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NEWSLETTER INDEX : 19882005

CONTENTS
New Years Greetings
Poems Waka Poems Messages 4 4 5 6 9 10 10 26 32 69 75 78 82 82 84 85 86 86 87 87 88 90 91 92 92 95 95 95 96 98

Peace Proposals Speeches

Headquarters Leaders Meetings Executive Conferences Others

Messages University/Institute Lectures Acceptance Speeches Discussions

Conversations with Youth Discussions on Youth Discussions on Health On the Third Stage of Life Dialogue of Hope Discussions with SGI Members The World of Nichiren Daishonins Writings Lectures on Hoben and Juryo Chapters Lectures on the Gosho Lectures on The Opening of the Eyes Conversations on the Lotus Sutra Wisdom of Lotus Sutra

Study Series

Discourses
Daily Discourses Occasional Discourses

Human Revolution The New Human Revolution

Essays

Leading World Figures Unforgettable Friends Thoughts on New Human Revolution A Record of My Life Florence Nightingale Dante Life is Wonderful Photo Essays The Light of the Century of Humanity Wonderful Encounters

103 103 107 108 114 115 115 115 116 117 118 120 150 150 154 157 162 189 200 259 271 282 283 285 293 295 306 326 327

Travels Poetry

Poems Waka Poems

Dialogues Meetings with Dignitaries Brief Comments Awards and Commendations Honorary Doctorates and Professorships Honorary Citizenships Guidance Questions and Answers SGI General Director Akiyas Guidance Issues between Nichiren Shoshu Priesthood Exhibitions News Articles India News Speech Summaries

NEW YEARS GREETINGS

POEMS
1988 1989 The curtain of spring ... During years past To the Youth Division Young friends By joyfully boarding 1990 How blessed we are Each and every day this year The sutra urges us To the Youth Division: The Soka-han, The Gajo-kai, The Byakuren How joyful that together 1991 1993 1994 1997 Revering in our hearts Bonten, the king of heavenly deities Now, upon the eternal foundation Standing courageously Bathed in the dazzling light 1998 The dawning sun Let us forge ahead The profound pledge 1999 To all members Let us win throughout To the Youth Division My worthy young friends To all members Greeting the snowcapped peak (74:1) (E2:88:219) (75:1) (E2:89:001) (75:1) (E2:89:001) (75:1) (E2:89:002) (87:1) (E5) (87:2) (E5) (87:3) (E5) (87:4) (E5)

(98:3) (E5) (110:1) (E17) (122:1) (133:1) (166:1) (166:3) (177:1) (177:2) (177:3) (188:1) (188:2) (188:3)

To the Young Mens Division Be pillars of society To the Young Womens Division Dedicating your youth to kosen-rufu 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Sowing the seeds of peace in the community and the world Raise high the banner of humanism and advance towards lasting peace! Expanding our network of dialogue towards a century of peace Youthful friends, advance towards peace in the new century Let the bells of the people's victory ring out far and wide

(188:4) (188:4) (200:1) (212:1) (224:1) (236:1) (248:1)

WAKA POEMS
1995 This year, too The powerful winds A devilish nature ... World citizens marching for peace 1996 2000 On a New Years day With friends in the sunshine Be proud masters of philosophy Live a triumphant life free of regret The year 2000 2001 Our stage in the new century The sky clear Always asking ourselves 2002 Your presence ensures Let us joyfully The spirit of Soka (144:1) (144:2) (144:3) (144:4) (154:1) (200:5) (200:6) (200:7) (200:22) (212:5) (212:6) (212:7) (224:5) (224:6) (224:7)

MESSAGES
1988 1989 From SGI President Ikeda Let us take action for the sake of a single person From SGI President Ikeda Dedicate yourself to raising youth and opening the way for kosen-rufu From SGI President Ikeda Live each day anew From SGI General Director Akiya Be capable and trustworthy persons From SGI General Director Akiya Develop yourself through practice and study towards a brilliant new century 1990 1991 From SGI General Director Akiya Proudly advance towards the century of peace From SGI General Director Akiya Let us spread the waves of the Soka Renaissance throughout the world From President Akiya Advance the Year 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 (E2:88:217) (74:3) (E2:89:004)

(86:3) (E5) (86:4) (E5) (74:4) (E2:89:005)

(98:4) (E5) (110:2) (E17)

1993

(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 Womens 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 Womens Division Chief Akiyama Joyous advance for oneself and others 1998 From SGI Deputy President Akiya From SGI General Director Wada From SGI Womens Division Chief Akiyama 1999 From SGI President Ikeda Uniting peoples hearts towards the third millennium SGI President Ikedas Message for New Years 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 From SGI General Director Wada Advancing proudly towards the new century From SGI Womens Division Chief Akiyama Laying the groundwork for an age of peace 2000 From SGI President Ikeda The arrival of a new golden age of Buddhism From SGI Deputy President Akiya Opening the way to a bright future for humanity From SGI General Director Wada Contributing to the promotion of a Culture of Peace From SGI Womens Leader Akiyama Lets continue speaking out for peace 7 (154:8)

(166:5) (166:7)

(166:9) (177:5) (177:7) (177:9) (188:7)

(188: 11) (188:13)

(188:15) (188:17) (200:9) (200:13) (200:15) (200:17)

2001

From SGI President Ikeda Make 2001 a truly meaningful year From SGI Deputy President Akiya Striving for total victory in the year ahead From SGI General Director Wada Forging a network of courageous lion kings From SGI Womens Leader Akiyama Towards the century of women

(212:9) (212:11) (212:13) (212:15) (224:9) (224:11) (224:13) (224:15) (236:9) (236:11) (236:12) (236:13) (259:8)

2002

From SGI President Ikeda From SGI Deputy President Akiya From SGI General Director Wada From SGI Womens Leader Akiyama

2003

From SGI President Ikeda From SGI Deputy President Akiya From SGI General Director Wada From SGI Womens Leader Akiyama

2005

From SGI President Ikeda Widening our network of humanity and philosophy as we advance towards the summit of hope From SGI President Ikeda Extending the Soka path of human triumph throughout the world

2006

(266:7)

BRIEF COMMENTS
1994 At New Years Gongyo Meeting Jan 1 Adorning this year with victory Jan 2 Maintaining courageous faith 1995 From SGI President Ikeda Jan 2 Enjoy a magnificent year full of perfect satisfaction From SGI Executive Counsellor Akiya Jan 1 Let us advance joyfully based on strong daimoku 1996 At New Years Gongyo Meeting Jan 2 To live a life of unrivalled joy (133:62) (133:63) (144:13)

(144:14)

(154:10)

PEACE PROPOSAL
Submitted Annually on January 26, SGI Day 1988 1989 1990 1991 Cultural Understanding and Disarmament: The Building Blocks of World Peace Toward a New Globalism The Triumph of Democracy: Towards a Century of Hope Dawn of the Century of Humanity Appeal for Peace To End War in the Persian Gulf Before it Is Too Late A Renaissance of Hope and Harmony Towards a More Humane World in the Coming Century Light of the Global Spirit: A New Dawn in Human History Creating a Century without War through Human Solidarity Towards the Third Millennium: The Challenge of Global Citizenship New Horizons of a Global Civilisation Humanity and the New Millennium: From Chaos to Cosmos Towards a Culture of Peace: A Cosmic View Peace through Dialogue: A Time to Talk Thoughts On a Culture of Peace Creating and Sustaining a Century of Life: Challenges for a New Era The Humanism of the Middle Way Dawn of a Global Civilisation A Global Ethic of Coexistence: Towards a Life-Sized Paradigm for Our Age Inner transformation: Creating a Global Groundswell for Peace Towards a New Era of Dialogue: Humanism Explored (E2:88:182) (76:22) (E2:89:042) (88:47) (E5) (100:64) (100:59) (E17) (113:64) (E17) (123:332) (134:192) (145:116) (155:1) (168:1) (179:1) (191:1) (202:1) (215:1) (226:1) (239:17) (250:1) (261:7)

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

SPEECHES
H EADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETINGS
1988 May 22 5th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Proudly maintain faith without regression Sep 17 Oct 19 9th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism pulses in the lives of the people 10th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The poetic spirit moistens the parched soil of the heart 12th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The Mystic Law is the wellspring of eternal yo1uth 13th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Social change originates from a single person of resolution (E2:88:075) (E2:88:039) (E2:88:008)

Dec 17

(76:1) (E2:88:060)

1989 Jan 21

(78:1) (E2:89:033)

Mar 22 15th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Accumulate indestructible benefit and good fortune Jun 26 Jul 14 Aug 17 18th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Forge a great history of the spirit 19th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Create a new world with staunch courage 20th HQLM, Nagano, Japan The 21st century will be an age of great voyages of the spirit 21st HQLM, Miyagi, Japan The six teachings of the moons light from the Nirvana Sutra The true aspect of birth and death 22nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Working for the people of the world: Princess Anne of Great Britain

(79:1) (E2:89:093)

(81:17) (E2:89:199) (83:8) (E5:89:213) (83:17) (E5:89:240)

Sep 15

(84:23) (E5:89:264)

Oct 24

(85:30) (E5)

10

Nov 18 Dec 20

23rd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan The peoples sovereignty is the spirit of Buddhism 24th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan The eternally resounding hymn of life: The spirit of never despising

(86:25) (E5) (87:23) (E5)

1990 Jan 18 Mar 27 25th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Kosen-rufu is a struggle against devilish forces 27th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Live without regret during the supreme time for kosen-rufu (88:22) (E5) (91:1) (E5)

May 23 29th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan A new sun rises on our lives each day Jun 20 Jul 14 30th HQLM, Ibaraki, Japan Build a path of dialogue spanning the globe Leaders Meeting, Hokkaido, Japan Those who work for kosen-rufu are the true national treasures 31st HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Ones actions make one worthy of respect 32nd HQLM, Miyagi, Japan Faith develops good fortune, wisdom nurtures strength 34th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Live out your life with hope and vigour

(92:28) (E5) (93:24) (E5) (94:19) (E5)

Jul 24 Aug 24

(95:11) (E5) (97:11) (E5)

Oct 16

(100:4) (E17)

1991 Jan 6 Feb 11 37th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Lead cheerful and joyous lives 38th HQLM, Miyazaki, Japan Advance along the great path opened by our predecessors 39th HQLM, 16th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Osaka, Japan May the people be strong, may they be wise, may they rise up (100:11) (E17) (102:21) (E17)

Mar 4

(102:59) (E17)

11

Apr 25

41st HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Life is a battle we must win

(105:22) (E17) (106:14) (E17)

May 17 42nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Living with true humanity will be the theme of the 21st century Jun 1 Aug 24 Sep 17 43rd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Who are the heroes to protect human dignity? 45th HQLM, Hokkaido, Japan A new age of the people has dawned 46th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism exists for the sake of each persons happiness 47th HQLM, 14t h SGI General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan The SGI will eternally advance together with Nichiren Daishonin 49th HQLM, Saitama, Japan The Sho-Hondo A palace of humanity that was built by and for the people

(106:29) (E17) (109:10) (E17) (109:21) (E17)

Oct 21

(109:60) (E17)

Dec 8

(111:12) (E17)

1992 Feb 27 51st HQLM, 1st SGI Asian General Meeting & Peace Music Festival, Okinawa, Japan An era of great exchange on the high seas of kosen-rufu (113:19) (E17)

Mar 10 52nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan I ndividuals of true freedom are those with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative Jun 2 55 HQLM and Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Courage makes life exhilarating 55th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Wage a great battle for the sake of the Law

(114:27) (E17)

(117:21)

Jul 15 Aug 24 Sep 25

(117:55) (120:2) (121:1)

57th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Forever walk the noble path of striving with the people 58th HQLM and 24 th Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A life dedicated to a lofty goal is beautiful 12

Oct 22

59th HQLM, Hyogo, Japan The flower of the Law blooms on the great earth of the people 60th HQLM and 6t h Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Take broad-minded action, cultivate noble character 61st HQLM and 9 th Chubu General Meeting, Japan Pursuing a journey of boundless hope

(121:20)

Nov 29

(122:9)

Dec 19

(122:46)

1993 Jan 17 62nd HQLM and Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Happiness and greatness belongs to those of action 64th HQLM and 7t h Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Friends around the world recognize the true value of the SGI 65th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Win in life with wisdom and integrity (124:1)

Mar 24

(124:20)

Apr 20

(125:48) (126:40)

May 26 66th HQLM and 27 th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Hiroshima, Japan Bodhisattvas dedicate themselves to others happiness Jul 7 68th HQLM, Gumma, Japan Those who fight together with and for the people are genuine human beings 70th HQLM; Soka Gakkai Announces Conferral of Gohonzon: Speech of Soka Gakkai President Akiya Faith based on the Dai-Gohonzon, directly connected to the Daishonin Speech of Chief Priest Kudo of Choeiji Temple SGI members have proven the great benefit of the Gohonzon Speech of SGI President Ikeda Buddhism is the path of humanity Oct 15 71st HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Onward to a year of glory with the confidence to enjoy everything in life! 13

(127:55)

Sep 7

(129:152)

(129:158) (129:163) (130:14)

Nov 18

72nd HQLM, 27th Educators Group General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan An indestructible Soka Gakkai established by waging an indomitable struggle for the Law 73rd HQLM, 8th Tokyo General Meeting, Japan Advancing cheerfully as we ever strive for victory

(131:24)

Dec 16

(133:22)

1994 Jan 20 74th HQLM Commemorating January 26, SGI Day, Tokyo, Japan Everything depends on capable people 75th HQLM; Youth Division Leaders Meeting Commemorating March 16, Tokyo, Japan Turning all hardships into nourishment for growth (134:108)

Mar 5

(135:54)

Mar 20 76th HQLM and Spring Memorial Service for the deceased, Tokyo, Japan Buddhahood in both life and death Apr 23 77th HQLM and Commemorative Meeting of 43rd Anniversary of Seikyo Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan When a person of Valiant and Untiring commitment stands up, good will prevail 79th HQLM and 6th Tohoku General Meeting, Miyagi, Japan Sound the Golden Bell heralding the new century! 80th HQLM and 29 th Womens Divisions Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Great are the people, great is the history they create 81st HQLM, Kansai and SGI Joint General Meeting, Osaka, Japan Grasping the essence of human revolution-the greatest benefit of faith 82nd HQLM Commemorating November 18, Tokyo, Japan People of integrity are strong, their solidarity is invincible 83rd HQLM and 9 th Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A leader of Buddhism must understand peoples hearts 14

(136:28)

(136:74)

Aug 30

(140:42)

Sep 29

(141:1)

Oct 24

(142:1)

Nov 12

(142:27)

Dec 10

(143:13)

1995 Jan 7 84th HQLM, Saitama, Japan The happiness of the common people is our greatest goal 85th HQLM and 30 th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The courageous March of the Wise towards May 3 86th HQLM and the Arts Division General Meeting, Kanagawa, Japan Develop an unshakeable self 87th HQLM Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan Faith is the unlimited expression of humanity (144:80)

Feb 25

(146:5)

Mar 8

(146:18)

Apr 26

(147:128)

May 17 88th HQLM, 13th Chubu General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan Allowing each person to shine Jun 2 89th HQLM, 31st Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The joint struggle of mentor and disciple 90th HQLM, 37th Student Division General Meeting Commemorating July 3, Tokyo, Japan A leader of true substance opens a path forward 78th HQLM, 3rd SGI World Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Struggling ever together with the people 91st HQLM, Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Compose a brilliant history of spiritual freedom 92nd HQLM, 32n d Womens Division General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan Advance! towards a century of human rights 93rd HQLM; SGI Charter Inaugurated Charter of Soka Gakkai International 93rd HQLM, Nationwide Youth Division Convention, Osaka, Japan Daimoku The great sound of hope permeates the universe 94th HQLM, 11th Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan 15

(148:80)

(148:I24)

Jun 28

(150:72)

Jul 9

(138:7)

Sep 5

(151:102)

Oct 6

(152:126)

Nov 23 Nov 23

(152:227) (153:46)

Dec 9

(153:64)

Lets work for the happiness of all people throughout the world 1996 Jan 6 95th HQLM, 4th Chiba Prefecture General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Human rights come first and foremost 96th HQLM, Commemorating 96 th Anniversary of Josei Todas Birth, Tokyo, Japan Make the place where you live a City of Human Harmony 97th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Timeless victory lies in persistent effort (154:76)

Jan 27

(155:103)

Feb 24

(156:57) (157:124)

Mar 24 98th HQLM, 1st Aichi Prefecture General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan Courage is the secret to happiness Apr 23 99th HQLM, Seikyo Shimbun Newspaper Deliverers General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan There is no darkness in the lives of those who shine with a radiant light

(158:145)

May 23 100th HQLM, Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Adorn your lives with a hundred blessings Jul 19 1st HQLM, All-Japan Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Stand alone! and pave the way to victory 2nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Advance courageously for the sake of all humanity 3rd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan The unsurpassed nobility of a life dedicated to kosen-rufu 4th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Youth, struggle courageously! youth, become strong! 5th HQLM to Commemorate November 18, Tokyo, Japan The trust of the people is the life of the Soka Gakkai

(160:130)

(161:117)

Aug 29

(162:1)

Sep 26

(164:1)

Oct 25 Nov 17

(164:17) (164:27)

16

Dec 16

6th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Youth, build the new century! Youth, brave the raging wind!

(166:11)

1997 Jan 7 7th HQLM, Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan, A magnificent drama begins with one person 8th HQLM, 21st Kyushu General Meeting Tokyo, Japan Nothing is more beautiful than a life dedicated to kosen-rufu 9th HQLM, 18t h Arts Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Living with passion and energy until the last moment of our lives 10th HQLM Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan The earnest prayers of one individual can change everything (166:33)

Feb 8

(168:45)

Mar 5

(169:15)

Apr 21

(170:47)

May 19 11th HQLM, 3rd Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting and 2 nd Youth Division General Meeting, Osaka, Japan Kosen-rufu is a historic and unprecedented experiment Jun 16 Jul 9 Aug 27 12th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan True greatness is determined by the heart 13th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Kosen-rufu means eternal advance 14th HQLM and 15 th Chubu General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Selfless devotion is the heart of religion 15th HQLM, 7 th Tohoku and 3rd Shizuoka General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Paving the way for the victory of the people 16th HQLM Commemorating November 18, Tokyo, Japan The courage of youth will usher in a golden age

(171:9)

(172:1) (172:17) (173:3)

Sep 25

(174:61)

Nov 8

(175:15)

17

Dec 9

17th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Advance bravely and vigorously

(177:11)

1998 Jan 8 18th HQLM, 6th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A spiritually impoverished society requires a vibrant religion 19th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Now is the time for youth to take center stage! 20th HQLM and Arts Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The sun is rising on the century of Soka 21st HQLM, Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan Striving undauntedly for the noble cause of kosen-rufu (178:57)

Feb 3 Mar 8

(179:61) (179:83)

Apr 20

(180:33)

May 26 22nd HQLM, Osaka, Japan Our actions for kosen-rufu lay the foundation for eternal happiness Jun 16 Jul 16 Aug 27 23rd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan A lways working on the side of justice and truth 24th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Let us advance with courageous conviction 25th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Courage is synonymous with faith Part 2: The Law of cause and effect is strict Part 3: Contributing to our communities 26th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Our Buddhist practice enables us to advance limitlessly Part 2: Thorough groundwork paves the way to victory 27th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: The genuine will shine in the new century Part 2: Serving the People the eternal creed of the Soka Gakkai

(183:17)

(183:35)

(184:19) (184:31) (184:39) (185:1) (185:9)

Sep 22

Oct 22

(186:5) (186:11)

18

Nov 12

28th HQLM, 24th SGI General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan Composing a great epic poem of the people 29th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Joy resides in the midst of struggle

(186:23)

Dec 8

(187:1)

1999 Jan 7 30th HQLM, Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from University of Delhi, and 10th Womens Division Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Constructing a new civilisation where justice prevails 31st HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Triumphing over every adversity with courage 32nd HQLM, 20t h Arts Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Winning in life through inner transformation 33rd HQLM Commemorating Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Mentor-disciple spirit The source of boundless strength Part 2: If you have courage, the path forward will open Part 3: Characteristics of the world of anger 34th HQLM and Kansai Youth Division General Meeting, Kyoto, Japan Part 1: Blaze with passion for kosen-rufu! Part 2: Living true to our pledge for kosen-rufu 35th HQLM, Commemorating July 3, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Agelessness is found in spiritual struggle Part 2 : Reconstructing the human spirit 36th HQLM and the First Mens Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A declaration of victory: We have Won! 37th HQLM and the 25th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Youth, stand up and effect change! 4t h (188:25)

Feb 2 Mar 9

(189:25) (190:1)

May 1

(192:27) (192:37) (192:49)

May 27

(193:25) (193:37) (194:3) (194:13) (196:5)

Jul 3

Aug 24

Sep l0

(196:19)

19

Oct 7

38th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Fighting injustice and bringing forth good Part 2: Upholding ones belief to the very end 39th HQLM, Commemorating November 18, Soka Gakkai Founding Day, Tokyo, Japan Lets advance towards our 70th anniversary in 2000! 40th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Adorn the year 2000 with golden triumph Part 2: Concern for others unlocks wisdom deep within

(197:1) (197:11) (198:1)

Nov 20

Dec 9

(199:1) (199:7)

2000 Jan 6 41st HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Courage is the key to happiness Part 2: Using our voices to give courage and hope 42nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Strive ever higher! 43rd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan The Gakkai spirit helping those who are suffering most (200:23) (200:31) (201:15) (202:63)

Jan 28 Feb 27

Mar 24 44th HQLM, 25t h Kyushu General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Advancing into the limitless future! Apr 25 45th HQLM Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan Create a world of human harmony

(203:1)

(204:3) (205:1)

May 24 46th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan When ordinary people stand up, they can change history Jun 29 Jul 18 Sep 7 Oct 5 47th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Walking the great way of eternal hope 48th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Dialogue is the essence of Buddhism 49th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Setbacks are an opportunity for victory 50th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Let us advance towards victory! 20

(206:1) (207:1) (208:13) (209:1)

Nov 9

26th 51st HQLM, SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan There is nothing more powerful than faith! 52nd HQLM, Kansai Womens General Meeting, Osaka, Japan Part 1: Leave behind a legacy of indestructible achievement Part 2: Ring in the second seven bells!

(210:31)

Dec 14

(211:95) (211:109)

2001 Jan 7 1st HQLM, 1st Nationwide Womens Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Everything depends on our commitment and resolve Part 2: Striving to create a culture of peace Part 3: Let us savour the great joy of victory! 2nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Advance with faith Lifes ultimate strength! 3rd HQLM, 1st Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Advance with faith dedicated to realising kosen-rufu Part 2: Youth are our hope 4th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Live with invincible confidence and conviction! Part 2: Faith: The ultimate source of courage 5th HQLM Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan Aiming toward a new goal The Soka Gakkais centennial on May 3, 2030

(212:45) (212:53) (212:61) (213:35)

Jan 29 Feb 27

(214:1) (214:11)

Mar 27

(215:63) (215:75) (216:101)

Apr 25

May 21 6th HQLM, 2 nd Nationwide Womens Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Fostering capable leaders who will protect the people Part 2: Great benefits arise from great challenges Jun 27 7th HQLM, 2nd Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The century of youth has arrived! 21

(217:31) (217:39)

(218:27)

Aug 1

8th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Moving step by step towards peace and happiness for all Part 2: Perseverance is the key to victory 9th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Buddhism is action, action is joy! Part 2: Develop a state of life as vast as the universe 10th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Let us expand dialogue for peace! Part 2: Advance on the path of mentor and disciple 11th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: The SGI is a world of beautiful friendship Part 2: Carrying on the rigorous spirit of mentor and disciple 12th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Advance along the path of the highest good Part 2: Dialogue is an earnest challenge

(219:37) (219:47) (220:39) (220:49) (222:47) (222:59) (222:69) (222:79) (223:23) (223:31)

Sep 5

Oct 11

Nov 12

Dec 13

2002 Jan 8 13th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part I: Buddhism is the wellspring of courage Part 2: The key to development lies in valuing the youth Part 3: Regard obstacles as benefits 14th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part I: Unity multiplies our strength Part 2: Advancing with the true spirit of Nichiren Daishonin 15th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Part I: Mutual respect is the essence of Buddhist humanism Part 2: Eternally striving in the vanguard 16th HQLM Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan Youth, take the lead for kosen-rufu! (224:43) (224:53) (224:63) (225:11) (225:23) (227:15) (227:25) (228:17)

Feb 1

Mar 3

May 1

May 31 17th HQLM, 7th Kansai Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The boundless benefit of sharing the Mystic Law

(229:25)

22

Jul 3

18th HQLM, 3rd Chiba Prefecture General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The most important thing is faith 19th HQLM, 2nd Shinetsu General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Striving to realise humanitys dream of peace 20th HQLM, Chugoku Region Youth Peace General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Open new frontiers of kosen-rufu! 21st HQLM, Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Let us ever challenge new frontiers! 22nd HQLM, 27t h SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The purpose of faith is to win in life 23rd HQLM, 1st Tokyo Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part I: Youth ever lead the way to victory Part 2: Creating a great current of peace

(230:27)

Jul 25

(231:27)

Sep 5

(232:25)

Oct 11

(233:15)

Nov 14

(234:1)

Dec 5

(235:17) (235:29)

2003 Jan 8 24th HQLM, 5th Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Unity and conviction are the keys to victory 25th HQLM, Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The destiny of the 21st century hinges on the youth 26th HQLM, Nationwide Mens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Peace, culture, and education The great path of Soka! 28th HQLM, 6th Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Forge the strength to triumph over all 29th HQLM, Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The unceasing struggle to realise lasting peace (236:15)

Feb 5

(237:17)

Mar 5

(238:1)

Jun 12

(241:15)

Jul 16

(242:51)

23

Sep 10

30th HQLM, 28t h SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Forever winning is the essence of Buddhism 31st HQLM, 1st Youth Division Leaders Meeting Tokyo, Japan Building indestructible castles of peace 32nd HQLM, 2 nd Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Expanding our network of humanism and peace 33rd HQLM, 3rd Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Encountering obstacles for the sake of Buddhism is lifes greatest pride

(244:33)

Oct 8

(245:39)

Nov 13

(246:3)

Dec 9

(247:43)

2004 Jan 10 Feb 5 34th HQLM Tokyo, Japan Write a grand epic of total victory! 35th HQLM, 5th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Creating gardens of peace and friendship throughout the world 36th HQLM, Mens Division Leaders Meeting and 6t h Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Spreading the philosophy of the sanctity of life throughout the world 37th HQLM, 7th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, in commemoration of May 3, Tokyo, Japan Unseen virtue brings visible reward (248:7) (249:13)

Mar 4

(250:59)

Apr 22

(252:35)

May 18 38th HQLM, 8th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Bringing our lives to shine with boundless wisdom and benefits Jun 15 39th HQLM, 9th Womens Division Leaders and 9th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Composing a beautiful new harmony of peace

(252:53)

(253:35)

24

Jul 15

40th HQLM, 10th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Applauding the nameless, uncrowned heroes who create history 41st HQLM, 3 rd Okinawa General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Placing infinite trust in the youth 42nd HQLM, 3rd Chugoku Region General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part I: Advancing on the path of peace, culture, and education Part 2 : Aiming towards the next 50 years 43rd HQLM, SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A life of the highest honour dedicated to kosen-rufu 44th HQLM, Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Lifes greatest fulfilment is found in the treasures of the heart Part 2 : Happiest are those with the courage to face trials and win 29 th

(254:11)

Sep 9

(256:55)

Oct 7

(257:35) (257:45) (258:23)

Nov 11

Dec 9

(259:34) (259:46)

2005 Jan 7 45th HQLM, 10th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Youth are the hope of the future Part 2 : The true heroes are the nameless ordinary people 46th HQLM, 4th Kanto General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Creating an indestructible fortress of capable people Part 2: The essence of Buddhism is the mentor-disciple relationship 50th HQLM, Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A Buddha is one who triumphs over all 48th HQLM, Celebrating the Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Gakkai Mothers Day,

(259:57) (259:69)

Feb 10

(260:41) (260:54) (263:102)

Mar 25

Apr 21

(262:60)

25

Tokyo, Japan Courageously advancing on the great path to supreme happiness May 18 49th HQLM, 4th Tohoku General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Advancing with the strategy of the Lotus Sutra Jun 8 50th HQLM, Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A Buddha is one who triumphs over all 51st HQLM, 3rd Kansai Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Forging true greatness of character 52nd HQLM, Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : A life based on faith is the key to ultimate victory Part 2 : Opening new paths for victory 53rd HQLM and University Groups Joint General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Nothing compares to the radiance of youth 54th HQLM Commemorating 75th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkais Founding and 30 th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Write an epic poem of culture and peace (263:71)

(263:102)

Jul 7

(264:58)

Sep 14

(265:81) (265:90) (266:92)

Oct 13

Nov 2

(266:107)

EXECUTIVE CONFERENCES
1990 Feb 21 1st NSA Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA Become people of sincerity, impartiality and progress 2nd NSA Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA Advance in family-like unity Joint Executive Conference of Germany and Austria, Frankfurt The people should be the masters of society United Kingdom Executive Conference, 26 (89:15) (E5)

Feb 22 1991 Jun 5

(89:20) (E5)

(104:1) (E17)

Jun 23

(104:47) (E17)

London, UK Struggle to protect the dignity of the individual Oct 17 Executive Conference of Kansai Region, Osaka, Japan The struggle of Atsuhara was a struggle for religious reformation (114:1) (E17)

1992 Jan 29 Hong Kong-SGI Executive Conference, Hong Kong, China Supreme blessings accrue to those who practise exactly as the Daishonin teaches Kansai Executive Conference, Kyoto, Japan The Daishonins Buddhism is the Buddhism of the entire world (112:1) (E17)

Oct 24

(120:17)

1993 Jan 28 SGI-USA Culture & Science Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA Our value as human beings is determined by our actions SGI-Brazil Executive Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil The truth is revealed through actual proof 2nd SGI-Brazil Executive Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil The wishes of the people are first and foremost SGI-USA Executive Conference, San Francisco, USA Leaders must yearn for the welfare of the people 2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference, San Francisco, USA The joy of being born at the time of worldwide kosen-rufu Philippine Executive Conference, Manila, Philippines The Buddhist way is the universal path for all human kind (123:32)

Mar 2 Mar 4

(123:230) (123:243)

Mar 13 Mar 17

(123:284) (123:309)

May 9

(125:2)

May 23 Kyushu Executive Conference, Fukuoka, Japan SGI members: Bodhisattvas fulfiling the vow made at Eagle Peak

(126:26)

27

Sep 16

1st SGI-USA Executive Conference, Los Angeles, USA The lifeblood of faith pulses within the SGI 3rd SGI-USA Executive Conference, Boston, USA Embracing the Gohonzon is in itself enlightenment Executive Conference celebrating November 28 Soka Gakkais Spiritual Independence Day, Tokyo, Japan The joy of continually advancing together with the Daishonin Kansai Executive Conference, Osaka, Japan Kansai: The heart of world kosen-rufu Shikoku Executive Conference, Shikoku, Japan Leaders exist for the sake of the members Shizuoka Executive Conference, Shizuoka, Japan There is no Buddhism separate from the path of humanity

(129:4,7)

Sep 21

(129:45)

Nov 7

(131:10)

Nov 26 Dec 1 Dec 25

(132:20) (132:37) (133:41)

1994 Jan 25 Kansai Executive Conference, Osaka, Japan Leaders have to work hard and take action themselves SGI-Hong Kong Executive Conference, Hong Kong, China Creating an indestructible treasure realm Thailand SGI Executive Conference, Bangkok, Thailand Cherishing children The hope of the future 2nd Okinawa-Kyushu Joint Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan The theory of the high priests infallibility is utterly erroneous (135:15)

Jan 27

(134:3)

Feb 5

(134:50)

Feb 18

(135:42)

May 24 3rd SGID Executive Conference, Frankfurt, Germany Buddhism reveals the supreme way of life for human beings Jun 9 SGI-United Kingdom Executive Conference, London, UK Wisdom is the source of happiness 28

(137:54)

(137:143)

1995 Jan27 Jan 31

1st SGI-USA Executive Conference Honolulu, USA Noble are those who encourage others 2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference, Honolulu, USA A sense of responsibility for peoples happiness: The hallmark of a true leader 1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan Bringing the Compassionate Rain of encouragement to waiting hearts

(144:40) (144:71)

Mar 23

(147:72)

May 23 Kansai Region Executive Leaders Conference, Osaka, Japan Cultivate the soil for sound humanism in society Jun 15 Kanto Region Executive Conference, Tochigi, Japan Cultivating ourselves through Buddhist practice Fukushima Prefecture Executive Conference, Fukushima, Japan Continuous spiritual effort is the prerequisite for social stability Tokaido Executive Conference, Shizuoka, Japan History is flowing towards the victory of humanism Joint Executive Conference of Kansai Region and Shiga Prefecture, Japan The people are central SGI-USA Executive Conference Conveying the message of peace throughout the world Los Angeles Executive Conference Anchoring our faith firmly in daily life Rocky Mountain Joint Territory Executive Conference, Denver Leading a sublime life in accord with the Gosho SGI-Hong Kong and SGI-Macau Joint Executive Conference, Hong Kong Courageously championing the cause of justice 29

(148:118)

(149:79)

Jun 20

(149:90)

Jul 12

(150:91)

Oct 8

(152:149)

1996 Jun 1

(159:4)

Jun 5 Jun 10

(159:35) (159:54)

1997 Feb 13

(167:2)

Feb 23

1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan The place where you are is the land of eternally tranquil light Okinawa Womens Division Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan Opening the way forward with courage 2nd Okinawa Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan Wisdom flows from a mind of compassion SGI Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan A generous spirit to develop each persons potential to the fullest SGI-Philippines Executive Conference Making friends is itself kosen-rufu SGI-Hong Kong Macau Executive Conference, Hong Kong Faith gives us the strength to live, to win, to become happy Nationwide Executive Leaders Conference, Nagano, Japan Enact a dramatic life of victory! Nationwide Executive Leaders Conference, Nagano, Japan Make a new departure! Construct something new! Nationwide Executive Leaders Conference, Gumma, Japan Movements that change history begin with friendship and trust Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan Session I: Meeting others is the key to fostering capable people Session 2 : Aim higher, higher still! Session 3 : Towards a world of peace and happiness for all humanity 30

(168:59)

Feb 26

(169:1)

Feb 27

(169:7)

Apr 17

(169:43)

1998 Feb 12 2000 Dec 4

(178:28)

(211:58)

2001 Aug 6

(220: 13)

Aug 7

(220: 19)

Aug 10

(220:29)

2002 Aug 2

(231:49) (231:59) (231:65)

Session 4 : Make your way confidently! Sep 2 Yamanashi Executive Conference, Yamanashi, Japan The actions of one awakened individual can change the world SGI Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan The 21st century is the century of human revolution Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan Launch a Meeting Revolution! Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 1 : Laying the foundations for victory 100 years ahead Session 2 : Kosen-rufu will advance to the same degree that leaders grow Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 3 : Unity is the starting point for victory Session 4: Wielding the power of speech in defense of justice Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 5 : You are the protagonist of your own life Session 6 : Courage is the key to winning in life Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano Session 7: The world is waiting for the victory of humanism Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1: Treasuring each individual is the starting point of kosen-rufu Part 2 : Making the causes for future victory now Executive Conference held in celebration of May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Each May 3 a victorious milestone in our eternal struggle for kosen-rufu Nationwide Executive Conference, Nagano, Japan Session 1 : Affirming the importance of the path of mentor and disciple Session 2 : Fostering individuals of genuine commitment

(231:73) (237:35)

Nov 15 2003 Jun 25 Aug 3

(234:19)

(242:9)

(243:9) (243:17)

Aug 4

(243:23) (244:15)

Aug 5

(244:23) (245:21) (245:29)

Aug 6

Nov 25

(247:15) (247:25) (263:22)

2004 May 3

Jul 26

(255:31) (255:40)

Jul 27

31

Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 1 Aug 2

Session 3 : Fostering the future division, the successors of kosen-rufu Session 4: The lifeblood of faith lies in the practise of shakubuku Session 5 : Aiming toward 2005 and 2010 Our 75th and 80th anniversaries Session 6 : Shine the most brilliantly where you are now Session 7 : Dont waste a single day Session 8 : Advancing with the same mind as the Daishonin Nationwide Executive Conference, Japan Session 1 : Initiate a leadership revolution Session 2 : Promoting a culture of peace Session 3: None are more noble than those who strive wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu Session 4 : Seek out training that will make your lives shine Session 5 : Faith is the ultimate courage Session 6 : Each person has a unique mission Session 7 : Always in the vanguard!

