOKA GAKKAI PRESIDENT AKIYA’S GUIDANCE
1988
Sep Dec 1989 Jan
SGI General Director Akiya’s Guidance Conduct Dialogue which Opens the H eart The Spirit of Standing Alone SGI General Director Akiya’s Guidance
Let’s Advance towards the Soka Gakkai’s 60th Anniversary with Invincible Faith Feb PromoteDialogue with Conviction and Courage M ar Follow the Correct Path in Life Apr The Resolution and Action to Change Your Environment May Wage a Valiant Struggle Each Day Oct 24 22nd Headquarters Leaders M eeting, Tokyo The Year of the Seeking Spirit and the Prime Path of Faith Nov The Spiritual Nourishment in this Age of Great Changes Dec Specific Prayer wirth a Concentrated Mind 1990
(E2:88:053) (74:31) (E2:88:046) (75:28) (E2:89:063) (76:21) (E2:89:086) (77:31) (E2:89:106) (77:32) (E2:89:124) (79:17) (E2:89:155) (85:38) (E5)
(86: 47) (E5) (86:48) (E5)
SGI General Director Akiya’s Guidance
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay
The Dawn of an “Age of the People” Live Each Day Creatively as a Pioneer Be the Principal Actors in the Creation of History A Practice Based on the Fundamentals Give Guidance in Faith to Remove Suffering and Give Joy J un Form Ties of the Heart through Dialogue Aug Take Dedicated Action to Protect the Children of the Buddha Aug 29 At the M onthly Prefecture Chiefs Conference, Tokyo
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Have Concern for the M embers and Cultivate Your Character 1991
SGI General Director Akiya’s Guidance
Oct 21 47th HQLM, 14th SGI General Meeting,
(109:79) (E17)
Nagoya Japan
Open the Way for a Religious Renaissance, Develop a World-Wide Network of H umanism 1992
President Akiya’s Guidance
Aug Sep O ct Oct 22
Religion for Human Beings Welcoming the New Age of Kosen-Rufu Setting Our Sights on Continuous Victory
Dec
59th HQLM (Speech Excerpts), Kansai, Japan
Next Y ear, 1993, Designated as “the Soka Renaissance -Y ear of Victory” M ake the Present M oment Shine towards the Year of Victory
1993
President Akiya’s Guidance
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay
A Great Current of Peace and Culture Develop a Network of Understanding in Society Lead a Life of Boundless Challenge Achieving Indestructible Victory through Dialogue Extending our Network of Friendship and Happiness throughout the World Conduct Sincere and Courageous Dialogue that Touches the Hearts of Others Creating a Current of Humanism in Society Dawn of a New Century Let’s Advance, Holding Aloft the Daishonin’s Banner of Justice Victoriously Advance in the Age of Reform Limitless Benefit Lies in the Faith of Soka Gakkai Members T owards the ‘Y ear of Glory’ with the H eart of a Lion
J un J ul Aug Sep O ct Nov Dec 1994
President Akiya’s Guidance
Jan
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Feb M ar A pr M ay J un Aug Sep
Live Cheerfully with a Positive Attitude Opening Up the Eternal Path of the Soka Gakkai through a Citadel of Capable People T he Path to Peace L ies in Ongoing Dialogue One who Strives Continuously Is a Buddha Dauntless Faith to Overcome Devilish Functions Nikken Should Step Down Immediately The Principle of “Upsetting Attachments and Arousing Doubts”
Sep 29 80th HQLM and 29th Women’s
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Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo
Oct Nov Dec
Towards the “Y ear of Glory and Advancement” as People of Self-Reliant Faith Expansion is the Key to All Victory Let’s Infuse our Lives with the Founding Spirit Let’s Advance Resolutely on the Path to Empower the People
1995
President Akiya’s Guidance
Jan Feb Mar Apr M ay J un
Raise High the Banner of the Victory of the People A Time for Compassionate Action Let’s Use Our Voices to Do the Buddha’s Work Unity is the Key to Victory Dialogue is the Practice of Humanism The Soka Gakkai’s Eternal Guideline: Base Everything on the M embers Let’s Launch a Study M ovement to Open the 21st Century Developing a Popular Current for Global Peace Building Friendship in the Community through Dialogue of Trust Create a History of Protecting Human Rights and Freedom of Belief Let’s Engrave in Our Hearts the Prime Point of the Soka Gakkai’s Founding Generate a Great Light of Humanism towards the Creation of an Age of the People
J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1996
President Akiya’s Guidance
Jan
Let’s Develop a Great Path of “Religion for the People” The Discussion M eeting is a Forum of Human Harmony
Feb
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M ar Apr May J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1997 Jan Feb M ar Apr May J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
The Discussion M eeting is an Oasis of Value-Creation Creating a New Current of Thought in an Age Lacking Philosophy Dialogue is the Vehicle for Transforming Society First President M akiguchi and the Great River of Humanistic Education Youth, Let’s Create a Century Shining with Hope! Raising Others is the Key to Developing Oneself Forging Ahead with a Stand-Alone Spirit Advancing with the Conviction of a “Lion King” Become a Person who can Encourage Others The Advance of One Person is the Advance of Kosen-Rufu
(156:157) (157:208) (158:202) (159:219) (160: 195) (161:172) (162:171) (163:227) (164:153) (165:125)
President Akiya’s Guidance Shed the Light of the M ystic Law on Each Person through Dialogue Human Revolution is the Key to the 21st Century A Great “Castle” of Capable People to Shoulder the New Century Become a Leader who Understands People’s Hearts The SGI Is a Great Castle of Capable People Illuminating the New Century with Sun-Like Humanism Each Person is a Leader of Kosen-Rufu Through SGI Activities we can Revolutionize Our State of Life Forging Our Lives through the “Two Ways of Practice and Study” Buddhism Pulses in Our Lives when we Take Action and Conduct Dialogue Four Views on the Evil and Slander of Nikken Those who Fight with an Indomitable Spirit are Buddhas
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1998 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb
Let’s Advance towards the Victory of the People in the New Century The Soka Gakkai Spirit M eans Carrying out a “Brave and Vigorous” Practice
288
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M ar Apr M ay J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Youth! Advance Boldly Toward the New Century! Changing Society through Sincere and Passionate Dialogue Take Action with Courage and Joy for the Victory of the People The Spirit to Treasure Each Person is the Essence of Buddhism Humanism is the Foundation of Democracy The SGI always Stands on the Side of the People Practice and Study are the Path of Human Life World Peace Starts with Developing Trust in the Community The Great Path of M entor and Disciple Dialogue Ignites the Flame of Hope in People’s Hearts
(179:207) (180:135) (181:155) (182:101) (183:141) (184:137) (184:141) (185:173) (186:117) (187:75)
1999 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar
The SGI is the “Sun” of the 21st Century Create a New Age by Fostering New Capable People M ake your Community a “Land of Eternally Tranquil Light” Apr Let’s Initiate a Courageous Advance towards the Age of the People M ay M ay 3 Shines as our Eternal Prime Point J un Capable People are the Driving Force Behind the Creation of a New Age J ul Youth — M ake the Gosho your Foundation! Aug Responsible Guidance is the Standard of Leadership in the SGI Sep Building Friendship in the Community through Sincere Efforts Oct Promoting Publications Creates Waves of Kosen-Rufu Nov Advancing towards the Soka Gakkai’s 70th Anniversary with Dignity and Composure Dec Make the SGI District an Oasis of the Community
(188:141) (189:119) (190:105) (191:119) (192:121) (193:127) (194:115) (195:101) (196:97) (197:111) (198:99) (199:109)
2000 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar Apr
Laying the Foundation for a Century of Soka A True Champion of the Law Wages a Lifelong Struggle Youth! Become Pillars of the Country and Leaders of K osen-Rufu Joyful Dialogue and Action
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M ay J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
M ay 3 Shines Eternally with the Great Spirit of Soka A Century of Humanism can only be Created through the Power of the People Living Based on the Gosho is the Royal Road of Faith Speak out as an Emissary of the Buddha Become a Person of Compassionate Action The District is the Center of the SGI Movement Toward the Century of Soka with the Spirit of the Lion King Treasuring Each Person is the Soka Spirit
(204:75) (205:83) (206:61) (207:93) (208:135) (209:95) (210:95) (211:163)
2001 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar Apr May J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Construct a Century where the People are Triumphant Lay the Foundation for Victory in the New Century through Dialogue Create Joyful Activities by Tapping the Wisdom of the People Advance with Faith that Grows Ever Stronger Create an Age in which the People are Victorious Create a Century of the People through Dialogue Become a True Champion who Stands Alone Kosen-Rufu is the Actualisation of World Peace The Path of Soka is Based on the Gosho Advancing Kosen-Rufu Means Spreading the Teachings Eternally Carry on the Founding Spirit Joyfully Usher in the Year of Expanding Dialogue
(212:121) (213:117) (214:143) (215: 157) (216:201) (217:147) (218:123) (219:117) (220:113) (221:93) (222:143) (223:95)
2002 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay J ul J un Aug Sep Oct
Create a New Age with Fresh Power! 50th Anniversary of the February Campaign Youth — Stand Up Embracing a Great Vow for Kosen-Rufu! The 50th Anniversary of the Publication of the Gosho Forging an Alliance of Y outhful Successors Living out our Lives in Accord with the Golden Spirit of Soka The Growth of Each Person Leads to Advancement Expanding Our Network of Friendship in August Resolutely Carry Out Dialogue for Kosen-Rufu The Victory of the District is the Advance of Kosen-Rufu
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Nov Dec
Building Great Circles of Understanding in Our Communities and in Society Building Trust in the Community through Friendly Dialogue
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2003 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
A Brilliant Departure into the “Y ear of Glory and Great Victory” The Unity of “M any in Body: One in M ind” is the Driving Force for Kosen-Rufu Create Waves of Change through Action and Dialogue Achieve Brilliant Victory through Courageous Action Initiate a Great Advance towards a Brilliant “Century of Soka” Expand Happiness and Trust in the Community Dialogue is the Essence of Buddhism The Voice is the Driving Force, for the Advancement of Kosen-Rufu Friendship is the Treasure of Life, Dialogue is Proof of Humanity Forge a Network of Human Victory through Sincere Action Let’s Powerfully Advance, Upholding the Founding Spirit M anifesting Faith in Daily Life is the Heart of Buddhist Practice
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2004 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay J un
Create a History of Personal Victory in the ‘Year of Total Victory of Soka’ Energetically Advancing with the Five Eternal Guidelines Engraved in Our Hearts Expand Kosen-Rufu by Forging Bonds of Trust with Each Person Break through Inner Barriers with Courageous Action Soka Gakkai Day — Engraving the M entor-Disciple Spirit in Our Hearts Open an Age of the People through the Power of Dialogue
