Daisaku Ikeda, Leader of Global Buddhist Organization Soka Gakkai, Passes Away at 95

Ikeda, credited with reviving Nichiren Buddhism, emphasized a philosophy of happiness and respect, impacting millions worldwide through his teachings.

Daisaku Ikeda, the head of Soka Gakkai, a global Japanese Buddhist organization, died at 95 from natural causes at his home in Tokyo.
Ikeda is credited with reviving Nichiren Buddhism in the modern age, making it more accessible for present-day practitioners by emphasizing a philosophy of goodness, respect for others, and being happy and at peace.
Soka Gakkai has been set up in 192 countries, drawing more than 8 million member households in Japan and nearly 3 million people outside Japan.
Ikeda played a key role in spreading the teachings abroad, founding Soka Gakkai International in 1975, and was a strong advocate of the idea that by helping other people become happy, we too become happy.
He also founded a school system based on the religion and its values, to foster individual potential and teach the importance of peace and contributing to society.