(256:7) (256:16) (256:17) (256:24) (256:36) (256:45)

Aug 1 Aug 2

(265:34) (265:41) (265:47) (265:54) (265:60) (265:66) (265:73)

Aug 3 Aug 4

O THERS
1988 Jan 9 1st All Japan Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Create a new century with fresh power SGI Hong Kong General Meeting, Hong Kong Celebrating the dawn of peace in Asia Informal Meeting of Value Creation Society of Thailand Representative Leaders, Thailand Develop lives of merit and security Informal gathering of Representative Leaders of Nichiren Shoshu of Malaysia, Fill society with the light of hope and joy At the Singapore Culture Centre, Singapore Maintain a pure heart to realise true happiness (E2:88:198)

Jan 30 Feb 4

(E2:88:142) (E2:88:140)

Feb 7

(E2:88:139)

Feb 9

(E2:88:138)

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Feb 10

Meeting for Representatives of Nichiren Shoshu of Singapore, Singapore Open the palace in your life 1st Hong Kong Youth Division Joint General Meeting, Hong Kong Create a rainbow of hope for an age of the people Training Meeting for Representatives of Okinawa Youth Division, Okinawa, Japan Burn with youthful passion like the rising sun Opening ceremony of the Okinawa Ikeda Youth Centre, Okinawa, Japan Create a new history with your life 1st Ibaraki prefecture Commemorative General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The Soka Gakkai is an academy for revitalising ones life 2nd Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Forge youthfully along the true way of life Joint entrance ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Having a serious attitude is essential for youth

(E2:88:136)

Feb 14

(E2:88:131)

Feb 19

(E2:88:121)

Feb 20

(E2:88:116)

Feb 27

(E2:88:108)

Mar 12

(E2:88:097)

Apr 4

(E2:88:085)

May 28 4th Monthly Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism is the light of hope for all humanity July 19 2nd Kanagawa Chapter Leaders Meeting, Yokohama, Japan Develop the attributes of wisdom and courage Joint Meeting of Tokyos Minato, Meguro and Shibuya wards, Tokyo, Japan Compassion is the wellspring of wisdom 9th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Spread the compassion and splendour of the Mystic Law throughout the world Joint Meeting for Chapter Chiefs of Tokyos Sumida and Arakawa Wards, Tokyo, Japan Lead a profound existence

(E2:88:064)

(E2:88:054)

Sep 12

(E2:88:047)

Sep 22

(E2:88:032)

Oct 12

(E2:88:015)

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Oct 29

9th Monthly Meeting for Youth Division Leaders, Tokyo, Japan Humanity shines in a person of sincerity Joint General Meeting Tokyos Nerima & Machida zone, Tokyo, Japan Those dedicated to kosen-rufu bask in good fortune throughout the three existences of life Gathering of students of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College at 18t h Soka University Festival, Tokyo, Japan Do not put off your studies until tomorrow Joint Meeting for Tokyo Chapter Leaders, Tokyo, Japan Win over the four sufferings of birth, old age, sickness and death Gongyo Meeting to Commemorate November18, Tokyo, Japan Take a new step to create value 4th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Be queens of faith who are never defeated 10th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Steadily advance towards the new century Joint gathering of Youth Division Representatives from Tokyos Koto, Sumida and Arakawa, Tokyo Pioneers of the Mystic Law in Africa, the continent of the 21st century 11th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Lead a supreme life in the land of your mission Joint Meeting of Womens Division, Junior High School Division and Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, Japan A true leader must make selfless efforts 3rd Takiyama Yuko Gathering for representative students and faculty members 34

(74:6) (E2:88:001)

Nov 3

(74:15) (E2:88:011)

Nov 4

(E2:88:005)

Nov 11

(75:2) (E2:88:019)

Nov 18

(74:22) (E2:88:029)

Nov 24

(75:11) (E2:88:036)

Dec 10

(75:18) (E2:88:049)

Dec 25

(76:9) (E2:88:068)

1989 Jan 6

(77:1) (E2:89:007)

Jan 15

(77:10) (E2:89:016)

Jan 16

(76:14) (E2:89:026)

of Soka University and other Soka Schools, Tokyo, Japan The master and disciple relationship is a source of great creation Jan 29 3rd Chubu General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan Continue advancing on the path of your mission Kansai Chapter Leaders Meeting, Osaka, Japan Open the gateway to eternal happiness 12th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A person of justice is a pillar of society Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Maintain a youthful seeking mind (78:9) (E2:89:056)

Feb 2

(80:42) (E2:89:065)

Feb 14

(77:20) (E2:89:075)

Mar 15

(78:16) (E2:89:087)

Mar 16

19th Graduation Ceremony of Tokyo Soka (78:18) (E2:89:089) Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Cherish the spirit of the Soka schools throughout life 6th Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Spend each day with joy and fulfilment Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Cherish boundless hope in your heart 14th Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Be strong and open the way to an unlimited future May 3 Soka Gakkai Day Commemorative Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Joint General Meeting for the alumni of Soka University and Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Be winners and shine on the stage of life (79:7) (E2:89:099)

Mar 29

Apr 4

(79:13) (E2:89:108)

Apr 25

(81:1) (E2:89:113)

May 3

(80:52) (E2:89:127)

May 4

(82:1) (E2:89:134)

35

May 9

7th Womens Division Leaders Meeting to Commemorate Soka Gakkai Mothers Day, Tokyo, Japan View society through the eyes of faith

(81:11) (E2:89:148)

SGI P RESIDENT IKEDA S GUIDANCE IN EUROPE : May 23 Conference for Top Leaders of Nichiren Shoshu of United Kingdom (NSUK), UK May 24 NSUK Representatives Conference, UK May 28 1st SGI-European General Meeting, UK May 29 Informal Discussions with Youth Division Representatives, UK Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 8 Jun 11 Jun 13 Jun 17 Jun 19 Jun 21 Jul 8 Opening of the Swedish Culture Centre, Stockholm 1st SGI-Nordic General Meeting, Stockholm NSF Representatives Meeting, France Commemorative 28 th anniversary of the start of French kosen-rufu, France Conference of Top Leaders of Nichiren Shoshu of France, Paris 2nd SGI General Meeting, Switzerland NSF Divisional Representatives Conference, Paris European Countries Representatives Gongyo Meeting, France 18th Soka University Takiyama Festival, Tokyo, Japan Study diligently and develop your character (80:1) (E2:89:157) (80:2) (E2:89:158) (80:6) (E2:89:162) (80:12) (E2:89:168) (80:12) (E2:89:168) (80:17) (E2:89:179) (80:18) (E2:89:174) (80:19) (E2:89:175) (80:20) (E2:89:176) (80:24) (E2:89:187) (80:25) (E2:89:188) (80:27) (E2:89:190) (82:8) (E2:89:208)

Aug 2

Student Division summer training course, (82:12) (E5:89:223) Shizuoka, Japan One who fights against evil is a person of justice 2nd Future Division General Meeting, Nagano, Japan Establish your foundation in life with a broad mind (84:5) (E5:89:231)

Aug 10

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Aug 24

1st Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Live by your faith and dreams 17th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Saitama, Japan Buddhists are medicine kings who protect life

(84:13) (E5:89:253)

Sep 24

(85:1) (E5)

Oct 1 Oct 4

8th Friendship and Culture Festival, Tokyo, Japan Dedicate your life to the path of your mission 10th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism is the universal spiritual light for mankind 8th Health Festival of Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Osaka, Japan Cultivate the field of your heart with the hoe of reading

(85:12) (E5)

(84:38) (E5:89:284)

Oct 10

(84:47) (E5:89:293)

Oct 12 Oct 14

11th Kansai General Meeting, Osaka, Japan Freedom of spirit never yields to the power of evil 10th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism is the universal spiritual light for mankind Gongyo Meeting, Hiroshima, Japan Eliminate the word Misery from the world 2nd Soka Eiko gathering, Tokyo, Japan The founding spirit is the origin of the university Joint Alumni of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A teacher prays for his students triumph Joint Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The legacy of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi: The cornerstone of kosen-rufu in Kyushu 9th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The cry for freedom of spirit 18th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Seeking lifes supreme value: Challenges build a superior character

(85:16) (E5) (84:38) E5

Oct 15 Nov 3 Nov 5

(87:5) (E5) (86:6) (E5) (86:10) (E5)

Nov 12

(86:14) (E5)

Nov 29

(86:36) (E5)

Dec 9

(87:13) (E5)

37

Dec 24

Representatives Conference of Bunkyo, Taito, Kita and Itabashi wards, Tokyo, Japan True leaders are compassionate

(87:33) (E5)

1990 Jan 8 Jan 15 19th Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The 21st century exists in the hearts of youth Representatives Conference for students and Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Kanagawa, Japan The mind of the seeker of the way is strong: Taking the lead in the age of intelligence Youth Conference of Shizuoka prefecture, Shizuoka, Japan Caring about society: A network of friendship to encourage you 10th Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Actions based on faith are the source of good fortune 1st NSA training session, Malibu, USA The second phase of world wide kosen-rufu begins NSA 30 th anniversary Commemorative Conference, Malibu, USA Building a foundation for the next thousand years NSA Youth Division Training Session, Los Angeles, USA The power of common sense creates a new era 2nd SGI Pan-American Joint Conference, Los Angeles, USA Pioneers of kosen-rufu will enjoy tremendous good fortune 11th SGI General Meeting, Greater Los Angeles, USA New philosophy for the new age of democracy SGI Joint Training Session, Los Angeles, USA Open the limitless treasure-house within your heart NSA Joint Training Session, Los Angeles, USA The Mystic Law leads you to absolute happiness NSA Special Training Session, Malibu, USA The task of youth: To study and to act (88:1) (E5) (88:13) (E5)

Jan 21

(88:33) (E5)

Jan 24

(88:39) (E5)

Feb 12 Feb 13

(89:21) (E5) (89:9) (E5)

Feb 14

(89:22) (E5)

Feb 15

(89:5) (E5)

Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20

(89:1) (E5) (89:25) (E5) (89:30) (E5) (89:34) (E5)

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Feb 22

NSA Special Youth Division Training Session, Los Angeles, USA The relationship of mother and child in Buddhism NSA 30 th Anniversary Commemorative General Meeting, Los Angeles, USA NSA Forerunner in creating a magnificent history of humankind NSA Youth Division Training Session, Los Angeles, USA Become a philosopher of life NSA Youth Division Training Session, Malibu, USA The gold of Buddhahood exists within our lives NSA Womens Division Training Session, Los Angeles, USA True happiness is the purpose of life Final NSA Training Session, Malibu, USA Be people of magnanimity and tenacity 20th Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Wage a struggle for the Law with the spirit of eternal youth Graduation Ceremony of Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Friendship adorns ones life with beauty Meeting of Suginami Ward, Tokyo Maintain limitless courage and an unceasing seeking mind Graduation Ceremony of Soka Primary School, Tokyo, Japan Youth of the 21st century, strive with all your might! Now is the time to consolidate your lifes foundation Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Add something to this rich planet SGI Friendship Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Never give up in the struggle for what you believe

(89:38) (E5)

Feb 24

(89:11) (E5)

Feb 25

(89:43) (E5)

Feb 26 Feb 27

(89:47) (E5) (89:54) (E5)

Feb 28 Mar 09

(89:61) (E5) (90:9) (E5)

Mar 16

(90:19) (E5)

Mar 18

(90:25) (E5)

Mar 20

(90:33) (E5)

Mar 23

(90:37) (E5)

Mar 30

(91:11) (E5)

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Apr 4

Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan The Third Alternative for humanity involves a battle of the spirit Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Develop your lifes potential through faith Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Youth! Develop the power of true eloquence Tokyo General Meeting Commemorating May 3, Tokyo, Japan Lead a life that blossoms with fulfilment and glory Kansai General Meeting Commemorating May 3, Osaka, Japan Accumulate limitless treasures of the heart Gathering of Soka School Alumni, Osaka, Japan Leaders have a noble obligation to fulfil

(91:18) (E5)

Apr 12

(91:23) (E5)

Apr 20 Apr 29

(92:1) (E5) (92:12) (E5)

May 3

(91:35) (E5)

May 5

(92:18) (E5) (93:1) (E5)

May 13 Chiba Commemorative General Meeting, Chiba, Japan Faith is the key to greatest happiness Jun 3 6th Childrens Dream Festival of Kansai Soka Primary School, Osaka, Japan The voice of a single person of courage gives comfort to all 12th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A joyous life given to kosen-rufu: Devoted leaders achieve happiness and progress

(92:38) (E5)

Jun 8

(93:12) (E5)

June 26 1st Young Mens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Building a monument to your own success Jul 1 19th Takiyama Festival of Soka University, Tokyo, Japan We are the forgers of our own happiness 3rd Hokkaido General Meeting, Hokkaido, Japan Faith is the right to happiness Gongyo Meeting, Hokkaido, Japan A person of true belief lives with pride and joy

(93:32) (E5)

(93:48) (E5)

Jul 8 Jul 9

(94:1) (E5) (94:13) (E5)

40

Jul 14

Leaders Meeting, Hokkaido, Japan Those who work for kosen-rufu are the true national treasures 23rd Eiko Festival of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan A hero stands up on his own Student Division Summer Training Course, Taiseki-ji, Japan You are the flag bearers of the century of humanity Gajokai Summer training course, Taisekiji, Japan The light of character is the soul of the age of the people 3rd Future Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Study is beautiful and noble Joint Training Session for Leaders of Tokyo and Kanto, Shibukawa, Japan Inscribe lifes victories on the Map of life without action there is no great history Training Session for Members of Doctors and Nurses groups, Nagano, Japan Be humanistic physicians for the weak 12th SGI General Meeting, Urawa You are all emissaries of the Buddha working for the sake of humankind 13th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Faith is the source of the wisdom to create a happy life Joint General Meeting of Oita and Kumamoto prefectures, Kumamoto, Japan Faith means constant renewal of life 2nd Young Mens Division General Meeting, Kyushu, Japan Live your youth with an invincible spirit 1st Ceremony to Commemorate the 700t h Anniversary of the founding of the Head 41

(94:19) (E5)

Jul 17

(94:28) (E5)

Jul 21

(95:1) (E5)

Aug 2

(95:18) (E5)

Aug 5

(95:27) (E5)

Aug 7

(95:35) (E5)

Aug 17

(97:7) (E5)

Sep 5

(95:40) (E5)

Sep 12

(96:1) (E5)

Sep 28

(100:1) (E17)

Sep 30

(98:6) (E5)

Oct 7

(96:60) (E5)

Temple, Fujinomiya, Japan Spread the wisdom of the Mystic Law throughout the world Oct 10 5th Chubu General Meeting and the 2 nd Young Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Nagoya, Japan An age of brilliant wisdom Main Ceremony to Commemorate the 700th Anniversary of the Founding of the Head Temple, Fujinomiya, Japan Further enhance the prosperity of the Buddhism of the sun Meeting to conclude the SGI World Youth Training Session, Tokyo, Japan Expand the blue sky of the human heart Ota Ward Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Foster new people with new abilities (97:18) (E5)

Oct 13

(96:62) (E5)

Oct 14

(96:10) (E5)

Nov 7 Nov 17

(98:17) (E5)

SGI Gongyo Meeting Commemorating the (97:31) (E5) 30th Anniversary of Worldwide Kosen-rufu The purpose of Buddhist practice is to realise happiness 1st Kanto General Meeting, 3 rd Young Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Out of hardship and despair arises the call of justice and liberation Training Meeting for members posted overseas, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism seeks to promote a renaissance of humanity (107:1) (E17)

1991 Jan 15

Jan 16

(101:11) (E17)

Jan 18

Training Meeting for members posted overseas and (101:17) (E17) International Division Representatives, Tokyo, Japan Respect for human beings is the spirit of Buddhism Joint Training Session for Divisional Representatives, Tokyo, Japan A pyramid created by the people will last eternally 15th Nationwide Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A proud and noble spirit is never defeated (100:22) (E17)

Jan 19

Jan 23

(102:1) (E17)

42

Jan 28 Feb 1

Hong Kong General Meeting, Hong Kong Hong Kong The Mother Port of kosen-rufu Hong Kong Representative Leaders Meeting, Hong Kong The Mystic Law is the great beneficial medicine for all humanity World Peace Gongyo Meeting, Okinawa, Japan Our age urgently seeks a philosophy based on respect for life 1st Okinawa Prefectural General Meeting, Okinawa, Japan Create a history of total victory in all endeavours Okinawa Top Leaders Conference, Okinawa, Japan A victor is an eternal challenger Meeting for Japanese Goodwill Delegation, Tokyo, Japan Excavating dreams from the ground of reality 4th Young Mens Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A clear sky of fulfilment opens above a life of struggle 1st Chugoku General Meeting, Hirsoshima, Japan A fighting spirit is the essence of great human beings Youth Division General Meeting and 5 th Chubu General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan Fight for the way of humanity as world citizens Meeting for Leaders of Tokyos Ota and Shinagawa and Meguro wards, Tokyo, Japan Open-minded dialogue is the lifeblood of Buddhism 1st General Meeting of Tokyo Territory No.2, Tokyo, Japan The most important objective is producing capable human beings 1st SGI-Philippines Representatives Conference, Manila, Phillipines Pioneers of kosen-rufu Emerging from the Earth Meeting to Commemorate May 3, Tokyo, Japan

(100:32) (E17) (100:37) (E17)

Feb 3

(100:41) (E17)

Feb 5

(101:24) (E17)

Feb 8

(102:14) (E17)

Feb 14

(102:32) (E17)

Feb 17

(102:46) (E17)

Mar 9 Mar 12

(103:1) (E17) (109:1) (E17)

Mar 27

(105:1) (E17)

Apr 2

(105:13) (E17)

Apr 20

(103:17) (E17)

May 3

(103:20) (E17)

43

As followers of the Buddha, propagate the Mystic Law to the best of your ability May 5 Jun 6 Gathering of Soka School Alumni, Tokyo, Japan The sun of truth shines brilliant after the storm German Youth Representatives Conference, Frankfurt Illuminate the land of philosophy with the glorious light of humanity German General Meeting, Frankfurt Inner liberation is the key to developing a brilliant self 1st SGI Benelux Executive Conference, Luxembourg Listening well is the first step for constructive dialogue Informal Meeting, Bonn, Germany The Mystic Law is the fundamental source of hope 13th SGI General Meeting, Trets, Southern France Carry out the practice to realise the Daishonins prophecy SGI Interpreters Conference, Trets, France Concentrated energy makes the impossible possible French General Meeting, Trets, France The great beneficial medicine of the Mystic Law exists for the sake of all humankind Opening of the Victor Hugo House of Literature, Bivres, Paris Global sharing of literature is the first step towards the harmonious fusion of the human race UK General Meeting, Taplow Court, Near London, UK If your heart shines, your life shines UK Youth General Meeting, Taplow Court, Near London, UK Navigate your journey of life by the star of your mission 44 (106:1) (E17) (104:6) (E17)

Jun 8

(104:9) (E17)

Jun 10

(104:18) (E17)

Jun 13

(104:24) (E17)

Jun 16

(104:29) (E17)

Jun 17

(104:34) (E17)

Jun 18

(104:39) (E17)

Jun 21

(104:73) (E17)

Jun 25

(104:52) (E17)

Jun 29

(104:58) (E17)

Jul 10

1st SGI Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Youth, raise the cry for justice in society! 4th Future Division General Meeting, Nagano, Japan Capable people are those who live by their convictions and fulfil their vows Gongyo Meeting for Representative Members of Tottori and Shimane Prefectures, Tottori, Japan The Gohonzon is itself the embodiment of the three treasures Shimane Prefecture Leaders Meeting, Shimane, Japan Cherish those who work for kosen-rufu Four Divisions Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The world is moving towards a renaissance of human rights Youth Division and Study Department Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Assert the true teaching with a valiant spirit USA-Japan Exchange Training Meeting, Los Angeles, USA Equality is the lifeblood of Buddhism 1st SGI-USA Boston Gongyo Meeting, Boston, USA Freedom and equality are the hallmarks of Buddhism Joint General Meeting of Oita and Kumamoto prefectures, Kumamoto, Japan Faith means constant renewal of life 1st SGI-USA General Meeting, Santa Monica, USA Pioneer the ultimate frontier of life and death USA-Canada Joint Representatives Conference, Los Angeles, USA It is Nichiren Daishonins teaching we should base ourselves upon

(106:43) (E17)

Jul 28

(110:4) (E17)

Sep 8

(107:12) (E17)

Sep 9

(107:18) (E17)

Sep 19

(109:31) (E17)

Sep 20

(109:46) (E17)

Sep 23

(108:1) (E17)

Sep 27

(108:10) (E17)

Sep 28

(100:1) (E17)

Sep 29

(108:19) (E17)

Sep 30

(108:29) (E17)

45

Oct 1

1st American Youth Training Meeting, Los Angeles, USA The Mystic Law gives new life to all knowledge Gongyo Meeting to Commemorate SGI World Peace Day Conduct enjoyable meetings and worthwhile discussions 13th Kansai, 5th Hyogo General Meeting and Kansai Womens Division General Meeting, Kobe, Japan Buddhists are world citizens Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The potential of our lives is unlimited November 18 Commemorative Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan We are the true heirs of the Daishonins Buddhism

(108:42) (E17)

Oct 2

(108:51) (E17)

Oct 16

(110:11) (E17)

Oct 27 Nov 17

(111:1) (E17) (113:1) (E17)

1992 Jan 5 Joint General Meeting for members of Tokyos Sugunami and Nakano Wards, Tokyo, Japan Set out joyfully on the journey of your own renaissance of life Kamakura-Shonan Joint General Meeting, Yokohama, Japan Make this year of profound history in your life European SGI Representatives Conference, Frankfurt, Germany The joy of our Buddhist practice gives rise to happiness 1st Joint Conference of Central and Eastern European Countries & Russia Reformation of the spirit is the most respect worthy form of reformation 1st SGID General Meeting, Frankfurt, Germany To cherish aspirations for the future is to remain eternally young 1st Italy Youth Division General Meeting, Florence, Italy One youth embracing the Mystic Law can bring happiness to countless others 46 (111:23) (E17)

Jan 12

(113:8) (E17)

Jun 11

(116:10)

Jun 12

(116:17)

Jun 13

(116:25)

Jun 27

(116:75)

Jun 28

Italian Art and Music Festival, Florence, Italy The essence of genius lies in the spirit of eternal challenge Commemorating July 3, Florence, Italy Build an eternal city in your own heart Italian Representatives Conference, Milan, Italy Let your heart soar on the golden wings of hope Northern Italy Representative Leaders Meeting, Milan, Italy The Gohonzon and the Gosho are our eternal standards Soka Gakkai of Thailand Representatives Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand The Wish-Granting Jewel rains boundless treasures Soka Gakkai-Thailand General Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand People will always gather around one of sincere and honest character Bharat Soka Gakkai Grand Culture Festival, New Delhi, India The universality of Buddhism lies in its unparalleled humanism Bharat Soka Gakkai General Meeting, New Delhi, India Make your lives shine more radiantly with each passing day Gongyo Meeting of Bharat Soka Gakkai, New Delhi, India Joyfully manifest your true potential in society Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint General Meeting, Hong Kong, China Eternal happiness shines in the mirror of faith Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint Representatives Meeting, Hong Kong, China The great treasure of the Law resides in our lives Representatives Meeting in Celebration of March 16, Kosen-rufu Day, Tokyo, Japan Develop faith like boiling water 47

(116:86)

Jul 1 Jul 2 Jul 3

(116: 97) (116:107) (116:115)

Feb 2

(112:3) (E17)

Feb 5

(112:7) (E17)

Feb 8

(112:9) (E17)

Feb 9

(112:12) (E17)

Feb 16

(112:18) (E17)

Feb 20

(112:27) (E17)

Feb 21

(112:30) (E17)

Mar 15

(113:30) (E17)

Mar 16 Graduation Ceremony for the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Develop a strong self-identity to calmly challenge lifes trials Mar 29 Tokyo Territory No.2 General Meeting & Music Festival, Tokyo, Japan The songs of the peoples spirit are mightier than any authority Apr 2 Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Friends gathered in the spirit of the founding Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Scale the glorious peak of life Commemorative May 3 Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The paradigm of SGIs movement for peace: Think globally, act locally

(115:1) (E17)

(115:8) (E17)

(114:35) (E17)

Apr 12

(117:1)

May 3

(115:15) (E17)

May 12 5th Tokyo General Meeting and Nationwide Representative Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Become a person of action, of learning and of dialogue Jul 12 Soka Universitys 21 st Takiyama Festival, Tokyo, Japan Forging bonds of eternal friendship for the victory of humanity 25th Eiko Festival of the Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Challenge limitless possibilities on the wings of courage Representative Leaders Meeting and Nagano Prefecture General Meeting, Nagano, Japan Nothing can match the power of the people 30th Anniversary Commemorative Meeting of Founding of Iida Chapter, Nagano, Japan The condition of your faith determines your happiness 1st SGI World Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan

(115:27) (E17)

(117:46)

Jul 17

(117:67)

Aug 8

(118:56)

Aug 14

(118:80)

Sep 9

(118:92)

48

Youth! grow into Great Trees of wisdom and justice Oct 14 At the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China The 21st century and East Asian civilisations 15th SGI General Meeting Commemorating November 18, Tokyo, Japan The lifeblood of Buddhism pulses in compassionate actions Commemorative Gongyo Meeting Celebrating Soka Gakkai Founding Day November 18, Tokyo, Japan We are the true heirs of the Daishonins Buddhism Youth Division General Meeting and Joint General Meeting for Toshima, Bunkyo and Taito Wards , Tokyo, Japan Youth, open a new path, today and tomorrow! Womens Division Representative Conference, Tokyo, Japan Eye-opening ceremony by slanderous priests are meaningless New Years Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Stand with the courage of lions to forge a year of brilliant victory 2nd SGI-USA General Meeting and 1st International Kansai General Meeting, Los Angeles, USA Let us strive together towards even greater development Gongyo Meeting with Behind the Scenes Volunteers in appreciation of their efforts, Los Angeles, USA The desire for kosen-rufu is the well-spring of happiness Feb 2 Training Session with Miami Members, Miami, USA Respecting those dedicated to kosen-rufu is the ultimate message of the Lotus Sutra SGI Representatives Conference, Miami, USA 49 (119:19)

Nov 14

(120:48)

Nov 17

(113:1)

Dec 13

(122:34)

Dec 23

(122:63)

1993 Jan 1

(122:7)

Jan 27

(123:12)

(123:58)

(123:65)

Feb 3

(123:73)

Feb 5

Feb 10

Feb 13

Raising children to be capable leaders for the 21st century SGI-USA Representatives Conference, Miami, USA Faith is the source of infinite hope and glory Rio Representatives Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Emerge victorious in life under the sun of wisdom 32nd Anniversary of Kosen-rufu Movement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The Mystic Law is the driving force for unlimited improvement Argentine Representatives Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina The power of our ichinen determines our life SGI-Argentina General Meeting, Buenos Aires, Argentina Education is the struggle to unlock the potential of all people 1st SGI of Paraguay General Meeting, Asuncion, Paraguay To live means to keep a flame burning brightly in our hearts 1st SGI-Chile General Meeting, Santiago, Chile Fifty countries: A crystallisation of embracing my mentors heart 16th SGI General Meeting, Sao Paulo, Brazil The world thirsts for the humanism of Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism At SGI-Brazil Auditorium, Sao Paulo, Brazil Chanting diamoku assures one of victory in life SGI-Brazil Training Session, Sao Paulo, Brazil Unseen efforts adorn ones life with blessings SGI-USA Representatives Conference, Miami, USA Our mental attitude changes everything

(123:81)

(123:104)

(123:133)

Feb 15

(123:148)

Feb 19

(123:165)

Feb 21

(123:172)

Feb 24

(123:192)

Feb 28

(123:209)

Mar 3

(123:238)

Mar 7

(123:253)

Mar 9

(123:266)

50

Mar 11

SGI-USA Representatives Training Session, Miami, USA Faith means manifesting supreme humanism 1st SGI-USA Youth Division General Meeting, San Francisco, USA The Daishonins Buddhism holds the key to solving the fundamental problems of humanity Commemorating April 2, Tokyo, Japan The Gohonzon exists within us Youth Division Leaders meeting, Tokyo, Japan Dedicating ones youth to a great aspiration International Spring Training Course, Tokyo, Japan The causal Law of life ensures unseen actions and determinations are manifested as visible effects May 3 Commemorative Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The tide of humanism surging toward a pluralistic world Kansai General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Exercising wisdom in our daily practice Soka Education Alumni Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The mentor rejoices at the disciples growth and development

(123:276)

Mar 14

(123:293)

Apr 3 Apr 13 Apr 11

(124:33) (124:60) (124:47)

May 3

(125:64)

May 4 May 5

(125:80) (126:1)

May 16 SGI-Asian Commemorative General Meeting, conferral of title of Honorary Director of Centre for Japanese Studies from University of East Asia, Macau Buddhism unites the hearts of all humankind May 22 14th Kyushu General Meeting, Fukuoka, Japan Lets create a new page of history Aug 21 Sep 9 6th Future Division General Meeting, Nagano, Japan Lets scale the mountain of high ideals Gongyo Meeting at 6 th SGI World Youth Division Training Course, Tokyo, Japan Lets fight and win where we are right now Inauguration of SGI Headquarters Building, Los Angeles, USA Become people who have big hearts

(125:32)

(126:11) (130:1) (129:183)

Sep 18

(129:30)

51

Sep 26

SGI-USA New England Renaissance Conference, Boston, USA Bringing joy, harmony and happiness to the world SGI-Canada holds Montreal General Meeting, Montreal, Canada Live with wisdom and an indomitable spirit SGI-Canada General Meeting, Vancouver, Canada Live so that life itself is a joy SGI-Canada Representatives Conference, Vancouver, Canada Cherish the loftiest ideals and strive for the highest goals 17th SGI General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Benefits abound where there is happy and harmonious unity 12th Family Culture and Friendship Festival at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan Our earnest struggles bring happiness to our entire family At 6t h Soka Eiko [Glory] Gathering for Soka University & Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Undaunted determination and endeavour pave the way to glory 11th Chubu General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan We are one with Daishonin in life and in death Informal Meeting for Kansai Pioneer Members, Osaka, Japan Encouragement changes others as well as oneself 16th Kansai Glory General Meeting, Osaka, Japan Brilliantly demonstrating the benefit of faith

(129:93)

Sep 28

(129:103)

Oct 1 Oct 2

(129:119) (129:134)

Oct 22

(130:32)

Oct 24

(130:49)

Nov 2

(131:1)

Nov 21 Nov 28

(132:1) (132:29)

Nov 27 1994 Jan 7

(133:8)

New Years Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Facing the sun of hope, lets realise a year of growth and expansion Conference for Representatives of the Kansai Region, Osaka, Japan Lets strive to fulfil our original vow 2nd Asian Culture & Education Conference, Hong Kong, China Ushering in a golden age for Asia 52

(134:92)

Jan 24

(135:3)

Jan 28

(134:10)

Feb 6

Feb 10

1st Thailand-SGI General Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand The treasures of the universe reside within us Hong Kong-Kansai Joint General Meeting, Hong Kong, China Everyday is New Years Day: Everyday is time without beginning Okinawa Prefectural General Meeting, Okinawa, Japan Our struggle proves that the people are noblest of all Soka Gakkai Divisional Representatives Conference, Japan The spirit to learn from everything Graduation Ceremony of Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Each moment is a chance for a fresh departure Joint Graduation Ceremonies for Soka University & Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Soka is another name for infinite hope Tohoku Region Glory General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A Buddha is one who is strong in spirit and action Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Cultivate the creative intelligence to think for yourself Entrance Ceremony of Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Cultivate an inquisitive mind Commemorative Meeting of May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Courage is the eternal spirit of May 3 Inauguration of Ikeda Library in the ISG Center, Florence, Italy Everything begins from our own human revolution

(134:58)

(134:84)

Feb 16

(135:26)

Mar 10

(136:3)

Mar 16

(136:12)

Mar 18

(136:20)

Mar 21

(136:42)

Apr 4

(136:56)

Apr 8

(136:65)

May 3

(136:85)

(137:66)

May 30 Gongyo Meeting with SGI-Italy, Florence, Italy Happiness lies in forging the strength to triumph over all misfortunes Jun 3 SGI-Europe Representatives Conference, Milan, Italy 53

(137:81)

(137:113)

Jun 4

Jun 10

Nurture the tree of Buddhahood in the field of life 1st Europe and Asia Exchange Conference, Milan, Italy The spirit of Requital for a Mothers Kindness 2nd Europe and Asia Exchange Conference, London, UK Forging an ever-expanding circle of friendship 18th SGI General Meeting held in the London, United Kingdom The sincere person is victorious in the end SGI-UK Youth Division General Meeting, London Constructing an indomitable castle in the depths of our lives 23rd Takiyama Festival, Tokyo, Japan Life is an unremitting struggle Memorial Gongyo Service for the Deceased, Gumma, Japan The great benefit of kosen-rufu illuminates the lives of all people 5th Nagano General Meeting, Nagano, Japan One who lives based on faith is strong 1st Eastern Hokkaido General Meeting, Hokkaido, Japan Clearly visible benefit is the most eloquent form of actual proof Discussion with Representative members, Hokkaido, Japan Respond to sincerity with sincerity 2nd Hokkaido Youth Division General Meeting, Hokkaido, Japan Our determinations right now form the foundation for our future 1st Aomori Prefectural General Meeting, Aomori, Japan Tenacious struggle gives rise to eternal good fortune Memorial Gongyo Service for the Deceased, Miyagi, Japan The vigour of our advance determines victory or defeat in realising kosen-rufu 54

(137:126)

(137:147)

Jun 11

(137:157)

Jun 12

(137:165)

Jul 3 Jul 15

(138:1) (138:19)

Aug 6 Aug 1

(139:1) (139:15)

Aug 16

(140:1)

Aug 20

(140:14)

Aug 26

(140:28)

Sep 4

(140:66)

Oct 25

5th Kansai Soka Schools Friendship Exchange Gathering, Osaka, Japan The beautiful ties of parent and child joined in struggle 24th Soka University Festival and 10t h Soka University Junior College Swan Festival, Tokyo, Japan Do not avert your eyes from injustice Gathering of Soka Schools Alumni, Tokyo, Japan People of true intellect are outraged by the suppression of freedom November 18 Commemorative Meeting, Shinjuku, Japan The lofty spirit of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, founding president of Soka Gakkai 12th Chubu General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan The healing touch of compassion

(141:16)

Nov 1

(142:16)

Nov 3

(143:1)

Nov 18

(142:47)

Dec 21 1995 Jan 29

(143:32)

1st and 2 nd Sessions of the SGI and Pan-Pacific Peace and Culture Conference, Honolulu, USA Shaping a new history with the eloquence of truth 19th SGI General Meeting, Honolulu, USA Shining with the greatest possible brilliance Memorial Gongyo Service for Quake Victims, Japan Eternal comrades transcending life and death 25th Graduation Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan The key to our destiny lies in our own heart Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Always cherishing the greatest respect for the people Okinawa Representatives Conference, Japan The powers of the Four Heavenly Kings exist in our lives Gongyo Meeting to commemorate April 2, Japan Advance with the power of humanism 55

(144:51)

Jan 30 Feb 4

(144:62) (145:1)

Mar 16

(147:56)

Mar 17

(147:64)

Mar 28

(147:82)

Apr 2

(147:92)

Apr 3

Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan Wage a victorious spiritual struggle towards the dawn of a new era Entrance Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Construct a solid Self with patience, persistence and dignity Divisional Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The light of value-creation and humanistic education radiate from the shared spirit of mentor and disciple 1st Chugoku Youth Peace General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Those who cultivate themselves during their youth will be victorious in life

(147:101)

Apr 8

(147:108)

Apr 11

(147:116)

May 7

(148:71)

May 18 Representatives Conference of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions, Nagoya, Japan Dont put your life on hold: Lead a fulfiled existence now! May 21 1st Kansai Youth Division General Meeting, Kyoto, Japan Youth! Develop dignified character Jun I2 Representatives Conference of Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures, Tochigi, Japan Creating valuable change with refreshing wisdom Jul 15 Representatives Conference to Commemorate July 17, Tokyo, Japan True freedom is to live with an awareness of ones mission Representative Leaders Joint Training Session, Nagoya, Japan Creating a magnificent tide of the people Divisional Representatives Summer Training Session, 1st Shinetsu Youth Division General Meeting, Nagoya, Japan The depth of your convictions is the true measure of greatness

(148:92)

(148:102)

(149:71)

(150:98)

Aug 4

(151:87)

Aug 5

(151:92)

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Sep 17

Informal Meeting with Teaching Staff and Students of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Carry on the founding presidents indomitable spirit Informal Meeting at the Hikawa Tokyo Youth Training Centre, Tokyo, Japan The people are the heroes who move history Joint Youth General Meeting of the Ikeda Academy of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions, Nagoya, Japan Youth! Win through the power of Actual Faith Opening Ceremony of the Kinsei Venus Dormitory of the Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Osaka, Japan Live true to yourself 20th SGI General Meeting, Kobe, Japan Spreading the philosophy of great compassion throughout the world 2nd Session of the 3rd Asian Culture and Education Conference, Singapore Solidifying the embankments of courage for victory 3rd Session of the 3rd Asian Culture and Education Conference, Singapore There is no greater strategy than the Lotus Sutra SGI-Asian Representatives Conference, Hong Kong Lets cultivate an oceanic state of life Gongyo Meeting to Commemorate November 18, Nagoya, Japan No one can bind the spirit Commemorative Photo Session with Kansai Soka Elementary and Secondary Schools Students, Osaka, Japan Thoroughly develop a sphere of endeavour in which you can excel Fife and Drum Corps General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Strength is vital for happiness and justice

(151:117)

Sep 22

(152:118)

Oct 6

(152:143)

Oct 10

(153:37)

Oct 17

(152:158)

Nov 7

(152:39)

Nov 9

(152:51)

Nov 12

(152:58)

Nov 18

(152:170)

Nov 24

(153:59)

Dec 17

(153:72)

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1996 Jan 26 Student Division Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Life is a challenge to keep setting new personal records Mar 17 Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools Graduation Ceremony, Osaka, Japan The great challenge of realising your own potential Mar 18 Kansai Region Representatives Leaders Meeting, Osaka, Japan Leading a life of supreme fulfilment Mar 20 Soka Gakkai Special Memorial Gongyo Service, Wakayama, Japan Appreciating those who work behind the scenes Mar 29 All-Japan Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Advancing upon the earth of Buddhahood of our own lives Apr 2 Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College Joint Entrance Ceremony, Tokyo, Japan Raise your eyes to lofty peaks and aspire to a noble goal Photo-taking Session with New Students of Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Shouldering the mission for the 21st century Commemorative May 3 Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The bodhisattva spirit is the key to a humane 21st century (155:93)

(156:76)

(157:108)

(157:116)

(157:140)

(158:130)

Apr 17

(158:139)

May 3

(158:159)

May 16 Joint General Meeting of Kobai, Tokiwa and Kojo noTsuki Groups ( Pioneering Womens Division Groups),Tokyo, Japan The beautiful heart of a devoted disciple Jun 1 Meeting with Soka University of America Officials Los Angeles, USA Set humankind on a course of peace and culture through education Joint Territory General Meeting, Denver Advancing with optimism and joy

(159:175)

(159:2)

Jun 9

(159:45)

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Jun 15

Commemorative Gongyo Meeting at New York Culture Center, New York Part 1: The Buddhism of the sun breaks through the darkness of human suffering Part 2: The Buddhism of the sun breaks through the darkness of human suffering 21st SGI General Meeting; World Womens Peace Conference and SGI Representative Conference, Miami, Florida Great leaders in lifetime after lifetime 21st SGI General Meeting, Florida A full and satisfying life is the touchstone of happiness 21st SGI General Meeting, Florida Pioneering a Leadership Revolution

(159:76) (159:85) (159:101)

Jun 22

Jun 23

(159:104)

Jun 23

(159:103) (159:112) (160:28)

June 28 Anti-Nuclear Arms Exhibition, Costa Rica, Directing the spiritual current of humanity toward the rejection of violence Jul 3 SGI-USA Commemorative Training Session, Los Angeles The mentor-disciple relationship Giving positive direction to humanity Gongyo Meeting Commemorating Doctors Division Day, Tokyo, Japan Become both outstanding physicians and leaders 9th Soka Eiko Gathering for Students of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo, Japan The university is a driving force for human rights Second Session: Japan Nationwide Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Faith means steadfast efforts Representative Leaders Conference, Japan Advancing towards victory two hundred years hence

(160:42)

Sep 15

(163:1)

Nov 2

(165:1)

Nov 23

(165:9)

Dec 21

(166:25)

1997 Jan 2 Jan 11 New Years Gathering, Tokyo, Japan Cultivating the spirit is the key to the future 1st Nationwide Young Mens and Young Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Awaken to your mission! Reveal the power within! (166:29) (166:49)

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Day 1: All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan Scale the mountain of kosen-rufu! Day 2, 1 st Session: All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan, Speaking out courageously for the truth Day 2, 2 nd Session: All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan The third stage of life: Making it a time of rich and fruitful harvest 22nd SGI General Meeting, Hong Kong Humanity is the heart of Buddhism Okinawa Prefecture Representative Leaders Gongyo Meeting, Okinawa, Japan Courageous pilots of life and kosen-rufu

(167:39)

Feb 1

(167:47)

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Feb 19 Feb 25

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Mar 18 Joint Graduation of Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Effecting positive change in society through education Mar 24 3rd Nationwide Young Mens and Young Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Youth! Read the gosho and take action Apr 19 Opening Session SGI Spring Training Course, Tokyo, Japan Unity and harmony are the key to development May 5 Future Division Meeting, Tokyo, Japan A genuine successor proves the validity of the mentors teachings May 17 Kansai Representatives Conference, Osaka, Japan Making causes now for the distant future May 26 Chubu Representatives Conference, Nagoya, Japan Forge a life of indestructible hope and joy Sep 5 Sep 15 Representative Leaders Conference, Japan Our names will be remembered eternally Conference of Representative Leaders of Kanagawa Prefecture and of SGI Organisations around the World, Kanagawa, Japan Now is the time to stand up and speak out! Soka Schools Alumni Gathering, Tokyo, Japan Standing at the forefront of a leadership revolution

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1998 Jan 17 Mar 13 Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan One person of firm resolve can change everything Youth Division March 16 Commemorative Meeting, Tokyo, Japan I entrust the victory of the new century to you! Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools Develop true ability and spiritual strength Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan A youth dedicated to a great purpose 3rd All-Japan Student Division Leaders and Future Division Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Youth! Stride forth onto the stage of the 21st century! Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Create a remarkable history Conference Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Mothers Day, Tokyo, Japan Tribute to all the mothers of kosen-rufu Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Nothing is more powerful than the voice of the people SGI Youth Peace General Meeting; Conferral of Abdumomunov Award from Kyrygz Republic, Tokyo, Japan Youth! Work for the happiness of humanity New Years Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Ceaseless struggle for good is the spirit of Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism Soka Gakkai Youth Division Leaders Meeting; Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Argentinas Flores University, Tokyo, Japan Now is the time to build your foundation for life (179:51) (179:103)

Mar 16

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Jan 27

Representatives Conference Commemorating January 26, SGI Day, Tokyo, Japan The battle against arrogance SGI Asia Peace and Culture Conference with Representatives from SGI Asian Countries Immeasurable benefits are yours

(189:13)

Feb 21

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Mar 16 Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Victory is attained by enduring tests and trials Apr 17 Student Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Take on challenges and win! May 5 Future Division General Meeting, Commemorating Soka Gakkai Successors Day, Tokyo, Japan Forge a self that is never defeated by anything

(193:3)

(195:13) (193:15

May 17 Speech at the Dinner Hosted by Cheju National University, South Korea Forging human solidarity transcending national borders May 18 Speech at the Dinner Hosted by SGI President at Cheju do, South Korea A spirit of unchanging devotion Sep 14 Commemorative Gathering marking completion of Soka University Central Tower, Tokyo, Japan A noble fortress of value-creating education Oct 9 Celebration of Soka Schools Day of Passion, Tokyo, Japan Grow strong by overcoming hardship 2000 Jan 2 New Years Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Wage an exhilarating struggle, live an exhilarating life! Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan The future depends on the youth Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Working for the happiness of those who have suffered most Conference with Soka Gakkai Leaders and Representatives of SGl-Italy, Tokyo, Japan Be always among the people!

(192:13)

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Jan15 May13

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Nov 25 Nov 26 Dec 1 2001 Jan 2 Feb 28

Commemorative Meeting, Singapore A path to happiness for all SGI-Singapore-Australia Joint Meeting, Singapore Advance with an eternally youthful spirit Representatives Conference, Malaysia Cultivate the treasures of the heart

(211:18) (211:22) (211:45)

Mar 19

Mar 28

Apr 2

Apr 11 May 5

New Years Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Lets set forth with infinite hope in our hearts! Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Religious persecution is a badge of honour Joint Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Strive earnestiy in the field of your mission Representative Regional Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Adorn the drama of your life with triumph! Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Peace is the prime point of Soka University Region Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Become a leader who inspires others to win Soka Schools Alumni Gathering; Conferral of Honorary Life Membership from the Thoreau Society, Tokyo, Japan Be leaders endowed with philosophy and a poetic mind Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Youth who uphold justice are the hope of the future Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools 21st Century Alumni Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Education is the key to world peace First Chiba Youth Division General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Now is the time for courageous dialogue Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Achieve victory in this tumultuous age

(212:35) (215:51)

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2002 Apr 13 3rd Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Hardship The medal of honour of youth Special Training Session for SGI-Cte dIvoire Representatives, Tokyo, Japan Rousing a great wave of dialogue for peace Divisional Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Wholeheartedly working for peoples happiness SGI Representative Leaders Conference from Various Countries, Tokyo, Japan Live life as a joyous drama! World Peace Gongyo Meeting with SGI Youth Leaders, Tokyo, Japan Part I: The true essence of Buddhism lies in our behaviour as human beings (229:11)

Jun 2

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Jul 27 Sep 8

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2003 Mar 16 Graduation Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Cultivate the wisdom never to be defeated by the unjust Mar 19 Joint Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Brilliantly fulfil your lifes mission! Apr 1 Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Soka University Forever a great citadel of peace Entrance Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan The world is waiting for you Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Walking the path of mentor and disciple to victory in life Divisional Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Triumph with the heart of a lion king (240:15)

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Jul 2

Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Faith is the path leading to absolute happiness Soka Education Conference, Tokyo, Japan Students will shine when teachers provide light

(242:37)

(242:45) (244:1)

Jul 13

Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Great are those who make others great Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Responsibilities forge our character and humanity Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Let us expand our network of friendship! Part 2 : Believe in the potential of youth! Nationwide Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Leading the movement for kosen-rufu is a supreme honour Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan History begins with one person of courage Conference with SGI Representatives and Leaders of Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory, Tokyo, Japan Five guidelines of faith

Jul 24

(243:1)

Jul 26

(245:1) (245:9) (247:1)

Aug 8

Dec 10

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2004 Mar 16

Joint Graduation Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Advance along the great path of your mission! Joint Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Eternally dedicated to the people Joint Entrance Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens College, Tokyo, Japan Changing the world through the passion of youth Joint Entrance Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Elementary Schools and Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo Bring the flower of your life to the fullest bloom 65

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Mar 19

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Jun 18

Womens Division and Young Womens Division Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Make peace a reality through the powerful voices of global citizen! Soka University of America Students and Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Soka University of America is the hope of the 21st century SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Those dedicated to spreading the Mystic Law are assured of ultimate victory Part 2 : Unity is the key to the brilliant development of our movement Conference with Students and Representatives of Soka University of America, Tokyo, Japan Uniting across the globe for the sake of peace Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Walking the noble path of mentor and disciple Part 2 : Leaders exist for the sake of the members Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Be leaders who shine with courage, sincerity, and gratitude Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Following the path of mentor and disciple

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(254:1)

Jul 17

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Jul 17

Sep 29

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Oct 8

Oct 28 2005 Jan 2

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Jan 9

New Years Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : No action taken for kosen-rufu is ever wasted Part 2 : To foster people is to create hope for the futsure SGI Representatives Conference Part 1 : Take action! A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Part 2 : Advance to the end with an indomitable spirit! First Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Youth, possess a sound philosophy!