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J ul A ug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Realise Great Victory through Bold Action Embarking on a N ew Chapter of K osen-R ufu Create a New Wave of Kosen-Rufu through Unity of “M any in Body, One in M ind” Shakubuku is the Essence of Buddhist Practice The Soka Gakkai Spirit is Found in Pioneering Action Walk the Sure Path of M anifesting Faith in Daily Life
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2005 President Akiya’s Guidance Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay J un J ul Aug Sep Oct Nov
The Wellspring of Brilliant Hope that Illuminates the Age Initiate a New February Campaign Living with a Sense of Gratitude is the Ultimate Way of Life Courage is the H eart and Soul of the SGI Celebrating a Glorious M ay 3 Using Our Voices to “Secure the Peace of the Land” July 3 and the Unity of M entor and Disciple Fostering the Future Division, the Treasures of the 21st Century Achieve Victory with Youth in the Vanguard Live the Daishonin’s Teachings The Path of M entor and Disciple is the Path of Kosen-Rufu
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GOSHO LECTURES OF PRESIDENT AKIYA
1990 Part — 1 On the Buddha’s Prophecy
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Th irt y Steps fr om t he First Step tow ards W orl d Ko sen-ruf u
1991 Part — 2 On the Buddha’s Prophecy’ Part — 3 On the Buddha’s Prophecy’
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ISSUES BETWEEN NICHIREN SHOSHU PRIESTHOOD AND SOKA GAKKAI 1991 The progress and basic issues of the dispute between the (99:6) (E17) Nichiren Shoshu Priesthood and the Soka Gakkai (from Seik yo Shim bun issue of J an 4) Letter of protest by Soka Gakkai President, (99:4) (E17) E. Akiya, Tokyo Seikyo Soka Gakkai Protests the dismissal of Chief lay (99:4) (E17) representative and senior lay representatives (from Seik yo Shim bun issue of J an 4) Introduction Tokyo (99:1) (E17) Chronology Tokyo (99:2) (E17) Unjust procedure for dismissal Provision for disciplining lay believers impinges on their (99:15) (E17) freedom of expression,Tokyo (from Seiky o Shi mb un ) Letters of Inquiry (I) by Soka Gakkai representative (99:19) (E17) officer Kazuya Morita, Tokyo (from Seik yo Shim bun issue of J an 5) Letter of inquiry (II) by Soka Gakkai representative officer Kazuya Morita, Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimb un issue of Jan 6) (99:23) (E17) Nichiren Shoshu Administrative Office Acknowledges errors in the tape and retracts some of its questions, Tokyo Issues between Nichiren Shoshu Priesthood and Soka Gakkai Possible Conspiracy (from Seiky o Shi mbu n Issue of Jan 15) (99:27) (E17) Comments from Kazuya M orita and Harumi Ishii Tokyo (99:31) (E17) (from Seik yo Shim bun Issue of J an 15) Comments from SGI Leaders: Freedom and Democracy- To be or not to be (by Richard Causton, General Director of UK) (99:33) (E 17) Rejection of dialogue is suicide to religion (99:33-34) (E17) (by Mitsuhiro Kaneda, General Director of Italy) (from Seik yo Shim bun ) Appendix 1 The revision of the rules of Nichiren Shoshu Appendix 2 Standard procedures for revising the Rules of Nichiren Shoshu
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Letter of Inquiry to High Priest Nikken, Tokyo (from Seik yo Shi mb un , Feb 28,1991) Opinions from influential scholars and social critics, Tokyo (from Seik yo Shim bun , J an,1991)
(101:35) (E17) (101:54) (E17)
1995 Recent Developments in the Priesthood Issues Jan 7 At the 84th HQLM : SGI General Director M orita’s Speech Nikken-Y amazaki conspiracy revealed (144:210) Soka Gakkai President Akiya’s Speech (144:218) N ikk en should step down immediately Jan 28 1st Nationwide Youth Division M eeting: President Akiya’s Speech N ik ken should imm ediately renounce the clot h
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EXHIBITIONS 1993 Oct 8 Dec 7
“N apoleon: His Life and Times” Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, (130:79) Tokyo Japan SGI Human Rights Exhibition — “Towards a Century (132:97) of Humanity — An Overview of H uman Rights in Today’s World”, Geneva, Switzerland
1994 Feb 17
“Dialogue with Nature” Photograph exhibition, Singapore M ay 10 “The Courage to Remember — Anne Frank and the Holocaust Exhibition” T okyo, Japan M ay 23 SGI Human Rights Exhibition — “Towards a Century of Humanity — An Overview of H uman Rights in Today’s World”, London, UK Jul 26 “The World Boys and Girls Art: The World is Ours”, Hanoi, Vietnam Aug 16 “T he World Boys and Girls Art: The World is Ours”, Ho Chi M inh, Vietnam Oct 18 “K ing Ashoka, M ahatma Gandhi and Nehru-Healing Touch”, Tokyo
(134:231) (136:209) (137:292) (138:108) (139:106) (141:127)
1995 Apr 1 Oct 1 Oct 2
“M asterpieces from M useum of Art of Sao Paulo”, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Japan “Dialogue with Nature” Photograph exhibition, Xinjiang, China “Towards a Century of Humanity — Human Rights in Today’s World”, Frankfurt am M ain, Germany
(146:121) (151:212) (152:219)
1996 Apr 12 “Rajiv Gandhi: An Intimate Vision” photo exhibition, Tokyo, Japan M ay 27 Special exhibition of His M ajesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Tokyo, Japan Sep 8 “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, M ongolia Sep 10 “T owards a Century of Humanity-Human Rights in T oday’s World”, Brazil Oct 8 “Towards a Century of Humanity-Human Rights in Today’s World”, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 295
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Nov 23 Ecology exhibition, “T he Amazon-Its Environment and Development”, Bolivia
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1997 M ar 4 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 8 Apr 10 Apr 24 Apr 25 M ay 20 J un 13 J un 21 J un 26 Jul 14 Aug 12 Sep 5 Sep 5 Sep 16 Sep 23 Oct 14
“Toward the Century of Humanity — Human Rights in Today’s World”, Curitiba, Brazil “The Amazon — Its Environment and Development”, Lima, Peru “M asterpieces from the National M useum of Cuba: Spanish and Cuban Paintings of the 19th Century”, Tokyo “Toward the Century of Humanity — Human Rights in Today’s World”, Campinas, Brazil “N uclear Arms: Threat to Our World”, Buenos Aires, Argentina “Children of the Caucasus Draw for Peace against Wars and Violence”, Children’s M useum of Armenia “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Gallery of the Artists Union, Armenia “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Transcaucasia, Azerbaijan “Dialogue with Nature” photo exhibition, Taiwan “Toward the World of New Humanism — Works by Daisaku Ikeda and Soka Gakkai Publications”, Costa Rica “Dialogue with Nature” photo exhibition, Caracas, Venezuela “Dialogue with Nature” photo exhibition, M ongolian National M odern Art Gallery, Ulan Bator, M ongolia “N uclear Arms: Threat to Our World”, M ontevideo, Uruguay “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, M oscow “Eternal Treasures of Japan”, National M useum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile “Coexistence and Hope— The Amazon’s Environment and Development”, Asuncion, Paraguay “M asterpieces of Western Oil Painting from the
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Dec 1
Tokyo Fuji Art Museum”, Kowloon, Hong Kong “Ghana at 40” exhibition, M in-On-Culture Center, Japan
(176:130)
1998 M ar 1 M ar 23 M ay 14 Jun 2 Jun 4 Sep 19 Oct 12 Nov 9
“The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Cape Town, South Africa “T he World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Johannesburg, South Africa “Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon-Its Environment and Development”, Venezuela “Toward the Century of Humanity-Human Rights in’ Today’s World”, H ague, N etherlands “N uclear Arms: Threat to Our World”, Lima, Peru “L inus Pauling and the Twentieth Century”, San Francisco “T oward the Century of Humanity-Human Rights in Today’s World”, opens in Tilburg, Netherlands “L otus Sutra and Its World: Buddhist M anuscripts of the Great Silk Road”, Tokyo
(179:217) (180:143) (181:185) (182:107) (182:109) (185:183) (186:124) (186:147)
1999 Feb 26 “The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Wellington, New Zealand Apr 14 “Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon-Its Environment and Development”, M ontevideo, Uruguay Apr 23 “The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, SGI-Australia Culture Center, Sydney, Australia Apr 28 “N apoleon Bonaparte: TH E M AN ”, Tokyo Fuji Art M useum, Tokyo, Japan M ay 4 “N uclear Arms: Threat to Our World”, M inistry of Education, Caracas, Venezuela Jun 15 “Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon-Its Environment and Development”, SGI-Panama Culture Center, Panama, Central America Jun 19 “Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century”, Pasadena, USA
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Jul 29
“Dialoguewith Nature: Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda”, H unagarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary Aug 2 SGI-Bolivia Women’s Peace Forum hosts “M essages for Peace Exhibition”, Trinidad, Bolivia “T he World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Trinidad, Bolivia Oct 16 “Splendours of Portugal: Five Centuries of Art, 1450-1950”, Tokyo Fuji Art M useum, Tokyo, Japan Oct 19 “Dialogue with Nature: Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda”, Xi’an, China “Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century”, National M useum of Health and Medicine, Washington DC, USA Oct 21 “Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon — Its Environment and Development”, M anaus, Brazil
(195:119) (195:123) (195:123) (198:103) (197:127) (198:107) (198:115)
2000 Feb 4 M ay 4 M ay 16 M ay 23 M ay 26 M ay 30 Sep 15
Oct 1 Oct 14 Oct 30
“ The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Guadalajara, J alisco State, M exico “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Caracas, Venezuela SGI-sponsored “M essage of Peace”, Sucre, Bolivia “Dialogue with Nature”, Denver, Colorado, USA “Dialogue with Nature”, St. Petersburg, Russia “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Central University of Venezuela “Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century: A Quest for Humanity”, Schatten Gallery of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of Emory University, USA; “M asterpieces of European Oil Paintings”, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan “Toward the Century of Humanity — Human Rights in Today’s World”, Grugliasco M unicipal Culture Center, Grugliasco, Italy “An Ode to Earth and Life: The World of Fang Zhaoling”, Tokyo Fuji Art M useum, Hachioji, Japan
298
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(209:130) (211:167) (211:187)
2001 Dec 9 Jan 8 Feb 10 M ar 29 Apr 8 M ay 3 M ay 28 Jun 4 Jun 13 Jun 27 Jul 9 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 23 Oct 13 Oct 13 Oct 29
Nov 5 Nov 10 Nov 29
“Toward the Century of Humanity — Human Rights in Today’s World”, Siena, Italy “Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century: A Quest for Humanity”, Portlland, USA “T oward the Century of Humanity — Human Rights in Today’s World”, Prato, Italy “T hree M aster Peacebuilders”, City of Vercelli, Italy “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, King International Chapel, Atlanta, USA “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Seifhennersdorf, Germany “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, St Maarten, N etherland Antilles “Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon — Its Environment and Development”, Costa Rica “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Cincinnati, USA “Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century: A Quest for Humanity”, Boston, USA “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Sri Lanka “Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon — Its Environment and Development”, Araçatuba, Brazil, “Three Great Leaders of Peace”, Lacco Ameno, Italy “Dialogue with Nature” photo exhibition , San Diego, USA “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Thailand “Builders of Peace”, Rufina, Italy “Dialogue with Nature” photo exhibition ,Toronto, Canada “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, M issouri, USA “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Yugoslavia “Builders of Peace”, Fagnano Olona, Italy “Builders of Peace”, M odica, Italy
