Daisaku Ikeda: The Man Who Transformed the World with Buddhism

007:19 - Daisaku Ikeda, the third president of Soka Gakkai and the founding president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), dedicated his life to spreading Nichiren Buddhism, fostering peace, culture, and education across the world. Since his passing on November 18, 2023, members worldwide continue to honor and remember his profound contributions. In this video, we take a heartfelt journey through Ikeda Sensei’s remarkable life—from his early struggles as a 19-year-old seeking life’s answers to becoming a global leader who tirelessly worked to uplift humanity. Through his dialogues with world leaders, his literary works, and his relentless efforts in Buddhist propagation, his legacy continues to inspire millions. Let us revisit his extraordinary journey and reflect on the wisdom he left behind. 00:00 - SGI Official Announcement 01:35 - Disclaimer 02:03 -1928 Ikeda was born 02:48 -1947 Ikeda embraced the faith! 05:14 -1951 Toda's goal of reaching 750,000 member households 05:38 -1952 Kamata Chapter received 201 new members 05:52 -1956 Kansai welcomed 11,111 new member households 06:13 -1957 Membership exceeded 750,000 households 06:34 -1958 Josei Toda passed away 07:00 -1960 Ikeda became Soka Gakkai’s Third President 07:18 -1965 Ikeda started the "The Human Revolution” 07:40 -1979 Ikeda stepped down 07:47 - Ikeda's lifetime contributions to worldwide kosen-rufu 📌 Learn more about Daisaku Ikeda and SGI: 🔗 https://www.sokaglobal.org/ ✨ If you found this video meaningful, don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to help spread his message of peace and human revolution. Let’s keep his spirit alive! #DaisakuIkeda #SokaGakkai #NichirenBuddhism #Peace #HumanRevolution #IkedaSensei #Buddhism #SGI