(260:7) (260: 17)

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Apr 15

30th Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Youth are the key to the SGIs development Nationwide Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Swift action is the key to success Representatives Conference Celebrating May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Open the way forward with courage Part 2 : Hardships are an opportunity for human revolution Representatives Conference Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, Tokyo, Japan Youth Take full responsibility for kosen-rufu!

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Apr 26

May 14 Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Creating lives of happiness through wholehearted efforts for kosen-rufu Part 2 : Engaging ourselves actively in the world around us May 21 Tokyo No.2 Area Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Using our voice for the sake of peace Jun 6 Part 2 : Uphold fearless faith Conference Commemorating June 6, the Birthday of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Illuminating the world with light of education and peace Part 2 : The indomitable human rights struggle of the founding president Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Youth are the future Aug 6 Joint Training Session for Representatives of the Doctors and Nurses Division, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : One courageous individual can change the world Part 2 : Warmly encouraging others Part 3 : Make each step a breakthrough to victory Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo, Japan Move forward with fearless and courageous faith 67

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Jul 20

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Sep 12

Sep 22

Soka Educators Conference, Tokyo, Japan Part 1 : Education has the power to foster indomitable individuals Part 2 : World peace starts with educational reform Divisional Representatives Conference to Commemorate the 75t h anniversary of the Soka Gakkai, Tokyo, Japan Develop yourself limitlessly

(266:58) (266:65) (266:75)

Sep 27

SPEECHES BY PRESIDENT AKIYA

1992 Oct 22 59th HQLM, Kansai, Japan (120:91) Next Year, 1993, designated as The Soka Renaissance Year of victory Soka Gakkai Announces Conferral of Gohonzon at 70th Headquarter Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Faith based on the Dai-Gohonzon Directly (129:152) connected to the Daishonin

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MESSAGES
1988 Sep 22 Sep 24 Sep 24 Sep 24 To the 2 nd SGI World Lawyers Conference, Tokyo, Japan To the 1 st SGI World Scientists Conference, Sendai, Japan To the 3 rd World Youth Conference on Agriculture, Yamagata, Japan To the 1 st SGI World Artists Conference, Sendai, Japan (E2:88:038) (E2: 88:029) (E2:88:030) (E2:88:031)

1989 Aug 24 1st Tokyo General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Live by your faith and dreams Oct 3 Oct 3 Oct 3 1991 Feb 17 To the 2 nd SGI World Physicians Conference, Tokyo, Japan To the 3 rd SGI World Lawyers Conference, Tokyo, Japan To the 4 th SGI World Educators Conference, Tokyo, Japan To the 2 nd International Conference on Peace and Non-violent Action, India Non-violence and the spirit of compassion are the driving forces for creating a century of humanity

(84:1) (E5) (84:1) (E5:89:280) (84:3) (E5:89:282) (84:4) (E5:89:283)

(100:62:E17)

Mar 16 To the Youth Division Members, Commemorating March 16, Kosen-rufu Day, Tokyo, Japan Fill the world with the light of wisdom and culture 1992 Feb 18 Opening of the exhibition Welcome to the Wonderland of Dreams and Hopes: World Childrens Tales exhibition with works by Daisaku Ikeda and Brian Wildsmith, Hong Kong

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1993 Sep 12 1994 Jul 27

Congratulatory Message at the Opening of Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in India To the Participants of the Scientific Conference on Human Studies, Education, Development & 21st Century, Hanoi, Vietnam Education cultivates a good heart in human life and creates the personal values necessary for the future To the Participants of the Future Division General Meeting, Tokyo Those who strive earnestly to develop themselves are victors in life To the for Future Division Meeting in Commemoration of May 5, Tokyo, Japan Young Educators Conference, Tokyo, Japan Pursue the noble ideals of Mr Makiguchi Kanto Renaissance Conference, Tokyo, Japan Persecution is the votarys supreme honour

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Jul 31

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1995 May 5 1996 Jan 7 Jan 14

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(154:91) (154:96) (156:83) (156:88)

Feb 25 New Tokyo Cultural Summit, Tokyo, Japan Make something happen Mar 4 3rd Asian General Meeting Commemorating 35th Anniversary of Kosen-rufu Movement in Asia, Okinawa, Japan Personal growth is the key to expanding the sphere of peace Tokyo Business Professionals Division Representatives Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Entering the orbit of Buddhahood Gakuen Ward General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Maintain excellent health towards 2005

Mar 8

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Mar 21 Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College Joint Graduation Ceremony, Tokyo, Japan Boundless challenge yields boundless growth

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Tokyo and Kansai Soka Elementary Schools Entrance Ceremony, Tokyo, Japan Soaring high with Wings of Hope and Courage Soka Junior and Senior High Schools Entrance Ceremonies, Tokyo, Japan Courage is a prerequisite for a life of great achievement

(157:155)

Apr 8

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Aug 18 3rd US-Japan Youth Peace General Meeting, Miami, USA Youth! Cherish hope, challenge yourselves and fight for justice Sep 15 To the Members of the Many Treasures Group, Japan Walking lifes loftiest path to immeasurable satisfaction 2nd Nationwide Young Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Happiness lies in forging a solid self Tokyo Chapter Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Advancing together on the front lines Yamanashi Prefecture Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Kofu, Japan Savouring the boundless good fortune of the Mystic Law

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1997 Feb 10

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Mar 8 Sep 30

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Oct 19 Opening of the Ikeda Friendship Centre in Gurgaon, India 1998 Apr 8 Entrance Ceremony for the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Elementary Schools, Japan Become the sun of hope for the 21st century

(174:8)

(180:49)

Apr 21 Closing Meeting of the SGI Spring Study Session, Tokyo, Japan Create a golden path of friendship Aug 2 13th Summer Conference of Womens Division Nurses Group (Shirakaba-kai), Tokyo, Japan Hardships endow us with compassion and strength to help others

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1999 Feb 3

Soka Gakkai Prefecture Chiefs Conference, Tokyo, Japan Kosen-rufu is a movement of unsurpassed humanism To the Members of the Young Womens Division, Tokyo, Japan What is happiness? At the Closing Sesion of the SGI Training Course, Tokyo, Japan Everything is born from hope Tokyo General Ward Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan Win with a spirit of indomitable courage

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Jun 17

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Jul 4

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2001 Jan 30

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Apr 26 Nationwide Conference for Prefecture Leaders, Tokyo, Japan Laying the foundation for peace in Asia and the world May 22 Nationwide Conference for Prefecture Leaders, Tokyo, Japan Advance with a great determination of absolute victory June 28 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Give people courage, joy and confidence Sep 6 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Persecution is proof of the cause of good Tokyo General Ward Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Japan True joy is found in the struggle for justice

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Dec 3

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Dec 14 Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan The purpose of religion is peoples happiness 2002 Mar 4 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Four freedoms for the 21st Century 72

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Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan The pride of advancing at the forefront of the new century Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Take initiative with joy and enthusiasm Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Buddhism is the key to victory in work and life

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Jul 4

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Aug 17 Second Entrance Ceremony of Soka University of America Working together for the happiness and peace of all humankind Sep 30 Oct 1 Remarks to Soka University Students, Tokyo, Japan Learning is the inalienable right of all Remarks to Soka Womens College Students, Tokyo, Japan Youthful efforts become a lifetime treasure Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference Lead the way to a year of great victory! Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Advance with vigour along the path of your mission

(232:19)

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2003 Jan 9 Jun 13

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Aug 16 3rd Entrance Ceremony of Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, USA To learn is to grow and develop without llimit Dec 10 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan History begins with one person of courage 2004 Feb 6 Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Create a thrilling drama of great victory

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Aug 14 Soka University of America, Entrance Ceremony, California, USA Develop into great leaders for world peace

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Nationwide Prefecture Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan Happiness for all Religions true aim Inaugural meeting of Ikeda Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, Boston, USA Building bridges towards a civilisation of creative coexistence Joint Entrance Ceremony for Tokyo, Kansai Junior and High Schools, Tokyo, Japan Become great leaders for world peace

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LECTURES
1988 Jan 7 Commemorative Address on the conferral of G Ramachandran Award for International Understanding, Gandhigram Rural University, India The role of youth against violence in the movement for peace Academy of Fine Arts, France Art and spirituality in the East and West (E2:88:214)

1989 Jun 14

(80:36) (E2:89:180)

1990 May 28 Beijing University, China My view of the path of education, the bridge of culture 1991 Jan 30 University of East Asia, Macau Arousing a new global awareness

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Apr 21 University of Philippines, Manila Peace and business: Towards a universal spirit of fairness and justice Sep 26 John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, USA The age of Soft Power and inner-motivated philosophy For developing a new Japan-US relationship Chinese University of Hong Kong Traditional Chinese humanism will shine in the new century 4th Gandhi Memorial Lecture of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi Toward a world without war Gandhism and the modern world

(108:64) (E17)

1992 Jan 30

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Oct 14 Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China The 21st century and East Asian civilisation

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1993 Jan 28 Sep 24 1994 Jan 31

Claremont McKenna College, Los Angeles In search of new principles of integration At Harvard University, Boston Mahayana Buddhism and 21st century civilisation Shenzhen University, China The infinite horizon of humanism

(123:41) (129:68)

(134:26) (137:8)

May 17 Moscow State University, Moscow The magnificient cosmos of the human being 1995 Jan 26 East-West Center, Hawaii, USA Peace and human security: A Buddhist perspective for the 21st century Aleneo de Santander, Cultural and Scientific Society, Spain Towards the dawn of civilisation of the 21st century Transcending the sufferings of Faust Tribhuvan University, Nepal Homage to the Sagarmatha of humanism The living lessons of Gautama Buddha Simon Wiesenthal Center Makiguchis lifelong pursuit of justice and humane values Teachers College, Columbia University, New York Thoughts on education for global citizenship University of Havana, Cuba Building a great spiritual bridge to the new century

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1996 Jun 4

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1997 Oct 21 Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, New Delhi, India A new humanism for the coming century 2003 Lectures At Soka University Mar 10 Part 1 Goethe the Man Part 2 Goethe the Man 76

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C OMMEMORATIVE

ADDRESS

2005 May 22 Commemorative Address to Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo , USA The university of the 21st century Cradle of world citizens

(263:153)

SGI PRESIDENT
2000 Sep 29

IKEDA S EDUCATION PROPOSALS

Building a society serving the essential needs of education Some views on education in the 21st century

(213:1)

2001 Jan 9

Reviving education: The brilliance of the inner spirit Further thoughts on education in the 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 Arm yourself with a heart of compassion Conferral of a Special Non-resident Membership from the Austrian Artists Association, Frankfurt Fill the peoples hearts with the light of poetry (104:72) (E17)

1991 Jun 7

1992 Feb 15 Conferral of the Most 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 Jun 24 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Ankara University, Turkey A new silk road from the cradle of civilisation

(112:65) (E17) (112:67) (E17)

(116:60)

Feb 12 Conferral of Award of Non-resident Member and Machado de Assis Medal from Brazilian Academy of Letters, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The dawn of hope for humanistic civilisation May 16 Conferral of Title of Honorary Director of Centre for Japanese Studies from University of East Asia, Macau Buddhism unites the hearts of all humankind 1995 Nov 14 Conferral of Honorary Doctor of Social Science from University of Macau Fostering a new era of creative friendship 1997 Feb 20 Conferral of Honorary Professorship from Jilin University, China The development of the individual is the key to prosperity

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May 12 Conferral of Honorary Professorship from Shanghai University, Shanghai, China Development depends on selflessly dedicated individuals Sep 13 Conferral of Special Commendation from the World Federation of United Nations Associations, Tokyo, Japan Youth are the force that will change history

(170:5)

(173:33)

Oct 23 Conferral of the Tagore Peace Award from Asiatic Society, New Delhi, India Raise your voice on behalf of humanity Oct 6 Conferral of Honorary Professorship by Inner Mongolia University and Distinction of Honorary Adviser to Association of Mongolian Literature. China Advancing with a spirit of unceasing challenge Conferral of award from Order of the Knights of Rizal The illuminating spirit of Jos Rizal Conferral of Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities from University of Manila Cultivating the inner treasures of youth Conferral of Honorary Citizenship from Tagaytay, Philippine A land of restorative wellsprings of humanism

(174:55) (174:55) (175:35)

1998 Feb 9

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Apr 17 Conferral of an Honorary Doctorate from Federico Villarreal National University, Peru Take on challenges and win! May 15 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy, from Kyung Hee University Forging a global alliance of humanistic philosophy and education May 17 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Cheju National University, South Korea A friendship leading to eternal prosperity Jul 24 Conferral of Honorary Professorship from Northeastern University, China Lead a profound life dedicated to the good of society

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Conferral of Abdumomunov Award from Kyrygz Republic Youth! Work for the happiness of humanity

(185:29)

Oct 24 Conferral of Honorary Life Membership from Photographic Society of Singapore Ushering in a culture of peace in the 21st century 1999 Jan 7 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from University of Delhi, India Constructing a new civilisation where justice prevails Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Argentinas Flores University, Tokyo, Japan Now is the time to build your foundation for life Induction into Martin Luther King Jr International Collegium of Scholars of Morehouse College, Atlanta, USA Setbacks are an opportunity for victory

(198:13)

(188:25)

Jan 15

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2000 Sep 7

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Nov 24 Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, University of Sydney, Australia Towards a new century of mutual prosperity Nov 29 Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Letters, University of Putra, Malaysia Serving Humanity is the pillar of education 2001 Jun 1 Accepting an Honorary Professorship from Fujian Teachers University, China When women of peace stand together, war becomes impossible Conferral of Commendation from the Center for Dewey Studies, USA The triumph of justice and democracy Conferral of an Award from Republic of San Marino Let us create a world of human harmony! Conferral of Award from Argentinas University of Buenos Aires The time is now! 80

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Jun 6

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2003 Jan 18

Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Indias Bharathidasan University Uphold the spirit of placing students first Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Indias Rabindra Bharati University, Tokyo, Japan Only by uniting people can we create a peaceful world Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities from Capitol University, Philippines Carrying the flame of hope to all humanity

(240:5)

2004 Feb 24

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Jun 6

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Apr 14 Conferral of Honorary Doctorate from Londrina State University, Brazil Education is the light of hope illuminating the way to a more humane world Jul 22 Conferral of honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Jordan Education is the greatest Weapon for peace

(255:7)

(254:27)

2005 Apr 20 Conferral of Award for Oneness of Mahavir and Mahatma from Times Foundation, India Building a genuine and enduring peace based on non-violence and dialogue May 7 Conferral of the title of Honorary Professor from Beijing Language and Culture University, China Live for lofty ideals and for the welfare of others!

(262:51)

(264:13)

May 26 Conferral of Award of Honorary Foreign Member from Brazilian Institute of History and Geography; Non-Resident Member of the Brazilian Academy of Philosophy Illuminate all around you with the light of hope and truth

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DISCUSSIONS
CONVERSATIONS
1992 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] 1993 On The Life Of Spanish Artist Francisco De Goya [01] As human beings we must speak out [02] [03] [04] [05] Live according to your own standards Leaving a testimony for later generations Maintaining a spirit of hope to the end Moving ever forward with abiding passion and will (127:1) (127:6) (127:11) (127:16) (127:22) Let 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 ones 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 My sole purpose, my sole wish is peoples 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 ones sense of responsibility for kosen-rufu Illuminate all around you just like the sun With youth representatives (118:1) (118:10) (118:18) (118:26) (118:33) (118:39) (118:47) (119:32) (119:38) (119:44) (119:51) (119:58) (119:65) (119:73) (120:68) (121:43) WITH YOUTH

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The Struggle For Human Rights In India [01] Peoples hearts and society: The arena of Gandhis endeavours [02] [03] [04] Confronting oppression with the power of truth Advancing with total commitment to ones 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 ones character Advancing with the spirit: No 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 peoples 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! (128:1) (128:5) (128:10) (128:14) (128:19) (128:23) (128:27) (128:32) (128:36) (128:41)

1994 On Buddhism, Life and History [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] Glory lies in ones 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 persons life Love for humanity is the underlying spirit of the SGI (134:136) (135:69) (137:180) (138:32) (138:45) (139:28) (140:90) (140:103) (141:42) (142:88)

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A life of struggle is crowned with happiness ON YOUTH

(I44:125)

D ISCUSSIONS

S GI President Ikedas Discussions on Youth For the Protagonists of the Twenty-first Century

1996 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] 1997 [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] 1998 [21] [22] <Part 2> [0l] [02] [03] 1999 [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 What is love? What is the meaning of work? What is an international person? Bringing out the best in ones 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 What is the purpose of our organisation? Human revolution and kosen-rufu

(162:53) (162:63) (163:85) (163:97) (164:37) (165:47) (166:103) (167:99) (169:101) (170:109) (171:61) (172:69) (172:87) (173:101) (174:103) (174:115) (175:91) (176:43) (176:59) (176:75) (177:103) (177: 123)

What is freedom? What does individuality mean? How are our prayers answered? The importance of friendship The power of courage

(183:117) (185:115) (186:93) (188:113) (190:73)

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[07] [08] [09] 2000 [10] [11] [12] 1996 [0I] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23]

Why is right persecuted? The purpose of going to college Part 1 The purpose of going to college Part 2 You are the hope of the world Life and death Part 1 Life and death Part 2 Life and death Part 3 ON HEALTH

(194:83) (195:63) (195:77) (201:117) (206:37) (207:63) (208:105)

D ISCUSSIONS

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

(157:74) (157:85) (157:97) (158:84) (158:92) (158:102) (158:110) (158:120) (159:156) (159:165) (160:107) (160:120) (161:61) (161:72) (161:83) (161:93) (161:104) (162:107) (162:119) (163:147) (163:161) (164:91) (165:81)

1997 A New Century of Health: Buddhism and The Art of Medicine [24] Kidney disease [25] Skin disorders [26] Drugs and Medicines Part 1 [27] Drugs and Medicines Part 2

(169:129) (171:91) (171:103) (171:113)

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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] 1998 [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] 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 ones life Savouring the sweetness of a life well lived Leading a life of purpose and commitment The secret of long life Making our example our greatest legacy to others Ties of trust and friendship are our greatest treasure Work is the key to health A noble spirit of mutual aid and support A forty-six-year partnership of devoted service to kosen-rufu A shared journey for worldwide kosen-rufu A family committed to serving the members Faith is the key to lifes triumph (173:73) (173:81) (173:91) (175:73) (175:81) (176:3) (176:13) (176:23) (176:33) (178:137) (179:173) (179:183) (180:93) (180:101) (181:117)

D IALOGUE 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 Discussions with SGI-USA Culture Department Members A new sun shines on the land of liberty, America! (208:29) (208:91) (209:65) (209:75)

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The World of Nichiren Daishonins Writings A Discussion on Humanistic Religion 2002 [0I] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07]

The Gosho is the Buddhist scripture for the latter day of the Law The Daishonins lifelong dedication to his vow The establishment of the Daishonins teaching: Dawn of a religion for all humanity Establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land Part I Establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land Part 2 Attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime means living with strong faith and great hope Many in body, one in mind: The victorious solidarity of comrades in faith dedicated to an eternal vow The heart of a lion king The courageous roar of mentor and disciple Persecutions encountered for the sake of the Law Part I Persecutions encountered for the sake of the Law Part 2 The Gohonzon Part I

(225:37) (226:59) (227:45) (228:25) (229:49) (230:51) (231:81)

[08] [09] [10] [11] 2003 [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

(232: 53) (233:51) (234:31) (235:43)

The Gohonzon Part 2 The Gohonzon Part 3 Sado exile Part 1 Sado exilo Part 2 The Daishonins Three 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)

(236:39) (237:47) (238:21) (239:71) (240:39) (240:49) (242:69)

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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

(244:51) (245:49) (246:19) (247:77)

The Buddhism of sowing A teaching that enables all people to attain enlightenment The fulfilment of the Daishonins vow and its perpetuation by his disciples The commitment to lead all people to enlightenment into the eternal future Birth, ageing, sickness, and death Part 1 Birth, ageing, sickness, and death Part 2 ON

(248:21) (250:79)

[26] [27] 1995 [0I] [02] [03] [04] [05]

(251:13) (252:73)

LECTURES

H OBEN AND JURYO CHAPTERS

(147:1) (147:18) (147:26) (148:1) (148:10)

Preliminary thoughts: Impressions of my mentors state of life On the Hoben chapter Behold the sun of Buddhahood in your heart Immeasurable meanings derive from the one Law The transformation of the voice-hearers A revolutionary view of Buddhahood: Embracing the Gohonzon is in itself enlightenment The Daishonin established the Object of Worship never known before Expedient means are words of wisdom for raising people up The Buddha struggles to change peoples hearts through dialogue The Buddha is a great doctor of life who guides people towards happiness Securing a great state of life through taking action for kosen-rufu Our concern for kosen-rufu enables us to become Buddhas 88

[06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11]

(148:19) (148:29) (148:37) (149:1) (149:11) (149:18)

[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

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 Ones secret and his transcendental powers indicates the great beneficial power of the Gohonzon The Daishonins 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 Buddhas state of life is as vast as the universe The saha world is itself the land of eternally tranquil light The Buddha observes peoples 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 Mystic Law The lights of the Buddhas character is inextinguishable The Buddhas 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 Highly Effective Medicine of the Mystic Law Using the Buddhas wisdom to correct societys distortions 89

(149:26) (149:35) (150:1) (150:10) (150:19) (150:32) (151:1)

[19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]

(151:10) (151:18) (151:26) (151:32) (151:39) (151:47) (152:77) (152:84) (152:93) (152:101) (152:109) (153:1)

(153:9) (153:17) (153:23) (153:31)

1996 [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45]

The Bodhisattvas of the Earth are noble emissaries of the Buddha who lead people to happiness The Jigage is a song in praise of the Greater Self We ourselves can attain the Buddhas vast state of life Truly strong are those who continually base themselves on the Gohonzon A seeking attitude makes our lives shine Arise! sun of eternal joy above the sea of suffering An indestructible paradise exists within our lives A life dedicated to the Mystic Law is a life of true happiness Great benefit comes from practising the Mystic Law Honestly and Uprightly The Buddha is a person of action who fixes his gaze on humankind The Buddhas great vow to lead all people to happiness ON THE

(154:11) (154:19) (154:28) (154:36) (154:33) (155:42) (155:51) (155:59) (156:1) (156:9) (156:17)

LECTURES
[01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

GOSHO
(157:1) (157:10) (157:20) (157:29) (158:1) (158:10) (158:23) (158:32) (158:42) (159:123) (159:137) (159:146) (160:52) (160:62)

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 Letter to the Mother of Oto Gozen part 1 Letter to the Mother 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 My Sickness [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] 2004 The Ultimate Teaching Affirmed by all Buddhas Past, Present and Future Reply to Myoho Bikuni Part I Reply to Myoho Bikuni Part 2 Reply to Myoho Bikuni Part 3 Happiness in this World

(161:1) (161:8) (161:13) (161:25) (161:37) (161:49) (162:9)

LECTURES
[01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07]

ON

THE OPENING

OF THE

EYES

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 Teaching 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 The profound debt owed to the Lotus Sutra and the protection received by those who spread the supreme Law of universal enlightenment The six difficult and nine easy acts: To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage The two admonitions of the Devadatta chapter: A call to lead all people to enlightenment based on the teaching of Changing Poison into Medicine and Attaining Buddhahood in ones present form (260:68) (261:124) (262:103)

2005 [08] [09] [10]

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Part 1 The three powerful enemies The anatomy of persecution arising from fundamental darkness Part 2 The three powerful enemies Confronting the most formidable enemy: Arrogant false sages Why does the votary of Lotus Sutra encounter great persecutions? The votarys battle against the fundamental evil of slander of the Law I Will Be the Pillar of Japan Standing alone and dedicating ones life to the vow for kosen-rufu Lessening ones karmic retribution The principle of changing karma that frees people from suffering I and My Disciples Attaining Buddhahood through steadfast faith at the crucial moment ON THE LOTUS SUTRA

(263:120) (263:135) (264:76) (265:103) (266:119) (266:135)

CONVERSATIONS
[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 Means 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 OF LOTUS SUTRA

(145:22) (146:34) (147:34) (148:46) (149:42) (150:40) (151:55) (154:43)

WISDOM

The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra A Discussion on Religion in the Twenty-first Century [9] [10] [11] [12] The Expedient Means chapter The inherent sanctity of all existence Similes and parables Compassion and wisdom distilled to their fragrant essence Belief and understanding The dynamic relationship of faith and wisdom The Buddhas compassionate wisdom fosters individuality (155:68) (156:26) (157:39) (158:52)

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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 Teachers of the Law are spiritual leaders who live among the people Ones life is itself the treasure tower

(160:72) (162:23) (163:13) (163:51) (165:15)

Embracing the Lotus Sutra means recognising the infinite worth of each persons life The fact that evil people can attain enlightenment proves that good will triumph The dragon girls enlightenment is a grand declaration of gender equality A disciple battles the three powerful enemies The Lotus Sutra enables all people to attain absolute peace and happiness Upsetting attachments and arousing doubts: A Great Jolt that induces a revolutionary leap in consciousness A cultural history of the lotus flower I am a Bodhisattva of the Earth the discovery of the eternal self An irrepressible zest for life The spirit of the Life Span chapter Shakyamunis declaration of the supreme dignity of the human being The Life Span chapter Part 3: Establish a state of life of eternally indestructible happiness The Life Span chapter Part 4: The pursuit of happiness The doctrine of the ten worlds <1> The Life Span chapter Part 5: Turning a society of anger into a society of humanism: The doctrine of the ten worlds <2> The Life Span chapter Part 6: From the six paths to the four noble worlds The doctrine of the ten worlds <3> The Life Span chapter Part 7: From the six 93

(166:67) (167:69) (168:75) (169:61) (170:79) (171:33) (172:37) (173:39) (174:73) (175:41)

(177:67) (178:89) (179:143) (180:63) (181:85)

[33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] 1999 [39] [40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] 2000 [51] [52] [53]

paths to the four noble worlds The mutual possession of the ten worlds <1> The Life Span chapter Part 8: Enacting the drama of kosen-rufu on the Earth of Buddhahood The mutual possession of the ten worlds <2> The Life Span chapter Part 9: Evidence for the eternity of life The Life Span chapter Part 10: Life after death Fusion with the universal life The meaning of eternal life <1> The Life Span chapter Part 11: Life after death Eternally advancing with great life force The meaning of eternal life <Part 2> Those who spread the Mystic Law accumulate great life force Joyfully spreading the Mystic Law Those who spread the Mystic Law receive the great benefit of the purification of the six sense organs A struggle against the forces of arrogance The transmission to the Bodhisattvas of the Earth: A solemn ceremony of kosen-rufu The essential transmission to Bodhisattva Superior Practices marks the dawn of Humanistic Buddhism The Supernatural Powers chapter is an overture to the triumphal march of the people The implicit teaching is Buddhism for the People The completion of the ceremony of transmission True health lies in bodhisattva practice Cultural activities based on the Mystic Law are Wonderful Sounds Develop the compassion and wisdom to Perceive the Worlds Sounds Kosen-rufu is the ultimate path in life Those who devote themselves to kosen-rufu receive the Benefit of Protection The victory of a Family Revolution Treasure Each Person is the conclusion of the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra is a teaching of the oneness of mentor and disciple 94

(182:35) (183:83) (184:71) (185:63) (186:59) (187:35) (188:77) (189:71) (190:45) (191:83) (192:85) (193:93) (194:53) (195:25) (196:51) (197:63) (198:27) (199:49)

(201:43) (201:85) (202:95)

DISCOURSES
D AILY
[01] 1995 [02] [03] [04] [05] DISCOURSES (143:69) (144:96) (144:102) (144:108) (144:113)

Life: A challenge, A great experiment The greatest of all treasures is capable people Education and religion exist to bring out the highest potential in all people Sounds of the approaching century of life Turning the compassionate Wheel of the Law in society DISCOURSES

O CCASIONAL
1994 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Expanding our own state of life is the key to happiness Our Heart at the present moment determines the future Defeating negative forces through prayer The strength to advance with courage and confidence Religion is the bastion of peoples freedom and independence In quest of the truth Taking action based on ones own humanity The brilliant illumination of the sun The indomitable spirit of the Korean people Culture is a spiritual struggle President Makiguchi laid down his life for the freedom of religion Part 1 Learn from history and develop wisdom to discern lies from truth Part 2 The presence of a religious challenge serves a bastion of spiritual freedom Part 3

(140:78) (140:84) (141:22) (141:25) (141:29) (142:59) (142:65) (142:71) (142:76) (143:44) (143:50) (143:56) (143:61)

1995 Feb 06 Nichiren Daishonins Gosho: A wellspring of hope

(145:10)

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HUMAN REVOLUTION
1991 VOLUME 11 Osaka Osaka Osaka Osaka Osaka Osaka Trial 1992 Trial Trial Trial VOLUME 12 Cool Cool Cool Cool Cool 1993 Breeze Breeze Breeze Breeze Breeze 01 06 14 18 27 05 13 17 26 33 (115:39) E17) (117:116) (118:101) (119:81) (120:76) (122:75) (124:76) (126:60) (127:69) (128:62) (128:74) (129:189) (130:55) (131:60) (133:114) (135:120) (136:173) (136:179) (137:258) (140:185) (142:164) (144:189) (145:91) (146:95) 01 08 09 16 17 24 25 32 33 40 41 44 01 05 06 12 13 20 21 26 (104:121) (105:64) (106:66) (107:26) (109:69) (110:25) (110:30) (E17) (E17) (E17) (E17) (E17) (E17) (E17)

(111:36) (E17) (113:53) (E17) (114:90) (E17)

Declaration Declaration Declaration Declaration Declaration Sadness Sadness Sadness Sadness Sadness Sadness Sadness Successors Successors Successors Successors Successors Successors Successors

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(147:241) (148:229) (151:185) (153:113) (155:171) (159:211) (162:163) (163:217) (164:139) (166:159) (166:165) (167:139) (168:151) (169:195)

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1993 VOLUME 1 Foreword Sunrise Sunrise 1994 Sunrise A New World A New World Golden Autumn Golden Autumn Golden Autumn The Light of Compassion Pioneers VOLUME 2 Vanguard Vanguard Training Training Courageous Endeavour Courageous Endeavour 1995 Banner of the People Banner of the People VOLUME 3 Westward Transmission Westward Transmission India India The Buddha The Buddha The Buddha Light of Peace Light of Peace VOLUME 4 Spring Storm Spring Storm 1996 Triumph Triumph 98 110 11 27 2835 1 17 18 33 110 1132 3339 1138 138 120 21 39 130 31 41 120 2146 I 17 18 35 I 15 16 36 118 19 40 110 11 30 31 43 134 35 42 114 15 33 121 2236 (131:40) (131:43) (132:48) (133:67) (133:80) (134:146) (134:173) (135:81) (136:109) (136:122) (137:192) (138:58) (139:49) (140:128) (141:84) (142:129) (143:110) (144:158) (145:60) (146:70) (147:176) (147:212) (l48:167) (148:210) (149:129) (150:138) (151:122) (152:76) (152:90) (153:79) (154:102) (155:117)

Fresh Leaves Fresh Leaves Rissho Ankoku Rissho Ankoku Great Light Great Light VOLUME 5 Trailblazing Trailblazing Joy Joy Joy Victory Victory Victory 1997 Lion Lion Lion VOLUME 6 Treasure Land Long Journey Long Journey Acceleration Acceleration Rough Seas Rough Seas Young Eagles Young Eagles Young Eagles 1998 Young Eagles Young Eagle VOLUME 7 The Flower of The Flower of The Flower of The Flower of The Flower of The Flower of Fresh Growth Fresh Growth Culture Culture Culture Culture Culture Culture

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(155:144) (156:109) (156:148) (157: 165) (158:176) (159:182) (160:144) (161:137) (161:149) (162:131) (163:175) (163:197) (164:109) (165:99) (166: 133) (167:131) (168:119) (169:141) 170:133) (171:125) (171:142) (172:117) (172:161) (173:139) (174:131) (175:113) (176:107) (177:141) (178:147) (179:191) (180:123) (181:143) (182:77) (183:135) (184:121) (185:133) (186:113)

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Fresh Growth Fresh Growth Fresh Growth Early Spring Early Spring Early Spring Early Spring Early Spring Early Spring Early Spring At the Helm At the Helm At the Helm At the Helm At the Helm At the Helm At the Helm VOLUME 8 Securing the Securing the Securing the Securing the Securing the Securing the Securing the Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation

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(188:129) (189:109) (190:91) (190:101) (193:123) (194:103) (195:89) (196:93) (197:101) (198:63) (199:87) (200:47) (201:137) (202:129) (203:65) (204:67) (205:51) (205:65) (206:49) (207:89) (208:119) (209:85) (210:87) (211:151) (212: 107) (213:109) (214:119) (215:119) (216:177) (217:95) (218:73) (219:97) (220:73) (221 :59) (222:99) (223:59)

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Jeweled Sword Jeweled Sword Jeweled Sword Jeweled Sword Pure Stream Pure Stream Raging Rapids Raging Rapids VOLUME 9 A New Era A New Era Young Phoenixes Young Phoenixes

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Brilliant Light Brilliant Light Hope of the People Hope of the People 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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2003

VOLUME 11 Light of Dawn Light of Dawn Pioneering New Frontiers Pioneering New Frontiers Ever-Victorious Ever-Victorious Dynamic Advancement VOLUME 12 Fresh Hope Community Spirit Dance of Life Glorious Future VOLUME 13 Golden Bridge Guiding Star Guiding Star Shining Citadel

2004

Shining Citadel Land of Happiness

VOLUME 14 Wisdom and Courage Mission Fierce Winds Mighty River VOLUME 15 Revitalization Soka University Soka University Flowering VOLUME 16 Heart and Soul Dialogue Soaring 2005 VOLUME 17 Main Bastion Hope Citadel of the People Green Fields VOLUME 18 Lions Roar

151 151 157 151 152 157 58 103 154 159 155 169 1 50 1 68 1 45 1 49 1 19

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ESSAYS
LEADING
WORLD FIGURES

Rcecollections of My Meetings with Leading World Figures: Part 1 1994 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] Rosa Parks Mother of the Civil Rights Movement Vclav Havel Leader of the Velvet Revolution Fabio Roversi-Monaco Rector of the University of Bologna, the worlds oldest university Cornell Capa Expressing a profound love for humanity through photography Rajiv Gandhi A life of selfless commitment to the people Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak A pivotal figure for peace in the Middle East Johan Galtung Pioneer of peace studies Baris Mano A superstar dedicated to peace Wang Gungwu Vice Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong Internationally renowned scholar and academic Corazon Aquino Proof of the power of the people Csar Gaviria Trujillo and Ana Milena Muoz de Gaviria Former President and First Lady of Colombia Leaders of a new generation Ricardo Diez -Hochleitner President of the Club of Rome, gathering of world intellectuals Anatoli Logunov A physicist of outstanding dimension Jose Abueva Former President of the University of the Philippines Ingvar Carisson A person who lives among the people Patricio Aylwyn Former Chilean President, who ushered in a new dawn of democracy for his country Glenn D. Paige Professor Emeritus of the University of Hawaii 103 (140:116) (140:122) (141:56) (141:63) (141:70) (141:78) (142:101) (142:108) (142:115)

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Neil Rudenstine President of Harvard University An educator for and of the people Osvaldo Pugliese Venerable Maestro of Argentine Tango Austregesilo de Athayde, late President the Brazilian academy of Letters A tireless crusader for human rights Jorge A.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 UnkartSeifert Undersecretary of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, the Art and Sports Josqun Balaguer , President of the Dominican Republic Father of Dominican democracy Necdet Serin Former Rector of Ankara University, Turkey Brian Wildsmith The well-loved childrens 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 Moscow 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] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [16] 1997 [15] Sonia Gandhi Wife of Late Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, India His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal Aleksey N. Kosygin Former Premier of the Soviet Union Jos Mara Figueres Olsen President of the Republic of Costa Rica Dr David L. Norton Late Professor of Philosophy of the University of Delaware, USA Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of the United Kingdom P. L. Singh Mayor of Kathmandu, Nepal Liao Chengzhi Late President of the China-Japan Friendship Association, China Farouk Hosni Egypts Minister of Culture, Egypt Turgut zal Former President of the Republic of Turkey Maria Teresa Escoda Roxas Former President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Chang Shuhong Late Custodian of the Treasures of Dunhuang, China The Honourable J ustice S. Mohan of India Fidel V. Ramos President of the Republic of the Philippines Mahathir bin Mohamad Prime Minister of Malaysia John Major Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (162:73) (162:85) (162:95) (163:109) (163:121) (163:131) (164:49) (164:59) (164:69) (164:75) (164:81) (165:57) (165:63) (165:69) (165:75) (166:117)

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Javir Perez de Cullar Fifth Secretary General of the United Nations Jin Yong Chinese author par excellence, China His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Adolfo Prez Esquivel Nobel Prize-winning Argentine Human Rights Activist, Argentina Alexander Yakovlev Leading architect of Perestroika Su Dongtian Professor at Shenzhen University Michel Baroin Champion of the human spirit Lee Kuan Yew Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Zhao Puchu President of the Chinese Buddhist Association Cintio Vitier Founder and President of the Center for the Studies of Jos Mart Hassan Gouled Aptidon President of the Republic of Djibouti Rabbi Marvin Bier Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center Federico Mayor Director-General of UNESCO Dr N. Radhakrishnan Director of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti Robert Jastrow Pivotal Scientist of the Apollo Programme

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Zhou Enlai A great leader of the people Qian Weichang Chancellor of Shanghai University

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Recollections of My Meetings with Leading World Figures Part 3 [34] Mrs Raisa Gorbachev Former Soviet First Lady (181:127) [35] [36] [37] [38] Dr Choue Young Seek Kyung Hee University Founder and Chancellor Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali Former United Nations Secretary-General King Juan Carlos I of Spain Valentina Tereshkova First woman in space 106 (181:133) (182:69) (183:107) (184:101)

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Jerry John Rawlings President of the Republic of Ghana (184:109) Mrs Elsie Tu Champion of the Common People (185:97) Amedeu Thiago de Mello Brazilian poet and guardian of the Amazon Kocheril Raman Narayanan President of India (187:69) (187:63)

2000 Recollections of My Meetings with Leading World Figures Part 4 [43] Olusegun Obasanjo President of the Federal (204:57) Republic of Nigeria Bringing power to the people [44] [45] [46] [47] 2001 [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] 2002 [53] [54] [55] [56] Chingiz Aitmatov Noted Kyrgyz writer Carlo Maria Badini Superintendent of La Scala Mrs Karen Olsen de Figueres Mother of Costa Ricas former President (213:97) (214:93) (214:105) Le Hoa Lam Mayor 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 (206:31) (207:45) (207:53) (208:79)

Dr Linus Pauling Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Peace (215:113) Herbie Hancock Jazz king (223:51)

Thabo Mbeki President of the Republic of South Africa Benjamin Mkapa President of the United Republic of Tanzania Josef Derbolav Internationally renowned German Educator Ruud Lubbers United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and former Prime Minister of the Netherlands FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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U NFORGETTABLE
1996 [01] [02]

Governor Juan G. Frivaldo of the Province of Sorsogon, the Philippines Dr Jules Brassner An entrepreneur committed to working for the good of society 107

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Roberto Baggio Italian Soccer Superstar Dr Maria de Nazarda Fonseca Solino of Brazil Vladimir I. Tropin , Former Vice Rector of Moscow State University Dr Ved Prakash Nanda The eternal spirit of learning Billy Jay Marion Dedicated airline pilot

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Sir Rogelio M Quiambao Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal Dr David W Chappell Scholar of Buddhism Kedar Bhakta Mathema Nepals Ambassador to Japan