(212:135) (212:150) (214:162) (215:171) (216:209) (217:153) (218:128) (218:140) (218:159) (219:128) (219:136) (221:105) (221:l06) (223:112) (222:155) (223:99) (223:110) (223:11 I) (223:127) (223:134) (224:143)
2002 J an 10
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, M onterey Park City Council, California, USA
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Jan 17 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 29 Feb 8 Feb 14 Feb 16 M ar 25 Apr 18 Apr 28 May 20 J un 19 Jul 26 Aug 17 Sep 12 Sep 12 Sep 24 Sep 27 Oct 12
Oct 21
“World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Jakarta, (225:176) Indonesia “Builders of Peace”, Zola Predosa, Italy (225:182) “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” (225:180) and :Victory Over Violence”, West Covina City, USA “Builders of Peace”, Artena, Italy (225:193) “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, (225:197) University of Alaska, USA “N uclear Arms — A Threat for Humanity”, (225:200) Foreign Affairs M inistry, M exico City, M exico “Builders of Peace”, City of Barberino di M ugello, Italy (226:164) “Builders of Peace”, City of Baveno, Italy (226:164) “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, (227:145) M ichigan State University, USA “Friedl and the Children of Terezin: An (228:183) Exhibition of Art and Hope”, Tokyo Fuji Art M useum, Japan “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, (228:201) Cambodia Culture Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia “Builders of Peace", Venaria Reale, Italy (229: 165) “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, (229:186) Villa de la Orotava on Tenerife, Spain “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, (131:153) Venezuela “A Quiet Revolution: The Earth Charter and (232:153) Human Potential”, Johannesburg “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, (232:160) Soka University, Hachioji, Tokyo “Understanding, Friendship, and Peace” an (232:164) exhibition of art inspired by SGI President Ikeda, Beijing, China “Builders of Peace”, Malanaggio Hall, Porte, Italy (233:192) “Venezuela Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Venezuela (235:131) “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, (233:207) Wufeng, Taiwan “Builders of Peace”, Florence, Italy (234:187) “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, (234:189) Port of Spain City Hall, Trinidad and Tobago 300
N ov 4 Nov 9
“Builders of Peace”, Frosinone, Italy “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Rotorua Public Library, New Zealand
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2003 J an 15 “Builders of Peace”, Pregnana M ilanese, Italy M ar 11 "Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century", UNESCO Headquarters, Paris; SGI President sends congratulatory message. M ar 11 Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century, United N ations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural O rganisation, France Apr 8 “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Telde, Sp ain Apr 10 “Venezuela Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, M argarita Island, Venezuela M ay 5 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A legacy of building peace”, Rockford, USA M ay 9 “Builders of Peace”, Giussago, Italy M ay 18 “Builders of Peace”, Alessano, Italy M ay 23 “Dialogue with Nature” - Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda, National M useum of Ukrainian Folk and Decorative Art, Ukraine July 6 Environmental art exhibition “Towards a Beautiful Environment” and screening of “Quiet Revolution”, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Sri Lanka Jul 7 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Fairfield, USA Jul 29 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Wellington, New Zealand Aug 4 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Fernando de la M ora Aug 9 “Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World,” Columbia University, N ew Y ork, USA Sep 3 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” and “Victory over Violence”, San Ysidro, USA Sep 13 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, M cHenry County College, USA Sep 15 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, San Ysidro School District, USA
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“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Quiindy, Paraguay “Dialogue with Nature — Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda”, Belarusian Society for Friendship and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, Belarus SGI-Taiwan Co-sponsors, Exhibition of Artwork by Li Chi-mao, N ational Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Amman, Jordan “World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition”, Winchester City Hall, Hampshire, UK “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, M ontreal, Canada “Building a Culture of Peacefor the Children of the World,” Harvard University, Cambridge, USA “Builders of Peace”, City Hall, San Piero a Sieve, Italy “Symbiosis with Nature”, Shingren Elementary School, Taoyuan County, Taiwan “Symbiosis with Nature”,Kaoshiung, Taiwan
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Jan22
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, University of M anitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Feb 1
“Builders of Peace Exhibition”, Castello Ducale, Fiano Ramano, Italy
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Feb 4
‘Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World,’ United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA
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Feb 6
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Landmark Vision Theatre Leimert Park. Los Angeles, USA
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SGI-USA Youth Division-Sponsored “Victory over Violence”, Leimert Park. Los Angeles, USA
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Feb 27 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Linncoln Elementry School, California, USA
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Feb 28 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, USA
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M ar 14 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, USA
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M ar 26 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Calipatria High School, California, USA
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M ar 28 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, City Council Building, T aichung, T aiwan
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Apr 19 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, El Centro Public Library, California USA
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Apr 24 “Symbiosis with Nature”, Neili Elementary School, Jungli, Taiwan
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M ay 1
“Symbiosis with Nature”, Xinyi Elementary School, Taipei, Taiwan
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M ay 1
“Symbiosis with Nature”, Shan Feng Primary School, Ping Cheng, Taiwan
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M ay 4
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
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M ay 5
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, El Centro Elementary School District:, USA
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M ay 12 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Vista del L ago High School, M orena Valley, USA
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M ay 12 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, M oore Hall, ULCA Campus, USA
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M ay 13 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Southwest College, Los Angeles, USA
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M ay 13 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Santa M onica College’s Academy of Entertainment and Technology Campus, USA
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M ay 13 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, College of Du Page, Illinois, USA
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M ay 18 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
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Jun 15 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Unversity of Sydney, Australia
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Jun 17 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, University of M elbourne, Australia
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J un 21
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
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Jul 18
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, San Mateo Public Library in California, USA “Fantasia: Brian Wildsmith and his World of Illustrations and Picture Books”, Kaohsiung M useum of Fine Arts, co-organised by Kaohsiung M useum of Fine Arts and Tokyo Fuji Art M useum, Taiwan
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Jul 13
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Oct 1
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
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Oct 7
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
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Oct 7
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, University of South Alabama, M obile, USA
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Oct 4
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Oct 18 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Ching Kuo Institute of M anagement and Health, K eelung, Taiwan
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Nov 6
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Chatham College’s James Laughlin M usic Center
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Nov 15 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Sweetwater High School, National City, USA
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Nov 24 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Tunghai University, Taiwan
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2005 Jan 13
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” (260:181) and Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World” hosted at the residence of Commonwealth Governor Felix P. Camacho, US Commonwealthof Guam
Jan 14
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” New Haven Unified School District, California, USA
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“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” M inistry of Higher Education, Valencia, Venezuela
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J an 26
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, University of Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela
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J an 31
“Building a Culture of Peace For the Children of the World”, Grant M acEwan College, Edmonton, Canada
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M ay 25 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, State Capitol Building, Sacramento, California, USA