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Dr Lim Chong Yah A leading Asian economist (185:111) Dr Margarita Vorobyova-Desyatovskaya Member of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (186:87)

1999 [14 [15] [16] [17] [18] 2000 [19] David P.C. Tay President of the Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS) ON NEW HUMAN REVOLUTION (209:59) Dr John D. Montgomery Professor Emeritus of the John (189:105) F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Arun Gandhi President of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for (191:113) Non-violence Jaroslav Fric Founder of the Czech Creative Team SCARS (196:83) (Science Art Sense) John Neumeier Director and Chief Choreographer of the Hamburg Ballet Dr Junya Seki First President of Soka Womens College and pioneer in the construction of Soka University (196:87) (197:95)

THOUGHTS

Essays on The New Human Revolution 1998 [01] Daily Self-renewal 108

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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 The first step toward worldwide kosen-rufu The Soka Gakkai spirit of environmentalism Nagano and beginning The New Human Revolution The Philippine spirit Praise to Hong Kong! The Okinawa spirit Memories of the magnificent ceremony on March 16 The tradition of Soka University Learning from my mentors genius for forging friendships Words of encouragement to our Freshers My love for photography The mission of the Seikyo Shimbun The publication of the Gosho May 3 and the Soka Gakkai spirit Childrens Stories Messages of hope and courage Spring in Korea Kenichiro Uchida Illustrator Soka Gakkai founder Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Democracy and Buddhism The activities of our Mens Division To the Young Womens Division Admiral Yi Sunsin a great Korean hero The indestructible Kansai spirit To the leaders of the Future Division Neighbourly Shinanomachi Fifth anniversary of The New Human Revolution The champions of humanistic education Studying Buddhism in our youth 109

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Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meetings The 30t h anniversary of my appeal for the restoration of diplomatic relations between Japan and China

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1998 [39] [40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] 1999 [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63] [64] [65] Words of the wise The warm glow of the heart A new generation of leaders The district womens leaders shine Our courageous propagation of Buddhism Memories of Taisei Gakuin The power of the people The light of global citizenship My days as Editor-n-chief The view of Mount Fuji from Shinanomachi Among the people Great writers I have known The wings of peace University lectures (185:37) (185:41) (185:45) (185:49) (185:53) (185:59) (186:33) (186:39) (186:43) (186:47) (186:53) (187:19) (187:23) (187:29)

Appreciation to those who offer their homes as meeting places The dawn of a religious revolution The start of the century of Soka The dawn of worldwide kosen-rufu Fond memories of my interpreters The China Beijing Opera troupe Hokkaido Home of the heart of people around the world A new spring in Tohoku Song of the peoples victory Stormy April 24 May 3, 1979 The indestructible six-layer human pyramid Beautiful Chejudo

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The eternal path of the SGI My first visit to Scotland My first visit to Hawaii From Hawaii to San Francisco The Yubari Coal Miners 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 peoples happiness Buddhism is win or lose Part 1 Memories of Tokyos State Guest House Part 2 Memories of Tokyos 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 My mentors struggle in prison Reminiscing about my mentor on the centennial of his birth March 16 The coronation 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 May 3 May 3, 2000 My mentor and personal guidance Memories of my eldest brother, Kiichi, being sent off to war Mr Todas humanistic education Memories of Morigasaki Soka University of America Light of hope for the future 111

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Australia Continent of hope Commemorating the Soka Gakkais 70th anniversary Part 1 Commemorating the Soka Gakkais 70th anniversary Part 2 Glory to the shining suns, the youth, of Italy

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[100] The Buddhist view of life and death [101] Singapore A citadel of global citizens [102] Malaysia Shining with the golden brilliance of hope 2001 [103] Part 1 A History of the Atsuhara Persecution [104] Part 2 A History of the Atsuhara Persecution [105] Part 1 The Dawn of Tatsunokuchi [106] Part 2 The Dawn of Tatsunokuchi [107] May the Seikyo spirit burn bright! [108] Thoreaus immortal voice [109] The unchanging rule for victory [110] John Dewey and Tsunesaburo Makiguchi [111] Profound ties to Kanagawa in July [112] The Historic July 12 Tokyo Rally [113] Osaka Japans great capital of the people [114] The First Entrance Ceremony of Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo [115] Thoughts on the anniversary of Josei Todas Declaration for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons [116] Leadership for kosen-rufu [117] To the youthful leaders of the world [118] A tribute to the dedicated efforts behind translated editions of my works [119] The joy of studying Buddhism [120] Denmark The starting point of kosen-rufu in Europe 2002 [121] The immortal gathering of 100,000 YMD 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 My dialogue with Dr Toynbee Hiroshimas profound mission The student division, champions of the intellect Be indomitable champions of faith! My 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

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To the invincible mens division Setting out towards great victory The noble mission of the members of our Shirakaba Nurses Groups Comrades in a shared struggle The members of Tochigi Bunkyo An arena of my youthful struggles To our fearless Wakayama members The great path of mission Unforgettable memories of our branch office in Ichigaya The first three presidents of the Soka Gakkai and the mission of youth Dialogue is humanitys supreme path My August rebirth A fresh departure for Chiba Tokyo The main bastion of our Soka movement

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[150] Our founding month and the Soka Gakkai spirit [151] Fuji Art Museums Palaces of beauty 2004 [152] Soka students, take flight into the vast skies of your mission! [153] Soka Universitys second pioneer age [154] Soka Womens College A shining citadel of womens education 2005 [155] The first Soka University graduation ceremony [156] The founding spirit of Soka University [157] The important mission of student newspapers

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RECORD OF MY LIFE (197:43) (197:44)

1999 Prologue to the series Looking back on September 1987, the 30th anniversary of President Todas Declaration for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons 2002 Exhilarating dialogues on art and life & an unforgettable culture festival at Carnegie Hall 2001 My first address at Harvard University India Home of the Mahatma, the great soul Opening a path of dialogue in the Middle 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 My meeting with President Gorbachev (203:47) (204:43) (205:35) (206:17) (207:31) (208:51) (208:65) (212:91) (213:83) (214:77) (228:103)

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My 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 2002 (E2:88:002)

F LORENCE

NIGHTINGALE

On Florence Nightingale In Tribute to the Century of Women Part I (225:59) Part 2 (225:67) Part 3 (225:73) Part 4 (225:87) Part 5 (225:95) Part 6 (225:103) 2002

D ANTE
On Dante In Tribute to the Century of Youth Part I (228:63) Part 2 (228:71) Part 3 (228:77) Part 4 (230:79) Part 5 (233:121) Part 6 (234:93) Part 7 (234:99) Part 8 (234:107)

L IFE

IS WONDERFUL

2002 His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia 2003 Dr Jan berg Director of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research (TFF), Sweden

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Tommy Remengesau Jr President of the Republic of Palau and First Lady Debbie Remengesau Ludmila Zhivkova Former Chairman of the Committee for Culture of the Peoples Republic of Bulgaria Serge Tolsto Grandson of Leo Tolstoy Part 1 Serge Tolsto 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 Morehouse Colleges Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel 2004 Dr M.S.Swaminathan President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs The British Royal Opera Dr Salvador Santiago Negrn, Puerto Rican Psychologist Alexandre Jos Barbosa Lima Sobrinho Former President of the Brazilian Press Association and Member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters Pascual and Angela Olivera Masters of Spanish dance

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P HOTO

ESSAYS

Travels Around the Globe: My Home Is the World 2003 [01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] 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 The march of time and humanity in Turkey The waters of life in Tohoku Spain Where vows are carved in stone (241:89) (241:95) (241:101) (241:109) (242:111) (242:117). (242:123) (242:131) (242:139) (243:83)

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Brazil A giant gazing into the future Singapore Where the crown of humanity shines Hokkaido Land of expectation Austria A musical genius in the Vienna woods Italy The land where mothers shine Colour The song of life

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Switzerland A mountainous land built from a shared vow Cuba Land of the promise of a new tomorrow Germany Ancient castles of the Rhine Thailand Land of the hearts treasures Kanto The beauty of growing things Greece A hill with a view of eternity Mont Sainte-Victoire A mountain of sacred victory in provence, Southern France Alaska Poem of the far north The golden spirit of Peru Land of the Incas Scotland The land of true humanity Lebanon: A Journey of hope
LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY

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T HE

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 May 3

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Ode to the mens 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 Gakkais 80th Anniversary in 2010 Words of truth and justice The most powerful weapon Manifest 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 Mystic 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 mens division Memories of my youth The courageous faith of many in body, one in mind President Makiguchis Gosho Worldwide kosen-rufu and youth

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W ONDERFUL

ENCOUNTERS

2001 Mrs Anson Chan Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region A kind young couple who encouraged me when I was a paperboy

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Hayato Ikeda The Prime Minister who paved the way for Japans economic growth Joo Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo Former President of Brazil Nurses Protectors of the treasure of life The teachers of my childhood Anand Panyarachun Former Prime Minister of Thailand President S.R. Nathan of Singapore Dr Martin Seligman Former President of the American Psychological Association Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani 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 Sleyman Demirel of the Republic of Turkey

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1988 Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore Jan 30 Feb 4 SGI-Hong Kong General Meeting, Hong Kong Speech: Celebrating the dawn of peace in Asia Informal Meeting of Value-Creation Society of Thailand Representative Leaders, Thailand Speech: Develop lives of merit and security Informal gathering of representative leaders of Nichiren Shoshu of Malaysia, Speech: Fill society with the light of hope and joy At the Singapore Culture Centre, Singapore Speech: Maintain a pure heart to realise true happiness Feb 10 Meeting for representatives of Nichiren Shoshu of Singapore Speech: Open the palace in your life Feb 14 1st Hong Kong Youth Division Joint General Meeting, Hong Kong (E2:88:131) (E2:88:136) (E2:88:142) (E2:88:140)

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Speech: Create a rainbow of hope for an age of the people 1989 UK, Sweden, France and Switzerland UK May 23 Speech: NSUK Top Leaders Conference, London May 23 Poem: To three NSUK leaders, London May 24 Speech: NSUK Representatives Conference, Buckinghamshire, May 28 Speech: 1st SGI European General Meeting, Buckinghamshire May 29 Speech: Informal discussion with youth division representatives, Buckinghamshire Sweden Jun 3 Speech: Opening of the Swedish Culture Centre, Stockholm Jun 4 Speech: 1 st SGI Nordic General Meeting, Stockholm (80:1) E2 (80:2) E2 (80:2) E2 (80:6) E2 (80:12) E2

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France Jun 8 Jun 11 Jun 13 Jun 14

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Switzerland Jun 17 Speech: 2nd SGI General Meeting of Switzerland, Geneva France and Sweden Jun 19 Speech: NSF Divisional Representatives Conference, Paris Jun 21 Speech: European Countries Representatives Gongyo Meeting, Verrires-le-Buisson First SGI Nordic General Meeting, Sweden

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Poem: Land of lakes and forests bathed in the light of peace 1990 USA: Greater Los Angeles Feb 13 NSA 30 th Anniversary Commemorative Conference, (89:9) (E5) Malibu Speech: Building a foundation for the next thousand years 2nd SGI Pan-American Joint Conference, 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 worlds youth create a bright future 11th SGI General Meeting, Santa Monica (89:1) (E5) Speech: New philosophy for the new age of democracy Dr Linus Pauling, Los Angeles Dialogue: Awakening to a changing world 1st NSA Executive Conference, Soka University, Los Angeles (89:68) (E5) (89:5) (E5)

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Speech: Become people of sincerity, impartiality and progress Feb 22 2nd NSA Executive Conference, Los Angeles Speech: Advance in family-like unity Feb 23 Professor Norman Cousins, Los Angeles Dialogue: A conception of a unified body and mind: The non-duality of form and mind Feb 24 NSA 30 th Anniversary Commemorative General Meeting, Santa Monica Speech: NSA Forerunner in creating a magnificent history of humankind Training Meetings at Malibu and Soka University, Los Angeles: Feb 12 1st NSA Training Session Speech: The second phase of world wide kosen-rufu begins Feb 14 NSA Youth DivisionTraining Session Speech: The power of common sense creates a new era Feb 18 SGI Joint Training Session Speech: Open the limitless treasure-house within your heart Feb 19 NSA Joint Training Session Speech: The Mystic Law leads you to absolute happiness Feb 20 NSA Special Training Session Speech: The task of youth: To study and to act Feb 22 NSA Special Youth DivisionTraining Session, Los Angeles Speech: The relationship of mother and child in Buddhism Feb 25 NSA Youth DivisionTraining Session Speech: Become a philosopher of life Feb 26 NSA Youth DivisionTraining Session (89:22) (E5) (89:21) (E5) (89:20) (E5) (89:72) (E5)

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1992 A SIA (Hong Kong, Thailand and India)

Hong Kong Jan 29 Hong Kong SGI Executive Conference Speech: Supreme blessings accrue to those who practice exactly as the Daishonin teaches (112:1) (E17)

THAILAND: Bangkok Feb 2 Soka Gakkai of Thailand Representatives Meeting Speech: The Wish-Granting Jewel rains boundless treasures Feb 3 Dialogue: Shah A.M.S. Kibria, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) Dialogue: H.M. King Bhumibol of Thailand Soka Gakkai of Thailand General Meeting Speech: People will always gather around one of sincere and honest character

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INDIA: New Delhi Feb 7 Dialogue: Veena Sikri, Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations Feb 8 Bharat Soka Gakkai Grand Culture Festival Speech: The universality of Buddhism lies in its unparalleled humanism Bharat Soka Gakkai General Meeting Speech: Make your lives shine more radiantly with each passing day Dialogue: Dr Karan Singh, life trustee of India International Centre

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Feb 14 Dialogue: Ramaswamy Venkataraman, President of India. Feb 14 Dialogue: Mrs Sonia Gandhi, wife of Late Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi Feb 15 Acceptance Speech: Conferral of Most Distinguished Fellowship from The Delhi School of Non-violence Feb 16 Acceptance Speech: Conferral of The Global Conciousness Award from The International Centre of Science, Culture and Conciousness Feb 16 Gongyo Meeting of Bharat Soka Gakkai Speech: Joyfully manifest your true potential in society HONG KONG Feb 19 Dialogue: Sir David Wilson, the Governor of Hong Kong. Feb 20 Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint General Meeting Speech: Eternal happiness shines in the mirror of faith Feb 21 Hong Kong-Kyushu Joint Representatives Meeting 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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(Germany, Austria, Egypt, Turkey, Italy) GERMANY: Frankfurt Jun 8 Embarks on Tour of Europe and Middle East Jun 8 Arrives in Germany, Frankfurt Jun 9 Attends Executive 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 Minister Austrian Members Enjoy Outdoor Interlude with President Ikeda

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G ERMANY: Frankfurt Jun 11 Attends European SGI Representatives Conference Speech: The joy of our Buddhist practice gives rise to happiness Jun 12 Attends 1st Joint Conference of Central & Eastern Countries & Russia Speech: Reformation of the spirit is the most respectworthy form of reformation Jun 13 Attends 1st SGID General Meeting Speech: To cherish aspirations for the future is to remain eternally young E GYPT : Cairo and Alexandria Jun 14 Arrives in Cairo, Egypt Jun 15 Meets Farouk Hosni, Egyptian Culture Minister, Cairo Jun16 Discussion: Egyptian Minister on Ancient Egyptian Personalities, Cairo Jun16 Meets Muhammad 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 Membership; SGI President Ikeda Visits Great Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum in Cairo Attends Egypt-Japan Joint Culture Festival Jun 18 Meets Khalek Allam, Vice-President of the American University in Cairo TURKEY: Istanbul Jun 18 Arrives in Turkey, Istanbul Attends International Festival in Istanbul Jun 19 Meets Kozakioglu, Istanbul Provincial Governor Award: Istanbul, Merit of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Jun 20 Talks: Baris Mano, the leading Turkish Musician, Istanbul Jun 21 Meets Hikmet etin, Turkish Foreign Minister, Istanbul TURKEY: Ankara Jun 22 Arrives in Ankara, Visits Atatrk Mausoleum Jun 23 Meets Necedt 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 Minister, Ankara Exhibition: Dialogue with Nature opens in Ankara Award: Turkish Ministry of Culture, Cultural Honor Shield; SGI President Ikeda Jun 24 Award: Ankara University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: A new Silk Road from the cradle of civilisation Attends Book Reception, Ankara Award: Bilkent University, Universitys Shield of Honor; SGI President Ikeda Jun 26 SGI Delegation Visits Turkish President, Turgut zal and his wife Semra ITALY: Florence Jun 25 Arrives in Florence, Italy Jun 27 Attends 1st Youth Division General Meeting Speech: One youth embracing the Mystic Law can bring happiness to countless others Jun 28 Attends Italian Art and Music Festival Speech: The essence of genius lies in the spirit of eternal challenge Attends Italian Executive Leaders Meeting, SGI European Summit Held Jun 29 Meets Mina Gregori, Head of the Robert Longhi Foundation-Italian Art Foundation Jun 29 Award: Robert Longhi Foundation-Italian Art Foundation, Certificate of Commendation: SGI President Ikeda Jun 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 Milan, Italy Jul 1 Award: Government of France, Medal of the Grand Officer of the Order of Arts & Letters; SGI President Ikeda 126

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July 2 Attends Italian Representatives Conference Speech: Let your heart soar on the golden wings of hope July 3 Attends Northern Italy Representatives Meeting Speech: The Gohonzon and the Gosho are our eternal standards Jul 5 Returns to Japan

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1992 A SIA (China: Beijing)

Oct 12 Arrives in China, Beijing Oct 13 Meets Li Peng, Chinese Premier, Beijing Attends Presentation Ceremonies for New Chinese Editions of SGI President Ikedas 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 The 21st century and East Asian civilisations Oct 15 Exhibition: Masterpieces of Western Art opens in Beijing, Award: Chinese Ministry of Culture, Contributions to Cultural Exchange; SGI President Ikeda Oct 16 Meets Li Tiying, Minister 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 (119:1) (119:2) (119:4)

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1993 USA & SOUTH AMERICA

(USA, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Bolivia USA: Los Angeles) Jan 24 Arrives in Los Angeles Jan 25 Attends US-Japan Executive Conference Los Angeles Declaration 127 (123:3) (123:4) (123:6)

Jan 26 Two New Centers open on Soka University, Los Angeles Campus Meets Kansai Delegation, Los Angeles Enjoys Visit with Soka Schools Alumni Jan 27 2nd SGI-USA General Meeting & 1st International Kansai General Meeting Speech: Let us strive together toward even greater development 2nd SGI-USA General Meeting & 1st International Kansai General Meeting Poem: The sun of Jiyu over a new land Jan 28 Attends SGI-USA Culture & Science Executive Conference Speech: Our value as human beings is determined by our actions SGI Joint US-Japan Science and Culture Committee discusses principles of Non-violence US-Japan Womens Friendship Conference held Jan 29 Award: Claremont McKenna College, Distinguished Public Service Award; SGI President Ikeda Lecture at Claremont McKenna College Lecture: In search of new principles of integration Jan 30 Meets Rosa Parks, US Civil Rights Activist, Los Angeles Jan 31 Award: Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles, International Tolerance Award; SGI President Ikeda Gongyo Meeting with Behind-the-Scenes Volunteers in appreciation of their efforts Speech: The desire for kosen-rufu is the well-spring of happiness USA: Miami Feb1 Arrives in Miami Feb 2 Attends Training Session with Miami Members Speech: Respecting those dedicated to kosen-rufu is the ultimate message of the Lotus Sutra Feb 3 Attends SGI Representatives Conference Speech: Raising children to be capable leaders for the 21st century Feb 4 Meets SGI-USA Representative Leaders

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Feb 5 Attends SGI-USA Representatives Conference Speech: Faith is the source of infinite hope and glory COLOMBIA: Santa Fe de Bogot Feb 6 Arrives in Santa Fe de Bogot, Colombia Feb 7 Joins Colombian Members Visits House of Bolivar, Santa Fe de Bogot Feb 8 Meets Csar Gaviria Trujillio, Colombian President, Santa Fe de Bogot Meets Noem Sann de Rubio, Colombian Foreign Minister, Santa Fe de Bogot 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 Ministry of Education, Colombian Institute of Culture Medal; SGI President Ikeda BRAZIL: Rio de Janeiro Feb 9 Arrives in Brazil

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Feb10 Award: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation of Brazilian (123:101) Medical Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Medal of Merit for Peace, ; SGI President Ikeda Feb 10 Attends Rio Representatives Conference Speech: Emerge victorious in life under the sun of wisdom Feb 11 Award: Federal University, Honorary Doctorate, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; SGI President Ikeda Meets Nelson Maculan Filho, Rector, Federal University, Rio de Janeiro Feb 12 Award: Brazilian Academy of Letters, Rio de Janeiro, Machado de Assis Medal; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: The dawn of hope for humanistic civilisation Plans to Publish Dialogue with Brazilian Academy of Letters Head Feb13 Celebrates 32nd Anniversary of kosen-rufu Movement in Rio-de Janeiro Speech: The Mystic Law is the driving force for unlimited improvement (123:103) (123:104) (123:111) (123:112) (123:113) (123:115) (123:130) (123:132) (123:133)

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ARGENTINA: Buenos Aires Feb 14 Arrives in Argentina Feb15 Meets: Alberto Antonio Kohan, Former Argentine Secretary-General to the Presidency Attends Argentine Representatives Conference Speech: The power of our ichinen determines our life Feb 16 Meets Carlos Saul Menem, 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 Membership; SGI President Ikeda Feb 18 Attends 11th World Youth Peace Culture Festival Feb 19 Attends SGI-Argentina General Meeting Speech: Education is the struggle to unlock the potential of all people Award: National University of Crdoba, Buenos Aires Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda PARAGUAY : Asuncin Feb 20 Arrives in Paraguay Feb 21 Attends SGI of Paraguay General Meeting Speech: To live means to keep a flame burning brightly in our hearts 1st Feb 22 Visits Paraguayan Memorial, Asuncin Meets Andrs Rodrguez, Paraguayan President (123:170) (123:171) (123:172) (123:179) (123:180) (123:144) (123:145) (123:146) (123:148) (123:153) (123:155)

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CHILE : Santiago Feb 23 Arrives in Chile, Santiago Feb 24 Award: Santiago, Chile, Illustrious Visitor ; SGI President Ikeda Attends 1st SGI of Chile General Meeting Speech: My journeys for peace to fifty countries A crystallization of embracing my mentors heart Feb 25 Meets Patricio Aylwin, Chilean President BRAZIL: So Paulo Feb 25 Arrives in So Paulo, Brazil Feb 26 Award: University of So Paulo, Honorary Visiting Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 Attends 1st SGI South America General Meeting Feb 28 Attends 16th SGI General Meeting Speech: The world thirsts for the humanism of Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism BRAZIL: Curitiba Mar 1 Award: State of Paran, Curitiba, Order of Pinheiro in the Grade of Grand Cross; SGI President Ikeda Award: University of Paran, Curitiba, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda SGI presents 300 books to Brazilian University, Curitiba Parans Largest Newspaper Covers SGI Presidents Visit to Curitiba BRAZIL: So Paulo Award: State of So Paulo, Bandeirantes Medal ; SGI President Ikeda Award: So Paulo State Public Schools, Educator Emeritus; SGI President Ikeda Mar 2 Honorary Citizenship: Londrina, Brazil; SGI President Ikeda Attends SGI-Brazil Executive Conference Speech : The truth is revealed through actual proof Mar 3 Visits So Paulo Museum Award: Museum of Art of So Paulo, Meritorious 131 (123:203) (123:203) (123:206) (123:207) (123:209) (123:188) (123:189) (123:190) (123:192) (123:199)

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Associate; Assis Chateaubriand Gold Medal; SGI President Ikeda Visits SGI-Brazil Auditorium, So Paulo Speech : Chanting diamoku assures one of victory in life Mar 4 2nd SGI-Brazil Executive Conference: Joint Project to Save Amazon Rain Forest Initiated Speech : The wishes of the people are first and foremost Mar 5 Attends SGI-Brazil Womens Division Representatives Conference SGI-Brazil Culture Department Announces Plans for Further Development Mar 6 Holds Discussion with Brazilian Mens Division Leaders Mar 7 Attends SGI-Brazil Training Session Speech : Unseen efforts adorn ones life with blessings

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B OLIVIA Mar 3 Award : Valley University, (Universidad del Valle), (123:327) Cochabamba, Honorary Doctorate and Bolivian Youth Friendship Certificate; SGI President Ikeda Mar 4 Award: Autonomous University of Juan Misael (123:329) Saracho, Tarija, Honorary Director, Certificate of Friendship Award & Education and Culture Contribution Award; SGI President Ikeda USA: Miami Mar 8 Returns to Miami, USA Mar 9 Attends SGI-USA Representatives Conference Speech : Our mental attitude changes everything Mar 11 Attends SGI-USA Representatives Training Session Speech : Faith means manifesting supreme humanism USA: San Francisco Mar 12 Arrives in San Francisco, USA Mar 13 Attends SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech : Leaders must yearn for the welfare of the people Mar 14 Attends 1st SGI-USA Youth Division General Meeting; Future Division Formally Established (123:283) (123:284) (123:284) (123:291) (123:264) (123:265) (123:266) (123:275) (123:276)

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Speech : The Daishonins Buddhism holds the key to solving the fundamental problems of humanity Mar 15 Award : University of California, Berkeley, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 16 Meets Linus Pauling, San Francisco City of Oakland Proclaims March 16 as World Peace Day Mar 17 Attends 2nd SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech : The joy of being born at the time of worldwide kosen-rufu Mar 18 City of San Francisco Declares Daisaku Ikeda Day Award : San Francisco, Key of San Francisco; SGI President Ikeda Mar 18 Conferred with three honours on visit to San Francisco The birthplace of UN Mar 18 Award : War Memorial Performing Arts Center of San Francisco, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 19 Attends SGI Official Interpreters Formation Conference Mar 21 Returns to Japan, Tokyo 1993 PHILLIPINES: Manila May 8 May 9 Arrives in Philippines Attends Philippine Executive Conference Speech : The Buddhist way is the universal path for all human kind

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May 10 Meets Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, Manila Award : Philippine Cultural Center, Manila, Juan Luna Award; SGI President Ikeda May 11 Attends Opening of Daisaku Ikeda Hall, at the Philippine University May 12 Honorary Citizenship : Manila, Philippines; SGI President Ikeda Award : Metropolitan Manila & its Constituents, Honour City Keys; SGI President Ikeda Visits University of Philippines President Jose V. Abueva, Manila

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May 13 Arrives in Hong Kong May 14 Award : Hong Kong Urban Council, Certificate of Appreciation Honour; SGI President Ikeda Inaugural of Asian Culture & Education Conference May 15 Visits Hong Kong Soka Kindergarten Attends Second Session of Asian Culture and Education Conference May 16 Award : University of East Asia, Macau (UEA), Honorary Director, of UAE Center for Japanese Studies; SGI President Ikeda Attends SGI-Asian Commemorative General Meeting, Macau (UEA) Speech : Buddhism unites the hearts of all humankind May 17 Exhibition of SGI Presidents Photos opens in Hong Kong May 18 Attends Hong Kong Culture and Education Conference May 19 Returns to Fukuoka, Japan

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1993 USA and Canada Sep 15 Departs for the United States and Canada 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 Meets Dr Robert Jastrow, American Observatory Director, Los Angeles Sep 19 2n d SGI-USA Executive Conference (129:3) (129:3) (129:1)

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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 Harvard University and his wife Jane, Boston Award: Tufts University, Boston, Citation for outstanding religious leadership; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Conferral of award from Tufts 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, Harvard University and his wife Kitty 3rd US-Japan Culture and Science Executive Conference 2nd US-Japan Womens 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 Arrives in Montreal Sep 28 SGI-Canada Holds Montreal 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 Attends SGI-Canada Executive Conference CANADA: Vancouver Sep 30 Arrives in Vancouver, Canada Oct 1 Attends SGI-Canada General Meeting Speech : Live so that life itself is a joy

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Meets David W. Strangway, President of University of British Columbia, and his wife Alice, Vancouver Exhibition: Dialogue with Nature Exhibition opens in Vancouver Attends SGI-Canada Representatives Conference Speech : Cherish the loftiest ideals and strive for the highest goals Returns to Tokyo, Japan

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1994 ASIA H ONG K ONG

Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Arrives in Hong Kong Attends SGI-Hong Kong Executive Conference Speech : Creating an indestructible treasure realm Attends Asian Culture & Education Conference Speech : Ushering in a golden age for Asia Asian Cultural Publication Conference held 2nd 1st SGI-Hong Kong Peace Arts Festival, Hong Kong (134:1) (134:3) (134:11) (134:19) (134:19)

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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 Returns to Hong Kong H ONG KONG Feb 3 Speech by Vice-Chancellor Charles K. Kao on the opening of the Japanese Art Exhibition at Chinese University, Hong Kong Feb 3 Speech: Opening of the Japanese Art Exhibition at Chinese University, Hong Kong

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THAILAND: Bangkok Feb 4 Arrives in Bangkok, Thailand Feb 5 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 7 Attends Royal Luncheon Attends Thailand SGI Executive Conference Speech : Cherishing children, the hope of the future Attends Thailand SGI General Meeting Speech : The treasures of the universe reside within us 1st Exhibition: World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition opens in, Bangkok 136

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Commemorative Tea Party held in Bangkok Meets Thammasat University Officials, Bangkok Feb 8 Feb 9 Meets King of Thailand, Bangkok Returns to Hong Kong

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H ONG K ONG
Feb 10 Attends Hong-Kong Kansai Joint General Meeting Speech : Everyday is new years day: Everyday is time without beginning Feb 11 Attends Hong-Kong Kansai Joint Representatives Meeting Feb 12 Returns to Tokyo, Japan

1994 Moscow, Italy, UK, Germany

Moscow May 15 Arrives in Moscow May 16 Award : Academy of Creative Endeavours, Moscow, Full Membership; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: The blossoming of creativity from the great earth of life May 17 Delivers Lecture at Moscow State University, Moscow Lecture: The magnificent cosmos of the human being May 18 Exhibition: Dialogue with Nature opens in Moscow May 19 Award : Leonardo Club, Moscow, 1993 Leonardo International Award; SGI President Ikeda Award: International University,Moscow, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda May 20 Meets Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Soviet President Dialogue: Perpetuating spiritual lessons of the 20th century SGI Hosts Goodwill Banquet May 21 Meets Chingiz Aitmatov, Russian Author and A.A. Zolotov, Literary Critic, Moscow
GERMANY :

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Frankfurt am Main May 21 Arrives in Frankfurt am Main, Germany May 22 Attends 1st SGI-Germany Executive Conference May 23 Attends SGI-Germany General Meeting Attends 2nd SGID Executive Conference Meets Soka Alumni, Frankfurt 137

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May 24 Attends 3rd SGID Executive Conference Speech : Buddhism reveals the supreme way of life for human beings ITALY: Florence May 25 Arrives in Florence, Italy May 27 Attends SGI-Italy Executive Conference Opening of the Ikeda Library in the ISG Center, Florence Speech : Everything begins from our own human revolution May 28 Japanese Art Exhibition opens in Florence May 29 Attends SGI-Italy General Meeting May 30 Attends Gongyo Meeting with SGI-Italy, Speech : Happiness lies in forging the strength to triumph over all misfortunes ITALY: Bologna May 31 Arrives in Bologna; Attends Gongyo Meeting Meets Bologna University Faculty, Bologna Jun 1 Attends Conferral Ceremony at University of Bologna; Meets with University Faculty Award: University of Bologna, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech : Leonardos universal vision and the parliament of humanity Thoughts on the future of the United Nations

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ITALY: Milan Jun 2 Arrives in Milan, Italy Jun 3 Attends SGI-Europe Representatives Conference Speech : Nurture the Tree of Buddhahood in the Field of Your Life Attends 1st Europe and Asia Exchange Conference Speech : The spirit of Requital for a Mothers Kindness Attends 12th World Youth Peace Culture Festival

(137:111) (137:113)

Jun 4

(137:126) (137:134) (137:138) (137:138)

Jun 5

UK: London Jun 6 Arrives in London Jun 8 Jun 9 Meets Britains H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Prince Charles, London Attends SGI-United Kingdom Executive Conference Speech : Wisdom is the source of happiness 138

(137:143)

Jun 10 Attends 2nd Europe and Asia Exchange Conference Speech : Forging an ever-expanding circle of friendship Jun 11 Attends SGI General Meeting Speech : The sincere person is victorious in the end 18th Jun 12 Attends SGI-UK Youth Division General Meeting Speech : Constructing an indomitable castle in the depths of our lives UK: Scotland Glasgow Jun 13 Arrives in Glasgow, Scotland Jun 14 Visits University of Glasgow Attends Reception for Honorary Doctorate Recipients Meets Scottish Members, Glasgow UK: London Jun 16 Returns to London Jun 17 Meets Marquess of Reading, London Jun 19 Returns to Tokyo

(137:147) (137:157) (137:165)

(137:170) (137:170) (137:171) (137:175) (137:175) (137:177)

1995 USA: Hawaii

Jan 25 Jan 25 Jan 26 Departs for the United States Arrives in Hawaii Lecture at East-West Center, Hawaii Lecture: Peace and Human Security: A Buddhist Perspective for the 21st Century Award : Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace (University of Hawaii), Aloha International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Meets Kenneth P. Mortimer, President, University of Hawaii Jan 27 Meets Dr Robert Thurman, Chair of the Department of Religion at Columbia Universitys Centre for Buddhist Studies Attends 1st SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech: Noble are those who encourage others Jan 28 Jan 29 Attends 13th World Peace Youth Culture Festival Attends and Sessions of the SGI Pan-Pacific Peace and Culture Conference Speech : Shaping a new history with the eloquence of truth 1st 2 nd (144:15) (144:16) (144:20) (144:37)

(144:37) (144:38)

(144:40) (144:47) (144:51)

139

Jan 30

Attends 19th SGI General Meeting Speech : Shining with the greatest possible brilliance Award: SGI-USA, Champion of Global Humanism Award; SGI President Ikeda

(144:62) (144:61)

Jan 31

2n d SGI-USA Executive Conference (144:71) Speech: A sense of responsibility for peoples happiness: The hallmark of a true leader Returns to Japan (144:78)

Feb 2

Jun 26 Lecture at Aleneo de Santander, Cultural and (148:267) Scientific Society, Spain Lecture: Toward the dawn of civilisation of the 21st century Transcending the Sufferings of Faust

Nepal, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau

Oct 30 Embarks on Asia trip Stop-over in Hong Kong (152:1) (152:1) (152:2) (152:3) (152:7) (152:7) (152:22) (152:23) (152:27) (152:27) (152:28) (152:29) (152:34) (152:35) (152:36) (152:39)

NEPAL Oct 31 Arrives in Nepal Nov 1 Nov 2 Meets His Majesty King Birendra Singh of Nepal Attends the Convocation Ceremony of Tribhuvan University, Nepal Lecture: Homage to the Sagarmatha of humanism The living lessons of Gautama Buddha Award: Tribhuvan University, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Delivers Acceptance Speech Meets Dr Soorya B. Shakya, Nepalese Scholar Nov 4 Attends 1st SGI-Nepal General Meeting Award : Kathmandu, Nepal Distinguished Person; SGI President Ikeda Delivers Acceptance Speech SINGAPORE Nov 5 Arrives in Singapore Nov 6 Nov 7 Attends Asian culture and Education Conference Visits Singapore Soka Kindergarten Attends 2nd Session of Asian Conference Speech : Solidifying the embankments of courage for victory

Nov 3

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Nov 8

Meets Dr Lim Chong Yah, Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University Attends Singapore Youth Festival Attends Session of Asian Conference Speech : There is no greater strategy than the Lotus Sutra 3rd

(152:46) (152:48) (152:51)

Nov 9

HONG KONG Nov 10 Returns to Hong Kong Nov 11 Attends Hong Kong Executive Conference Nov 12 Attends Asian Representatives Conference Speech : Lets cultivate an oceanic state of life Nov 14 Award : University of Macau, Honorary Doctor of Social Science; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Fostering a new era of creative friendship Visits Macau Leal Senado (Loyal Senate) Nov 15 Meets Wang Gungwu, Vice-Chancellor, University of Hong Kong Nov 16 Meets Jin Yong, Chinese writer and his wife Lam Lok Yee Nov 17 Returns To Japan HONG KONG Mar 11 Attends Hong Kong Commemorative Meeting Mar 12 Meets Jin Yong, Chinese Writer, Hong Kong Mar 13 Attends Commemorative Gongyo Meeting in Hong Kong Mar 14 Award : University of Hong Kong, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda

(152:56) (152:56) (152:58) (152:63) (152:64) (152:69) (152:69) (152:72) (152:75) (156:168) (156:169) (156:173) (156:174)

1996 USA
USA: Los Angeles Jun1 Attends a Meeting with Soka University of America Officials Remarks: Set humankind on a course of peace and culture through education Attends the SGI-USA Executive Conference Speech : Conveying the message of peace throughout the world (159:1) (159:2)

(159:4)

141

Jun 4

Delivers Lecture at Simon Wiesenthal Center Lecture: Makiguchis lifelong pursuit of justice and humane values Question and Answer Session Held Lights Flame in Memory of Holocaust Victims Meets Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder of Simon Wiesenthal Center and his wife Marlene Attends Los Angeles Executive Conference Speech : Anchoring our faith firmly in daily life Meets Soka University of America Officials Remarks: Set humankind on a course of peace and culture through education

(159:13) (159:14) (159:30) (159:33) (159:33) (159:35)

Jun 5 Jun1

(159: 2)

USA: Denver Colorado Jun 8 Award: University of Denver, Doctor of Education, SGI President Ikeda Jun 9 Attends Joint Territory General Meeting Speech : Advancing with optimism and joy

(159:43) (159:45) (159:54)

Jun 10 Attends Rocky Mountain Joint Territory Executive Conference Speech : Leading a sublime life in accord with the Gosho USA: New York Jun 13 Delivers Lecture at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York Lecture: Thoughts on education for global citizenship Jun 14 Visits UN Headquarters Jun 15 Visits New York Culture Center; Attends a Commemorative Gongyo Meeting Speech : The Buddhism of the sun breaks through the darkness of human suffering Part 1 Speech : The Buddhism of the sun breaks through the darkness of human suffering Part 2 Jun 16 Attends Friendship Exchange Meeting Jun 18 15th World Peace Youth Culture Festival Held at Carnegie Hall Poems: Dedicated to the Performers New York! Such a splendid and glorious

(159:57) (159:58) (159:72)

(159:76) (159:85) (159:95)

(159:98)

142

USA: Miami Florida Jun 22 21st SGI General Meeting Opens in Florida; World Womens Peace Conference and SGI Representative Conference Remarks: Great leaders in lifetime after lifetime Jun 23 Attends 21st SGI General Meeting in Florida Remarks: A full and satisfying life is the touchstone of happiness Speech : Pioneering a Leadership Revolution Award : American Physicians Society (PVS), Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(159:100) (159:101) (159:103) (159:104) (159:112) (159:122)

Central America and USA

CUBA : Havana Jun 25 Visits Cuba via Bahamas Visits Jos Marti Memorial Award: City of Havana, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Award: University of Havana, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Delivers Commemorative Lecture at University of Havana Lecture: Building a great spiritual bridge to the new century Award : Republic of Cuba, Order Flix 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 Dvalos, Culture Minister and Carlos Mart Brenes, Deputy Minister, Cuba COSTA RICA: San Jos Jun 26 Visits Costa Rica Jun 27 Dialogue: Jos Mara Figueres Olsel, President of Costa Rica Welcomed by Costa Rican Members Jun 28 Exhibition: Nuclear Arms: Threat to Our World opens in San Jos At Anti-Nuclear Arms Exhibition (160:20) (160:21) (160:23) (160:24) (160:1) (160:2) (160:2) (160:4) (160:4) (160:6) (160:15) (160:15) (160:15) (160:18)

143

Speech : Directing the spiritual current of humanity towards the rejection of violence Attends Central and South American Representatives Conference Jun 29 Award : Jos Figueres Ferrer Foundation, Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda MEXICO Jun 29 Arrives in Mexico Poem: To my noble friends, Bodhisattvas of the Earth of Veracruz Jun 29 Returns to the United States USA: Texas El Paso Poem: To the Great Pioneers of kosen-rufu of El Paso Jun 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 Attends SG1-USA Commemorative Training Session Speech : The mentor-disciple relationship Giving positive direction to humanity Participates in Los Angeles Representatives Conference Returns to Japan

(160:26) (160:30) (160:30)

(160:32) (160:32) (160:38) (160:38)

(160:36)

(160:41) (160:42) (160:49) (160:50)

Jul 5 Jul 7

1997 C HINA: Hong Kong

Feb 13 Attends Joint Executive Conference of SGI-Hong Kong and SGI-Macau Speech : Courageously championing the cause of justice Feb 15 Dialogue: Jin Yong, Author, Hong Kong Feb 17 Meets Fang Zhaoling, Artist, Hong Kong Feb 19 Attends 1st Session of 22 nd SGI General Meeting Speech : Humanity is the heart of Buddhism Feb 20 Award : Jilin University, Honorary Professorship, China; SGI President Ikeda (167:1) (167:2) (167:13) (167:15) (167:20) (167:21) (167:27)