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M ay 27 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, James Logan High School Union City, California, USA
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Jun 2
SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: “Symbiosis with Nature”, M ing Hsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Jun 3
SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: “Symbiosis with Nature”, Lunghua Junior H igh School, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Jun 6
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, M ar Vista Middle School, San Diego, USA
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Jun 8
“Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” opens at Santa Maria University (USM), Caracas, Venezuela,
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Jun 16 SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: “Symbiosis with Nature”, Shu-Te University, Y anchao, Taiwan
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Sep 12 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Kimball School, San Diego, USA
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Nov 17 SGI-sponsored: “Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential”, Dubai, UAE
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Nov 26 SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: “Symbiosis with nature”, M iaoli, Taiwan
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Nov 27 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, Yilan County Council Building, Taiwan
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Dec 1
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Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace”, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan
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Jan 15
Jan 17
SGI President gives a speech commemorating July 3, Florence, Italy
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Singapore's Prime M inister Attends Opening of (122:88) Local SGI Culture Center M alaysia, National Book Development Council, National Book Award for 1992 — SGI President Ikeda's Book ‘A L asting Peace’ (M alaysian Edition) Commemoration of 20th anniversary of normalisation of Chinese and Japanese Relations - Chinese Song and Dance Ensemble Performs at Soka University, Tokyo Singapore Soka Kindergarten opens in, Pasir Panjang, Singapore
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Jan 28
SGI President Ikeda attends SGI-USA Culture & Science Executive Conference, Los Angeles
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Jan
President Austregésilo de Athayde, Brazilian Human Rights Champion, hails SGI Presidents Ikeda's achievements, Brazil
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Jan 15
Letter from Argentine President Carlos Saul M enem
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Apr 6
SGI president welcomes the Friendship Chinese Delegation, T okyo, J apan Receives a Letter of Appreciation from Chilean President, Patricio Alwin, Chile
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Apr 24
Mikhail Gorbachev awarded Honorary Doctorate; delivers speech at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan
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M ay 3
Argentine University opens Daisaku Ikeda Library
Sep 12
Opening of the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in India
Apr 9
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SGI announces plans to promote Gosho translations N ov 3 Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on Alfredo Cristini Burkard, President, Republic of El Salvador Nov 15 Special concert of musical composition by His Majesty King Bhumibol of T hailand
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Nov 15 Soka University honours H.R.H.Princess Galyani of Thailand
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Nov 15 SGI President and M rs Ikeda host luncheon for H.R.H.Princess Galyani of Thailand Dec 9 Symposium held in New Delhi commemorating publication of book on SGI President Ikeda
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1994 Feb 28 Soka University honours César Gaviria Trujillo; (135:138) President of Columbia, honoured with Honorary Professorship, Tokyo M ar 25 Centre for Japanese Studies opens at the University of East Asia, M acau Apr 5 M akiguchi M emorial Garden opens in Tokyo
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J ul 3
M r Aylwin delivers lecture at Soka University
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J ul 4
SGI President and M rs Ikeda dine with Patricio Aylwin, former president of Republic of Chile
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Aug 10 Receives gift from various Chinese Cultural Organisations
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Oct 18
Welcomes Sonia Gandhi to Tokyo M akiguchi M emorial H all Oct 22 Kansai and SGI banquet held; Receives Professor Vladimir I. Tropin, former pro-rector of M oscow State University, Vladislav I. Dunaev, Tokyo bureau chief, Novosti Press Agency
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Dec 5
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Argentine Philharmonic Orchestra performs an “Ode to Life”
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1995 J an 4 J an 7 Jan 24 Feb 17
SGI President to receive Gold M edal from Russian Children's Funds Association Latin — American Universities Union establishes “Daisaku Ikeda Human Rights” award M eetings to discuss earthquake measures held Trees to be planted in memory of Quake Victims
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Mar I5 Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak visits Soka University; Delivers commemorative speech
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Jun 15
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1st SGI Y outh Culture Conference held — The Rhine Declaration adopted
M ay 22 SGI President to receive World Poet Laureate Award from Indian Poet Society, India Jun 26 SGI President’s lecture titled ‘Towards the Dawn of the Civilization of the 21st century Transcending the Suffering of Faust’, delivered in Spain Oct 4 Oct 9 Oct
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Nepal decides to confer an Honorary Citizenship (151:217) on SGI President Ikeda SGI President to receive Honorary Doctorate (151:221) from University of M acau 20th SGI General M eeting held in Hiroshima (15I:228) 14 – 17 and Kobe, J apan
Oct 16
SGI Directors meet in Hiroshima, Japan
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Oct 17 Oct 24
SGI Resolution SGI President to receive Honorary Doctorate from Tribhuvan University, Nepal
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N ov 7
SGI President Ikeda visits Singapore Soka Kindergarten
Nov 14 SGI President Ikeda visits LeaI Senado of M acau Nov 21 ‘Songs from M y Heart’ published in Portuguese
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1996 Feb 3
SGI President Ikeda to receive Honorary Doctorate from University of La Habana, Cuba
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Feb 11
Toda Peace Institute established, Tokyo
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Feb 16
Soka University Pacific Basin Symposium in the Philippines
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M ay 23 Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on Costa Rican President, J osé María Figueres Olsen
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Jul 10
SGI President to receive Honorary doctorate from Philippine University, Philippine
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Oct 7
SGI President to receive Honorary Professorship from Chinese University, China Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on renowned Astronomer, Dr Chandra Wickramasinghe, UK
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1997 J an 4
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SGI President Ikeda named first recipient of Tagore Peace Award, Calcutta, India
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J an 9
Liaoning Teachers University to award SGI President with Honorary Professorship, China
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Jan 16
SGI President welcomes Cuban Culture M inister and Scholars to Soka University; Honorary Doctorates conferred
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Jan 22
SGI President to receive Honorary Professorship from Jilin University, China SGI President Ikeda named Honorary M ember of Chinese Lüshun M useum
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Apr 2
SGI President welcomes Cuban Deputy M inister of Culture, Tokyo, Japan
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Apr 2
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, decides to confer Honorary Doctorate on SGI President Ikeda
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Apr 15
SGI President Ikeda welcomes Chinese Y outh Delegation, J apan
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Feb 18
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Sao Jose dos Campos, names Park after Josei Toda, Brazil M ay 30 Institute of Oriental Philosophy opens Russian Branch, St. Petersburg, Russia
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J un 6
Human Security and World Governance Seminar, Hawaii
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J un 6
“T he Evolution of World Order: Building a Foundation for Peace in the Third M illennium” conference held in Toronto, Canada
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Aug 13 Ramachandran-Ikeda Award established by (173:188) M ahatma Gandhi People's Welfare Trust, India Aug 15 Sethu Bhaskara M atriculation Higher Secondary (173:190) School, dedicates new building to SGI President Ikeda, Chennai, India Aug 26 Londrina to build Ikeda Peace Park, Brazil (173:197) Oct 3 Oct 16
M amponteng-Ashanti Region, to build Ikeda Garden, Ghana, Africa Brazilian City, Sao Jose dos Campos, to build M akiguchi Street
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Nov 20 M ikhail Gorbachev visits Kansai Soka High Schools; awarded Honorary Professorship of Soka University
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Nov 28 Sao Paulo State Legislative Assembly, commemorates 40th Anniversary of President Toda's Declaration against Nuclear Weapons
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Dec 1
Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings and First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Raswlings attend “Ghana at 40” Exhibition Opening, Tokyo, Japan SGI Inaugurated as M ember of World Federation of United Nations Associations
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Construction begins on Ikeda Garden in Kwabre District, Ghana City of Niterói, celebrates January 26 as First Official “SGI Day”, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Dec 7
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1998
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Feb 7
SGI President's interview on Zhou Enlai (178:168) aired on Beijing Television M ar 23 SGI President invited to visit University of Ghana (180:142) M ay 1
US Territory of Guam declares M ay 3 “SGI Peace Day” in honour of SGI President Ikeda and SGI-USA
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M ay 3
Londrina, Brazil celebrates M ay 3 as “Soka Gakkai Day” East Orange City, New Jeresy, proclaims M ay 8, 1998 as “SGI-USA Day” USA
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M ay 8
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M ay 14 M ogolian President N Bagabandi and his wife First Lady Oyunbileg visit Soka University, J apan