144

Acceptance speech : The development of the individual is the key to prosperity Meets Liu Zhongshu, President, Jilin University Session of the SGI General Meeting Brief Comments: A palace where people are happy and at ease th Feb 21 Attends 16 World Peace Youth Culture Festival CHINA : Shanghai May 11 Arrives in Shanghai; Attends Welcome Banquet May 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 Exchanges views with Shanghai University Chancellor Qian Weichang May 13 Visits Shanghai Municipal Government Office; Meets Senior Deputy Mayor Chen Liangyu May 14 Interviewed for Chinese Documentary on Zhou Enlai May 15 Hosts Goodwill Banquet INDIA: New Delhi Oct 16 Arrives in India Oct 17 Meets Sonia Gandhi, wife of the late Indian Prime Minister and Family Oct 18 Indo-Japan Friendship Culture Festival held Oct 19 Ikeda Friendship Centre opens in Gurgaon Oct 19 Message : SGI President Ikedas Message at the inaugural of Ikeda Friendship Centre in Gurgaon Inscription on Memorial Plaque Honouring President Todas Poem on kosen-rufu in Asia Exhibition: Rajiv Gandhi: An Intimate Vision exhibition opens in Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi Oct 20 Meets Indian Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral Oct 20 1st SGI-South Asia Representatives Meeting held Attends 2nd 22nd

(167:28) (167:33) (167:34) (167:35) (167:37)

(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)

145

Oct 21 Mrs Sonia Gandhis 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 Meets Indias 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 Lays Wreath at Rizal Monument Award : Order of the Knights of Rizal, First Rizal International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: The illuminating spirit of Jos Rizal Feb 10 Visits De 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 Manila, Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Cultivating the inner treasures of youth Greets King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain Feb 12 Meets Fidel V Ramos, President of Philippines Attends SGI-Philippines Executive Conference Speech : Making 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 (178:1) (178:2) (178:3) (178:7)

(178:13) (178:13)

(178:18) (178:21) (178:25) (178:25) (178:27) (178:28) (178:33) (178:35) (178:37)

146

Acceptance Speech : A land of restorative wellsprings of humanism HONG

KONG

(178:39)

Feb 15 Attends SGI-Hong Kong Executive Conference Feb 17 Attends Opening of World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition Meets Dr Jorge H Rangel, Secretary for Public Administration, Education and Youth Affairs, Government of Macau Feb 19 Welcomes Madame Fang Zhaoling, Renowned Chinese Painter and Calligrapher; Soka University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Madame Fang Zhaoling Feb 20 Talks with Jin Yong, Noted Chinese Writer Feb 21 Encourages Hong Kong Members Brief Comments: A world model of harmonious unity in faith Returns to Japan SOUTH KOREA May 15 Visits South Korea Award : Kyung Hee University, Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Forging a global alliance of humanistic philosophy and education Attends Banquet in his Honour May 16 Visits Kyung Hee Universitys Suwon Campus Talks with University President Choue Chungwon Award : Global Cooperation for a Brighter Society Club International, Emerald Award; Mrs Ikeda May 17 Talks with Kyung Hee University Chancellor Dr Choue Young Seek Hosts Dinner in Seoul May 18 Visits KSGI Headquarters in Seoul

(178:43) (178:44)

(178:47) (178:49)

(178:52) (178:53) (178:54) (178:55)

(181:1) (181:5) (181:11) (181:12) (181:13) (181:15) (181:23) (181:26)

1999
SOUTH
KOREA

May 17 Visits South Korea

(192:1)

147

Award : Cheju National University, Honorary Doctorate, South Korea; SGI President Ikeda Meets Cho Moon Boo, Cheju National Universitys (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; Mrs Ikeda Speech : Forging human solidarity transcending national borders May 18 Hosts Dinner in Chejudo Speech : A spirit of unchanging devotion May 19 Joins SGI-Korea Members in Commemorative Photo (192:13) (192:17) (192:19) (192:25)

2000
HONG
KONG

Feb 14 Visits the Chinese University of Hong Kong Feb 16 Meets Noted Chinese Artist, Madame Fang Zhaoling Feb 17 Attends SGI-Hong Kong-Macau Executive Conference Feb 19 Award : Chinas Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Talks with University President Huang Jianhua Feb 20 Attends SGI-Hong Kong-Macau Executive Conference SINGAPORE Nov 23 Meets S.R.Nathan, President of Singapore Nov 24 Award : University of Sydney, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Toward a new century of mutual prosperity Nov 24 Meets Dame Leonie Kramer, Chancellor and Judith Kinnear, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of University of Sydney Nov 25 Visits Singapore Soka Kindergarten Attends Commemorative Meeting in Singapore

(201:1) (201:3) (201:6) (201:6) (201:6) (201:12)

(211:1) (211:4) (211:11) (211:7)

(211:17) (211:18)

148

Remarks: A path to happiness for all Nov 26 Attends SGI-Singapore-Australia Joint Meeting Speech : Advance with an eternally youthful spirit

(211:18) (211:22)

M ALAYSIA:

KUALA LUMPUR

Nov 29 Visits Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Award : University of Putra, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Acceptance Speech: Serving Humanity is the pillar of education Meets Tun Haji Hamdan, Chancellor, University of Putra, Malaysia Nov 30 Meets Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, Malaysian Prime Minister Dec 1 Attends Representatives Conference Speech : Cultivate the treasures of the heart Visits Malaysia Soka Kindergarten HONG KONG Dec 4 Arrives in Hong Kong Attends SGI Hong Kong-Macau Executive Conference Meets Kindergarten Graduates Speech : Faith gives us the strength to live, to win, to become happy Meets Mrs Anson Chan, Chief Secretary of the Hong Kong Administrative Region Award : Chinese University of Hong Kong, Doctor of Social Science; SGI President Ikeda Returns to Japan (211:57) (211:57) (211:58) (211:67) (211:73) (211:75) (211:31) (211:34) (211:33) (211:39) (211:44) (211:45) (211:44)

Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 8

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POETRY
POEMS
1988 To My Friends of Hiroshima with a Profound Mission: The Singing Voice of Victory over the Dome of pPeace Jan 29 To My Dear Friends of Hong Kong: Let the Morning Sun of Happiness Shine over the Harbor of Peace Feb 2 Feb 5 Feb 8 To My Dear Thai Friends: Fertile Land of Gentle Smiles To My Dear Malaysian Friends: Youthful Land with a Brilliant Future To My Dear Friends of Singapore: The Emerald Path to the City of the Lion

(E2:88:206)

(E2:88:154) (E2:88:147) (E2:88:161) (E2:88:167)

Mar 9 To My Young Friends On the Occasion of kosen-rufu Day: A Blue Deeper than the Blue of the Indigo Plant Itself Nov18 To Commemorate November 18: What a Joy it is 1989 Jun 4 To My Dear Friends of Sweden: Land of Lakes and Forests Bathed in the Light of Peace

(E2:88:174)

(E2:88:001) (80:29) (E2:89:192) (90:1) (E5)

1990

Mar 2 To My Dear Friends of Argentina: A Wondrous Melody Dancing toward the New Century In Commemoration of Nov 18, 1990, the 60t h anniversary of the founding of Soka Gakkai What a Struggle for the Law

(97:1) (E5)

1991

Apr 18 To H.E. President Mikhail Gorbachev Song of the Noble Spirit Apr 22 To H.E. President Corazon Aquino Crown with Glory: The Mother of Philippines To My dear friends in Philippines The Sky of Democracy, the Sun of Hope

(103:46) (E17) (103:54) (E17)

(103:61) (E17)

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Jun 6

Dedicated to the members in Germany May the Laurels of Kings Adorn your Lives

(104:76) E17) (105:56) (E17)

Jun 12 In Praise of the Conscience of the Newborn Germany President Richard von Weizscker 1992 Feb 8 In Praise of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth: Dawn of India Mar26 Dedicated to Walt Whitman on the Centenary of his Passing Like the Sun Rising In Commemoration of November 18, Foundation Day Ten Million Friends Jan 27 Los Angeles 2 nd SGI-USA General Meeting: The Sun of Jiyu Over a New Land Sep 1994 In Dedication to the Members of SGI-Canada: Like a Scene from a Fairy Tale

(114:81) (E17) (113:46) (E17)

(120:1) (123:18) (129:114) (135:1)

1993

Mar16 In Commemoration of March 16 th, Kosen-rufu Day This Day Shining Forth with Brilliance Delegated to the Youth Division in Commemoration of March 16: How Glorious is the Journey of In Commemoration of May 3rd , Soka Gakkai Day: The Day of Soka Commemoration of May 5th , Soka Gakkai Successors Day Grow Strongly

(135: 2)

(136:1)

(136:2)

1995 1996

Jan 2

From Soka Fujin Shimbun:

(146:1) (164:35)

Salute to Mothers Nov18 In Commemoration of the 66th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkais Founding: The Day of Foundation Jun 6 Dedication on the Prayer for World Peace Monument Prayer for World Peace In Commemoration of November 18, Day of the Soka Gakkais Founding Celebrating this Day of Founding

(171:172)

(175:1)

151

1998

April 2 Commemorating Josei Todas 40th (180:1) Death Anniversary: For Forty Years since My Noble Mentors Passing Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai (181:31) Mothers Day An Ode to the Noble Mothers of kosen-rufu Commemorating July 3, the Day of Mentor (182:1) and Disciple Flutter Intrepidly, The Banner of Youth! Commemorating President Ikedas 51st Anniversary of Embracing Faith, August 24, 1947 To All SGI Members: Fifty-first Anniversary (184:1) To the Youth Division: To you I entrust (184:2) To the Young Womens Holding Fast (184:2) Division: In Commemoration of the 24t h SGI (186:1) General Meeting: I Call on the Buddhist Gods In Commemoration of November I8: (186:3) Renewing the Determination Mar 22 Dedicated to the Youth Division: Youth, Scale the Mountain of Kosen-rufu of the 21st Century Mar 24 Dedicated to the Young Womens Division: May the Fragrant Laurels of Happiness Adorn your Life Mar 26 Dedicated to the Mens Division: The Noble Voyage of Life Sep 4 Dedicated to all Members: Become Strong! In Commemoration of March 16, kosen-rufu Day The Road to World Peace, A Garden for All Humanity Commemorating 70t h Anniversary of the Soka Gakkais Founding: The Victorious Future of Mentor and Disciple The Eternal Triumph of Mentor and Disciple (191:41)

1999

(191:55)

(195:1) (196:1) (202:49) (210:1)

2000

(210:15) (211:77) (212:17) (216:1)

2001

The Wings of Youth, The Triumph of Truth and Justice Apr 20 Our Brilliant May 3

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May 3 Proclaiming the Start of Second Seven Bells: The Indestructible Power of the People A March of Joy and Tenacious Effort May 8 In Commemoration of Mothers Day and 30th Anniversary of the Womens Division: The 21st Century Is the Century of Women With Deep Appreciation for All the Noble Mothers of the World In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Soka Gakkai Youth Division: O the Joyous Dance of Youth! In memory of the day I met my mentor, Josei Toda, 54 years ago August 15 The Dawn of a New Day Commemorating August 24, Mens Division Day : The Great Citadel of Resounding Victory 2002 The Ever-Changing Flow of Life A Song of Eternity, Happiness, True Self, And Purity, and the Transience of All Phenomena Feb 27 In Commemoration of SGI-USA and SGI-Brazils Womens Division Day: To My Valiant Friends of Glory and Justice Apr 20 Celebrating May 3 together with Friends throughout the World: Banner of Peace Procession of Wisdom and Justice May 27 Youth is the Foundation for the Rest of Your Life Jul 11 In Praise of Our Uncrowned Heroes The Deliverers of the Seikyo Shimbun Aug 24 In the 55th year of practice: Since the Age of Nineteen Aug 25 In the 55th year of practice: Making My Way over the precipitous Cliffs Nov 18 Dedicated to the High-aspiring Members of SGI-France: A Shining Castle of Human Triumph 2003 Feb 14 Bringing the Light of Education to the World An Ode to Peace and Fellowship

(216:17)

(216:35)

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153

Apr 2

Peace and Happiness for All! A Prayer for Lasting World Peace

(239:1) (240:1)

May20 In Deep Appreciation and Gratitude to all SGI members: I will Ever Continue to Praise My Beloved Soka Friends May21 In Deep Appreciation to the Members of Four Divisions: For the Mens Division Holding High the Sword of Good Health For the Womens Division Forever Accumulate Treasures For the Young Mens Division Great Leaders of Kosen-rufu For the Young Womens Division As Leaders of the Century of Women Nov14 Commemorating November 18 On this Glorious Anniversary 2005 Jan 26 In Celebration of the 30t h anniversary of SGIs Founding: All Around the Globe Jun 25 Hold High the Proud Banner of July 3! Nov18 In Commemoration of the Soka Gakkais 75th Anniversary: Arm in Arm

(240:3)

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W AKA
1989 1995

POEMS

May 24 Presented to three NSUK (80:2) (E2:89:158) Leaders To the Members of Shiga Prefecture, Japan (152:157) In this Land of Dreams To the Students of Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools My Brilliant and Talented Youth (153:45)

1996

August 24 In the 50th Year of Practice With Renewed Determination In Commemoration of May 3, Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Gakkai Mothers Day All SGI Members Indestructible and Eternal

(161:136)

1997

(170:19)

154

Youth Division Youthful Champions Young Womens Division Bathed in the Brilliant Mens Division. Forget not for a Moment Womens Division. As Sunny as a Fine May Day In Praise of the Womens Division, the Mothers of Humanity Nothing Surpasses you To the Future Division In Commemoration of May 5 My Young Successors: To You, I Entrust the Twenty-first Century! In Commemoration of SGI President Ikedas 50th Anniversary of Embracing Faith To All SGI Members: For Fifty Years To the Youth Division: Fifty Years have Passed 1999 Jun 30 To Members Participating in the SGI Training Course Ambassadors of Happiness How Excellent In Commemoration of July 3, the Day of Mentor and Disciple We Advance Dauntlessly Together In Commemoration of March 16, Kosen-rufu Day In Commemoration of May 3, Soka Gakkai Day A New Era has at Last Arrived In Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Soka Gakkais Founding We have Won! On the Occasion of the 26th SGI General Meeting The SGI in Accord with In Commemoration of the 70th

(170:20) (170:21) (170:22) (170:23) (170:24)

(170:25)

(173:1)

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2000

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155

Anniversary of the Soka Gakkais Founding Together You and I 2001 Jan 8 Jan 8 May 3 Waka Poems Dedicated to All Members around the World To the Students of Soka University of Japan Continuously Learn so that You May Adorn To the Students of Soka Womens College of Japan Study and Keep on Studying (216:53) 2003 (248:201) (248:202)

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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) A new english translation of the Lotus Sutra (87:44) (E5)

1990
Feb 16 Dr Armand Hammer (Los Angeles) Openhearted exchange among the worlds youth create a bright future Feb 21 Dr Linus Pauling (Los Angeles) Awakening to a changing world Feb 23 Professor Norman Cousins (Los Angeles) A conception of a unified body and mind: The non-duality of form and mind May 21 Dr Serge-Christophe Kolm (Tokyo) The west is waiting for the Buddhist philosophy of compassion Jul 30 Chingiz T Aitmatov ( Moscow) Aug 14 Chingiz T. Aitmatov (Karuizawa, Japan) Toward the dawn of the century of humanism (89:64) (E5)

(89:68) (E5) (89:72) (E5)

(92:42) (E5)

(94:44) (E5) (95:45) (E5)

Aug 15 Prof David Norton and Dayle Bethel (Karuizawa, Japan) (96:20) (E5) For the flowering of the eternal human spirit Aug 21 Chingiz Aitmatov, Soviet writer (Tokyo) (96:28) (E5) Humanism is the great path to progress Aug 22 Chandra Wickramasinghe, British astronomer (Tokyo) (96:36) (E5) The infinite universe Seeking the eternity of life Sep 10 ICDO Secretary General R.S. Varma (Tokyo) The Sun of culture brightens the lives of all mankind Oct 4 Oct 5 Supreme Soviet Deputy Burlatsky (Tokyo) The world is waiting for a spiritual revival John Kenneth Galbraith, Economist (Tokyo) The reunion of President Ikeda and John Kenneth Galbraith Thoughts on peace, economics, and the 21st century (96:48) (E5) (97:38) (E5) (97:47) (E5)

Oct 31 Nelson Mandela, Deputy President of the African National Congress (Tokyo) 157

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1991 Apr 18 President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union (Tokyo) Apr 22 President Corazon Aquino of the Philippines (Manila) May 14 Sir Roger Elliott, Chief Executive of Oxford University Press (Tokyo) Jun 7 Unkart Seifert, Undersecretary of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Art and Sports (Frankfurt) Change the realities of society Jun 10 Chingiz T. Aitmatov, Soviet Ambassador to Luxembourg (Luxembourg) Jun 12 Richard von Weizsacker , President of Germany (Bonn) Jun 12 Heinrich Barth, former State Secretary of West Germany (Bonn) Jun 13 Rita Sssmuth, Chairperson of the Federal Diet of Germany (Bonn) Jun 13 Dr Elke Jarnut, daughter of late Dr Josef Derbolav (Bonn) Jun 20 Jack Lang , French Minister of Culture and Communications (Paris) Jun 20 Alain Poher , President of French Senate (Paris) Jun 21 Pierre Hugo, the great great grandson of Victor Hugo (Bivres, France) Jun 21 Ricardo Diez Hochleitner, President of the Club of Rome (Bivres, France) Jun 21 Dr Serge Tolstoy, the grandson of Tolstoy (Bivres, France) Jun 24 Virgilio Barco , former Colombian President (London) Jun 27 Sir John Page, former member of the House of Commons (Taplow, UK) Jun 27 Marquess of Reading (UK) Jun 28 Astronomers Fred Hoyle and Chandra Wickramasinghe (Taplow, UK) Prayer is a form of communication with the universe

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May14 Sir Roger Elliott, Chief Executive of Oxford University Press (Tokyo) Publishing is a sacred labour for the sake of posterity May 28 Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali , South African Poet (Tokyo) The golden sun of the poets soul ushers in the 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 Wahib Fahmy El-Miniawy, Ambassador of Egypt (Tokyo) Lets cultivate inner human qualities to bring peace and harmony to the world Mar 25 Nasser El-Ansary, Chairman, Egypt National Cultural Center (Tokyo) Courtesy and appreciation prove ones humanity Mar 26 Nur Yalman, Professor, Harvard University (Tokyo) Cultural understanding holds the key to human solidarity Jan 22 Apr 5 Sir Yehudi Menuhin , World Renowned Violionist (Tokyo) A grand human concerto on the stage of the world

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May 22 Professor Burton Watson, Translator of the Lotus Sutra from Chinese to English (Hyogo, Japan) Let the flower of the Law 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 Moscow State University (Tokyo) Aug 6 Dr. N. Radhakrishnan, India (Karuizawa, Japan) Humanity shall advance The hands of time will not turn back

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Sep 11 Chandra Wickramasinghe , Astronomer and Professor of the School of Mathematics at the University of Wales (Tokyo) 1996 Mar 12 JinYong, Chinese Writer (Hong Kong) Apr 4 1997 Feb15 1998 Feb 20 Jin Yong , Noted Chinese Writer (Hong Kong) 1999 Apr 13 Herbie Hancock , Jazz Musician (Tokyo) 2000 Jul 14 Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Cofounder and President of M.K.Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, USA (Tokyo) Dr Henry Indangashi , Chairman, Writers Association and Vice-Chairman, Kenya Oral Literature Association, Kenya (Tokyo) Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former President of the Soviet Union (Tokyo) Yuriy V. Kostenko , Ukrainian Ambassador and his wife Dr Liudmyla Skyrda (Tokyo) Lee Soo O, Changwon National University (CNU), South Korea (Tokyo) Abdulrrahman Whaid , Former President of Republic of Indonesia and his wife Sinta Nuriyah (Tokyo) Culture as a force for counteracting soulless materialism Jin Yong , a prominent Chinese Writer (Tokyo) Jin Yong , Chinese Writer (Hong Kong)

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Mar 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) Green Revolution and the human revolution Dec 1 Dr Sarvagya Singh Katlyar, Vice-Chancellor of Chhatrapati Shabu Ji Mabaraj University and Indian Scientist (Tokyo)

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2003 Mar 22 Dr Mikhail Gorbachev, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former President of the Soviet Union (Tokyo) 2004 Jan 21 Stephen S. Dunham, Vice-Chair, Soka University of America (SUA), Board of Trustees and his wife Dr Victoria B. Cass (Tokyo)

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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 1993 Jan 12 Jan 13 Mikhail S. Gorbachev, Soviet President Rodrigo Villamizar, Columbian Ambassador to Japan Dr Jack L. Stark, President, Claremont Mackenna College, California, USA (94:35) (E5) (122:97) (122:99) (124:107)

Mar 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-Japan Friendship Association and delegation, China

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Apr 12 Prakash Shah, Indian Ambassador to Japan Apr 17 Libero Mazza, the Italian Human Rights Champion Apr 20 Maria Edith da Silva, Director of Education and Youth Services, Government of Macao Apr 30 Hossein Kazempour Ardebili , Iranian Ambassador to Japan May 28 Carlos Mario Clerc, Rector, National University of Lomas de Zamora and faculty members, Argentina Jun 4 Dr John P. Humphrey, Professor Emeritus, McGill University, Canada and his wife Margaret Jun 30 Emerilinda R. Roman, Chancellor, University of Philippines and other faculty Ana Milena Muoz de Gaviria, First Lady of Columbia Aug 31 Lu Jimin , Curator, Palace Museum, Beijing, China Aug 7 Sep 2 Dr Howard Hunter, Professor of Religion and Chairman of the Department of Religion, Tufts University, USA, and his wife Doris Jerry Rawlings, President, Republic of Ghana, his wife Nana and Ghanaian Government officials

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Sun Pinghua, President, China-Japan Friendship Association and Officials, China

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Cai Delin, President, Shenzhen University and Faculty members, China Nov 19 Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Minister of Culture, Mongolia Dec 19 Boutros Boutros Ghali , United Nations Secretary General 1994 Jan 13 Paolo Galli, Italian Ambassador to Japan and Giuseppina Cerulli Irelli, Director, Italian Culture Institute, Italy Eduardo Rodriguez Gaurachi, Chilean Ambassador to Japan Dr Vincent Harding , Professor of Religion and Social Transformation, University of Denver, USA and his wife Rosemarie Farouk Hosni, the Egyptian Minister of Culture

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Feb 24 Mervat Tallawy, Egyptian Ambassador to Japan Feb 28 Mr Csar Gaviria Trujillo, President of Columbia, his wife Ana Milena Muoz de Gaviria, First Lady of Columbia and Columbian Government representatives Mar 3 Amos Ganor, Israeli Ambassador to Japan Mar 7 Xu Dunxin , Chinese Ambassador to Japan Mar 16 Sixto Duran Ballen , President, Ecuador Mar 22 George Sioris, Greek Ambassador to Japan Mar 24 Dr Alexander S. Tsipko , Director, International Foundation for Socioeconomic and Political Studies (the Gorbachev Foundation), Russia Mar 25 John Neumeier , Director, Hamburg Ballet, Germany Mar 30 Dr Christina Weiss , Director, Cultural Offices, Hamburg, Germany Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 7 Youssef Boutros-Ghali, Minister of State for International Co-operation, Egypt Victor Sadovnichy , Rector Moscow State University

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Wang Xiao-Xian, Vice-President of Chinese Friendship Association Apr 11 Eduard Rodriguez , Chilean Ambassador to Japan

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Apr 28 Francisco J. Delich , Rector, Argentinas National University of Crdoba May 6 Dr Abraham Cooper , Organiser, Holocaust Exhibition May 13 Rosa Parks, American Civil Rights Activist Jun 23 Jack L. Stark , President, Claremont Mckenna College, California, USA Jul 2 Patricio Aylwin , Former Chilean President Dr Ricardo Diez Hochleitner , President, Club of Rome Sep 10 Huan Shiming, Vice-President, China-Japan Friendship Association and his wife, Zhou Xiuli Sep 12 Boutros Boutros Ghali , U.N. Secretary-General Jul 9 Sep 13 Oscar Arias Snchez , 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 Oct 9 Dr Roger Posadas, Chancellor, University of Phillipines and world-renowned physicist

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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 Minister Rajiv Gandhi Oct 19 N. Radhakrishnan, Director, Gandhi Memorial Hall, New Delhi Oct 23 Cai Delin , President, Shenzhen University, China Oct 23 Dugersurengiin Bilegt, Federation of Mongolian Peace and Friendship Organisations Nov 16 Sun Pinghua, President, China-Japan Friendship Association Nov 17 Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagie, Chilean President Nov 24 Jen-H Chang , Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Tsai-Mei, 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 Montreal, Canada Dec 17 Dr Ved Nanda, Professor and Dr Maria Guajardo, Trustee, University of Denver in Colorado, U.S.A Dec 28 Bharaat Prasad Bhital, Nepalese Ambassador to Japan Jan 22 1995 Jan 22 Wang Xiaoxian, Vice-President, Chinese Peoples Association for friendship with Foreign Countries Wong Xiaoxian, Vice President, Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries

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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 Minister of State for International Co-operation, Egypt Feb 22 Amaral Vieira , Brazilian Pianist and Composer, Brazil Mar 17 Abu Bakar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Brunei, Darussalam Mar 18 Aljbert Likhanov, President, International Association of Childrens Funds, Mosow Apr 3 J. Frbes Munro, Professor in Economic History, University of Glasgow, UK

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Apr 12 Flvio Fava de Moraes , 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 May 6 May 9 Jun 3 Jul 5 Jul 14 Sep 7 Baris Mano , Turkish National Singer, Turkey Lim Chong Yah, Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Su Dongtian, Professor, Shenzhen University, China Nelson Mandela, President, South Africa Maya Shavit, Founder, and David Harpaz , Manager Israeli Efroni Choir, Israel Hassan Gouled Aptidon, President, Republic of Djibouti 165

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Jorge A H Rangel, Senior Official, Macau, Secretary for Public Administration, Education and Youth Affairs, Government of Macau

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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 Ministry of Education, Austria Nov 28 Eduardo Delgado Bermdez, Cuban Ambassador to Japan Nov 29 Kuldeep Sahadev, Indian Ambassador to Japan and Minister N. Ravi Nov 30 Fabio Magalhes , President, Latin America Memorial Foundation Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 8 Kocheril Raman Narayanan, Vice-President, India Dr Hermann Weber , Professor of Law, Frankfurt University, Germany and his wife Edith Adolfo Prez Esquivel, Argentine Human Rights Activist and 1980 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Argentina and his wife Amanda Guerreo

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Dec 11 Oscar Arias Snchez , Former Costa Rican President and winner of Nobel Peace Prize, Costa Rica Dec 15 Jan berg , Head of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research (TFF), Sweden and his wife Christina Spnna 1996 Jan 9 Dr Karel Dobbelaere and, former president of the International Society for Sociology of Religion, Belgium. and his wife Dr Lilian Voy Amos Ganor , Israeli Ambassador to Japan and Amos Richmond , Professor, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Valentin Gatsinskil , Bulgarian Ambassador to Japan Duan Wenji, Director, Dunhuang Institute of History and Culture, China 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, Mongolian 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, Moscow Feb 19 Dr Majid Tehranian, Director, Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research, USA Feb 28 Dr Ricardo Dez-Hochleitner , President, The Club of Rome, and his wife Ascencin Rodriguez Mar 12 JinYong , Chinese Writer, Hong Kong Mar 28 Dr Shanmughasundaram Mohan, 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 JinYong , Chinese Writer, Hong Kong (155:185) (155:188)

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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 Minister 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 Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), USA May 14 Dr Ren Simard, Rector, University of Montreal, Canada May 18 Dr Jay Demerath, Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA May 21 Manuel Esquivel , Prime Minister, Belize, and his wife Kathleen May 22 Dr Johan Galtung, Norwegian Peace Researcher, Founder International Peace Research institute, Oslo, Norway 167

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May 26 Batmunkh Ligden , President, Federation of Mongolian Peace and Friendship Organisations FMPFO), and delegation, Mongolia Dr Kevin P.Clements, President, International Peace Research Association (IPRA) and Director, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR), George Mason University, Virginia, USA Aug 29 Chemogoh Kevin Dzang , Ghanaian Ambassador to Japan Jul 16 Oct 10 Carlos Mart Brenes , Cuban Deputy Minister of Culture and his wife Ana Mara Gonzlez , 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 Dvalos, Minister of Culture and Dr Cintio Vitier, President of Center for the Studies of Jos Mart, Cuba

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Mar 14 Chen Yongchang, Vice-President of the China-Japan Friendship Association and Other Officials, China Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 6 Carlot Marti Brenes, Cuban Deputy Minister of Culture, Cuba Dr J. Forbes Munro, Professor of Economic History, University of GIasgow, UK Dr Jose Abueva, Political Scientist and Former President, University of Philippines, Philippines

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Apr 15 Delegates of All China Youth Federation, China Apr 25 Amedeu Thiago de Mello , Brazilian Poet and his wife Maria Aparecida, Brazil Jun 6 Jul 11

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Louis Derbre, French Sculptor (171:170) Dr Kong Yong II, President, Universitys Center for the (172:184) Reconstruction of Human Society, Kyung Hee University and Faculty, South Korea Dr Felix Unger , President, European Academy of Sciences (172:186) and Arts, Salzburg, Austria (173:185)

Aug 12 Chang Jen-hu, Chinese Culture University Board of Trustees Chairperson and other Taiwanese Educators and Curators, China

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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 , Municipal officials, Shenzhen, China

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Oct 12 Dr Linus Pauling Jr, Psychiatrist and Chairperson, Board of Trustees of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science & Medicine, Palo Alto, California Nov 1 Dr Choue Young Seek , Founder and Chancellor, Kyung Hee University. his wife Oh Chung Myung and delegation, South Korea

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Nov 10 Dr Bryan Wilson , Professor Emeritus, All Souls 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, Moscow State University and his wife Irina Dec 1 1998 Jan 6 Dr Ren Simard, Cancer Specialist and Rector, University of Montreal and his wife Franoise Yven , Canada Csar Gaviria Trujillo , Former Colombian President, Secretary General, Organisation of American States and his wife Ana Milena Muoz de Gaviria (OAS) Jerry John Rawlings, President and First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, Republic of Ghana

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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 Jan l7

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Thabo Mbeki, Executive Deputy President, South Africa Apr 12 Leon A Strijak, Associate Professor, Moscow 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 Japan Apr 22 Hu Jintao, Vice-President, China Apr 29 Antnio Celso Alves Pereira , Rector, Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil May 1 Lee Won Sik , Mayor, Kyongju, South Korea May 6 Jun 6 Jun 8 Zoltn Sudy , Hungarian Ambassador to Japan Luz Carlos Rossini, City Councillor and his wife Maria, Campinas, Brazil Abulahat Abudrixit Chairman, Regional Peoples Government and Friendship Delegation, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

Jun 10 Alexandre Panov, Russian Ambassador to Japan Jun 29 Dr Virsely M dela Cruz, President, Manila University and her husband Doroteo, Philippine

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Jun 30 Abu Bakar, Vice-Chancellor, Brunei University Darussalam, Brunei Jul 4 Jul 16 Jul 24 Jul 29 Sep 8 Chung Jong Taeck , President and Oscar Oh, Chairperson, Chung Cheong College, South Korea Lcia Carvalho , Chairperson, Braslia Federal District Legislative Assembly Ivn Rodrguez Chvez, Rector, Perus Ricardo Palma University and other Peruvian Educators, Peru Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali , Former UN Secretary-General Dr Ramiro Eduardo Osorio Fonseca, former Culture Minister, Colombia

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Sep 14 Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Japan Sep 19 Amangeldy Kerimbaev, President, Philharmonic Society, Kyrgyz Sep 19 Dr Hazel Henderson, American Futurist and Activist, USA Sep 28 Yu Byeong Don, Governor, Puyo County, South Korea Oct 1 Dr Gonzalo Ruiz Martnez, Founder and Rector, Del Valle University, Bolivia Oct 10 Francis N Tolentino, Mayor, Tagaytay, Philippine Oct 17 Chung Jong, Governor, Ullung County, South Korea Oct 20 Mikhail E Nikolaev, President, Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of the Russian Federation Oct 28 Inder Kumar Gujral , Former Prime Minister, India, and his wife Shiela Oct 29 Fidel Ramos, Former President, Philippines, and his wife Amelita Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 8 Piao Wenyi, President, Yanbian University, China Dr Choue Chungwon, President, Kyung Hee University, South Korea Yuri Petrosyan, Vice-Chairperson, St Petersburg Branch of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Evgenij Kychanov, Director, (IOS RAS) IOS and Margarita VorobyovaDesyatovskaya, Supervisor, IOS Manuscript 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 Jiang Zemin, President, Peoples Republic of China Nov 30 Marco Antonio Laffrranchi, President, North of Parna University and Antnio Ueno, Federal Deputy, Brazil Dec 2 Alberto Antonio Kohan, Secretary General to President Carlos Sa Menen of Argentina Dec 6 Dr N Radhakrishnan, Director, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, India

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Dec 11 Eusebio Leal Spengler , Director, Museum of Havana (187:113) and other Cuban officials, Cuba Dec 12 Sohn Jae-Sik , Director and student representatives, (187:116) Kyung Hee University Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, South Korea Dec 14 Benjamin William Mkapa , President, United Republic (187:118) of Tanzania 1999 Jan 6 Vrajendra Raj Mehta, Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi and representatives; Vice-Chancellors 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 Mukesh Williams, India Roberto Kertsz, Rector and founder and his wife Clara Ins Atalaya, Flores University, Argentina Cristvan Buarque, Professor at the University of Braslia and a former governor of the Federal District of Braslia, Brazil Pedro Amrico de Oliveira, Braslian former secretary of International Affairs, Brazil (188:146)

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Fang Jie, 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 Han Suk Ji, 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, Moscow

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Feb 17 Casimiro B. Juarez Jr, President, Cagayan Capitol College and his wife and Executive Vice President Mrs Fe R. Juarez , Philippines Mar 12 Vasily M. Vlasov, Prime Minister, Sakha Republic (Yakutia) of the Russian Federation and Nikolai Baramyguine, from Sakha Republic Representative Office in Japan Mar 14 Dr Allen Lee Sessoms, President, Queens College of the City University and Dr Hamid Shirvani, vicepresident for Graduate Studies and Research, New York Mar 18 Zhou Li-Gao, Rector, University of Macau and Hideki Okuda, a lecturer at the university Mar 30 David P. Roselle , President; Professor Raymond Callahan, University of Delaware; Mrs Mary Norton, wife of the late Dr David L. Norton, USA Apr 2 Apr 4 Apr 5 Kim Sang Soon, Governor, Chongdo County, South Korea Twenty-member delegation headed by Cao Weizhou, All-China Youth Federation, China Wang Zhenxue, Vice-President, Sichuan University, China Deng Xingying, Director, Sichuan Peoples Publishing House Wang Yongxiang, Director and his delegation, Zhou Enlai Research Center of Nankai 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 Trancn Pea, 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 Huang Daren , Vice-President, Zhongshan University, China May 3 Dr Jules Brassner , Director, Napoleonic Society of America and an Honorary Director of the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, and his wife, San Lee May 5 Dr Stuart Rees , Director, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies of University Sydney in Australia; Dr Majid Tehranian, former Director of Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace, University of Hawaii; Rwandan Ambassador to Japan Zephyr Mutanguha and his wife Odette May 7 His Royal Highness Raja Nazrin Shah, the Regent of Perak, Malaysia; Tan Sri Datuk H. M. Khatib, Malaysian Ambassador to Japan May 10 Cassio Taniguchi, Mayor, Curitiba; Antonio Ueno, Executive Director, Brazil-Japan Cultural and Scientific Institute; Hitoshi Nakamura, Secretary of Paran State Secretariat for the Environment, Brazil May 12 Andrs Pastrana Arango, President of Colombia May 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 universitys general affairs department, Taiwan May 31 AlIen Lee Sessoms, President and Hamid 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 Japan; Emilio Yap, Chairperson, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. Jun 12 Jos Antonio de Chazal Palomo, Rector of Bolivias 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 Jul 16 Amara Essy , Foreign Minister of Cte divoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa Song Jian, President, China-Japan Friendship Association (CJFA) and his wife Wang Yusheng, China He Jicheng, President, Northeastern University (NEU) and Vice-President Wang Wanshan, China Hctor A. Navarro Daz , Education Minister and his wife Caribay Urbina de Navarro ; Sara Areyuna Cobos, Charg dAffaires ad interim of the Venezuelan Embassy in Japan, Venezuela Hashim Abdul Halim, President, World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA); Executive Committee Chairperson Malcolm Harper ; and Deputy Secretary-General Sitaram Sharma (194:125)

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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 Esa Tiberio Caro Meza, Rector and Kruger Sarapura Yupanqui, Vice-Rector, National University of Central Peru

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Sep 10 Luo Weizhi, Vice-Rector, Hunan Normal University (196:124) and Dr He Jingsong, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China Sep 30 Abel Prieto, Minister of Culture and Ernesto Mlendez, Cuban Ambassador to Japan, Cuba (197:118)

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Roberto Baggio, Italian Soccer Superstar and his wife Andreina

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Oct 24 David Tay, President, Photographic Society, Singapore (PSS) Oct 30 Dr Lester C. Thurow, Professor of Management and Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA Nov 3 Dr Jose Abueva, Former President, University of Philippines and his wife, Socorro Abueva; Dr J. Forbes Munro, Professor, University of Glasgow, Scotland and his wife Sylvia Munro Nov 5 Yu Enguang , Executive Vice-chairman of the China International Culture Exchange Center and deputy to the National Peoples Congress and member of its Foreign Affairs Committee; Zhou Erjun, nephew of the late Chinese premier Zhou Enlai and his wife Deng Zaijun Lin Liyun, Interpreter during the 1974 meeting between SGI President Ikeda and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, China

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Nov 10 Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Japan and his wife Yao Wenqing; Minister-Councilor Cheng Yonghua; and Second Secretary Cai Hong Norberto Ramos , Argentine Tango Artist Nov 14 Dr Valentin Shukshunov, President, International Higher Education Academy of Sciences; Dr Viktor Sadovnichy , Rector, Moscow State University; Gennadiy Yagodin , Rector, International University, Moscow Dr Sethu Kumanan, Managing trustee of the Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School in India and member of the World Poetry Society, and his wife Kogilam, India Nov 20 Galdino Cuchiaro, President, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, Medals, Culture and Education and his wife Mercia Maria Cuchiaro , Brazil

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Nov 23 Dr Kong Yong II, former president of Kyung Hee (199:160) University, South Korea; Dr John Montgomery, Professor Emeritus, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, USA Nov 23 Dr John Montgomery, Professor Emeritus, Harvard (200:69) Universitys John F. Kennedy School of Government 176

and Director, Pacific Basin Research Center of Soka University of America (SUA), USA Nov 29 Isabel da Silveira Godinho, Director, Portugals National Palace of Ajuda Museum and delegation, Portugal Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 5 Dec 9 Cho Moon Boo, President, Cheju National University, South Korea Lee Soo Sung, former Prime Minister, South Korea Dr Chang Jen-hu , Chairperson, Chinese Culture Universitys Board of Trustees, Taiwan Rustan Rakhmanaliev, Chair of Kyrgyzstans World Committee on Awarding the Chingiz Aitmatov Gold Medal and Prize, Director, Committees Information and Analysis Department and his wife Natalia Musina ; Abdimutalibzhan Amankulov, Committee Secretary; USA Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Orlando Cepeda, his wife Mirian and his friend Tony Dorsey, Kyrgyzstan (200:76)

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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, Mayor 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 Dr. David Roselle, President, University of Delaware and Mrs Mary Norton, wife of late Dr David L. Norton, USA Allen Lee Sessoms, President of Queens College of the City University of New York; Hamid Shirvani, Vice-President of Queens College, USA David Shimizu , Honourable chairman, University of Guams Board of Regents; Jose Nededog, President, University of Guam; and Judith Wonpat-borja, former Senator, Guam Legislature 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

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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 Nordeste, and his wife Dr Elena Pparo de Torres , Argentina Mar 10 Shi Ningzhong, President, Northeast Normal University; Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Japan, China Mar 16 David Krieger , President, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, USA Mar 21 Anatoli Alexeev, Chancellor, Yakutsk State University, Sakha Republic Mar 23 Fidel Ramos , former Philippine President and his wife Amelita; Romeo Arguelles, Philippine Ambassador to Japan, Philippines Apr 3 Kim Sam Youl , Chairperson, Bereaved Family Association of People of Merit for National Independence and his wife Do Un-Suk, South Korea Zhou Haiyin , Museum Advisor, Lu Xun Museum, China

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Robert Henley, Principal, Northmead High School; John Norris, Principal, Ashcroft High School, Australia Apr 14 Huang Shiming, Vice-President of the China-Japan Friendship Association and representatives, China Apr 17 Rosendo Mauricio Sermeo Palacios , Rector, Latin American Technical University, El Salvador Apr 22 Wen Yuting, President, Inner Mongolia Art Academy, China May 5 Sh.Tsend- Ayush, Rector, Mongolian Institute of Literature and delegation, Ulan Bator May 11 Wong Jiangyu, Vice-President, Beijing Administrative College, China 178

May 31 Allen Lee Sessoms, President of Queens College of the City University of New York Jun 8 Jairo Morais Gianoto, Mayor, Maring, 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 Sep 7 Sep 7 Neuro Villalobos Rincn, Rector of Venezuelas University, Zulia Lawrence E. Carter Sr, Dean of Morehouse Colleges King International Chapel, USA George D. Miller , Professor of Philosophy, Lewis University, USA

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Sep 11 Moshe Ben-Yaacov , Israeli Ambassador to Japan Sep 13 Gustavo Garcia de Paredes , Rector, University of Panama Sep 15 Amalendu Guha , President of the Mahatma M.K. Gandhi Foundation for Non-Violent Peace, Oslo, Norway Sep 20 Togbi Kporku III, Ghanas Ambassador to Japan Sep 21 Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Chief Executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region, Macau 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 Richard Seager , Professor, Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, USA

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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 Minister, Thailand 179

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 Minister, Uzbekistan Nov 3 Victor Kazanjian, Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College, USA Nov 5 Nov 7 Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of Siam University, Thailand Myroslav Vantukh, General Director of the Virsky Ukraninian National Dance Company; Voldymyr Riabtsev, Charg daffaires ad interim of the Ukrainian Embassy in Tokyo

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Nov 13 His Majesty King Taufaahau Tupou IV and Her Majesty Queen Halaevalu Mataaho of Tonga Nov 15 Victor A. Sadovnichy , Rector of Moscow State University Nov 17 Dr Felix Unger , President, European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), Austria Dec 25 Dojoogiin Tsedev, President, Mongolian University of Arts and Culture, Ulan Bator, Mongolia 2001 Jan 5 Jan 12 Jan 20 Dr Akmataliev, President, Kyrgyz National Academy of Sciences, Kyrgyzstan (212:146) Chen Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Japan Prem Chand Patanjali, Vice-Chancellor, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, India Dr Ruud Lubbers , UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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Feb 16 Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Mongolian Prime Minister Mar 6

Mar 13 Rabbi Abraham Cooper , Associate Dean of Simon Wiesenthal Center Apr 2 Sun Yong, President, Northwest University, China Apr 16 Mercedes Menafra de Batlle, Uruguayan First Lady 180

Apr 18 Luis Jos Macchiavello Amoroz, Peruvian Ambassador to Japan May 5 May 8 Ronald A. Bosco, President, Thoreau Society, USA Salvador Santiago-Negrn, President, Carlos Albizu Unversity (CAU), Puerto Rico, his is wife Dr Carmen Albizu-Garcia and educators

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May 14 J. Batsuuri, President, Kharakorum University, Mongolia, his wife; University Director Oyunchimeg Danzannyam and representatives May 22 Olusegun Obasanjo , President of Nigeria May 29 Peter Brckner, 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 Chang Jiahuang, 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 Japan Jun 26 Chen Jian, Chinese to Japan Ambassador Jul 2 Demetrio Infante Figueroa, Chilean Ambassador to Japan Jul 5 Jul 13 Jul 14 Alisher Shaykhov, Uzbekistan Ambassador to Japan Dr Felix Unger, President, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Austria Liu Renhuai, President, Jinan University, and Delegation of Scholars from Jinan University and Guangdong Province Academy of Social Sciences, China Chen Haosu, President, Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and other officials, China

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Jul 27 Yuriy Kostenko , Ukraianian Ambassador to Japan Sep 12 Sodovjamtsyn Khurelbaatar, Mongolian Ambassador to Japan Sep 18 Sethu Kumanan, Chairman, and Padmasani Kannan, Principal of Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women and Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, India Oct 1 Thabo Mbeki, President, South Africa

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Zhu Xiulin, Vice-President, Soochow (Suzhou) University, China

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Oct 19 Sakthlp Krairiksh, Thai Ambassador to Japan Oct 23 Qu Qingbiao, President, Liaoning Normal University and officials, China Oct 27 Rogelio Quiambao, former Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Phillipines Ronald Duterte , President, University of Southern Philippines Nov 2 Nov 9 Victor Sadovnichy, Rector, Moscow State University, Moscow

Wu Dawei , Chinese Ambassador to Japan and his wife Mao Yaping , Councilor of Chinese Embassy Nov 25 Dr Cho Moon-Boo and Song Dae-Jin , former Professors of Cheju National University, South Korea Dec 10 Ma Chunlei, Vice-Chairman, Shanghai Youth Federation and delegation of the All-China Youth Federation Dec 20 Murat Jurinov, Honorary Rector, Ahmed Yasevi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Republic of Kazakhstan and delegation 2002 Jan 24 Jos do Carmo Gracia, President of the Median Paranapanema Municipalities Association (Amepar), and his wife Maria de Lourdes Borsato Garcia, Brazil

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Dr Pramo A. Rodrguez Castillo, Founder and Rector of Santiago Technical University and his wife Ingrid Gonzlez de Rodrguez , Dominican Republic Feb 20 Tursunali Kuziev, Chairman, Kamoliddin Bekhzod National Institute of Arts and Design, Uzbekistan Feb15 Feb 28 Chen Yongchang, Vice-President, China-Japan Friendship Association and delegation China Zhao Zixiang , President, Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences, China Mar 14 Danilo Lardizabal Concepcion, Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (GAUF), President, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide Jr , Philippine Mar 9 182

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Mar 19 Pit Chamnan, Rector, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia Mar 22 Liu Xiaohua , Vice-Director of the China National Beijing Opera Theatre Mar 27 Gustavo Noboa Bejarano . Ecuadorian President, and First Lady Maria Isabel Baquerizo de Noboa Apr 1 Apr 3 Cheng Wei, Liaoning University president Abdurrahman Wahid, former president of the Republic of Indonesia

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Apr 13 Linus Pauling Jr and Orellia Forbes , Oregon State University Vice-President Apr 18 Rabbi Abrabam Cooper , 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 Maharaj University May 12 Li Xiaoling, Deputy Director-General of the China Science and Technology Museum and delegation from the All-China Youth Federation, China May 18 Onesmo K. ole-Moiyoi , Council Chairperson, Kenyatta University, Kenya May 25 Dr Fan Hongcai, President, Heilongjiang Academy of Social Sciences, China Jun 8 Sadovnichy, Rector, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University and his wife Ada Sadovnichaya, Russia

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Jun 14 Tommy E. Remengesau Jr, President, Republic of Palau Jun 23 Zhao Hu, Vice-President of Nanjing Normal University, China Jun 28 Dr Kim II Yoon and 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 Lawrence E Carter Sr, Dean of Morehouse Colleges Martin 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 Juanmin, China Sep 28 Ji Baocheng , President, Renmin National University, China Oct 6 Dr Zhu Qingshi, President, University of Science and Technology, China

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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 Stephanie Pauling, and Vice-President of Oregon State University, Orcilia Ziga Forbes Nov 2 Pan Yunhe, President, Zhejiang University, China Nov 20 Dambadarjaagiin Oyuntsetseg, Director, Shikhikhutug Law College, Mongolia 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 2003 Jan 13 Cho Moon Boo, former President Cheju National University

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Dr Muthiah Mariappan, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathidasan University Dr A Padmanabhan, President of the Writers Forum for Harmony and Former Governor of Indias Mizorams State

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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 Chung Hyung Kang, South Korea Jan 22 Feb 16 Dr Lou Marinoff, President of American Philosophical Practitioners Assocation Feb 19 Dr Mirsobit Ochilov, Uzbekistans Ambassador to Japan Feb 23 Edwin Agustn Vegas Gallo, Rector, National University of Piura, Peru Sigifredo Alberto Burneo Snchez, Dean, Department of Social Science and Education, National University of Piura, Peru Mar 19 Dr Anwarul K. Chowdhury , United Nations Under-Secretary-General, and his wife Mariam Mar 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 Rubn 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 Castaeda Chvez, Rector of Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University Dr Wang Limin, President of Northwest Normal University Oct 18 Oh Chi Seok , Founder and Chairperson and Dr Koh Jae Yoo, President, Kwangju Womens University, South Korea Oct 24 Prof Zang Shengkun , Vice-President, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Oct 8 Nov 22 Nambaryn Enkhbayar, Prime Minister, Mongolia

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Nov 29 Dr Zhang Qie, Honorary Vice-Chairman, Chinese Writers Association and Managing 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 2004 Jan 10 Andrei S. Borisov, Rector, Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts and Sakha Republic Minister of Culture Yuriy Kostenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan his wife Liudmyla Skyrda; Dimitri Akimov, Director of Golden Fortune International Academy of Rating Technologies and Sociology

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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) Mar 10 Zhou Haiying, Shanghai Lu Xun Cultural Development Center, Executive Director and his wife Ma Xinyun, China Mar 16 Ved P. Nanda , Vice-provost for Internationalization of the University of Denver and his wife Katharine Nanda , India Mar 19 Dr Sun Qian, Former President, President Shi Shaoxia, and Vice-President Hu Weilie , National Prosecutors College of China Apr 1 Apr 1 All-China Youth Federation, China Stepan V. Kalmykov , President, Buryat State University, Russia

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Apr 14 Lygia Lumina Pupatto, Rector, Londrina State University, Brazil Walter Arzaga Cervantes, Rector of University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca May 29 Tong Zhaoqi , President of University of Petroleum and representatives, Dongying, China May 5

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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

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Aug 29 Dr Nicolai D. Nikandrov, President, Russian Academy of Education and his wife Dr Nadezhda A. Sitnikova, Russia Sep 20 Jos Trinidad Padilla Lpez, Rector General, University of Guadalajara, and his wife Priscila Luco Lancellotti, Mexico 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

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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, Moscow 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 Municipal Culture Bureau and Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau, China

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Dec 17 Dulamsuren Oyunkhorol, Founder and Chairperson, Otgontenger University and dignitaries, Mongolia 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, Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarus Jun 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 Ikedas Meeting with Dignitaries

Apr 7 Apr 9 Prince Hassan, President, Club of Rome Walter Massey, President, Morehouse College (216:210) (216:211)

President Akiyas Meeting With Dignitaries Nov 28 Juan Carlos Wasmosy, Paraguayan President Apr 10 Lee Teng-hui , President, Taiwan (142:163) (169:234)

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BRIEF COMMENTS
1994
At New Years Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo Jan 1 Jan 2 Adorning this year with victory Maintaining courageous faith Enjoy a magnificent year full of perfect satisfaction (133:62) (133:63) (144:13)

1995
Jan 2

SGI Executive Leaders Conference, Tokyo Jan 6 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 12 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 21 Feb 20 Feb 23 Endeavouring to understand peoples 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 ones personality through hard work Those who strive for kosen-rufu are noble Cherish those with strong faith (133:63) (133:64) (133:64) (133:65) (133:66) (134:131) (134:132) (134:133) (134:134)

Executive Leaders Conference, Tokyo Feb 25 The 21st century is the age of women May 10 Everything is decided by our leaders sense of responsibility Jan 19 A leaders mission is to show actual proof of victory Okinawa-Kyushu Joint Conference, Japan Feb 13 Become leaders of compassion and dignity Womens Division Executive Leaders Conference, Japan Feb 27 Mar 5 Jun 26 Advance straight ahead on the path of happiness Living with pride as members of the Soka family Women who live true to themselves are beautiful

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SGI Representatives Conference, Japan Mar 2 Take action with the determination to open the way ahead Leaders must develop a seeking mind for the sake of others (135:65) (135:67) (136:99) (136:101) (147:145) (136:106) (136:107) (138:29) (151:121) (141:38) (141:38) (141:38) (141:40) (142:87) (143:77) (143:77) (143:78)

Mar 15 Hardships deepen your faith Apr 2

Apr 11 Give your utmost to encourage others Apr 25 What is important is ones heart May 7 Happiness is determined by you alone May 11 Win by upholding basic principles Jul 7 Sep 3 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 9 Leaders must dedicate themselves to others Unwavering conviction for kosen-rufu Refute evil and reveal the truth to attain Buddhahood Winning with the people and for the people

One earnest person is the driving force to change everything Oct 30 Develop yourself by undergoing obstacles Nov 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 Conference with the Representatives of Mens and Womens Division Leaders, Japan Mar 4 May 4 A mind of absolute conviction brings forth great benefit Leaders must embrace a firm determination

(135:66) (136:105) (148:140)

Divisional Leaders Conference, Tokyo, Japan May 26 Exert yourself to foster the younger generation Soka Gakkai Executive Leaders and SGI Representatives Conference, Japan Mar 20 Sincerely respecting the SGI, the organisation in accordance with the Buddhas decree Apr 20 Use warm words and sincere expressions Nov 9 Never forget the Soka Gakkai founding spirit

(135:68) (136:103) (142:84)

190

Jan 21 Appreciating the sincere support given to quake victims May 10 High time to foster youth Soka Gakkai Area Leaders Conference, Japan Nov 8 Jan 10 Feb 15 Mar 1 Buddhist Gods protect those who safeguard the members Be leaders of earnestness and compassion Open up the path for kosen-rufu Create a magnificent flow of able people

(144:122) (148:139)

(142:83) (144:120) (145:18) (144:19)

Conference with Representative Members from Brazil and Argentina, Japan Apr 9 Cherish the opinions of others (136:100) (153:77) (153:77)

Photo-taking Session with Students of Tokyos Soka Schools and Soka Womens Junior College Dec 16 Only the thoroughly trained heart can achieve happiness European Representatives Conference, Japan Apr 16 Prayer as the basis of action May 12 Exerting yourself without self-interest May 14 Giving members delight and confidence Womens and Young Womens Divisions Representatives Conference, Japan Apr 17 Give full considerations to womens opinions 43rd Anniversary of the Formation of the Young Womens Division Jul 19 Practising faith to attain good fortune throughout the three existences

(136:102) (148:139) (148:140)

(136:102) (138:30)

Womens Division Representatives Conference, Japan Apr 21 One who has great hope is a victor May 12 Bring forth boundless hope Sep 11 A sincere person wins in faith Nov 17 Strive to sincerely protect the members (136:104) (136:107) (140:89) (142:86)

191

Feb 27 Embrace everyone with a magnanimous heart Jan 22 True are those who take action at the crucial moment Jan 15 Jan 6 Pray first and take action Cherish and raise the next generation

(145:19) (144:123) (144:121) (144:119) (148:141) (148:142) (148:142)

May 30 Happiness is living with free will Conference with Representative Staff Members of the Soka School System, Shinjuku, Japan Jun 4 The true spirit of Soka education

Conference with Japanese Regional leaders Sep 2 Be convinced of receiving innumerable benefits (151:121)

Divisional Representatives Conference, Japan May 14 Sincerely strive to raise capable people Oct 2 Take the lead in creating harmony Oct 11 Happiness 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 ones heart Mar 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 Executive Conference for Divisional Representatives, Japan Jun 24 Jul 1 Jul 5 Give guidance which draws forth hope and courage A life based on mastery of ones mind Make the place where you are safe and tranquil (138:26) (138:27) (138:28) (137:179) (141:37) (141:39) (142:82) (142:86) (143:78) (145:18) (145: 20) (147:145) (147:146)

Training Session for Representative Leaders of Japan Aug 1 Leaders must cherish and respect the members (139:25)

Art Division Representatives Conference, Japan Oct 16 Develop a life worthy of praise from all Buddhas Overseas Representatives Conference, Japan Nov 6 Happy is one who appreciates ones fellow members 192 (142:82) (141:39)

Nov 18 Live a life of challenge and hope Nov 18 Be champions of peace and happiness

(142:84) (142:85)

1995
Mar 3 Tokyo Soka Schools Representatives Conference Take through care of students Mar 12 Lets promote study activities towards the 21st century Apr 2 Apr 5 May 8 One grows through heart-to-heart contact Become one who can admire others Conference with Representative from Tokyo No.2 territory and Chugoku Region Educating oneself to lead others Commemorative photo session with Soka Womens Junior College, Japan Nov 11 Develop yourself during the time of your youth Joint Training Session for Soka Gakkai Education Division, Womens Division and Representatives from Italy and Brazil, Japan Aug 4 Our Buddhist practice enables us to win in life (139:26) (142:85) (146:33) (147:144) (147:144) (147:147) (145:20)

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 Conference with SGI Representatives from Various Countries, Tokyo, Japan Dec 28 The most meaningful and lasting revolution is Human Revolution 1997 Conference with SGI Representatives from USA and Japan Jan 10 Developing harmonious unity for eternal prosperity Jan 23 Conference with SGI Representatives from , Tokyo, Japan An unsurpassed life dedicated to the Mystic Law 193 (157:157) (157:161)

(166:61)

(166:62) (166:63)

Jan 25 Feb 4

Conference with Soka School Officials, Tokyo, Japan Spirit of selfless devotion Joint Conference with SGI Representatives and officials of Soka University of America and Japan Tokyo, Japan Respecting cultural diversity Womens Division Executive Conference, Tokyo, Japan Listening to others opinions

(166:64) (167:67)

Feb 6

(167:68) (167:35)

Feb 20 Meets with Representative Members from Hong Kong and Macau A palace where people are happy and at ease Mar 3 SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo Striving towards a life of magnificent completion Champion the highest truth and multiply your strength a thousand-fold 1998 Jan 2

(168:73) (176:1)

Dec 21 Representatives Conference, Tokyo

New Years Gongyo Meeting, Tokyo, Japan

(177:31)

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 May 3 Conference Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Mothers Day, Tokyo, Japan Appreciation for the womens division members At a Classroom at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan Education is the distinguishing mark of humanity A Conference with SGI Representatives, Tokyo, Japan 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

(178:54) (179:123) (180:33)

Jul 23 Jul 26

(183:51) (183:53)

(188:41)

194

1999
Jan 20 Feb 3 Representatives Conference, Tokyo Focus on leadership Informal Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo Devoting our lives to kosen-rufu Feb 25 Mar 6 Representatives Conference, Okinawa Boundless benefits from SGI activities Conference with Representatives of the Japanese Womens Division and SGI Representatives, Tokyo Put others first, not yourself! (190:29) (189:63) (188:43)

(190:31) (190:33)

Mar 10 Soka Gakkai Area Chiefs and Womens Division Chiefs Conference, Tokyo Action is the heart of Buddhism May 25 Kansai Representative Leaders Conference, Kyoto, Japan Everything depends on our inner focus Jun 16 Conference with Divisional Leaders and SG l Leaders, Tokyo Leaders conference held Informal Gathering with Representative Members participating in the SGl Training Course, Tokyo Eternally vibrant life-force Conference with Representative SGI leaders, Tokyo Eternal benefit exists in the present moment Excerpts from SGI President Ikedas message to the SGI Youth Training Course, Tokyo Warm welcome to training course participants Executive Conference with Representative SGI leaders, Tokyo, Japan

(192:55)

(193:57)

Jun 30

(193:59)

Sep 6 Sep 8

(196:39) (196:41)

(196:43)

You are noble emissaries of the Buddha! Executive Conference with Representatives of Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory, Tokyo True parental love Oct 16 Representatives Conference, Commemorating November 18, Tokyo Oct 5 Kosen-rufu is the heart of Nichiren Daishonins Buddhism

(197:33)

(197:35)

195

Nov 21 Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Representatives 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 Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo The age of youth is here Dec 17 Conference with Representatives from Hong Kong and Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory, Tokyo Concern and consideration leads to development

(198:23)

(198:25)

(199:17)

(199:19)

2000
Jan 13 Conference with Soka Gakkai Divisional and SGI-USA Leaders, Tokyo Our efforts for kosen-rufu are our most priceless treasure (200:39)

Feb 29 Memorial Gongyo Service for Great Hanshin Earthquake Victims, Nagata Live cheerfully and with fortitude Apr 29 Conference with SGI Representatives in Commemoration of May 3, Tokyo Nothing surpasses the strategy of the Lotus Sutra May 3 Representatives Conference Commemorating May 3, Tokyo Leave behind lasting achievements! Executive Conference with Yamanashi Prefecture Leaders, Japan Create an everlasting foundation of good fortune

(202:87)

(203:15)

(204:29)

Sep 3

(208:27)

Oct 13 Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Executive Conference, Japan Create fresh ranks of capable people Oct 17 Joint Executive Conference with Leaders from Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures, Japan Achieve a life of great fulfilment Nov 1 Tokyo No.2 Joint Territory Executive Conference, Japan Everything begins with one person

(209:17)

(209:19)

(210:47)

Dec 10 Kansai Representatives Conference, Japan Advance with a youthful fighting spirit! 196

(211:119)

2001
Feb 9

Mens Division Representatives Conference, Tokyo Aspiring to lofty goals

(213:49) (214:47) (214:49)

Mar 11 Conference with SGI Representatives, Tokyo Kosen-rufu the timeless path to peace Mar 14 Conference with Representatives of SGI-USA and Japanese Regional Leaders, Tokyo Protect and support those who work for kosen-rufu Jun 7 Soka Gakkai Regional Leaders and Divisional Representatives Conference, Tokyo Building an eternal fortress of capable people SGI Representatives Conference, Tokyo Fighting forever on the frontlines Conference with visiting SGI-USA Leaders, Tokyo Life is our most precious treasure

(217:69)

Jul 11 Sep 1

(218:41) (220:57) (222:85)

Nov 11 Conference with Regional Leaders and Youth Division Representatives, Tokyo Happiness lies in being strong

2002
Jan 30 Feb 2 Conference with Representative SGI Leaders, Tokyo The Mystic Law is the great Law of happiness Conference with Regional Leaders and Youth Division Representatives, Tokyo Our voice does the Buddhas work Conference with Tokyo Leaders, Japan Confidently share the SGIs humanistic philosophy Jun 26 Divisional Representative Leaders Conference, Tokyo Advance in unity! Be leaders who possess the strength of a thousand! To Representative Members taking the Soka Gakkai Study Department Intermediate Exam, Tokyo Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study (229:45) (225:31)

(225:33) (225:35)

Feb 18

Sep 29

(233:49)

2003
Feb 6 Representative Womens Division and Youth Division Leaders Conference, Tokyo Winning through the unity of Many in Body, One in Mind 197 (237:45)

Jun 3

Nationwide Executive Conference, Tokyo Creating a brilliant century of Soka youth

(241:45)

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 Advancing with a vision reaching centuries and millennia into the future Mar 25 Conferences with Divisional Representatives,Tokyo Advance as champions of humanity Apr 14 Commemorative Photograph Session with SGI Members from Brazil and France, Tokyo All efforts for kosen-rufu are rewarded Sep 11 First Visit to the Newly Opened Soka Gakkai Headquarters Annex, Tokyo Lead a vibrant and victorious life dedicated to kosen-rufu (249:27)

(249:33)

(250:77) (251:11)

(256:73)

P RESIDENT AKIYAS
Jan 1

BRIEF COMMENTS

New Year Gongyo Meeting Let us advance joyfully based on strong daimoku

(144:14)

R EMARKS 1988
Oct 7 Completion ceremony of the new Mutsubo (six-chambered temple) Meeting with Soka University of America Officials Los Angeles,USA Set humankind on a course of peace and culture through education 21st SGI General Meeting; World Womens Peace Conference and SGI Representative Conference, Miami, Florida Great leaders in lifetime after lifetime 21st SGI General Meeting in Florida A full and satisfying life is the touchstone of happiness (E2:88:026)

1996
Jun 1

(159:2)

Jun 22

(159:101)

Jun 23

(159:104)

198

2000
Nov 25 Commemorative Meeting in Singapore A path to happiness for all (211:18)

2002
Sep 30 Oct 1 Remarks to Soka University Students, Tokyo Learning is the inalienable right of all Remarks to Soka Womens College Students, Tokyo Youthful efforts become a lifetime treasure (233:31) (233:39)

199

AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS1

1993
Jan Malaysia, National Book Development Council, National Book Award for 1992 for SGI Presidents Book Argentina, President Carlos Sal Menem, 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 (122:93)

Jan 15 Apr 9 Jul 16

(122:102) (124:112) (127:84)

Aug 18 Ghana , Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), Noble Patron of the Arts and Founding Member of the Association; SGI President Ikeda Sep 19 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, Messenger of China-Japan Friendship; SGI President Ikeda

(128:93)

(129:214)

Sep 26

(129:215)

Oct 4

(130:74)

Oct 19 Republic of Chile , Order of Merit of Chile in the Grade of the Grand Cross; SGI President Ikeda Oct 24 USA, Philadelphia City Council, Citation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 4 China, Shenzhen University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 Republic of El Salvador , National Order of Jos Matas Delgado in the Grade of Grand Cross with Silver Plaque; SGI President Ikeda

(130:86) (130:92) (130:76) (131:79)

1994
Mar 16 China, Xinjiang Silk Road Photography Association, Honorary Chairperson; SGI President Ikeda (135:153)

1 [place, Institute or person issuing the award, name of the award, recipient ] 200

Apr 7

Republic of San Marino , San Marino-Japan Association, Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda USA, United Nations of Greater Miami, 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 India, Indias International Cultural Development Organisation (ICDO), Commemorative Shield; SGI President Ikeda China, Dunhuang Relics Research Institute, Recognition: Bronze Medal; SGI President Ikeda China, China Arts Festival Foundation, Friendship Cup and Certificate of Friendship; SGI President Ikeda

(136:196)

Apr 9

(136:200)

Aug 3

(139:91)

Aug 3 Aug 7

(139:93) (139:98)

Aug 21 Brazil, Manaus Municipal Council, Certificate of Honour; SGI-Brazil (BSGI) Oct 4 Dec 6 Republic of Bulgaria, Order of the Horseman of Madara in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Argentina, Academic Council of the Faculty of Law, National University of Lomas de Zamora, Honorary Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies; SGI President Ikeda

(139:109) (141:111) (143:168)

1995
University of Hawaiis, Spark M Matsunaga Institute for Peace, Aloha International Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Mar 18 Russia, International Association of Childrens Funds, 1994 International Leo Tolstoy Gold Medal, SGI President Ikeda Jun 12 Kirghiz Republic, Ministry of Culture, Kirghiz Composers Association: Abdylas Maldybaev Award; SGI President Ikeda Jun 14 Spain , Juan March Foundation, Special Silver Plaque; SGI President Ikeda Jan 26 Jun 24 Jun 24 Spain , Santander City, Award of Highest Honor; SGI President Ikeda Spain , Santillana Foundation, Special Medal and a Certificate of Honour; SGI President Ikeda (144:37)

(146:115)

(l48:256)

(148:258) (148:265) (148:266)

201

Aug 7 Aug 8

Brazil, State of Parana , Official Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda

(150:164) (150:166) (150:169) (151:199)

India, Madras, World Poetry Society, World Poet Laureate Award; SGI President Ikeda Aug 12 India, Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi Peoples 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

(152:221)

1996
Feb 3 Apr 2 Jul 2 Yuandong Publishing Company, Selected for New Chinese Anthology; SGI President Ikeda China, Xinjiang University, Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda Cuba, Havana, Research Center for Japanese Culture of the Higher Institute of Art, Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda USA, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), Commendation; President Ikeda and SGI (155:182) (157:213) (160:198)

Jul 26

(161:175)

Aug 20 Brazil, Niteri, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Sep 19 Brazil, Niteri, Medal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho; SGI President Ikeda Sept 23 Brazil, Municipal 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, Municipal Council of Campinas, Recognition; SGI and SGI-Brazil Nov 29 Russia, Institute of Oriental Studies of the

(161:176) (162:180) (163:231) (163:234) (164:157)

(164:163)

(164:168) (165:133)

202

Russian Academy of sciences, Honorary Membership; SGI President Ikeda 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 Dec 9 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda (165:137) (165:140) (165:141)

1997
Mar 8 Austria, Salzburg, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Honorary Senator; SGI President Ikeda China, Lshun Museum, Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda (168:175)

Apr 7

(169:230) (170:193)

May 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 Mongolian Literature, Honorary Advisor, SGI President Ikeda Jun 20 Jul 14 Jul 26 China, Chinese Association of Mongolian Literature, Honorary Advisor, SGI President Ikeda Nepal , King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, Commemorative Coin; SGI President Ikeda USA, Santa Barbara, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Commemorative Statement; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Campinas and Curitiba, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(171:180) (171:179) (172:188) (172:192)

Jul 31

(172:194) (173:193) (173:195)

Aug 20 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Tiradentes Medal; SGI President Ikeda Aug 25 Philippines , Manila, Order of the Knights of Rizal, first recipient of Jos 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

(173:199) (173:200)

203

Sep 5 Sep 13 Sep 14 Oct 1 Oct 5

Brazil, Angra dos Reis, Lopes Trovao Medal of Merit; SGI President Ikeda World Federation of United Nations Associations, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda China, Ministry of Culture, Contribution to Cultural Exchange Award; SGI President Ikeda

(173:205) (173:209) (173:210) (174:161) (174:163) (175:145) (175:145) (175:152) (175:158) (176:137)

China, Inner Mongolia University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Oct 17 Brazil, Sao Joao do Meriti, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sao Joao do Meriti House of Culture, Non-resident Member; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, National University, Honorary Doctorate of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda Nov 17 Brazil, Niteri City, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 8 Dec 7 Republic of Korea, Pucheong Legislative Assembly, Certificate of Commendation and Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda

Dec 16 Brazil, Ateneu Angrense of Literature and the Arts, Non-resident Member; SGI President Ikeda Dec 18 Brazil, Macuco, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 22 Germany , Bingen am Rhein, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

(176:140) (177:159) (177:160)

1998
Jan 20 Brazil, Duque de Caxias, Honour; First and Second Presidents of Soka Gakkai Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda South Korea, Pohang, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-UK South Korea, Tongyong, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda (177:171)

Jan 24 Feb 2

(178:164) (178:167)

Mar 5

(179:220)

204

Mar 9

South Korea, Andong, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-South Korea

(179:211) (179:221) (179:223) (180:139)

South Korea, Kumi, Plaque and Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 16 Russian Government , Certificate of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 21 France, Val de Bivres Photo Club, Diploma of Photographic Art and Designation of Honorary Member Mar 24 Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF , Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 28 South Korea, Kyongju, Telescopes In Education (TIE of NASA) Pioneering US Space Education Program, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 31 Brazil, Sao Joao do Meriti, Certificate of Commendation; Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo Makiguchi 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 Medal 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, Kimchon, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 20 South Korea, Chongno-gu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 25 South Korea, Seoul Metropolitan Government Assembly, Tribute; SGI President Ikeda Apr 29 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State University, Jos Bonifcio Medal; SGI President Ikeda May 1 South Korea, Kyongju, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(180:144) (180:145)

(180:147)

(180:160) (180:161)

(180:167) (180:167) (180:167) (180:179) (181:160) (181:161) (181:162) (181:164)

205

Taiwan, Chinese Culture University, Award of Highest Honour; SGI President Ikeda May 1 May 5 May 7 May 8 Guam, Honorary Ambassador-At-Large; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kwangju, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Koyang, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(181:166) (181:167) (181:172) (181:177) (181:177) (181:181) (181:182) (181:187) (181:188) (181:189) (182:105)

Zambia, Ministry of Home Affairs, Letter of Commendation; SGI-Zambia May 12 South Korea, Kyongsangbuk, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 13 Brazil, Mogi das Cruzes, Award of Merit; SGI President Ikeda May 15 USA, Washington State, Anacortes, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda May 21 South Korea, Youngduk, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 25 USA, University of Alaska Anchorage, Certificate of Recognition; SGI May 28 Brazil, Municipal Council of Campinas, Commendation; Soka Gakkai Founding President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Jun 3 Netherlands, Peace Research Center, University of Nijmegen, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Moscow, Russia-Japan Society, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Campinas, Plaque of Commendation; First Soka Gakkai President Makiguchi Brazil, Campinas, Plaque of Commendation; Mrs Ikeda

(182:108)

Jun 5 Jun 6 Jun 6 Jun 6

(182:112) (182:113) (182:113)

Jun 18 Jun 26

Brazil, Campinas, Flag of the City, Campinas City (182:113) Council Medal, Carlos Gomes Medal; SGI President Ikeda France, Louis Derbr Friendship (182:117) Association, Louis Derbr Friendship Award; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Londrina, Ouro Verde Award; SGI (182:124) Brazil, Pindamonhangaba, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda (183:151)

206

Jun 28 Jul 2 Jul 2 Jul 12

South Korea, Puyo, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Lorena, Important Guest of the City and Certificate of Commendation. SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Niteri, Medal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho, Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda Brazil, Federal District of Braslia, Certificates of Commendations; First and Second Presidents of Soka Gakkai Makiguchi and Toda South Korea, Kongju, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda. KSGI Members Praised Austria, European Cultural Initiative for the Young Generation, Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Niteri, Medal of Professor Felisberto de Carvalho; Second Soka Gakkai president Venezuela, Provisional Secretariat of the Treaty for Amazonian Cooperation (TCA), Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda France, French Publisher ditions du Rocher, Peace and Humanism Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Cultural Department, Senior Cultural Advisor; SGI President Ikeda China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Turpan Museum, Honorary Curator; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Korean Committee for UNICEF, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda US Congressman George Brown Jr, An American Flag; SGI President Ikeda

(183:152) (183:160) (183:160) (183:168)

Jul 18 Jul 21 July 2 Jul 27

(183:170) (184:146) (183:160) (184:153)

Jul 29 Jul 31

(184:158) (184:159)

Aug 2

(184:161)

Aug 7

(184:162) (184:164) (184:168) (184:171)

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, Medal of Highest 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

(184:173) (184:174)

207

Sep 4 Sep 19

Brazil, Angra dos Reis, Honorary Medal; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyz Republic , Central Asian Nations Highest Distinction: Abdumomunov Award; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Bereaved Family Association of People of Merit for National Independence, Plaque of Commendation and Commemorative Medal; SGI President Ikeda USA, Los Angeles, Highest Commendation; SGI President Ikeda US Senator 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, Municipal Council ofSao Joao de Meriti, Special Commendations; SGI and BSGI Brazil, Municipal Assembly of Nilpolis, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Paraguay, Ministry 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

(184:175) (185:179)

Sep 21

(185:186)

(185:188) (185:188)

(185:188) (185:190) (185:194) (185:194) (185:195)

Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 28

Oct 1 Oct 2

(185:198) (185:202) (185:205) (185:208) (186:121)

Oct 10 Philippines, Tagatay, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Gold Coast, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Jaboticabal and Monte Alto, Commendation; Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda and SGI President Ikeda Oct 11 India, Bishambhar Nath Pande Peace Foundation, Patron; SGI President Ikeda Oct 23 South Korea, Chongdo, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(186:122) (186:132)

208

Nov 5 Nov 9

South Korea, Miryang, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(186:146) (186:149) (186:151)

Russia, St Petersburg Scientific Center, Special Merit 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, Medal 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 Jacare, Herbert Jos Souza Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 25 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ernesto Medal; Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda Nov 26 Brazil, Quissama, Special Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 29 India, International Academy of lndian Culture, Most Distinguished Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda Dec 13 South Korea, Newspaper JoongAng Ilbo , 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

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1999
Jan 19 Jan 25 Feb 8 South Korea, Andong, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Taegu, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Moscow Mayor Yuriy M. Luzhkov, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda (189:123) (189:127) (189:130)

209

Feb 9

South Korea, Andong National University, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

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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; Mrs Ikeda Feb 17 Philippines, Cagayan Capitol College, Persona Integra Total Person Award; SGI President Ikeda Feb 24 New Zealand, District of Rotorua, Messenger of Peace; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Feb 24 New Zealand, District of Rotorua, Proponent of Peace; Mrs Ikeda Feb 26 Feb 26 New Zealand, Hamilton, Certificate of Merit; SGI President Ikeda

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, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MOMAF), Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 14 Ghana , International Poetry for Peace Association (IPPA), Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda New York, Queens College of City University, citation of a precious friend of the College and an esteemed humanitarian Mar 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 Mar 20 Ghana , University of Ghana, Honorary Visiting Scholar and the Key to the University Ghana; SGI President Ikeda Mar 27 South Korea, City Council of Uijongbu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 29 Philippines, Bataan Heroes Memorial College, Golden Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Mar 29 Philippines, Bataan Heroes Memorial College, Award of Highest Distinction; Mrs Ikeda

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Brazil, Paranava, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Mar 30 USA, University of Delaware, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, David Norton Lecture Fund, Honorary Chair; SGI President Ikeda Apr 13 Brazil, Belford Roxo, Certificate of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City Council of Mag, Recognition, First President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Second President Toda and SGI President Ikeda Apr 28 South Korea, District Council of Songbuk-gu, Commemorative plaque; SGI President Ikeda Apr 29 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, Medal, for Culture and Education, the Cross of Merit of Discoverer of Brazil, Pedro lvares Cabral; SGI President Ikeda May 3 May 4 May 5 May 5 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

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USA, University of Hawaii, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 6 Venezuela, Chacao, Highest Honour: Don Jos Solano y Bote Medal; SGI President Ikeda May 8 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Letter of Acknowledgement; SGI President Ikeda and Youth Division of SGI-France May 15 Australia, Glen Eira, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 16 United States, Los Angeles Unified School District, Ambassador of Education; SGI President Ikeda May 19 Australia, Hornsby Shire Council, Certificates of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 2 USA, Santa Monica sister city association, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-USA

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211

Jun 3

Jun 4 Jun 6

USA, West Covina, Recognition; SGI-USA 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, Mag, Certificate of Special Commendation; Mrs Ikeda Australia, Auburn, Local Government Authority, Letter of Acknowledgment; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Local Government Authority, Community Service Award; Mrs Ikeda New Zealand, Otorohanga District Council, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Ulsan Metropolitan City, Honorary Overseas Adviser; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kwangju Metropolitan City, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Hungary , Budapest, Special Medal; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Ministry of Education, Order of Andrs Bello in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Caracas, Circulo de Dibujo, an artists group, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Hungary , Trsalg 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

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Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun 10 Jun 18 Jun 24 Jul 24 Jul 27 Jul 28

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Jul 30 Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 7

Aug 9

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Aug 17 USA, Los Angeles, Children: Our Ultimate Investment (COUI) non-profit organisation, 212

Honorary Advisers; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda New Zealand, Onuku Runanga, a Maori Tribe, Global Humanitarian Award; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, Onuku Runanga, a Maori Tribe, Moonlight Award, Mrs Ikeda New Zealand, Banks Peninsula Poets and Writers Collective, Rainbow Award; SGI President Ikeda Aug 20 Belgium, International Society for the Sociology of Religion (SISR), Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Taegu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Philippines , Angeles University, University Medal of Honour; SGI President Ikeda (196:103) (196:103) (196:103) (196:104)

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Aug 24 Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Faculty of Law and (196:115) Social Sciences, Gabriel Ren Moreno Autonomous University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Provincial Government of Kyongsangbuk Province, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 24 Brazil, So Joo de Meriti, posthumous; Josei Toda Sep 14 South Korea, Child Protection Fund, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Sep 16 UK, Journal of Humanitarian Assistance (JHA), Lifetime Humanitarian Achievement Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Dalian Art Exhibition Hall, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Ansan, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Sep 25 USA, M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non-violence, Appointed to International Advisory Council; SGI President Ikeda Oct 2 South Korea, Environmental Preservation Association (KEPA), Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct. 11 Bolivia, Department of Santa Cruz, Special Citation in commemoration of October 11 the Day of Bolivian Women; Mrs Ikeda Sep 17 (196:117)

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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, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Oct 19 Brazil, Diadema City Council, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President, Mrs Ikeda and BSGI Organisation Oct 21 USA, late US Congressman George E. Brown Jr, Replica of the Congressional Gold Medal; 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 Membership; SGI President Ikeda Oct 26 Peru, Centennial Commission of Japanese Immigration to Peru and the Peruvian Japanese Association, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 Bolivia, Ascension de Guarays, 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

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Nov 11 Brazil, City Council of Petrpolis, Commemorative Plate; SGI Nov 11 Brazil, City Council of Petrpolis, 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 (IHEAS), Elected Honorary Member and Certificate of Honorary 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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Nov 20 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, Medals, Culture and Education, Grand Cross of Civic and Cultural Merit; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 20 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, Medals, Culture and Education, Dom (Sir); SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 Brazil, Brazilian Society of Heraldry, Medals, Culture and Education, Dama (Madam); Mrs Ikeda Nov 22 Brazil, Ribeiro Preto, Certificate and Medal commemorating 125th anniversary of Ribeiro Preto City Council; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 9 Japan, Atsuta Village, Illustrious Citizen; second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda Japan, Tamano City, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress, Honour; SGI Kyrgyzstan, World Committee on Awarding the Chingiz Aitmatov Gold Medal and Prize, Chingiz Aitmatov Gold Medal; SGI President Ikeda

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Dec 10 Kenya, Writers Association of Kenya, Honorary Member 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

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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 Jan 5 Australia, Auburn, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, City and County of San Francisco, Certificate of Resolution; SGI President Ikeda, SGI-USA and SGI Organisations 215 (200:84) (200:106) (200:106) (200:87) (200:90)

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 Merit; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, County of Maui, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, County of Kauai Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jan 11 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 Jan 13 Jan 17 Jan 19 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 Mrs Ikeda Micronesia, Kolonia, Pohnpei State Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jan 21 Micronesia, Kosrae State, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Cornlio Procpio city council of Paran State, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jan 24 Japan, Okayama Prefecture , Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda 216

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Jan 7 Jan 9

Jan 12

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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, Miyagi Prefecture, Ishimaki, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Handa, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Taegu Metropolitan Council, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda New Zealand, City and District of Gisborne, Honorary Ambassador; Mrs Ikeda USA, Mississippi, Biloxi, Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill title; SGI President Ikeda Jan 27 New Zealand, North Island, District Council of Thames Coromandel, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs 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, Man of the Millennium; SGI President Ikeda Feb 2 Japan, Arakawa Ward, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda 217

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Jan 25

Jan 26

Jan 29 Jan 31

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Japan, Chiba Prefecture, Tateyama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 6 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, Mayor 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 Mei Hwa Friendship Association USA, California State Senate member Hilda Solis, Certificate of Commendation; SGI-USA Mei Hwa Friendship Association USA, California State Assembly member Martin Gallegos, Certificate of Commendation; SGI-USA Mei Hwa Friendship Association Feb 7 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, Motobucho 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