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M ay 15 Tukwila City, Washington State proclaims M ay 18 as “International J ustice Day” in honour of SGI-USA Seattle
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J un16
West Covina proclaims July 3, 1998 “SGI Day — Victory of Youth”, USA
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Jun 29
Dr Virsely M dela Cruz, President, Manila (183:157) University conferred Honorary Doctorate and Certificate of Soka Friendship by Soka University
Jul 14
El Paso proclaims August 24, 1998 “Dr Daisaku Ikeda Day”, USA American Flag flown over the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. in honour of SGI President Ikeda Dr Ikeda School opens in India
Aug 7 Aug 1
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Aug 13 Sinhalese translation of 'Poet Ikeda' published in Sri Lanka Aug 20 Argentine City of Corrientes to confer Honorary Citizenship on SGI President Ikeda
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Sep 21
The Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles designate September 21, 1998 “SGI Day of Y outh”, USA
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Sep 21
Los Angeles, California, proclaims (185:188) September 21, 1998 “Daisaku Ikeda-International Cultural Ambassador Day” 311
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Sep 28 Oct 3 Oct 9
Sâo Jose dos Campos designates M ay 3 “Soka Gakkai Day”, Brazil First Ramachandran-Ikeda Award conferred in India Documentary on SGI President “K night of the Rising Sun-A Portrait of Daisaku Ikeda” Aaarded Special Prize in Italy
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Oct 29
Soka University and Soka Women's College (186:140) confer Honorary Professorships on Phillipines President Fidel Ramos and his wife Amelita Respectively N ov 3 Korean University President Dr Choue (186:143) Chungwon and other representative visit Soka University, Tokyo Nov 16 Sao Paulo State Assembly observes November 18, (187:96) Day of Soka Gakkai's Founding Nov 18 Rotorua District Council, November 18, as “SGI World Peace Day”, N ew Zealand 1998
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Nov 24 Recognition, and streets named after Soka Gakkai presidents, Brazil, Guantinguetá
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1999
Feb 7
J an 7
Brazil, Sao Paulo, Office of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAM A), tree planted in Honour of SGI President Ikeda India's University of Delhi and Soka University conclude an Academic Exchange Agreement
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Apr 5
SGI Peace Tobong Park opens in Tobong-gu, South Korea
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M ay 2
Commemoration, M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day, by the Federal District of Brasília, Brazil Commemoration, M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day, by City Council of Londrina, Brazil
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M ay 3
M ay 15 City Council of Angra dos Reis, designates January 26 as “SGI Day”, Brazil,
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M ay 23 M iami-Dade County designates M ay 23, 1999 as “Soka Gakkai International Day”, Florida, USA
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J un 2
Santa M onica proclaims June 2, 1999 “Daisaku Ikeda and SGI Day in Santa Monica”, USA
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Jun 15
Curitiba designates M ay 3 as “Soka Gakkai Day”, Brazil Curitiba unveils bust of Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, Brazil
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Sep 25
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Oct 17
City Council of Pindamonhangaba names streets after Tsunesaburo M akiguchi and Josei Toda, Brazil
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Oct 18
SGI President Ikeda views the “Splendours of Portugal: Five Centuries of Art, 1450-1950”, Tokyo Fuji Art M useum in Tokyo
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Oct 20
Brazilian Institute for the Environment (198:112) and the Renewable Resources (IBAM A) plants trees in honour of SGI President and M rs Ikeda, M anaus, Brazil SGI and SGI-Brazil (BSGI) co-sponsor the (198:112) Amazon International Conference on the Environment in the metropolis of M anaus, Brazil São Paulo State Legislative Assembly, convenes (199:134) a special session to celebrate November 18, the anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, Brazil
Oct 21 N ov 8
Nov 10 Argentine Tango Orchestra performs at Soka University Nov 18 Linus Pauling Exhibit commended by US Congressman
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Nov 22 Ribeirão Preto Designates November 18 as “SGI Day”, Brazil
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Nov 23 Students from Soka University and South Korea's, K yung Hee University held a friendship exchange music festival at Soka University; SGI President attends the festival, J apan
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Nov 25 November 18 proclaimed as “SGI Day” by M aringá, Brazil Nov 25 Annual conference of the Club of Rome held in Vienna, Austria; SGI President sends message Nov 26 Angra dos Reis celebrates “SGI Day”, Brazil Dec 18 Josei Toda M emorial Park opens in São J osé dos Campos, Brazil
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2000
J an 2
City and County of Denver declares January 2 as “Daisaku Ikeda Day”, USA
J an 3
January 4 proclaimed by San Francisco as “Soka Gakkai International-USA Days”, USA Board of Supervisors of city and county of San (200:91) Francisco designates January 3 and 4 as ‘Soka Gakkai International-USA Days’, USA Cities of Anacortes and Tukwila proclaim (200:92) January 26 as “Dr and M rs Daisaku Ikeda Day”, Washington State, USA Governor Benjamin Cayetano designates (201:177) January 26 as “Soka Gakkai International Day”, State of H awaii, USA M ayor Stephen Yamashiro Designates January 26 as “Soka Gakkai (201:177) International Day” County of Hawaii, USA
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Jan 11
Guam proclaims January 26 as “N ew M illennium (200:96) World Peace Day”
Jan 21
First Pacific Islands New Millennium Peace conference held in Guam Proclamation honouring the SGI’s 25th anniversary — “New Millennium World Peace Week”, Chuuk State, M icronesia Proclamation honouring the SGI's 25th anniversary — “New M illennium World Peace Day”, Republic of Palau Proclamation honouring the SGI's 25th
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Feb 10 Feb 11
anniversary — “New M illennium World Peace Day”, Chuuk State, M icronesia Toda Institute founder SGI President Ikeda confers award on Dr J oseph Rotblat Toda Institute sponsors International Conference in Okinawa
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West Covina proclaims February 11, 2000 as (202:162) “The Day of Mentor and Disciple”, USA M ayor Joaquin Lim of City of Walnut proclaims (202:162) February 11, 2000 as ‘SGI Global Citizenship Day’ The M onterey Park City Council proclaims February 11, 2000 as “SGI Global (202:162) Citizenship Day” M ar 14 City of Atlanta proclaims M arch 16, 2000 as “SGI World Peace Day”, Georgia
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Apr 25 M ay 3 Proclaimed as “Daisaku Ikeda Day” and “Kaneko Ikeda Day” Nevada, USA M ay 3 Brazilian assembly holds special session commemorating M ay 3rd
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M ay 7
“Soka Gakkai International World Peace Day” proclaimed by Saipan, Rota, Tinian and Aguiguan, Commonwealth of the Northern M arianas Islands Commonwealth of the Northern M arianas Islands declares M ay 3 as “Commonwealth SGI Recognition Day” SGI president's dialogue with Brazilian scholar published in Portugese 6 Gardens named in honour of three presidents of Soka Gakkai andSGI, M onte Alto, Brazil
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Italian Junior High School names “Daisaku Ikeda M entor of Peace Auditorium” in honour of SGI President Ikeda
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M ay 3 proclaimed as “Soka Gakkai International Day”, New Orleans, USA
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M ay 22 Waukegan proclaims M ay 3 “SGI President’s Day”, USA M ay 23 Denver proclaims M ay 23 as “Dialogue with Nature Day”, Colorado, USA
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M ay 24 SGI Vice-President pays courtesy call on former Soviet President Gorbachev
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M ay 27 Anchorage declares M ay 27, 2000 as “SGI Victory Over Violence Day”, Alaska, USA M ay 27 SGI president meets with visting exchange lecturers at Soka University
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J un 3
Brazilian educational facility names library and garden in honour of SGI President and M rs Ikeda, Brazil
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Jun 13
SGI President Ikeda honoured by Dr M artin Luther King's alma mater, M orehouse College, Atlanta, USA
(206:74)
Jun 29
University of Ghana names library in honour of SGI President Ikeda, South Africa
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J ul 1
SGI President Ikeda recognised in Italian city peace lecture, Grugliasco, Italy “Daisaku Ikeda Beach” named in honour of SGI President Ikeda, Kingdom of Tonga
(206:84)
Jul 14
SGI president commences dialogue with Kenyan scholar
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Jul 31
“Dialogue with Nature Day” proclaimed by King County and the cities of Seattle and Tukwila, Washington State, USA
J ul 5
Aug 5
SGI president Ikeda sends message to International Conference in USA Aug 13 Soka Ikeda College opens for women in India
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Sep 8
New Zealand, District of Rotorua Opens Gardens (208:157) in H onour of SGI President Ikeda and Rotorua M ayor Graham Hall
Sep 14
Dr Daisaku Ikeda Ecological Park Opened in (209:109) Londrina City, Parana State, Brazil in Honour of SGI President Ikeda
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Oct 3 Sep 24
Oct 2
Proclamation designating October 1, 2000 as “SGI-USA Day”, Hawaii State, USA Proclamation designating October 1, 2000 as “SGI-USA Hawaii Day”, Honolulu City and County, USA Public lectures held in Italy to mark release of Ikeda-Gorbachev Dialogue
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International Poets Academy establishes Dr Daisaku Ikeda International Poetry Centre in honour of SGI President Ikeda, Chennai, India Uruguay issues stamp commemorating SGI’s 25th anniversary
(210:99)
(209:132) (209:134)
(210:105)
Oct 14
M akiguchi Park opens in Rebeirão Preto, Brazil
(210:111)
Oct 22
Bronze Relief presented to SGI President Ikeda by Shaanxi Art Academy and Shaanxi Sculpture Institute, China
(211:178)
Oct 23
‘The Human Revolution’ named “Book of the Century” by India's Writer's Forum for Harmony
(211:180)
N ov 4
SGI-USA and SGI President Ikeda Commended in state proclamation issued from the State of Illinois, USA
(211:197)
Nov 10 Sao Paulo State Legislative Assembly in Brazil commemorate Soka Gakkai’s 70th anniversary Nov 11 SGI President Ikeda sends message to World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
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Nov 17 Peace M onuments engraved with SGI President Ikeda's words unveiled on the Pacific islands of Tinian and Guam
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Nov 30 November 18 proclaimed “Daisaku and (211:220) Kaneko Ikeda Appreciation Day” by Los Angeles County, California, USA Dec 6
Public lecture for Ikeda Gorbachev Dialogue held in Genoa, Liguria Region, Italy