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Feb 8

218

Japan, Aichi Prefecture, Kariya, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 9 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 Feb 10 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, Miki, 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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Feb 11

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Feb 12 Feb 14 Feb 16 Feb 17

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219

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, Moriguchi, 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); Mrs 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 Mrs Ikeda Mar 2 Mar 5 Mar 7 St Maarten , Certificate of Acknowledgment; Mrs Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Mikawamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Wajima, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 10 Mexico , University of Guanajuato, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

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Mar 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 Mar 11 Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Godocho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 12 Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture, Miyoshi, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyakonojo, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 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 Mar 15 Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Gifu Prefecture, Tsukechicho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 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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221

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 Age Peace Foundation, 1999 World Citizen Award; SGI President Ikeda Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Peace Ambassador Title; Mrs Ikeda Mar 17 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Anamizumachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 21 Japan, Oita Prefecture, Beppu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 22 Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Samukawamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Toriyamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 28 USA, University of New Orleans, Marcus B. Christian Community Service Award; SGI President Ikeda Mar 29 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tatsuruhamamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Shiomachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 30 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nakajimamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 4 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakui, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Oshimizumachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda China, Beijing, Lu Xun Museum, Honorary Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tsubatamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Tochigi Prefecture, Kuroiso, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Gyeong Nam Ilbo, Leading local 222

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Apr 6

daily newspaper, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 7 Apr 8 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; Mrs Ikeda Australia, Ashcroft High School and Northmead High School, Global Educator of the New Millennium; SGI President Ikeda Apr 10 Japan, Miyagi 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 Apr 11 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kawakitamachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 12 Puerto Rico , Dorado, Key to the City; first and second Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda Apr 13 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Takamatsumachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 14 Japan, Mie Prefecture, Sekicho Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tsurugimachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 15 Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Yanagida Village, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Teraimachi Town, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 17 Japan, Mie Prefecture, Kameyama City, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Japan, Gumma Prefecture, Maebashi City, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Santa Monica, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda 223 (203:104) (203:104) (205:88) (205:88) (205:88)

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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 Mrs 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 May 2 Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Tinian and Aguiguan, Congratulatory Certificate; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, La Puente, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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May 9

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May 11 Brazi l, Taubat City, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 13 Nigeria, Nigerias Conference of the Northern State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, International Grand Patron of Northern Nigeria; SGI President Ikeda May 16 Bolivia, Sucre Municipal Council, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 20 Bolivia, Chuquisaca Province, Sucre, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 22 Mexico , Quertaro, Josefa Ortiz Domnguez Municipal Library, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Office of Internationalization of the University of Denver, Global Harmony Award, Denver; SGI President Ikeda May 23 South Korea, Sachon, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Order of Parliamentarians of Brazil (OPB), Ulysses Guimares Medal; SGI President Ikeda May 28 UNESCO Institute for Education, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

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224

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Brazil, Pindamonhangaba City Council, Certificate of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Netherlands Antilles , University of St Martin, 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 Michelena Order Award; SGI President Ikeda

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Jun 13 Jun 17

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Jun 20

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Jul 3

Korea Specialized Newspapers Association, Commemorative Plaque of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City Assembly of Niteroi, Jos Clemente Pereira Meritorious Medal and Certificate; SGI President Ikeda UNHCR , Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda South Korea, Chollabuk, Office of Education, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Cava de Tirreni, Parchment of Peace Prize; SGI President Ikeda

Jul 11

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Jul 20 Jul 28 Aug 5

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Aug 12 South Korea, Seoul, Yangchon Ward Assembly, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 20 Brazil, Sorocaba City, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 25 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 Montreals Centre for East Asian Studies, Honours : International Contributions to the Arts, Culture and Education; SGI President Ikeda 225

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Sep 1 Sep 14

Venezuela, University of Zulia, Award of Educational Excellence; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Piedmont Region, Piedmonts Golden Shield Award; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Koine Culture Association, The Messenger of Peace for Art and Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Norway, Oslo, Mahatma M. K. Gandhi Foundation for Non-Violent Peace, Mahatma M. K. Gandhi Millennium 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, Montecatini 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, Messages; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Sep 15

Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 29 Sep 30

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Oct 2

Philippines, University of the Southern Philippines, Rizal Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Order of he Knights of Rizal Supreme Commander Sir Rogelio M. Quiambao, Highest Literary Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Chinese Ministry 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 Member of the Tsiolkovsky Academy of Cosmonautics and Yuri A.Gagarin Medal of the Russian Cosmonautics Federation; SGI President Ikeda 226

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Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 6

Oct 9

German Committee for the United Nations Childrens Fund , Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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Oct 13 South Korea, Chungju, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 USA, Mayor and City Council of Los Angeles, Resolution; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 18 Brazil, Diadema, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 31 Republic of Uzbekistan, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Manaus, Certificate of Merit; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Manaus, Non-resident Member of the Amazon Academy of Letters; SGI President Ikeda USA, Massachusetts, 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 Nov 7 Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Arts, Medals of Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Nov 1 Nov 3

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Nov 13 Gorbachev Foundation, Person of Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 17 South Korea, World Literary Mens Association, the World Poet Association, the World Poetry Recitation Club and World Literary Mens Alpine Club, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Northern Mariana Islands , Island of Tinian, Ambassadors of Peace plaque; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 17 European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), Medal of Merit; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Rio de Janeiro, Niteri, Certificate of Commendation; SGI Boliviraian Republic of Venezuela, Miranda, Order of Cecilio Acosta in the First Class; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 23 Brazil, So Joo de Meriti, Sailor Joo Cndido Honour Award; SGI President Ikeda 227

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Nov 26 South Korea, Jeollanamdo Province, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mexico , Yucatn state, Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Nov 27 Bolivia, Warnes, Plaque of Person of Merit; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Italy, Assciazione Nazionale Universit Della Terza Et, Special Commendation and Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda

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Dec 2 Italy, Vicchio, Giotto Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 11 Brazil, Federal Senate, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Dec 23 Bolivia, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Medal of Merit in the Grade of Comendador (Knight Commander); SGI President Ikeda

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2001
Jan 2 Jan 5 South Korea, Kunpo, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Center of Manas Research and Art Culture of Kyrgz National Academy of Sciences, Illustrious Philosopher Award; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyzstan, International Aitmatov Academy of Literature and Culture, Honorary Member ; SGI President Ikeda Kyrgyzstan, International Aitmatov Club of Literature and Culture, Honorary Member; Mrs Ikeda Italy, Siena, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Ravenna, Mosaic of Peace; SGI President Ikeda (212:145) (212:146)

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Jan 10 Feb 2

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Feb 11 West Asia Security Commission (SACWA), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 14 Puerto Rico , Manati, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 26 USA, Hawthorne City Council, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Mrs Ikeda Feb 26 USA, Hawthorne City Council, Certificate of Appreciation and Key to the City; Mrs 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 India, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Award of Honor; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Canyon Springs High School, Honorary principal; SGI President Ikeda

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Mar 1 Mar 6

Mar 11 Bolivia, Portachuelo, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 22 South Korea, Kangso, Special Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 24 Italy, Pratovecchlo, Highest Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 29 Italy, City of Vercelli, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 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 Apr 7 Apr 9 Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, San Lorenzo, Illustrious Guests; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda China, Xian, Commemorative Plaque; SGI President Ikeda

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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 , Manati, Poet Laureate of the New Millennium; SGI President Ikeda 229

Apr 26 Brazil, Campos do Jordo, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 27 Brazil, Ura, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 30 Napoleonic Historical Society, Honorary Membership and Commemorative Medal; SGI President Ikeda May 1 Italy, National Association Italian Partisans, Peace Plaque; Soka Gakkai Presidents Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda and SGI President Ikeda May 3 May 5 Germany , Seifhennersdorf, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Thoreau Society, Honorary Life Membership; SGI President Ikeda

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May 15 Italy, Florence, Council of District 2 (Campo di Marte), Certificate of Commendation as World Citizen; SGI President Ikeda May 18 South Korea, Yosu, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 23 South Korea, Busanjin Ward, Special Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 28 Caribbean Studies Association (CSA), Honorary President, SGI President Ikeda May 28 St Maarten , Sarah Wescott-Williams, Leader of Government and Commissioner of Education and Culture, Certificate of Appreciation, SGI President Ikeda Jun 2 Jun 3 Italy, Regional Council of Campania, Peace and Human Rights Award; SGI President Ikeda France, Franco-Chilean Coordination Against (French human rights organisation), Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Figino-Serenza-Novedrate Junior High School, Plaque of Appreciation: Mentor of Peace; SGI President Ikeda USA, Southern Illinois Universitys Center for Dewey Studies at Carbondale, Honour, SGI President Ikeda Italy, Sesto Calende, Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, San Ysidro, Beyer Elementary School,

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Jun 5

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Jun 6

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Honorary Principals; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 8 Brazil, Jataizinho, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Buena Vista de los Santos Desponsorios, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Jun 9 Italy, Grugliasco, Lisola che non c , Italian support group for children with disabilities, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Rio das Ostras, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda France, Val de Bibres Photo Club, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Dewey 50th Anniversary Events, Honorary Chair; SGI President Ikeda Tonga, His Majesty King Taufaahau 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 Madame Ruth Iriarte, Humanitarian for the New Millennium; SGI President Ikeda Micronesia, Pohenpei, Chairman Iriarte, Traditional Supreme Council of Chiefs, and his wife Madame Ruth Iriarte, Messenger of Peace for the 21 st Century; Mrs Ikeda Netherlands, Zeist, Letter of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Netherlands, UNESCO Center, Certificate of Commendation and Medal; SGI President Ikeda Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Twelfth Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature, Commonwealth Education Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, CNMIs House of Representatives and Municipal 231 (218:152) (218:154) (218:155)

Jun 12 Jun 16 Jun 25 Jul 5

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Jul 10

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Jul 3 Jul 15 Jul 19

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Council, Commendations and Resolutions; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jul 26 Jul 28 Jul 29 Aug 7 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 Marinella, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Ministry of Foreign Relations, Certificate of Commendation, SGI President Ikeda Aug 9 Brazil, Mato Grosso and Cuiaba, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda (220:136) (220:141) (220:142) (220:143) (220:145)

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Aug 14 Kenya, Kenyan Writers Association, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Aug 17 Kenya, Kenyatta University, Certificate of Contribution to Education; SGI President Ikeda Aug 22 Los Angeles City and County, Honour, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda, Santa Monica, Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 24 South Korea, Seoul, Guro District, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 25 Anguilla, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 26 Australia, Victoria, Timboon P-12 School, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 28 South Korea, Jangheung County, Provincial College of Namdo and the Jangheung Culture Lovers Society, Plaques of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Sep 8 Republic of San Marino, Knight of the Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha; SGI President Ikeda USA, San Ysidro Womens Club and US Congressman Bob Filner, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Sep 14 Brazil, Araatuba and Guararapes, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

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232

Sep 15 Sep 16

Italy, Lacco Ameno, Cup of Nestor Messenger of Peace; SGI President Ikeda India, Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, Mahatma Award; SGI President Ikeda India, Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Honorary Founder; SGI President Ikeda India, Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Honorary Principal; Mrs Kaneko Ikeda Austria, European Cultural Initiative for the Young Generation, Certificate of Appreciation and Commemorative Gold Coin; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Belford Roxo and Nova Iguau, Certificates of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Paraguay, Asuncion, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay (Columbia University of Paraguay), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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Sep 23

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Oct 2

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Oct 9

Oct 12 Italy, Greater Rome, Fiumicino, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Fiuggi, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 13 Italy, Rufina, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 International Poets Academy (IPA) , Momento 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 Youth Division Phillipines , Order of the Knights of Rizal,

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233

International Mother of Peace Award; Mrs Kaneko Ikeda Oct 28 Italy, Ladispoli City, Mayor Gino Ciogli, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Oct 30 USA, California State Governor, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Philippine Association of Survivors of Japanese Prisons , Plaque and Medal of Peace; SGI President Ikeda Nov 1 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 (223:109) (223:112) (223:114)

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Nov 4

Nov 16 Thailand, Fine Arts Department of Thai Ministry of Education, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Montero, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 South Korea, Sungkyunkwan University, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 South Korea, Anyang, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 23 Brazil, Sertaneja, Figure of Merit, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 24 Italy, Collesalvetti, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Crema, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 7 Italy, Modica, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Cerveteri, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Lavagna, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

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Dec 10 Italy, Castelnuovo Magra, Dante Alighieri Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 12 Mongolia, World Academy of Genghis Khan, Honorary Member; SGI President Ikeda Dec 14 Italy, Eboli, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 27 USA, Friends of Peace Studies of the University of

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Missouri-Columbia (MU), Distinguished Honorary Member 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 (224:169)

2002
Jan 10 Jan 11 USA, Monterey Park City Council, Global Peace Builder; SGI President Ikeda USA, Hoboken, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Ukrainian Legislature, Honour; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Changwon National University (CNU), Award for Distinguished Service; Mrs Ikeda Italy, Forli, Global Citizen for Peace award; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Appiano Gentile, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, San Gabriel Valley Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Global Humanitarian Award; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Median Paranapanema Municipalities Association (Amepar), Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Tarrant County, Texas, Honorary Member of the Commissioners Court; SGI President Ikeda USA, Tukwila, Washington, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Artena, Special Peace Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Anacortes, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Anchorage, University of Alaska, Award of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, California Department of Education, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda (224:175) (224:175) (226:145) (226:155) (225:177) (225:179) (225:180)

Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21

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Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 8 Feb 11

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Feb 16 Italy, Barberino di Muggello, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Californian County, Cities and Associations, Honour; SGI President Ikeda and SGI Feb 21 USA, Salt Lake City (Host City for the XIX Olympic Winter Games), Utah, Global citizen for Peace; SGI President Ikeda Feb 23 Italy, Baveno, Plaque of Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb17 Mar 5 Republic of Palau, Ministry of Education and Palau Community College, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Manfredonia, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda

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Mar 6 Mar 7

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Mar 10 Italy, Volterra, Grosso Coin Award; SGI President Ikeda Mar 12 Canada, Council on Global Issues, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 14 Italy, Corigliano Calabro, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 17 USA, University of New Orleans, Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Volta Redonda, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 18 Bolivia, La Paz, Acknowledgment; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Mar 19 Federated States of Micronesia, Kolonia, Certificates of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mar 21 South Africa, Durban, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of Natal, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Mar 22 China, National Beijing Opera Theatre, Honorary Art Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Mar 25 USA, Michigan, Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission(LRSCC), Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 27 Republic of Ecuador, Ecuadorian President

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236

Gustavo Noboa Bejarano, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Morano di Napoli, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Mar 28 Italy, Allumiere, Key to the City Award; SGI President Ikeda Apr 6 France, Action pour le Dveloppement de l ducation Socio-culturelle d Akposso au Togo(ADESCA), Diploma of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Racconigi, Ambassador for World Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda USA, Nobel Family Society, Special Bronze Plaque; SGI President Ikeda (227:151) (227:152) (227:165)

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Apr 7 Apr 8

China, Shanghai Lu Xun Museum, Honorary Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Apr 10 Taiwan, Ministry of the Interior, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 12 Mexico , Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Armeno, Captain Mario Badanelli Cooperative Assistance Association, Peace and Dialogue Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 13 USA, Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections Distinguished Service Award; SGI President Ikeda Apr 16 Italy, Comiso, Plaque of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 25 Bolivia, Grand Cross of the Liberator Simn Bolvar Order of Civil Merit; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Olevano Romano, Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Apr 28 USA, Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 30 Italy, Rieti, First Valle Santa World Peace Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 3 May 4 Brazil, Nova Iguau and Nilpolis, Special Commendations; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Imperia, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Italy, LAquila, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda USA, Legislature of the US Territory of Guam, Champions of Humanism; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 8 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands , Municipality of Tinian and Aguiguan, World Peace Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 11 Italy, Bracciano, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda May 6 May 7 May 17 Italy, Cecina, Omino de Ferro Award (Man of Iron); SGI President Ikeda May 26 Italy, Venaria Reale, Plaque of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 1 Italy, Belluno, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Lanzo d Intelvi, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, San Gabriel Valley Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Global Excellence Award; First three Presidents of the Soka Gakkai-Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda and SGI President Ikeda Switzerland , Sessa, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda China, Chinese Academy of Arts, Advisor; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Republic of Palau, Presidential Honorary Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Jun 3

Jun 5 Jun 11 Jun 14

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Republic of Palau, Council of Chiefs, Highest (229:182) Traditional Rubak Honorary Award; SGI President Ikeda Jun 22 Jun 28 Jul 8 Jul 13 Jul 16 Malaysia, Photographic Society, Honorary Fellowship; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kyongju, Sorabol College, Sorabol Award; Mrs Ikeda Norway, International Peace Research Institute, PRIO Prize; SGI President Ikeda Canada, Simon Fraser University, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Germany , German Castles Association, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda (230:135) (230:140) (230:148) (230:161) (231:151)

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China, National Childrens Center, Honorary Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Award Select Advisory Committee of the Linus Pauling Centennial Award for Science, Peace or Health, Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda

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Venezuela, four government and educational institutions, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Aug 15 US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Toa Baja, Distinguished Visitors; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 19 USA, San Ysidro School District, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jul 26 Aug 20 Brazil, Cuiab, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Aug 25 USA, City Council of Philadelphia, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda USA, Carson, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Sep 12 Sep 14 Thailand, Chiang Mai, 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, Member; Mrs Ikeda Sep 20 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, Morlupo, Commendation Plaque; Mrs Ikeda Oct 17 Switzerland , Balerna Middle 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 Nov 1 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Italy, Varese, Award of Promoter of Global Peace and Human Rights; SGI President Ikeda USA, Cleveland, Proclamation; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Frosinone, Peace Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Spain, Casa de Coln, Medal; SGI President Ikeda China, Inner Mongolia Song and Dance Company, Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda China, Batohkin Society, Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Angra dos Reis, Brasil dos Reis Medal of Cultural Merit; SGI President Ikeda

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Nov 8

Brazil, Jataizinho, Jatai Order of Merit Medal; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 10 Australia, Griffith University, Multi-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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Dec 12 Italy, Lomazzo, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Dec 27 USA, Copperas Cove; Proclamation as Champion of Humanism SGI President Ikeda

2003
Jan 17 Jan 18 Bolivia, Potos, Illustrious Guest; SGl President Ikeda India, Writers Forum for Harmony, The Human Revolution: The most outstanding literary work of the 20th century; SGl President Ikeda Italy, Pregnana Milanese, Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Jan 30 Jan 31 USA, City Council of Los Angeles, Honorary Poet Laureate; SGI President Ikeda Spain , Franchy Roca Secondary High School, Special Commendation; SGI President Ikeda France, Acadmie Culinaire de France, Honorary Member; SGl President Ikeda Feb 9 Feb 12 Feb 15 Bolivia, San Carlos, Honour; SGl President Ikeda Philippines , University of the Philippines Diliman, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Lorena, Bernard Jos de Lorena Award of Highest Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda 241 (236:173) (236:174)

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Peru, Peruvian Society of Intercultural Education (PSIE), International Honorary President; SGI President Ikeda Feb 16 USA, American Philosophical Practitioners Association, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Feb 27 Argentina, National University of Lomas de Zamora, Commemorative plaque; SGI President Ikeda Mar 6 Dominica, Secretariat of State for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Commendation plaque; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Trento, Commendation plaque; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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USA, Torrance, Certificate of Dedication; SGI President Ikeda Mar 19 Philippines, Kalayaan College, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 20 Switzerland , Ticino Canton, Cadenazzo Middle School, Special Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 4 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

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Apr 10 Venezuela, Nueva Esparta State, UNESCO Center, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 12 USA, Del City, Honour; SGI President Ikeda Apr 17 France, Advancia Business school of Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 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 Paran Municipalities Association, Honour; SGI President Iand Mrs Ikeda Apr 30 Bolivia Santa F, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 18 Italy, Alessano, Honour; SGI President Ikeda May 23 Ukraine, Kiev, National Museum of Ukrainian Folk and Decorative Art, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda May 24 Italy, Arenzano, Builder of Peace; SGI President Ikeda May 25 Italy, Cisternino, Commendation plaque; SGI President Ikeda May 26 Ukraine Supreme Council, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 30 USA, ForeWord Magazine, Silver Award: Choose Hope; SGI President Ikeda May 31 New Zealand, Rotorua District; Plaque of Appreciation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 6 Jun 13 Jun 21 Jun 29 Jun 30 Jul 2 Jul 7 Jul 14 USA, California State Senator Denise Ducheny; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Trujillo Alto; Distinguished Visitors; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Cruzeiro, Certificates of Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Cordisburgo; Joo Guimares Rosa Medal; SGl President Ikeda USA, Centerville, Special Recognition; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Taipei County, Certificate of Appreciation; SGl President Ikeda USA, Fairfield, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mongolia, Mongolian Democratic Union and Zorig Foundation; Order of Freedom Medal; SGI President Ikeda 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

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Aug 2 Aug 2

USA, US Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Commendation; SGl President Ikeda USA, Commendation, California State Assembly; SGl President Ikeda

Aug 15 USA, California State Governor Gray Davis, Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 16 USA, Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla, Certificate of Commendation; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 24 USA, Phoenix; Friend of Phoenix; SGI President Ikeda Sep 3 USA, California State Senator Denise Moreno, Certificate of Recognition; SGl President Ikeda USA, San Ysidro School District, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda USA, Coalition of California Black School Board Members; SGI President Ikeda Russia, St Petersburg, Special Medal established by presidential decree; SGl President Ikeda China, Guangzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Highest 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, Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 USA, Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, Commendation; Mrs Ikeda USA, Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Peru, Chimbote, Ministry 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 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 4 Oct 5 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 Oct 11 Brazil, Alfenas, Honour of Merit; SGI President Ikeda Oct 9 UK, Winchester Mayor Jean Hammerton, Letter of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Oct 16 Brazil, Rio Bonito, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 17 Brazil, Diadema, Professor Evandro Caiaffa Esquivel Award; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Diadema, Certificate of Honour of Merit; Mrs Ikeda Oct 19 Taiwan, Tainan, Key to the City and Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Miaoli 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, Yanchen, Letter 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 Oct 26 Taiwan, Puzih, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda (246:118) Taiwan, Tainan Countys South District, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 2 Nov 6 USA, Non-Violence Project; Honorary Chairman; SGI President Ikeda Commonwealth of Dominica, Distinguished Guests; SGI President Ikedaand Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Jhunan, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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Nov 10 Canada, Concordia University, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 USA, San Mateo, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 22 Taiwan, Chingshan Middle High School, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 25 Taiwan, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda World Congress of Poets ; Presidents Medal for Poetic Excellence; SGI President Ikeda Nov 26 Taiwan, Puzih, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 27 Taiwan, Jinmei Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, City Council of Terespolis, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 29 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 Nov 30 Brazil, Franca, Diploma of Honour of Merit; SGI President Ikeda Dec 4 Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; Order of Merit of Labor in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda 246

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Italy, UNESCO Center of Florence, Free Lance International Press and Educational Association for Wellbeing, Special Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 10 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 Dec 18 Brazil, Guarulhos, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 27 Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Dec 20 Taiwan, Taoyuan county, Shingren Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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2004
Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 17 Taiwan, Hsinchu, Minfu Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Sanchong, Chungyang Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Presidents Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Kiev, Golden Fortune International Academy of Rating Technology and Sociology (IARTS), academys highest award Silver Statue of the Goddess of Fortune with Golden Sword and St George Medal of Honour, Glory and Labor in the First Degree; SGI President Ikeda Ukraine, Kiev, Golden Fortune International Academy of Rating Technology and Sociology (IARTS), academys highest award-Bronze Statue of the Goddess of Fortune with Silver Sword and St George Medal of Honour, Glory and Labor in the Second Degree; Mrs Ikeda Jan 22 Canada , Winnipeg, University of Manitoba Students Union and Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, California State Assembly Representative (248:207) (248:208) (248:208) (248:208)

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Judy Chu and Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Certificates of Recognition, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jan 30 Feb 1 Feb UK, Buckinghamshire, District Council of South Bucks, Recognition; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-UK (249:151) (249:152) (249:157)

Feb

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Italy, Fiano Romano, Ambassador of Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda 6 USA, Los Angeles, Coalition of California Black School Board Members, Honorary Lifetime Memberships; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda 7 USA, World Centres of Compassion for Children International, Member, Advisory Board; SGI President Ikeda 9 Peru, Lima, 2003 Best of Peru Merit Award in the category of World Leader of Peace; SGI President Ikeda 14 Paraguay, Coronel Oviedo. Certificate of Recognition and Gratitude; SGI President Ikeda

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Feb 15 Thailand, Ministry 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, Medal, SGI President Ikeda USA, Missouri, Governor Bob Holden and House of Representatives, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Des Plaines, Certificate of Commendation, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mar 10 China, Shanghai Lu Xun Cultural Development Center, Lifetime Advisor; SGI President Ikeda Mar 13 Brazil, Sorocaba, Certificate of Commendation, Mrs Ikeda Mar 16 Taiwan, Taoyuan, Dayuan Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar18 Panama, University of Panama, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 21 USA, Los Angeles, Torrance, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

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Mar 26 Bolivia, Pailn, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda USA, Calipatria Unified School District, Honorary Superintendents; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mar 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, Ministry of Education and Peleliu Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Apr 18 Bolivia, Association of Womens 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, Margaret Hedrick Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School and Wilson Junior High School, Honorary 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 May 1 May 1 May 3 May 3 May 3 May 3 May 4 Taiwan, Taipei, Xinyi Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Ping Cheng, Shan Feng Primary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Camb, Friend of the City of Camb; SGI President Ikeda USA, Hawaii State Senate, Honour and Commendation; SGI President Ikeda USA, County of Hawaii, Certificate of Recognition; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, City and County of Honolulu, International Peacemakers; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Taiwan, National Chung Hsing University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda May 18 Taiwan, National Sun Yat-sen University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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May 11 Taiwan, Taipei, Dajr High School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda May 12 USA, Cincinnati, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 12 USA, Los Angeles, Citation On the 30th anniversary of first academic address in University of California; SGI President Ikeda May 13 USA, Santa Monica, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda May 13 USA, West Covina and East san Gabriel valley Japanese Community Center, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 20 Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesian Traditional Leaders Conference, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 4 Federated States of Micronesia, Kolonia, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Taipei, Shrpai Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Pacific Republic of Vanuatu, National Library of Vanuatu, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda South Pacific Republic of Vanuatu, University of the South Pacific-Emalus campus Library, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Australia, Palmerston, Key to the City; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Marshall Islands , College of the Marshall Islands, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Marshall Islands , University of the South Pacific-Republic of Marshall Islands, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Par State Legislature, Newton Miranda Legislative Merit Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Australia, The Centre for Peace and Conflict

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Oct 10 USA, Mobile, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Oct 12 Denmark, Vejen, City of Vejen and Askov Village

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Nov 11 France, Advancia (a business school affiliated with the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industries), Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Taiwan, Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 15 USA, Sweetwater High School, National City, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 22 China, All-China Youth Federation, Award for Special Contribution to Youth Exchange; SGI President Ikeda Nov 23 US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth Senate, Certificate; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Nov 23 US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands , Saipan and Northern Islands Municipal Council, Citation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 23 US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Mayor Francisco Borja, Municipality of Tinian and Aguiguan, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 24 Taiwan, Taipei, National Palace Museum, Light of Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 24 Taiwan, Tunghai University, Light of Peace Award; SGI President Ikeda Nov 26 Taiwan, Miaoli, National United University, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Nov 27 Taiwan, Yilan County Council, Light of Human Rights Award; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Taiwan, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Light of Humanism Award; SGI President Ikeda China, Tianjin, Zhou Enlai Research Centre of Nankai University, Award for Special Contributions to Zhou Enlai Studies; SGI President Ikeda USA, Coalition of California Black School Board Members, Honorary Life Time Membership; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, San Ysidro, Governing Board of the San Ysidro School District, Honorary Superintendents; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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Dec 10 Argentina, Buenos Aires and National Tango Academy, Award for Cultural Merit; SGI President Ikeda Dec 17 Mongolia, Otgontenger University, Award of Honor; Mrs Ikeda Dec 20 South Korea, Geoje, Commendation Plaque; SGI President Ikeda 2005 Jan USA, Coalition of California Black School Board of members (CCBSBM), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda

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USA, New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jan 26 Jan 30 Jan 31 Venezuela, Valencia, University of Carabobo, Alejo Zuloaga Medal, SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Municipality of Libertador, Order of Guariarepano in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda Canada , City Council of Edmonton, Certificate of Commemoration of SGIs 30th Anniversary; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Montero, Culture Bureau, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, La Guardia, Illustrious Guest; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Pailon, Educational Contribution Award; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Montero Hoyos, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Austria, Vienna, Thomas Schonenfield, Chairperson, United Nations-affiliated Organisation NGO Committee on Peace, Letter of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Mar 17 France, Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Award of Honour; SGI President Ikeda May 7 USA, Ed Chavez, California State Assembly Member, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, West Covina, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 16 USA, San Ysidro Education Association, the Teachers Union of the San Ysidro School District, Champion Educational Leaders Award; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 23 USA, United Nations Association of the (UNA-USA) Pacific-Los Angeles Chapter of Los Angeles, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 23 USA, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Commendation; SGI President and Mrs Kaneko Ikeda

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May 23 Bolivia, Sucre, Illustrious Guests; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 23 USA, California, US House of Representatives member Grace Napolitano, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda and SGI-USA Youth Division May 25 USA, California, US State Lawmakers, Joint Resolution; SGI President Ikeda May 25 USA, Neighborhoods USA (Nusa), Special Public Commendation; SGI President Ikeda May 27 USA, Union City, James Logan High School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 2 Taiwan, Hsinchu , Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology (MUST), Citation; SGI President Ikeda

(263:191) (263:191)

(263:192) (263:192) (263:194) (263:197)

May 20 Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Home of Compassion (a senior citizens care facility), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jun 3 Jun 10 Jun 8 Jun 26 Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Lunghua Junior High School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taipei, Sanshia Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Caracas, Santa Maria University (USM), Order of Merit in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda Philippine , Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television, Anak TV Broadcasters Award; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, National Academy of Arts (NAA), Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Taiwan Senior Citizens Homes, Certificates of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Yanchao, Shu-Te University, Pioneer of Environmental Protection Education Award; SGI President Ikeda Venezuela, Order of Francisco de Miranda in the First Class; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Penghu, Shingren Elementary School, Outstanding Model of Education Award; SGI President Ikeda

(263:197)

(263:198) (263:198) (263:199) (263:205)

Jun 28 Jun 7 Jun 16

(263:206) (264:171) (264:173)

Jun 22 Jul 3

(264:173) (264:176)

Jul 4

Taiwan, Taitung, Shianglan Elementary School, (264:176) Excellent Model of Education Award; SGI President Ikeda

256

Taiwan, Hualien, Gangkou Elementary School, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Miaoli, Shiangbi Elementary School, Outstanding Pioneer of Education Award; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Pingtung, Chingshan Elementary School, Model of Humanistic Education Award; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Pingtung, Chingshan Elementary Schools Parent Council, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President Ikeda Jul 6 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Antnio Guterres, Commendations; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, Order of the Pole Star; SGI President Ikeda

(264:176) (264:176)

(264:176)

(264:176)

(264:177)

Jul 12

(264:178) (265:215)

Aug 11 Thailand, Royal Photographic Society of Thailand (RPST), Honorary fellowship; SGI President Ikeda Sep 12 USA, San Diego, National School District, Certificate of Appreciation; SGI President and Mrs Kaneko Ikeda Brazil, Rio das Ostras, Certificate of Commendation; President Toda and SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Maca, Certificate of Commendation; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Casimiro de Abreu, Certificate of Commendation; BSGI China, Tianjin Song and Dance Theatre of Tianjin, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Diadema Region Education Board of Directors, Commendations; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Los Angeles Southwest College, Honorary Campus Cultural Leader Award; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Casa de la Libertad (House of Liberty) Museum, Ambassador of the Casa de la Libertad and Messenger of Peace; SGI President Ikeda Bolivia, Chuquisaca Department Education Bureau, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(265:215)

July 3

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Sep 30 Oct 2 Oct 6

Oct 7

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Oct 7

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257

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 Nov 5 Nov 5 Nov 5 Nov 9 India, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Jamnalal Bajaj International Award; SGI President Ikeda USA, Kansas, Key to the City; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, City of Hualien, Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hualien County, Highest Honour of Culture Award; SGI President Ikeda USA, John Dewey Society, Commendation; SGI President Ikeda

(266:201) (266:206)

(266:207) (266:208) (266:213) (266:214) (266:214) (266:214) (266:218)

Nov 20 Nepal , Professional National Photographic Society (Pro. NPS), Honorary Lifetime Membership; SGI President Ikeda

258

HONORARY DOCTORATES AND PROFESSORSHIPS

1993
Jan Jan Nov 4 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Federal University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Parana, Federal University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda China, Shenzhen University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Xingjiang Autonomous Region Museum, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda China, Xingjiang Institute of Archaeology, Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda Mar 27 Russia, International University of Moscow, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda China, Xingjiang Silk Road Photography Association, Honorary Chairperson; SGI President Ikeda Apr 6 Russia, Academy of Creative Endeavours, bestows Full Academy Member honour; SGI President Ikeda (122:94) (122:94) (131:76)

1994

Jan 20

(133:149) (133:149) (135:164) (139:105)

(136:195)

Aug 12 China, Xingjiang University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Aug 15 China, Xingjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Aug 15 China, Xingjiang Institute of Archaeology, Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda Aug 15 China, Kucha Cavern Relics Institute, Senior Honorary Research Fellow; SGI President Ikeda Nov 22 China, Xiamen University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(139:102) (139:105)

(139:105) (139:105) (142:185)

259

1995

Sept 30 South Africa, University of the North; Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda

(151:210)

1996

Mar 14 Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Aug 29 Ghana , University of Ghana, Honorary Doctorate of Laws; SGI President Ikeda Nov 17 China, Zhongshan (Sun Yat-sen) University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(156:174) (161:177) (164:165)

1997
Mar 18 Philippines, De La Salle University , Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, SGI President Ikeda May 5 Oct 5 Sri Lanka, University of Kelaniya, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda China, Inner Mongolia University, Honorary Professorship and Honorary Advisor to Mongolia Literature Institute; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, National University, Honorary Doctorate of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda (168:180) (170:191)

(174:163) (175:152)

Nov 8

1998
Mar 18 Argentina, University of Morn, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Apr 2 Russia, Institute for High Energy Physics, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda (179:224) (180:148) (181:162) (181:1) (183:162) (181:163) (184:149) (184:147)

Apr 29 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda May 15 South Korea, Kung Hee University, Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Jul 4 South Korea, Chung Cheon College, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Central University of Nationalities Peru, Ricardo Palma University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Peru, Association of Doctors of Education, Honorary Doctorate and The Title of Illustrious Member; SGI President Ikeda

Jul 24

260

Nov 1

China, Yanbian University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(186:141) (187:98) (187:98) (187:106) (175:146)

Nov 25 China, Nankai University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Centre for Zhou Enlai Studies, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Nov 30 Brazil, North of Paran University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Oct 26 China, Central Conservatory of Music, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

1999
Jan 7 Jan 15 Jan 15 Apr 5 India, University of Delhi, Degree of Doctor of Letters, Honoris causa; SGI President Ikeda Argentina, Flores University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Argentina, Flores University, Honorary Professor; Mrs Ikeda China, Sichuan University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda (188:148) (188:150) (188:150) (191:151) (192:144) (192:146)

Apr 17 Peru, Federico Villarreal National University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Apr 22 China, Institute of Studies in Dr Sun Yat-sen at Zhongshan (Sun Yat-sen) University, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda Jun 12 Bolivia, Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda China, Northeastern University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(194:125)

Jul 24

(195:110) (196:112)

Aug 24 Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Sep 4 Sep 10 Peru, National University of Central Peru, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda China, Hunan Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(196:119) (196:123)

261

Oct 25 Argentina, National University of Lomas de Zamora, Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Social Sciences; SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 Argentina, Neuqun, National University of Comahue, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Dec 16 China, Nanjing University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda (198:126) (201:165)

2000
Jan 6 Jan 15 Russia, St Petersburg State University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda USA, University of Delaware, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda USA, Queens College of the City University of New York, Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris causa; SGI President Ikeda USA, University of Guam, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Angeles University, Honorary Doctorate of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda China, Central University for Nationalities, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda (201:173) (202:145)

Jan 18

(200:97)

Jan 28

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Feb 5 Feb 8

(202:160) (202:163) (202:181) (203:77)

Feb 27 Argentina, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Mar 10 China, Northeast Normal University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda

Mar 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, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Apr 22 China, Inner Mongolia Art Academy, Pre-eminent Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda (204:83)

(204:90)

262

Apr 24 India, Calcutta, Sri Sri Sitaramdas Omkarnath Institute of Sanskrit Learning, Mahamohapadhya Doctor of Literature; SGI President Ikeda May 5 Mongolia, Mongolian Institute of Literature, Honorary Rector; SGI President Ikeda

(205:91)

(205:97) (205:103) (206:82) (208:142)

May 11 China, Beijing Administrative College, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Jun 27 China, Yunnan University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

Aug 26 India, Bundelkhand University, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda India, Bundelkhand Universitys Ambedkar School of Sciences, Lifetime Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda India, Bundelkhand Universitys Ambedkar School of Sciences, Rolls of Honour; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 27 China, Guangzhou, South China Normal University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Sep 1 Sep 7 Venezuela, University of Zulia, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda USA, Induction into the Martin Luther King Jr International Collegium of Scholars of Morehouse College; SGI President Ikeda University of Panama, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda

(208:142)

(208:142) (208:143) (208:152) (209:99)

Sep 13

(208:159) (210:112) (210:198) (211:209)

Oct 15 India, Bundelkhand University, Honorary Doctorate of Letters; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 Thailand, Siam University, Honorary Doctorate of Public Administration; SGI President Ikeda

Nov 13 Tonga Institute of Education and the Tonga Institute of Science and Technology, Honorary Professor of Education; SGI President Ikeda Dec 25 Mongolia, Ulan Bator, Mongolian University of Arts and Culture, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda

(212:140)

263

2001
Jan 20 India, V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Doctor of Letters; SGI President Ikeda (213:122) (214:157)

Feb 16 China, Guangdong Province Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Mar 6 USA, California, Riverside County, Canyon Springs High School, Honorary Principal; SGI President Ikeda China, Northwest University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(214:172)

Apr 2

(215:176) (216:232) (217:156)

Apr 28 China, Anhui University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda May 8 Puerto Rico , San Juan, Carlos Albizu University (CAU), Doctor of Humane Letters in Behavioral Sciences; SGI President Ikeda

May 14 Mongolia, Kharakhorum University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Jun 1 Jun 14 China, Fujian Teachers University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda China, Huaqiao Uuiversity (Overseas Chinese University),, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Jinan University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Northern Marianas College (NMC), Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Chin a, Soochow (Suzhou)University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(217:160) (218:130) (218:162)

Jul 14 Jul 19

(219:137) (220:129)

Oct 5

(221:124) (223:101) (222:164) (223:104)

Oct 19 Kenya, Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Oct 23 China, Liaoning Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 Philippines, Cebu, University of Southern Philippines, Doctor of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda

264

Nov 6

New Zealand, Auckland, Glendowie College, Honorary Teacher; SGI President Ikeda

(223:129) (223:142) (224:147) (224: 159)

Nov 18 China, Guangzhou University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Dec 8 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 Dec 20 Republic of Kazakhstan, Ahmed Yasevi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(224:161)

2002
Jan 17 South Korea, Changwon National University (CNU), Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education; SGI President Ikeda Dominican Republic, Santiago Technical University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Republic of Uzbekistan, Kamoliddin Bekhzod National Institute of Arts and Design, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences, Senior Research Professor; SGI President Ikeda (226:155)

Feb 15

(225:202)

Feb 20

(225:209) (226:174) (226:181)

Mar 9

Mar 14 Philippines , Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (GAUF), Doctor of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda Mar 19 Cambodia, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Apr l Apr 7 China, Liaoning University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda USA, Atlanta, Morehouse College, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda

(226:183) (227:153) (227:168)

Apr 21 China, Qingdao University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(228:187)

265

Apr 27 India, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University of Kanpur, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letter; SGI President Ikeda May 18 Kenya, Kenyatta University, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda May 25 China, Heilongjiang Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Jun 8 Jun 23 Jun 28 Russia, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Nanjing Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Kyongju Sorabol College, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(228:197)

(229:155) (229:160)

(229:171) (230:137) (230:140) (232:149) (233:196) (233:201) (234:202) (234:221) (235:124)

Aug 26 India, Himachal Pradesh University, Doctor of Literature; SGI President Ikeda Sep 28 Oct 6 Nov 2 China, Renmin University, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda China, University of Science and Technology, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda China, Zhejiang University, Honorary Professor, SGI President Ikeda

Nov 20 Mongolia, Shikhikhutug Law College, Honorary Doctorate, SGI President Ikeda Nov 28 Ukraine, Kiev National University of Trade and Economics, Honorary Doctorate, SGI President Ikeda Dec 2 South Korea, Dong-A University, Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, SGI President Ikeda

(235:134) (235:138) (236:162)

Dec 12 China, Shanghai International Studies University, Honorary Professorship, SGI President Ikeda Dec 21 China, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professorship; SGl President Ikeda 2003 Jan 18 India, Bharathidasan University, Honorary Doctorate of Literature; SGl President Ikeda 266

(236:175)

Feb 11 Feb 23

South Korea, Dong-A University, Honorary Doctorate; SGl President Ikeda Peru, National University of Piura (UNP), Honorary Doctorate; SGl President Ikeda