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2001
Feb 11
UN DPI Recognises Toda Peace Institute as an NGO
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Feb 27
Italy, Prato, Silver Ancient Seals of the City (214:162) of Prato; SGI President and M rs Ikeda Italy, Prato, Silver Gigliato Pratese (214:162) (floral-patterned silver coin from the 14th century); M rs Kaneko Ikeda M ar 16 Brazilian City of Triunfo Dedicates (214:178) Ikeda Square Mar 20 SGl President Ikeda meets with Soka University visiting scholars from India and China
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M ar 21 Stone monument unveiled bearing SGI President Ikeda's words at Perth Zoo, Western Australia
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Apr 8
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First Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize, awarded to His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of J ordan
Apr 9
M ay 3, 2001, declared as “SGI Day” by Atlanta, USA Apr 16 Uruguayan First Lady, M ercedes M enafra de Batlle presented with Soka Women's College award of H ighest Honor Apr 21 Italian city of Passignano sul Trasimeno names street after first Soka Gakkai president
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Apr 24 Puerto Rico, M anati, Declares April 24, 2001 as Daisaku Ikeda Poet Laureate Day
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Apr 27 SGI President Ikeda’s dialogue published in Bulgarian M ay 3 Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo campus dedicated, USA
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Federal District of Brasilia celebrates M ay 3, 2001, Brazil
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M ay 4
Uberlândia, Brazil commemorates M ay 3, 2001
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M ay 7
M ay 3, 2001 designated as “Soka Gakkai Day” by Cambé, Brazil
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M ay 24 SGI President Ikeda's dialogue receives Bulgarian Best Book Award of the Y ear 2001 J un 2 Cities of Edgewater and Waltham plant trees in honour of Soka Gakkai Presidents, USA
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J un 6 Jun 13
Soka Kindergarten opens in Brazil Cincinnati proclaims June 13 as “Daisaku Ikeda Day”, USA
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J ul 3
Ancient artefacts uncovered on SGI-Brazil Amazon Ecological Research Center Grounds
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J ul 4
Tonga-SGI Friendship Monument unveiled
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Aug 22 Los Angeles County declares August 22, 2001, “Soka Gakkai International World Peace Day” and August 24, 2001 as “Daisaku Ikeda and Kaneko Ikeda Day” Oct 7 Askov Village Council names pond after SGI President Ikeda, Vejen, Denmark
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Oct 16
SGI President receives first reprint of Russell-Einstein M anifesto
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Soka University of America confers Honorary Doctorate on Dr Joseph Rotbalt, President Emeritus, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Aliso Viejo, USA
(222:159)
French edition of SGI President Ikeda’s dialogue with Canadian academics published
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N ov 1
Nov 12 São Paulo State Legislative Assembly celebrates
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November 18, Brazil City of Sorocaba of Brazil, (223:136) names street after second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda Nov 13 Beyer Elementary School in California plants Toda Peace Tree Grove, USA
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Nov 23 ltapevi City dedicates highway bridge in honour of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, Brazil
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Nov 25 Ikeda Laboratory opens at Amazon Ecological Research Center in Brazil
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2002
J an I
City of Fort Worth designates Jan 2 as “Soka Gakkai International Day”,Texas, USA
J an 2
M ahatma Gandhi Center for Non-violence and (224:172) Development opens Ikeda Center for Value Creation in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India
J an 7
SGI President Ikeda sends message to 89th Indian (224:173) Science Congress, 2002, University of Lucknow, India
Jan13
China’s Hunan Normal University opens Daisaku Ikeda Research Institute Soka University confers Soka University Education and Culture Award on President Lee Soo O of Changwon National University, South Korea
Jan 17
Feb 7
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SGI President Ikeda sends message to (225:195) “International Conference on Gandhian Alternative to War and Terrorism”, Kerala, India
Feb 16
Italian City of Olmedo plants trees to honour Gandhi, King, and Ikeda, Leaders of Peace M ar 9 Elio Vittorini State High School in Italy names its Performing Arts Theatre after SGI President Ikeda M ar 16 Australian city of Auburn names garden after SGI President Ikeda
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M ar 27 Ecuadorian presidents visits Soka University; Conferred Honorary Doctorate, Tokyo, J apan
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Apr 12 Italian city of Armeno plants trees in honour of SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Apr 30 Italian city of Varallo plants trees in honour of SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda
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M ay 3
Londrina and Cambé hold joint session commemorating Soka Gakkai Day, Brazil
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M ay 8
Legislative Assembly of the Federal District of Brasília holds a special session commemorating M ay 3, Soka Gakkai Day
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M unicipality of Tinian and Aguiguan of the (228:211) Commonwealth of the Northern M ariana Islands opens Gandhi-King-Ikeda Peace Garden and declares “World Peace Day”; SGI President Ikeda M ay 16 SGI delegation pays a courtesy call on His Majesty
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King Norodom Sihanouk and Her M ajesty Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia M ay 18 Italian city of Capraia e Limite opens (229:159) Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Peace Park Jun 13
Swiss city of Sessa dedicates trees in honour of SGI President and M rs Ikeda
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Jun 14
Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on Tommy E. R emengesau Jr, President, Republic of Palau
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J ul 8
Zorig Foundation establishes Ikeda Peace Park (230:159) in Choibalsan, M ongolia South Korea's Gijang District of Busan (230:173) metropolitan city names road “SGI Ikeda Street”
Jul 24 Jul 31
SGI President Ikeda selected as a Council M ember of Frankfurt Futura M undi, Germany,
Aug 9
SGI President Ikeda selected as a M ember of H onorary Advisory Board of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for the International Conference on Peace and Development, Puerto Rico Aug 24 Ground-breaking ceremony for the Dr Daisaku Ikeda Municipal K indergarten held in the city of Cambé, Brazil Aug 26 SGI President submits environmental proposal to the Earth Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa Sep 3 Glendowie College of Auckland in New Zealand unveils plaque honouring SGI President Ikeda Sep 5
Shaanxi Sculpture Institute of China presents SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda with a Bronze Relief
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Oct 12
US county of Los Angeles proclaims October 12 “Choose Hope: David Krieger and Daisaku Ikeda Day”
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Italian city of Palazzuolo sul Senio renames public open space “Builders of Peace: Gandhi, King, Ikeda Plaza”
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Nov 14 US township of West Windsor proclaims November 18 as “Soka Gakkai Day” Nov 17 New Zealand’s District of Rotorua commemorates SGI World Peace Day
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Nov 18 The City Assembly of Apucarana commemorates (234:219) November 18 and designates it as “Soka Gakkai Day” Nov 21 Brazilian Chamber of Deputies celebrates Soka Gakkai’s 72nd anniversary
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Dec 20 United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution to establish “Decade of Education for Sustainable Development”
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2003
Feb 14 Feb 16
National University of Lomas de Zamora in Argentina establishes a Permanent Committee for the Diffusion of Ikeda Thought ‘Tree People’ plants trees in honour of SGI President and Mrs Ikeda, USA
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Apr 24 U.S City of M acomb declares April 24 to be “Dr Daisaku Ikeda Day”
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M ay 5
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J un 6 Jun 17 Jun 29
US City of Rockford proclaims M ay 3 as “Daisaku Ikeda and Kaneko Ikeda Day” Beyer Elementary School celebrates the birthday of First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo M akiguchi, USA Broward County designates June 19 as “Dr Daisaku Ikeda-Founder of Florida Nature and Culture Center Recognition Day,” USA US Township of West Chester dedicates the Daisaku Ikeda Tree Grove, USA 322
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J ul 4 J ul 7
Xuan Tang Soka Elementary School opens in (242:226) Chaozhou, China City of Fairfield proclaims July 7 “Gandhi, King, (242:231) Ikeda Community Builder's Day,” USA
Aug 13 New Y ork City M ayor M ichael R. Bloomberg designates “Soka Gakkai International Day,” USA
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Aug 24 City of M onterey, California, USA, proclaims August 24, 2003, as “Soka Gakkai International Day”
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Sep 15
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Sep 23
The Coalition of California Black School Board M embers, USA declare September 15, 2003 to be Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Day Chinese Culture University in Taipei opens Daisaku Ikeda Research Center, Taiwan
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Sep 27
SGl-USA Pacific Zone holds October 2 commemorative general meeting at the N eal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii
(245:161)
Oct 19
Taiwan President Chen Shui-ban sends (245:178) congratulatory message to SGI- Taiwan Community Friendship Culture Festival, Taiwan
2004
J an 5
SGI-Buddhist Associations throughout Asia respond to Tsunami disaster SGI President attends class at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan
(258:208)
Jan 22
SGI President and M rs Ikeda visit Soka University’s Central Library, Tokyo, J apan
(248:214)
Feb 7
SGI-USA and the Non-Violence Project (249:157) co-sponsored Symposium on the theme “Building a Culture of Peace” Santa Monica, USA
J an 8
M ar 19 Daisaku Ikeda Research Institute opens at Zhaoqing University, China M ar 20 Daisaku and Kaneko Ikeda Friendship Grove opens in City Park in N ew Orleans, USA 323
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M ar 21 Los Angeles M ayor James K. Hahn declared M arch 21, 2004 to be “Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Day” USA
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Apr 24 Elgin, Rockford, Rolling M eadows, and Hoffman Estates proclaims April 24, 2004 as “Daisaku Ikeda Day,” USA
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M ay 2
Brazilian City of Sorocaba names street after First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo M akiguchi
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M ay 3
Brazilian Cities of Londrina and Cambé commemorate Soka Gakkai Day M oreno Valley Unified School District proclaims the month of M ay to be “Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Month” USA SGI-M icronesia representatives pay a courtesy call on Federated States of M icronesia President Joseph J. Urusemal, Micronesia ForeWord M agazine commends SGI President Ikeda’s book ‘On Being Human: Where Ethics, M edicine, and Spirituality Converge’, USA Dr Lawrence E. Carter and SGI-Australia representatives pay a courtesy call on Western Australia Premier Dr Geoff Gallop, Perth, Western Australia
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M ay 11 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 21
Oct 23
San Ysidro Branch Library of the San Diego Public Library System establishes Daisaku Ikeda Corner, USA
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[N ov 6] Pittsburgh, Declaration of November 6 as ‘Daisaku Ikeda Community Builder’s day’, Pennsylvania, USA; SGI president
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[Nov 22] Sao Paolo State Legislative Assembly, Commemorates ‘Soka Gakkai Day’, Brazil;
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2005 Jan 26 SGI President Ikeda issues Annual (259:247) Peace Proposal M ay 21 The Board of West Chester Township name a (263:189) street in honour of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, Ohio, USA 324
M ay 25 California State and Assembly declare M ay 25 to be “Neighborhoods USA and the Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Day”, California, USA M ay 28 Bust of SGI President Ikeda unveiled in Dr Daisaku Ikeda Environmental Park , Londrina, Brazil; J ul 3 Daisaku Ikeda Tip Top Park inaugurated in honour of SGI President Ikeda, Missouri, USA J ul 3 Josei Toda Park inaugurated in honour of Josei Toda, São Pãulo, Brazil
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INDIA NEWS 2005 Jan 20
“Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential” Exhibition opens at Habiart Gallery, New Delhi, India Apr 14 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” hosted at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India Apr 24 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” opens at Viswa Bharati University, Santiniketan, India Apr 30 “Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” opens at Pragjyotish ITA Centre for Performing Arts, M achkhowa, Guwahati, India Apr 9 Bhashayan releases anthology Of SGI President Ikeda’s poems in oriya J un 18 “Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential” held at ICSR Building - IIT , M adras, India Jul 8 “Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential” held at Venkatappa art Gallery, Bangalore, India Aug 4 Symposium on SGI President’s Peace Proposal, New Delhi, India; Sep 5 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace” opens at Jaipur, India Sep Bharat Soka Gakkai , M .S. Swaminathan Research Institute, to assist tsunami - affected children, M adres, India; Oct 17 Delhi Chief M inister Inaugurates ‘Apostles of peace: The inspiration of Gandhi, M artin Luther King Jr and Daisaku Ikeda’, Delhi University, New Delhi, India
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SPEECH SUMMARIES 1990 Feb 9
Three Gatherings to Commemorate the Josei Toda’s 19th Birth Anniversary, Japan
(88:42)
M aintain nobl e ideals to li ve a profound l ife
Dec 17
12th M onthly Leaders M eeting, Japan
(76:1) E2
Th e M ystic L aw is the w ellspring of eternal yout h
1993
Jan 6 J an 17
New Year’s Leaders M eeting, Chiba, Japan 62nd HQLM ; Women’s Division Leaders M eeting, Tokyo J apan M ar 24 64th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Apr 13 International Youth Division Leaders’ Training Course, Tokyo, Japan Apr 20 65th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan Apr 20 65th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan May 22 14th Kyushu General Meeting, Fukuoka, Japan
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L ets a create a new page of hi sto ry
M ay 23 Kyushu Executive Conference, Fukuoka, Japan
(125:101)
Th e SG I : An organisati on of Bodhi sattvas dedicated to spreading th e tr ue Law
May 26 66th HQLM , Hiroshima, Japan
(125:104)
Th ose wh o continu e to f ight t o the end are tr ue human beings
Jun 15
67th HQLM , Tokyo Japan
(126:77)
Str iving at the forefront of the human revolut ion
Jun 28
A Divisional Representatives Leaders meeting , Tokyo, Japan
(127:80)
L et’ s str ive toward t he summi t of k osen-ruf u
Aug 08
69th HQLM , Nagano, Japan
(128:86)
N othi ng surpasses the power of the spir it
Aug 13
M eeting at New Gumma Training Center, Gumma, Japan
(128:88)
Ado rn you r l ife wi th bo undless treasures of f aith
Aug 17
Kanto Leaders Session, Gumma, Japan
(128:91)
L if e-to -li fe bond s are the essence of Bud dhi sm
Aug 21
Future Division General Meeting, Nagano, Japan Ai min g for th e highest id eals
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Aug 22
Joint Training Session, Japan
(128:97)
M aintaining human pri de and dignity
Sep 7 Oct 15
70th HQLM ; Soka Gakkai Announces the Conferral of Gohonzon, Japan 71st HQLM , Japan
(129:204) (130:84)
T heme for 1 994 announ ced: “T he Sok a Renaissance-Year of G lor y”
Oct 22
17th SGI General M eeting, Japan
(130:88)
T ow ards a centur y of happi ness for all hum ankin d
Oct 24 Nov 2
Opening Ceremony of Tokyo M akiguchi M emorial Hall, Japan At 6th Soka Eiko Glory Gathering for Soka University & Soka Women’s Junior College, Japan
(130:91) (131:73)
A ‘W ell-educated’ person i s one of steadfast conviction
N ov 18 77th HQLM , Japan
(131:85)
Celebrati ng the gloriou s anniversary of the foundi ng of the Soka G akkai
N ov 21 11th Chubu General M eeting, Japan
(131:89
Faith alone connects one directly t o N ichiren D aishonin
Nov 26 Kansai Executive Conference, Osaka, Japan
(132:81)
T he SG I is a gathering of Bodhi sattvas of the Earth
Nov 27 Kansai (Glory) General Meeting, Osaka, Japan
(132:83)
G reat evil port ends great good
Nov 28 Informal M eeting for Kansai Pioneer M embers, Osaka, J apan
(132:85)
O ne is inspired by encour aging others
Nov 29 Okayama Kyokujitsu (Sunrise) Executive Conference, Okayama, J apan
(132:87)
At taining Buddhahood through faith and practice
Nov 30 Okayama Gongyo Meeting, Okayama, Japan
(132:89)
T he Bud dha’ s decree of k osen-r uf u li ves onl y in t he SG I
Dec 1
Shikoku Executive Conference,Japan
(132:90)
L eaders must stri ve for t he happiness of th e members
Dec 3
4th Shikoku General M eeting, Japan H istory advances thr ough the pow er of the people
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Dec 6
Divisional Leaders M eeting, Japan
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Cult ivatin g w isdom through education and religion
Dec 16
73rd HQLM . Japan
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Cr eati ng one’s ow n happi ness
Dec 25
Shizuoka Executive Conference, J apan
(133:132)
Buddhi sm is the path of hu manit y
1994 Jan 1
New Years Leaders M eeting, Japan
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Cr eatin g a year of great pr ogress in 1 994
J an 20
74th HQLM , Japan
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Ad vancing in high spirit s everyday
Feb 16
Feb17
Okinawa General M eeting, Japan I nherit ing N ichiren Daishonin’s spir it t o save th e people
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Executive Leaders Conference, J apan
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D evelopi ng a strong personalit y
M ar 5
75th HQLM , Japan
(135:144)
T hose w ho are str ong-mi nded are happy
M ar 10 Conference with Soka Gakkai Divisional Representatives, Japan
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M aintain a humble attit ude to l earn from others
M ar 16 Graduation Ceremony of Soka Schools, Japan
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Bur n w it h passionat e ideals
M ar 18 Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College
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Achieve victory thr ough w isdom, str ength and patience
M ar 20 76th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
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T he M ysti c Law is a great sun shining on bot h li fe and death
M ar 21 Tohoku Region Glory General M eeting, Tokyo, Japan
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O ne w ho str ives continuou sly f or k osen-ruf u is a Buddha
Apr 4
Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College Entrance ceremony, Tokyo, Japan Become people of int elli gence w ho w ill lead t he times
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Apr 8
Soka Junior and High School’s Entrance Ceremony, Japan
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An inquisitive mind dr aws forth inf inite potential
Apr 23
77th HQLM , Japan
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W in over negati ve functi ons thr ough stro ng faith
M ay 3
Gongyo M eeting Commemorating Soka Gakkai Day, Japan
(136:208)
W alkin g the path of a 21st centur y religion
Jul 9
3rd SGI World Youth Division General Meeting
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Ad vance w it h the people and for t he people
Jul 15
M emorial Gongyo Service for the Deceased
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T he M ystic L aw enables one’s ancesto rs and descendant s to at tai n enl ight enment
Aug 6
5th Nagano General M eeting, Japan
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A tr ue victor is one w ho fi ghts to the end
Aug 15
1st Eastern Hokkaido General M eeting, Japan
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Achi eve victor y in lif e to show actual proof of faith
Aug 20
2nd Hokkaido Youth Division General M eeting, Japan
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Beautiful is youth’s spirit to strive forw ard
Aug 26
1st Aomori General M eeting, Japan
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K osen-r uf u is a str uggle to “ develop ” h appin ess
Dec 4
5th Shikoku General M eeting, Japan
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Ador ning both li fe and death wi th great joy t hrough a str uggle fo rj ustice
Aug 30
70th HQLM , Japan
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Toi l the bell of hope for t he liberation of human kind
Sep 4
M emorial Gongyo Service, Japan
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Spreading Budd hism wi th t he vigor of the rising sun
Sep 29
80th HQLM , 29th Women’s Division Leaders Meeting, Japan
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Respecting t he power o f the people
Oct 24
Kansai and SGI Joint General M eeting, Japan
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By f ighti ng against devili sh f unction s w e can grasp the essence of hu man r evol ut io n
Oct 25
5th Kansai Soka Schools Friendship Exchange Gathering, Japan
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Become leaders of 2 1st cent ury w ho can change the desti ny of hum ankin d
Nov 1
24th Soka University Festival, Japan
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L et’s open a new age of Soka U ni versit y
Nov 3
3rd Soka School Alumni Gathering, J apan
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Become int ellects wh o f ight fo r t he cause of p eace
N ov 12 82nd HQLM , Japan
(142:178)
L et’ s expand t he netw ork of good people to fight against evil
Nov 14 Soka Schools Friendship Exchange M eeting, Japan
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L et’ s forge a path of justice, fr iendship and hope
Nov 26 Yamaguchi Glory General M eeting, Japan
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H istor y and vict ory ar e created by a grass-roo ts str uggles
Dec 4
5th Shikoku General M eeting, Japan
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Ador ning both li fe and death w ith great j oy thr ough a stru ggle for j usti ce
1995 Jan 7 J an 26
84th HQLM , Japan SGI President Issues Peace Proposal
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Creati ng a centur y wit hout w ar through human solidarity
Feb 4 Feb 25
M emorial Gongyo Service for Quake Victims, Japan 85th HQLM , Japan
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M arching for justice tow ard M ay 3
M ar 8
86th Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Japan
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H appiness lies in str uggle
M ar 16 25th Graduation Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo
(146:111)
Ascend t he slope of lif e wit h courage and conf idence
M ar 17 Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s J unior College, Tokyo
(146:113)
Become leaders wh o are devoted to th e peopl e
M ar 23 1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan
(146:117)
Tr ue is the pow er of people
M ar 26 1st Okinawa General M eeting, Japan Ai min g tow ards the “Century o f A sia and the Pacif ic”
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M ar 27 2nd Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan
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Japan people are th e real pow er behin d hi sto ry
Mar 28 Okinawa Representatives Conference, Japan
(147:256)
G lobal reformation begins wi th one
Apr 2
Gongyo M eeting to Commemorate April 2, Japan
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Be “K ings and Q ueens of t he Spir it ”
Apr 3
Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Japan
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Engage in th oro ugh stud y
Apr 8
Entrance Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan
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G enius is another name for eff ort
Apr 11
Divisional Representatives Meeting, Japan
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Fosteri ng people to shape histor y
M ay 7
1st Chugoku Youth Peace General M eeting, Japan
(147:280)
T rue wort h of yout h lies in conti nuous developm ent
May 17 88th Headquarters Leaders M eeting, Japan
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You have a mi ssio n no one else can ever fu lf il
M ay 18 Representatives Conference of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions, Japan
(148:244)
T he courage to l ive our ow n li ves
M ay 21 1st Kansai Youth Division General M eeting, Japan
(148:246)
T he modern age needs clearh eaded you ng leaders
M ay 23 Kansai Region Executive Leaders Conference, Japan
(148:247)
Sink ing dow n sound roo ts of hum anity
M ay 24 Commemorative Photo Session with Kansai Soka Schools Students, Japan
(148:249)
Str ik e your po tential fr om conti nuous challenge
Jun 2
89th Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Japan
(148:251)
T he lof ti est goal s create a lif e of t ru e greatness
Jun I2 J un 15
Representatives Conference of Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures, Japan W isdom as li fe’s helm Kanto Region Executive Leaders Conference, Japan
(148:254) (148:259)
Bud dhi sm as the practice to develop on eself
J un 17
Tohoku Region Representatives Conference, Japan
(148:261)
W hat is most i mpor tant i s one’s heart
J un 20
Fukushima Prefecture Executive Conference, Japan T o live is to t ake acti on
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Jun 28
90th HQLM , Japan
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H ardship in youth is fortune for l ife
Jul 12
Tokaido Region Executive Conference, Japan
(149:172)
Tow ard the ultim ate victory of humanity
Jul 15
Divisional Representatives Conference to Commemorate July 17, J apan
(149:176)
A gr eat person standin g in a sto rm
Aug 4
Representative Leaders Joint Training Course, Japan
(150:162)
Th e SG I m ovement: H umanit y’s “current of hope”
Aug 5
Divisional Representatives Summer Training Course, J apan
(150:I63)
Selfl ess devot ion is the highest h ono ur
Aug 8
J apan-Brazil J oint T raining Course, J apan
(150:165)
L et a nation serve it s people, not t he reverse
Aug 9
Kanto-kai Group Training Course, Japan
(150:167)
Thi nki ng is pow er
Sep 17
1st Soka Schools Eiko [Glory] M eeting, Japan
(151:205)
Up holdi ng the spiri t of Soka education
Sep 22
Gongyo M eeting at the Hikawa Tokyo Youth Training Centre, Japan
(151:208)
T he peopl e are the hero es of h istor y
Oct 6
92nd HQL M , Japan
(151:214)
Tow ards a century of humanitarianism and hum an rights
Oct 6
Joint General M eeting of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions Youth Division Training Group General M eeting, J apan
(151:216)
Yout h equals acti on
Oct 8
Joint Executive Conference of Kansai Region and Shiga Prefecture, J apan
(151:218)
Peopl e are pri mary
Oct 10
Commemorative M eeting on the Completion of the Kinsei (Venus) Dormitory of the Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, J apan
(151:222)
Beacons to cast away dark ness
Oct 17
20th SGI General M eeting, Japan
(151:230)
I nfini te hope to all humankind
Nov 18 Gongyo Meeting Commemorating, Japan N othi ng can restr ain the human spir it
333
(152:222)
N ov 23 93rd HQLM Japan
(152:225)
Plant in g seeds of happ in ess
Nov 24 Commemorative Photo Session with Kansai Soka Schools Students, Japan
(152:230)
T he real meaning of h eroi sm
Dec 9
94th Headquarters leaders Meeting, Tokyo
(153:135)
Cour age to f ight
Dec 17
8th Fife and Drum Corps General M eeting, Tokyo
(153:140)
Be str ong to p rove justice
1996 Jan 6
95th HQ Leaders, M eeting, Japan
(154:141)
L ife without f ear
Jan 7
Young Educators’ Conference, Japan
(154:143)
I nherit the spirit of N ichiren D aishonin
Jan 14
Kanto Renaissance Conference, Japan
(154:150)
Persecuti on i s th e greatest h ono ur
Jan 26 Jan 26
SGI President Issues Peace Proposal Soka Students M eeting, Japan
(154:154) (154:157)
Co nqu eri ng oneself
Jan 27
96th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(154:158)
D iscusssion m eeti ngs: Centers of h uman h armo ny
Feb 25
New Tokyo Culture Summit
(155:199)
M ake somethi ng happen
M ar 8
Tokyo Business Professionals Division Representatives M eeting, Japan
(156:162) )
T he sour ce of p erennial you th
M ar 9
Gakuen Ward General M eeting, Japan
(156:165)
M aintain excellent health tow ard 2005
M ar 10 Gajokai General M eeting, Japan
(156:166)
The spirit always trium phs
M ar 17 Kansai Soka High Schools Graduation Ceremony, Japan
(156:175)
M aintain the spir it of li felong learnin g
M ar 18 Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Kansai’s Historic Victory, Japan Challenges in pur suit of und ying victor y
334
(156:177)
M ar 20 Gongyo M eeting, Wakayama, Japan
(156:179)
Ap preciati ng members’ unseen eff ort s
M ar 21 Kansai Representatives Gongyo M eeting, Japan
(156:181)
Behavior i s th e key measure of hu mani ty
M ar 21 Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College Japan
(156:183)
T he spi ri t o f ceaseless chal lenge
M ar 24 98th HQLM , Japan
(156:185)
T he brave are the happi est
M ar 29 All-J apan Representatives Conference, Japan
(156:191)
D evelopi ng Buddhahood in one’s lif e
Apr 2
Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Japan
(157:211)
D evoti ng oneself to learni ng
Apr 8
Entrance Ceremony of Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, J apan
(157:219)
Cou rage, sensitiv it y and f oreign languages
Apr 17
Photo-taking Session with New Students of Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan
(157:226)
Phil osophy, fo reign language and character
Apr 23
99th HQLM , Japan
(157:231)
Faith and vir tue
M ay 3
M eeting, Celebrating M ay 3, Japan
(158:209)
Cou rage is the essence of the SG I spir it
M ay 16 Women’s Division Representatives M eeting, Japan
(158:213)
Establi shing harmo nious relationships
May 24 100th HQLM , Japan
(159:229)
Enjoyi ng a lif e of abundant blessings
Jul 19
1st HQLM , Japan
(160:201)
“ Stand A lone” spirit is the core of the mentor-di sciple relationship
Aug 29
2nd HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(161:179)
Developing an ironclad will
Sep 7
Joint Conference of the Education Division and the Doctors’ Division, apan
(162:175)
Standi ng up fo r on e’s beli efs
Sep 15
Doctor’s Division Gongyo M eeting, Japan Becomi ng bot h ou tstanding ph ysicians and leaders
335
(162:179)
Sep 26
3rd HQLM , Japan
(163:232)
L eading a life wit hout any r egret
Oct 25
4th HQLM , Japan
(163:241)
Continuing on our “L ong March”
Nov 2
9th Soka Eiko (Glory) M eeting of Soka University and Soka Women’s Junior College, Japan
(164:158)
T he universit y as a paragon of social refor m
N ov 3
Soka Schools Alumni Gathering, J apan
(164:160)
Sok a School s Alu mni -successor s of t he 21st centur y
Nov 17 5th HQLM , Japan
(164:166)
Continuing to uphold the founding spirit
Nov 22 1st Session: All-J apan Representatives Conference, Japan (165:129) Advancing wi th f irm determination
Nov 23 2nd Session: All-J apan Representatives Conference, J apan
(165:130)
L eaders devot ed effor t f or t he sake of members
Dec 5
M onthly All-J apan Prefecture Chiefs Conference, Japan
(165:136)
Each an inspirati on to t he other
Dec 10
Joint General M eeting of the Kobai, Tokiwa and Kojo-no-Tsuki Groups, Japan
(165:138)
G rowt h is the fruit of continuous struggle
Dec 16
6th HQLM , Japan
(165:142)
D evelopi ng an unw averin g self
Dec 17
Commemorative photo-taking session with students of Tokyo Soka Elementary, Junior H igh, Senior High Schools and Soka women’s Junior College, Japan
(165:145)
M aintaining great hope for the future
Dec 21
All-Japan Representatives Leaders M eeting, Japan
(165:146)
Emb racing distant perspecti ve
1997 Jan 11
1st Nationwide Young Men’s and Women’s Division Leaders’ Meeting, Japan
(165:146)
D eveloping a “D iamond-like body”
Jan 17
M eeting with Students of Soka University and Soka Women’s College, J apan Forging a “G reat W all of Capable People”
336
(166:185)
J an 26
SGI President Issues Peace Proposal
(166:187)
N ew hor izons of a global civil isatio n
J an 31
Day 1, All-Japan Representative leaders’ Conference, Japan
(167:151)
Scalin g the mount ain of the new centu ry
Feb1
Day 2, All-Japan Representative Leaders’ Conference, Japan
(167:153)
Eloquently speaking the trut h
Day 2, All-J apan Representative Leaders’ Conference, Japan
(167:155)
L iving long for your self and for o thers
Feb 2
Day 3, All-Japan Representative Leaders’ Conference, Japan
(167:158)
H umanism tr anscending nati onalism
Feb 8
8th HQLM , Tokyo, Japan
(167:159)
Buil ding a soli d foun dation o f capable people for the futur e
Feb 23
1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan
(168:165)
Being victori ous w herever you are
Feb 25
Okinawa Prefecture Representative leaders’ Conference, Japan
(168:166)
Putt in g the members happiness and w elfare fir st
Feb 26
Okinawa Women’s Division Executive Conference, Japan (168:168) Tr easuri ng each mom ent of lif e
Feb 27
2nd Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan
(168:169)
Th e people are inf ini tely precious
M ar 5
9th HQLM , 18th Arts Division General M eeting
(168:173)
W inning the ultim ate victory in life
M ar 16 Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan
(179:223)
D evelop t rue abil ity and spirit ual str ength
M ar 18 Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University Women’s College, J apan
(179:224)
A yo uth d edicated to a great purpo se
Apr 2
3rd All Japan Student Division Leaders and Future Division Representatives Meeting, Japan Youth! Stri de forth on t o t he stage of the 21st centur y!
337
(180:48)