(237:172) (238:166) (239:223) (239:223) (239:247)

Mar 24 Taiwan, Chinese Culture University, Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Mar 24 Taiwan, Chinese Culture University, Honorary Doctorate in Jurisprudence; Mrs Ikeda Apr 15 China, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Honorary Professorship; SGl President Ikeda Apr 19 Paraguay, Universidad Columbia del Paraguay, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Sep 27 Peru, Jorge Basdre Grohmann National University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda China, Northwest Normal University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

(239:255) (245:157)

Oct 8

(245:168) (245:180) (245:180) (246:112) (247:206) (248:195)

Oct 18 South Korea, Kwangju Womens University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Oct 18 South Korea, Kwangju Womens University, Honorary Professor; Mrs Ikeda Oct 24 China, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Dec 16 USA, Chapman University, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda Dec 24 China, Zhaoqing University, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda

2004
Jan 10 Sakha Republic (Yakuita, Russian Federation), Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts (ASICA), Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Philippines, Capitol University of Cagayan de Oro City, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda India, Rabindra Bharati University of Kolkata, 267 (248:202)

Feb 14 Feb 24

(249:163) (249:172)

Honorary Doctorate of Literature; SGI President Ikeda Feb 28 USA, Missouri, Mineral Area College, Honorary Professor of Humanities; SGI President Ikeda Mar 19 China, National Prosecutors College of China, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Mar 29 Taiwan, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Honorary Doctor of Agricultural Science; SGI President Ikeda Apr 1 Republic of Buryatia (Russian Federation), Buryat State University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda (250:196) (250:211)

(251:175) (251:178)

Apr 14 Brazil, Londrina State University, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda May 5 Bolivia, Sucre, University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda

(251:181) (252:188)

May 29 China, Dongying, University of Petroleum, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Jun 6 Jun 26 Jul 22 Philippines, Mindanao, Capitol University, Doctor of Humanities, SGI President Ikeda China, Sanda University, Shanghai, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, University of Jordan, Doctor of Humane Letters; SGI President Ikeda Mexico , Guadalajara, University of Guadalajara, Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda China, Fujian Province, Fujian Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professorship; SGI President Ikeda China, Bingxin Literary Center, Honorary Director; SGI President Ikeda China, Changchun, Changchun University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

(253:198) (253:203) (254:160) (254:172)

Sep 20 Sep 26

(256:192) (257:171)

Sep 26 Oct 3

(257:172) (257:179) (257:192)

Oct 16 China, Qufu , Qufu Normal University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda 268

Nov 4

Krygyz Republic , Osh State University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

(258:180) (258:188)

Nov 23 South Korea, Paekche Institute of the Arts, Honorary Professors; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Dec 17 Mongolia, Otgontenger University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

(259:119)

2005
Feb 20 Belarus , Minsk State Linguistic University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda (260:186) (261:217) (262:220) (263:193)

Mar 19 Philippines , Batangas State University, Doctorate of Pedagogy; SGI President Ikeda Apr 1 China, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

May 27 Brazil, Cornlio Procpio, Cornlio Procpio College of Philosophy, Science and Letters (Faficop), Honorary Doctorate; SGI President Ikeda Jun 6 USA, Missouri, Mineral Area College, Honorary Professorship in humanities; SGI President and Mrs Kaneko Ikeda USA, San Diego, Mar Vista Middle School, Honorary School Principal; SGI President and Mrs Kaneko Ikeda China, Wuhan, Huazhong Normal University (CCNU), Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda China, Guilin, Guangxi Normal University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Mongolia, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor of Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda

(263:199)

Jun 10

(264:172)

Jun 17 Jul 14 Sep 16

(263:200) (264:181) (265:216)

Aug 11 Thailand, Royal Photographic Society of Thailand, Honorary Fellowship; SGI President Ikeda Sep 16 Sep 18 Mongolia, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor of Philosophy; SGI President Ikeda Vietnam, Vietnam National University, Honorary Doctor; SGI President Ikeda

(265:214) (265:216) (265:219)

269

Oct 8

China, East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda

(266:202)

Oct 12 Serbia, Belgrade, Braca Karic University, Honorary Professor; SGI President Ikeda Nov 5 USA, Martin Luther King Jr International Chapel oh Morehouse College, First Honorary Dean; SGI President Ikeda

(266: 205) (266:209)

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HONORARY CITIZENSHIPS
1994
Jun 28 China, Shenzhen; SGI President Ikeda China, County of Kucha; SGI President Ikeda (138:97) (151:213) (163:240)

1995
Oct 4

1996
Oct 17 Brazil, Duque de Caxias; SGI President Ikeda

1997
Jul 21 Brazil, Niteri City; SGI President Ikeda Aug 15 USA, Dallas; SGI President Ikeda Sep 20 Sep 25 Philippine, Tagaytay; SGI President Philippines , Province of Sorsogon; SGI President Ikeda (172:191) (173:192) (174:150) (174:157)

1998
Jan 17 Feb 14 Apr 3 May 3 Republic of Korea, Chin Chon County; SGI President Ikeda Philippine, Tagaytay; SGI President Ikeda Brazi l, Belford Roxo; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Fedral District of Braslia; SGI President and Mrs Kaneko Ikeda (177:169) (178:39) (180:156) (181:168) (181:171) (181:180) (182:113) (182:123) (183:150) (183:168) (184:154) (184:175) (185:177) (185:191) (186:125) (186:126) (187:93)

May 3 Brazil, Nilpolis; SGI President Ikeda May 11 USA,Las Vegas; SGI President Ikeda Jun 6 Jun 16 Jun 22 Jul 16 Jul 27 Sep 4 Sep 6 Sep 28 Brazil, Campinas; SGI President Ikeda USA, West Covina; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sao Paulo; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Federal District of Braslia; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Angra dos Reis; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sao Joao do Meriti; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Puyo; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

Oct 17 Bolivia, Cochabamba; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Ullung; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 18 South Korea, Kyongysan; SGI President Ikeda 271

Nov 23 New Zealand, Rotorua District Council; SGI President Ikeda

(187:91)

1999
Feb 25 New Zealand, Banks Peninsula District Council; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 2 May 7 South Korea, Chongdo County; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Australia, Darwin; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda (190:127) (191:148) (193:143) (193:144) (194:123) (194:130) (196:118) (198:110) (199:118) (199:142) (199:156) (199:164) (200:83)

May 10 Brazil, Curitiba; SGI President Ikeda Jun 9 Brazil, Mag; SGI President Ikeda Jun 16 New Zealand, District of Rotorua; Mrs Ikeda Aug 24 Brazil , So Joo de Meriti; Josei Toda Oct 20 China, Xian; SGI President Ikeda Nov 1 South Korea, Kyongju; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Brazil, Belm; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Italy, Armeno; SGI President Ikeda Nov 29 Brazil, Paranava; SGI President Ikeda Dec 23 USA, New Orleans; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

2000
Jan 4 Jan 9 Jan 21 Jan 26 Jan 28 Feb 2 Australia, Auburn; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda South Korea, Songju County; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Tinian and Aguiguan, Northern Marianas Islands; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Panama City Beach; SGI President Ikeda USA, Biloxi; SGI President Ikeda USA, Guam; SGI president and Mrs Ikeda Kingdom of Tonga; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda (200:87) (200:95) (201:180) (200:105) (202:175) (202:150) (201:187) (202:176) (202:177) (202:185) (202:186) (203:87) (204:79)

Feb 22 USA, EI Paso; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 24 USA, Albuquerque; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 27 USA, Virgin Islands; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 29 Puerto Rico , Dorado; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mar 16 Brazil, Petrpolis; SGI President Ikeda Apr 13 USA, Shelby County and Memphis; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

272

Apr 21 USA, Cerritos, California; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 24 USA, Highland Park Borough, New Jersey; SGI President Ikeda Apr 25 USA, Walnut, California; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 2 May 3 Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands; SGI President Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Saipan, Rota; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

(204:89) (204:92) (204:93) (205:94) (205:94) (205:108) (205:111) (205:133) (206:66) (206:77) (207:97) (207:98) (207:109) (208:139) (208:140) (209:106) (209: 118) (209:129) (209:139) (209:140) (211:170) (210:117) (211:201) (211:219) (211:208) (211:219)

May 19 Brazil, Ananindeua; SGI President Ikeda May 22 USA, Inglewood; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 8 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jul 18 Brazil, Maring; SGI President Puerto Rico , Ponce; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Carribean (French territory), St Martin; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Little Rock, Arkansas; SGI President Ikeda USA, California, Carson; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

Aug 15 Brazil, Nova Iguau, Rio de Janeiro; SGI President Ikeda Aug 24 Brazil, Uberlndia, Minas Gerais State; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Osasco, So Paulo State; SGI President Ikeda Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 30 Micronesia, Kolonia; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Forio, Napoli Province; SGI President Ikeda 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, Niteri, Rio de Janeiro State; Mrs Ikeda Oct 20 Brazil, So Joao de Meriti; First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Nov 5 USA, Boulder, Colorado; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 6 USA, Tukwila, Washington; SGI President Ikeda Nov 12 South Korea, Tongyong; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 15 USA, Monterey Park, California; SGI President Ikeda

273

Nov 20 USA, Tulsa, Oklahoma; SGI President Ikeda Nov 30 Italy, Montemignaio, Tuscany Region; SGI President Ikeda Dec 7 Dec 7 Dec 8 Italy, Certaldo, Tuscany Region; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Duque de Cazias; Mrs Ikeda USA, Houston; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

(211:219) (211:225) (211:230) (212:131) (212:132) (212:133) (212:136) (212:138) (212:132)

Dec 9 Italy, Stagno Lombardo; SGI President Ikeda Dec 10 South Korea, Kumi; SGI President Ikeda Dec 20 Brazil, Campo Mouro; SGI President Ikeda Dec 27 South Korea, County of Umsong; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

2001
Jan 26 USA, Richmond; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda (212: 155) (214:150) (214:151) (214:159) (214:166) (214:174) (214:175) (215:170) (215:180) (215:182) (215:183) (216:213) (216:220) (216:227) (216:229) (216:230) (216:235) (218:157) (219:121) (219:132) Feb 14 Puerto Rico , Manati; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 14 China, Guangzhou; SG1 President Ikeda Feb 24 Italy, San Giuliano Milanese; SG1 President Ikeda Mar 3 Mar 8 Mar 9 Italy, Varalio; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, So Joo de Meriti and Nova Iguau; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Pisogne; SG1 President Ikeda

Mar 27 Micronesia; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 6 Italy, Castelbuono; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 9 Bolivia, Tarija; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Palermo; SGI President Ikeda USA, Georgia; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

Apr 20 China, Changchun; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 Puerto Rico , Carolina; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 25 Brazil, Belo Horizonte; SGI President Ikeda Apr 26 Italy, Peschiera Borromeo; SGI President Ikeda Apr 30 South Korea, Gijang; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 12 USA, Ohio, West Chester Township; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Jun 18 Jul 2 Brazil, Novo Aripuan; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Cornlio Procopio; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

274

Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 22 Jul 24 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep 28

USA, Indiana Honorary Hoosier; SGl President Ikeda USA, Manhattan Borough; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Venegono Superiore; SGI President Ikeda Italy, San Godenzo; SGI President and Mrs 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

(220:122) (219:140) (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)

Oct 10 Brazil, Campo Grande; SGI President Ikeda Oct 19 Taiwan, Tainan; SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 USA, Texas, Killeen; SGl President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 9 Canada , Hampstead; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Guardiagrele; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Guri; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Nereto; SGI President Ikeda

Nov 10 Italy, Fagnano Olona; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 17 Italy, Tornimparte; SGI President Ikeda Nov 23 Brazil, Sertaneja; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 24 Italy, Floridia; SGI President Ikeda Dec 3 Brazil, Ura; SGI President Ikeda Dec 5 Brazil, Amazonas State; SGI President Ikeda Dec 9 Italy, Gavoi; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Dec 26 China, Turpan; SGI President Ikeda

2002
Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 21 Jan 23 Jan 26 Feb 16 Mar 3 Italy, Monterotondo; SGI President Ikeda USA, Copperas Cove; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Lukang; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Zola Predosa; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Lucoli; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Besnate; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Monterenzio; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Centola; SGI President Ikeda (224:178) (225:175) (225:181) (225:182) (225:189) (225:190) (225:205) (226:169)

275

Mar 8 Brazil, Nilpolis; Mrs Ikeda Mar 22 Italy, Casole dElsa; SGI President Ikeda Apr 4 Brazil, Apucarana; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Apr 11 Taiwan, Kaohsiung; SGI President Ikeda Apr 12 Taiwan, Kaohsiung County ; SGI President Ikeda Apr 26 Brazil, Assa; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda May 3 May 4 Italy, Castellanza; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State; Mrs Ikeda Italy, Savigno; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda

(226: 173) (227:144) (227:164) (227:176) (227:178) (228:195) (228:196) (228:205) (228:208) (228:215) (229:151) (230:135) (230:147) (231:150) (231:157) (231:158) (232:158) (232:159) (233:193) (233:200) (233:207) (233:207) (233:207) (234:187) (233:211) (234:213) (234:218) (235:119) (234:220) (234:225) (234:225) (235:133)

May 9 Italy, Ospedaletti; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda May 13 Italy, San Lazzaro di Savena; SGI President Ikeda Jun 20 Jul 3 Jul 16 Aug 9 Taiwan, Ilan; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Rio de Janeiro; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Volta Redonda; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Yunlin County; SGI President Ikeda

Aug 15 Taiwan, Hsinchu; SGI President Ikeda Sep 6 Brazil, So Sebastio da Amoreira; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Dashi; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Gangwon Province; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Nova Santa Brbara; SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Oct 11 Taiwan, Dali; SGI President Ikeda Sep 8 Sep 26 Oct 2 Oct 12 Taiwan, Taiping; SGI President Ikeda Oct 12 Taiwan, Wufeng; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 Italy, Morlupo; SGI President Ikeda Oct 16 Brazil, Contagem; SGI President Ikeda Nov 14 USA, Passaic; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Taiwan, Keelung; SGI President Ikeda USA, Paterson; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 19 Taiwan, Hualien County; SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 Taiwan, Taoyuan county; SGI President Ikeda Nov 20 Taiwan, Changhua county; SGI President Ikeda Dec 1 Italy, Pieve di Cento; SGI President Ikeda

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2003
Jan 2 Feb 3 Taiwan, Tainan County; SGI President Ikeda USA, Waukegan; SGI President Ikeda (236:167) (237:170) (237:187) (238:175) (238:178) (238:179) (238:183) (238:183) (239:237) (240:209) (240:212) (240:215) (240:217) (240:218) (240:219) (241:217) (241:220) (242:223) (242:227) (242:232) (243:199) (243:203) (243:206) (243:207) (244:189) (244:199) (244:201) (245:148) (245:149) (245:149) (245:152) (245:155)

Feb 23 Brazil, Ura; Mrs Ikeda Mar 11 Taiwan, Taitung County; SGI President Ikeda Mar 15 Brazil, Santa Mariana; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Hoffman Estates; SGI President Ikeda Mar 19 Taiwan, Toufen; SGI President Ikeda Mar 20 Taiwan, Ruifang; SGI President Ikeda Apr 2 Taiwan, Pingtung; SGI President Ikeda Apr 24 South Korea, Gunpo; SGI President Ikeda Apr 28 Taiwan, Lotong; SGI President Ikeda May 5 May 7 May 9 Jun 4 Jun 9 Jun 29 Jul 5 Jul 10 Aug 2 USA, Rockford; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Nova Amrica da Colina; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Italy, Giussago; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Carpignano Sesia; SGI President Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Comero; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Dixon; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Louisville; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Itagua; SGI President Ikeda Italy, Civitavecchia; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Touliu; SGI President Ikeda

Aug 13 Paraguay, Fernando de la Mora; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Aug 23 Taiwan, ChiaIi; SGI President Ikeda Aug 24 Taiwan, Tungshan; SGI President Ikeda Sep I Philippines , Carmona; SGI President Ikeda Sep 7 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 21 Sep 23 Sep 23 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

Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 5

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

(245:156) (245:164) (245:164) (245:164) (245:164) (245:171) (245:171) (245:171) (245:172) (245:172) (245:178) (245:177) (245:177) (245:177) (245:178) (245:178) (246:106) (246:106) (246:106) (246:107) (246:107) (246:110) (246:110) (246:110) (246:110) (246:110) (246:110) (246:110) (246:111) (246:111) (246:111) (246:111) (246:116) (246:112) (246:112)

Oct 8 Oct 9

Taiwan, Lujhou; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Chaojhou; SGl President Ikeda Taiwan, Wujie; SGI President Ikeda

Oct 10 Taiwan, Gukeng; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Mailiao; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 11 Taiwan, Jinshan; SGI President Ikeda Oct 12 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 Oct 13 Taiwan, Pingjen; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Lungtan; SGI President Ikeda Oct 14 Taiwan, Bade; SGI President Ikeda Oct 15 Taiwan, Dashe; SGI President Ikeda Oct 18 Taiwan, Jian; SGI President Ikeda Oct 19 Taiwan, Jungli; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Changhuan; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Chingshuei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Sinhua; SGI President Ikeda Oct 22 Taiwan, Gangshan; SGI President Ikeda Oct 23 Taiwan, Wuchi; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Dajia; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Shengang; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Heping; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 24 Taiwan, Shienshe; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Taiwan, Tuengsh; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Mairinque; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Oct 25 Taiwan, Tuku; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Huwei; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

278

Oct 26 Taiwan, Chiayi County; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Junghe; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Shulin; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Liouguei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hengchuen; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Hemei; SGI President Ikeda Taiwan, Penghu, SGI President Ikeda Oct 27 Brazil, Rancho Alegre; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 1 Nov 9 Taiwan, Jente; SGI President Ikeda South Korea, Chungju; SGI President Ikeda

(246:118) (246:118) (246:118) (246:118) (246:118) (246:118) (246:118) (246:117) (247:186) (246:122) (247:186) (246:124) (246:125) (247:187) (247:185) (247:193) (247:186) (247:186) (247:186)

Nov 10 Taiwan, Mituo; SGI President Ikeda Nov 11 Brazil, Santa Ceclia do Pavo; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 12 Brazil, Mirador; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Nov 14 Brazil, Rolndia; 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

2004
Jan 20 Feb 2 Feb 13 Feb 28 US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Gurabo; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , Caguas; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Ferraz de Vasconcelos; SGI President Ikeda USA, Missouri, Bismarck, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Missouri, Leadington, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Missouri, Bonne Terre, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Missouri, Desloge, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda USA, Missouri, Farmington, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda 279 (248:213) (249:153) (250:185) (250:198) (250:198) (250:198) (250:199) (250:199)

USA, Missouri, Park Hills, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Feb 29 Brazil, Londrina, Mrs Ikeda Mar 16 USA, Elgin, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Mar 19 Brazil, So Jos dos Campos, SGI President Ikeda Mar 28 Taiwan, Taichung, SGI President Ikeda May 2 May 3 Taiwan, Taichung County; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Sorocaba, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Londrina, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

(250:199) (250:200) (251:164) (251:165) (251:172) (251:172) (252:184) (252:185) (252:191) (252:199) (252:200) (253:202) (253:207) (253:209) (254:154) (254:155) (254:158) (254:159) (254:178) (255:153) (255:157) (255:158) (256:191) (256:196) (257:187) (257:198) (259:99)

May 5 USA, El Centro, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 13 USA, Illionois, Village of Glendale Heights, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda May 19 Brazil, Cuiab; SGI President Ikeda May 31 South Korea, Cheju, SGI President Ikeda Jun 7 Jun 11 Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 25 Jul 4 Jul 29 Jul 29 Australia, Palmerston, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Marshall Islands , Bikini Atoll, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda US Commonwealth of Puerto Rica, Cayey, SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Brazil, Tatu, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Suzano, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Guarulhos, SGI President Ikeda China, Jiaonan, SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Mesquita, SGI President Ikeda

Aug 13 Brazil, Araatuba; SGI President Ikeda Aug 24 Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul; SGI President Ikeda Aug 30 Brazil, Goinia; SGI President Ikeda Sep 21 Taiwan, Nantou; SGI President Ikeda Oct 10 USA, Mobile; SGI President Ikeda Oct 16 Paraguay, emby; SGI President Ikeda Nov 18 Brazil, Ponta Pora; SGI President Ikeda

2005
Jan 26 Jan 26 South Korea, Sokcho, Gangwon; SGI President Ikeda US Commonwealth of Guam, 19 villages; SGI President and Mrs Kaneko Ikeda (260:178) (260:181) (263:196)

May 31 Italy, Turin; SGI President Ikeda

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Jun 24 Jun 11 Sep 15

Brazil, Itaquaquecetuba; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Quissama, Rio de Janeiro; SGI President Ikeda Brazil, Casimiro de Abreu; SGI President Ikeda

(263:204) (264:172) (266:196) (266:205)

Oct 10 USA, Bossier; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda

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GUIDANCE
1988
[Dec] Weekly Focus on Faith (74:32) E2:88:047

1989
[Jan] [Feb] [Mar] [Apr] [May] 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 Q&A Session with representatives of SGI-USA Culture Department, Nagano, Japan The purpose of Buddhism is to enjoy our existence to the fullest Q&A Session at Gongyo Meeting of Bharat Soka Gakkai, New Delhi, India (106:63) (E17)

Aug 7

(117:74)

1992
Feb 16 (112:18) (E17)

1993
Apr 11 Q&A Session at International Spring Training Course, Tokyo, Japan The casual law of life ensures unseen actions and determinations are manifested as visible effects (124:47)

1994
Q&A Session by Soka Gakkai Senior Leaders, Tokyo, Japan January (1) (2) (3) On the Crane Crest On pilgrimage tickets and other commemorative items On administrative fees at Cemeteries and Ossuary Halls Managed by Nichiren Shoshu Temples On ringing the bell during Gongyo On worn-out family memorial records February (6) (7) (8) On the silent prayers (134:233) On IhaI and Toba Memorial Tablets (134:235) On annual memorial services (134:235) (133:152) (133:154) (133:156)

(4) (5)

(133:158) (133:160)

283

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 Youth is a struggle between problems and hope (202:77)

2002
Sep 8 World Peace Gongyo Meeting with SGI Youth, Tokyo Part 2: Shine in the place where you are now! Q&A Session with Soka University students (233:1)

Sep 30

(233:36)

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SOKA GAKKAI PRESIDENT AKIYAS GUIDANCE

1988
Sep Dec 1989 Jan Feb Mar Apr May

SGI General Director Akiyas Guidance Conduct Dialogue which Opens the Heart The Spirit of Standing Alone SGI General Director Akiyas Guidance Lets Advance towards the Soka Gakkais 60th Anniversary with Invincible Faith Promote Dialogue with Conviction and Courage Follow the Correct Path in Life The Resolution and Action to Change Your Environment Wage a Valiant Struggle Each Day

(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)

Oct 24 22nd Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Tokyo The Year of the Seeking Spirit and the Prime Path of Faith The Spiritual Nourishment in this Age of Great Changes Specific Prayer wirth a Concentrated Mind SGI General Director Akiyas Guidance 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 Form Ties of the Heart through Dialogue

Nov Dec 1990 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug

(86: 47) (E5) (86:48) (E5)

(87:55) (E5) (88:45) (E5) (90:43) (E5) (90:44) (E5) (91:42) (E5) (92:51) (E5) (94:48) (E5) (96:63) (E5)

Take Dedicated Action to Protect the Children of the Buddha Aug 29 At the Monthly Prefecture Chiefs Conference, Tokyo

285

Have Concern for the Members and Cultivate Your Character 1991 SGI General Director Akiyas Guidance (109:79) (E17)

Oct 21 47th HQLM, 14th SGI General Meeting, Nagoya Japan Open the Way for a Religious Renaissance, Develop a World-Wide Network of Humanism 1992 Aug Sep Oct Oct 22 Dec 1993 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1994 Jan President Akiyas Guidance Religion for Human Beings Welcoming the New Age of Kosen-Rufu Setting Our Sights on Continuous Victory 59th HQLM (Speech Excerpts), Kansai, Japan Next Year, 1993, Designated as the Soka Renaissance -Year of Victory Make the Present Moment Shine towards the Year of Victory President Akiyas Guidance 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 Lets Advance, Holding Aloft the Daishonins Banner of Justice Victoriously Advance in the Age of Reform Limitless Benefit Lies in the Faith of Soka Gakkai Members Towards the Year of Glory with the Heart of a Lion President Akiyas Guidance Eternally Walking the Noble Path of Mentor & Disciple 286

(117:134) (118:110) (119:101) (120:91) (121:50)

(122:85) (124:96) (124:98) (124:101) (125:94) (126:70) (127:77) (128:82) (129:198) (130:71) (131:69) (132:78)

(133:127)

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sep Sep 29

Oct Nov Dec 1995 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1996 Jan Feb

Live Cheerfully with a Positive Attitude Opening Up the Eternal Path of the Soka Gakkai through a Citadel of Capable People The Path to Peace Lies 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 80th HQLM and 29th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Towards the Year of Glory and Advancement as People of Self-Reliant Faith Expansion is the Key to All Victory Lets Infuse our Lives with the Founding Spirit Lets Advance Resolutely on the Path to Empower the People President Akiyas Guidance Raise High the Banner of the Victory of the People A Time for Compassionate Action Lets Use Our Voices to Do the Buddhas Work Unity is the Key to Victory Dialogue is the Practice of Humanism The Soka Gakkais Eternal Guideline: Base Everything on the Members Lets Launch a Study Movement 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 Lets Engrave in Our Hearts the Prime Point of the Soka Gakkais Founding Generate a Great Light of Humanism towards the Creation of an Age of the People President Akiyas Guidance Lets Develop a Great Path of Religion for the People The Discussion Meeting is a Forum of Human Harmony 287

(134:226) (135:130) (136:186) (137:284) (137:286) (139:85) (140:194) (141:105)

(141:108) (142:170) (143:160)

(144:195) (145:99) (146:I03) (147:249) (147:252) (148:239) (149:165) (150:159) (151:193) (151:196) (152:215) (153:121)

(154:138) (155:179)

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1997 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1998 Jan Feb

The Discussion Meeting 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 Makiguchi and the Great River of Humanistic Education Youth, Lets 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 President Akiyas Guidance Shed the Light of the Mystic 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 Peoples 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 President Akiyas Guidance Lets Advance towards the Victory of the People in the New Century The Soka Gakkai Spirit Means Carrying out a Brave and Vigorous Practice

(156:157) (157:208) (158:202) (159:219) (160: 195) (161:172) (162:171) (163:227) (164:153) (165:125)

(166:175) (167:147) (168:161) (169:215) (170:181) (171:165) (172:175) (172:179) (173:181) (174:145) (175:131) (176:119)

(177:155) (178:155)

288

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1999 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2000 Jan Feb Mar Apr

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 Mentor and Disciple Dialogue Ignites the Flame of Hope in Peoples Hearts President Akiyas Guidance The SGI is the Sun of the 21st Century Create a New Age by Fostering New Capable People Make your Community a Land of Eternally Tranquil Light Lets Initiate a Courageous Advance towards the Age of the People May 3 Shines as our Eternal Prime Point Capable People are the Driving Force Behind the Creation of a New Age Youth Make the Gosho your Foundation! Responsible Guidance is the Standard of Leadership in the SGI Building Friendship in the Community through Sincere Efforts Promoting Publications Creates Waves of Kosen-Rufu Advancing towards the Soka Gakkais 70th Anniversary with Dignity and Composure Make the SGI District an Oasis of the Community President Akiyas Guidance 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 Kosen-Rufu Joyful Dialogue and Action

(179:207) (180:135) (181:155) (182:101) (183:141) (184:137) (184:141) (185:173) (186:117) (187:75)

(188:141) (189:119) (190:105) (191:119) (192:121) (193:127) (194:115) (195:101) (196:97) (197:111) (198:99) (199:109)

(200:65) (201:144) (202:141) (203:73)

289

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2001 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2002 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jul Jun Aug Sep Oct

May 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 President Akiyas Guidance 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 President Akiyas Guidance 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 Youthful 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

(204:75) (205:83) (206:61) (207:93) (208:135) (209:95) (210:95) (211:163)

(212:121) (213:117) (214:143) (215: 157) (216:201) (217:147) (218:123) (219:117) (220:113) (221:93) (222:143) (223:95)

(224:127) (225:171) (226:141) (227:127) (228:157) (230:131) (229:147) (231:147) (232:139) (233:173)

290

Nov Dec 2003 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2004 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Building Great Circles of Understanding in Our Communities and in Society Building Trust in the Community through Friendly Dialogue President Akiyas Guidance A Brilliant Departure into the Year of Glory and Great Victory The Unity of Many in Body: One in Mind 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 Lets Powerfully Advance, Upholding the Founding Spirit Manifesting Faith in Daily Life is the Heart of Buddhist Practice President Akiyas Guidance 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 Mentor-Disciple Spirit in Our Hearts Open an Age of the People through the Power of Dialogue

(234:183) (235:109)

(236:153) (237:155) (238: 161) (239:217) (240:205) (241:209) (242:215) (243:195) (244:185) (245:145) (246:103) (247:183)

(248:191) (249:145) (250:183) (251:161) (252:177) (253:195)

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Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2005 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Realise Great Victory through Bold Action Embarking on a New Chapter of Kosen-Rufu Create a New Wave of Kosen-Rufu through Unity of Many in Body, One in Mind Shakubuku is the Essence of Buddhist Practice The Soka Gakkai Spirit is Found in Pioneering Action Walk the Sure Path of Manifesting Faith in Daily Life President Akiyas Guidance 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 Heart and Soul of the SGI Celebrating a Glorious May 3 Using Our Voices to Secure the Peace of the Land July 3 and the Unity of Mentor and Disciple Fostering the Future Division, the Treasures of the 21st Century Achieve Victory with Youth in the Vanguard Live the Daishonins Teachings The Path of Mentor and Disciple is the Path of Kosen-Rufu

(254:147) (255:154) (256:184) (257:179) (258:178) (259:240)

(259:243) (260:176) (261:209) (261:212) (262:217) (263:184) (264:168) (265:209) (265:212) (266:190) (266:193)

GOSHO LECTURES OF PRESIDENT AKIYA

1990
Part 1 On the Buddhas Prophecy Thirty Steps from the First Step towards World Kosen-rufu (97:67) (E5)

1991
Part 2 On the Buddhas Prophecy Part 3 On the Buddhas Prophecy (105:75)(E17) (107:36)(E17)

292

ISSUES BETWEEN NICHIREN SHOSHU PRIESTHOOD AND SOKA GAKKAI

1991 The progress and basic issues of the dispute between the Nichiren Shoshu Priesthood and the Soka Gakkai (from Seikyo Shimbun issue of Jan 4) Letter of protest by Soka Gakkai President, E. Akiya, Tokyo Seikyo Soka Gakkai Protests the dismissal of Chief lay representative and senior lay representatives (from Seikyo Shimbun issue of Jan 4) Introduction Tokyo Chronology Tokyo Unjust procedure for dismissal Provision for disciplining lay believers impinges on their freedom of expression,Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimbun) Letters of Inquiry (I) by Soka Gakkai representative officer Kazuya Morita, Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimbun issue of Jan 5) Letter of inquiry (II) by Soka Gakkai representative officer Kazuya Morita, Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimbun issue of Jan 6) 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 Seikyo Shimbun Issue of Jan 15) Comments from Kazuya Morita and Harumi Ishii Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimbun Issue of Jan 15) (99:27) (E17) (99:31) (E17) (99:6) (E17)

(99:4) (E17) (99:4) (E17)

(99:1) (E17) (99:2) (E17) (99:15) (E17) (99:19) (E17)

(99:23) (E17)

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 (by Mitsuhiro Kaneda, General Director of Italy) (from Seikyo Shimbun ) Appendix 1 The revision of the rules of Nichiren Shoshu Appendix 2 Standard procedures for revising the Rules of Nichiren Shoshu (99:33-34) (E17)

(99:36) (E17) (99:37) (E17)

293

Letter of Inquiry to High Priest Nikken, Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimbun, Feb 28,1991) Opinions from influential scholars and social critics, Tokyo (from Seikyo Shimbun, Jan,1991) 1995 Recent Developments in the Priesthood Issues

(101:35) (E17) (101:54) (E17)

Jan 7 At the 84th HQLM: SGI General Director Moritas Speech Nikken-Yamazaki conspiracy revealed Soka Gakkai President Akiyas Speech Nikken should step down immediately Jan 28 1st Nationwide Youth Division Meeting: President Akiyas Speech Nikken should immediately renounce the cloth

(144:210) (144:218) (144:225)

294

EXHIBITIONS
1993
Oct 8 Dec 7 Napoleon: His Life and Times Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, (130:79) Tokyo Japan SGI Human Rights Exhibition Towards a Century of Humanity An Overview of Human Rights in Todays World, Geneva, Switzerland Dialogue with Nature Photograph exhibition, Singapore (132:97)

1994
Feb 17 (134:231) (136:209) (137:292)

May 10 The Courage to Remember Anne Frank and the Holocaust Exhibition Tokyo, Japan May 23 SGI Human Rights Exhibition Towards a Century of Humanity An Overview of Human Rights in Todays World, London, UK Jul 26 The World Boys and Girls Art: The World is Ours, Hanoi, Vietnam Aug 16 The World Boys and Girls Art: The World is Ours, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Oct 18 King Ashoka, Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru-Healing Touch, Tokyo

(138:108) (139:106) (141:127)

1995
Apr 1 Oct 1 Oct 2 Masterpieces from Museum 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 Todays World, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Rajiv Gandhi: An Intimate Vision photo exhibition, Tokyo, Japan (146:121) (151:212) (152:219)

1996
Apr 12 (157:223) (159:233) (162:176) (162:177)

May 27 Special exhibition of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Tokyo, Japan Sep 8 World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Mongolia Sep 10 Oct 8 Towards a Century of Humanity-Human Rights in Todays World, Brazil Towards a Century of Humanity-Human Rights in Todays World, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 295

(163:236)

Nov 23

Ecology exhibition, The Amazon-Its Environment and Development, Bolivia Toward the Century of Humanity Human Rights in Todays World, Curitiba, Brazil The Amazon Its Environment and Development, Lima, Peru Masterpieces from the National Museum of Cuba: Spanish and Cuban Paintings of the 19th Century, Tokyo Toward the Century of Humanity Human Rights in Todays World, Campinas, Brazil Nuclear Arms: Threat to Our World, Buenos Aires, Argentina Children of the Caucasus Draw for Peace against Wars and Violence, Childrens Museum of Armenia World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Gallery of the Artists Union, Armenia

(165:132)

1997
Mar 4 Apr 1 Apr 2 (168:171) (169:219) (169:221)

Apr 8 Apr 10 Apr 24 Apr 25

(169:232) (169: 236) (170:187) (170:185) (170:194) (171:177) (171:180) (171:183)

May 20 World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia Jun 13 Jun 21 Jun 26 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, Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery, Ulan Bator, Mongolia Nuclear Arms: Threat to Our World, Montevideo, Uruguay World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Moscow Eternal Treasures of Japan, National Museum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile Coexistence and Hope The Amazons Environment and Development, Asuncion, Paraguay Masterpieces of Western Oil Painting from the

Jul 14 Aug 12

(172:190) (173:187)

Sep 5 Sep 5 Sep 16 Sep 23 Oct 14

(173:202) (173:204) (174:149) (174:155) (174:169)

296

Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Kowloon, Hong Kong Dec 1 Ghana at 40 exhibition, Min-On-Culture Center, Japan (176:130)

1998
Mar 1 The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Cape Town, South Africa Mar 23 The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Johannesburg, South Africa May 14 Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon-Its Environment and Development, Venezuela Jun 2 Jun 4 Sep 19 Oct 12 Toward the Century of Humanity-Human Rights in Todays World, Hague, Netherlands Nuclear Arms: Threat to Our World, Lima, Peru Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century, San Francisco Toward the Century of Humanity-Human Rights in Todays World, opens in Tilburg, Netherlands Lotus Sutra and Its World: Buddhist Manuscripts of the Great Silk Road, Tokyo The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Wellington, New Zealand Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon-Its Environment and Development, Montevideo, Uruguay The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, SGI-Australia Culture Center, Sydney, Australia Napoleon Bonaparte: THE MAN, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan Nuclear Arms: Threat to Our World, Ministry of Education, Caracas, Venezuela Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon-Its Environment and Development, SGI-Panama Culture Center, Panama, Central America Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century, Pasadena, USA (179:217) (180:143) (181:185) (182:107) (182:109) (185:183) (186:124)

Nov 9

(186:147)

1999
Feb 26 Apr 14 (190:128) (192:139)

Apr 23 Apr 28 May 4 Jun 15

(192:153) (192:154) (193:132) (194:128)

Jun 19

(194:136)

297

Jul 29

Dialogue with Nature: Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda, Hunagarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary SGI-Bolivia Womens Peace Forum hosts Messages for Peace Exhibition, Trinidad, Bolivia The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Trinidad, Bolivia Splendours of Portugal: Five Centuries of Art, 1450-1950, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan Dialogue with Nature: Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda, Xian, China Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century, National Museum of Health and Medicine, Washington DC, USA

(195:119)

Aug 2

(195:123) (195:123) (198:103)

Oct 16

Oct 19

(197:127) (198:107)

Oct 21

Coexistence and Hope: The Amazon Its Environment and Development, Manaus, Brazil The World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico

(198:115)

2000
Feb 4 May 4 (202:158) (205:95) (205:107) (205:113) (205:117) (205:128) (209:111)

World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Caracas, Venezuela May 16 SGI-sponsored Message of Peace, Sucre, Bolivia May 23 Dialogue with Nature, Denver, Colorado, USA May 26 Dialogue with Nature, St. Petersburg, Russia May 30 World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Central University of Venezuela Sep 15 Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century: A Quest for Humanity, Schatten Gallery of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of Emory University, USA; Masterpieces of European Oil Paintings, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan Toward the Century of Humanity Human Rights in Todays World, Grugliasco Municipal Culture Center, Grugliasco, Italy An Ode to Earth and Life: The World of Fang Zhaoling, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Hachioji, Japan

Oct 1 Oct 14

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Oct 30

(211:187)

298

2001
Dec 9 Jan 8 Feb 10 Toward the Century of Humanity Human Rights in Todays World, Siena, Italy Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century: A Quest for Humanity, Portlland, USA (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) (224:175)

Toward the Century of Humanity Human Rights in Todays World, Prato, Italy Mar 29 Three Master Peacebuilders, City of Vercelli, Italy Apr 8 May 3 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, King International Chapel, Atlanta, USA World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Seifhennersdorf, Germany

May 28 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, St Maarten, Netherland Antilles Jun 4 Jun 13 Jun 27 Jul 9 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 23 Oct 13 Oct 13 Oct 29 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, Araatuba, 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, Missouri, USA Nov 5 World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Yugoslavia Nov 10 Builders of Peace, Fagnano Olona, Italy Nov 29 Builders of Peace, Modica, Italy

2002
Jan 10 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Monterey Park City Council, California, USA

299

Jan 17 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 29 Feb 8 Feb 14 Feb 16

World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia Builders of Peace, Zola Predosa, Italy Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace and :Victory Over Violence, West Covina City, USA Builders of Peace, Artena, Italy Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, University of Alaska, USA Nuclear Arms A Threat for Humanity, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Mexico City, Mexico Builders of Peace, City of Barberino di Mugello, Italy Builders of Peace, City of Baveno, Italy

(225:176) (225:182) (225:180) (225:193) (225:197) (225:200) (226:164) (226:164) (227:145) (228:183)

Mar 25 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Michigan State University, USA Apr 18 Friedl and the Children of Terezin: An Exhibition of Art and Hope, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Japan World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Cambodia Culture Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Villa de la Orotava on Tenerife, Spain World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Venezuela A Quiet Revolution: The Earth Charter and Human Potential, Johannesburg Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Soka University, Hachioji, Tokyo Understanding, Friendship, and Peace an exhibition of art inspired by SGI President Ikeda, Beijing, China Builders of Peace, Malanaggio Hall, Porte, Italy Venezuela Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Venezuela World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Wufeng, Taiwan Builders of Peace, Florence, Italy Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Port of Spain City Hall, Trinidad and Tobago 300

Apr 28

(228:201)

May 20 Builders of Peace", Venaria Reale, Italy Jun 19 Jul 26 Aug 17 Sep 12 Sep 12

(229: 165) (229:186) (131:153) (232:153) (232:160) (232:164)

Sep 24 Sep 27 Oct 12

(233:192) (235:131) (233:207) (234:187) (234:189)

Oct 21

Nov 4 Nov 9

Builders of Peace, Frosinone, Italy Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Rotorua Public Library, New Zealand

(234:204) (234:217)

2003
Jan 15 Builders of Peace, Pregnana Milanese, Italy Mar 11 "Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century", UNESCO Headquarters, Paris; SGI President sends congratulatory message. Mar 11 Linus Pauling and the Twentieth Century, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation, France Apr 8 Apr 10 May 5 May 9 World Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Telde, Sp ain Venezuela Boys and Girls Art Exhibition, Margarita Island, Venezuela Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A legacy of building peace, Rockford, USA Builders of Peace, Giussago, Italy (236:179) (238:176)

(238:176)

(238:241) (238:243) (240:215) (240:218) (240:220) (240:221) (242:229)

May 18 Builders of Peace, Alessano, Italy May 23 Dialogue with Nature - Photographs by Daisaku Ikeda, National Museum 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 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Fairfield, USA Jul 29 Aug 4 Aug 9 Sep 3 Sep 13 Sep 15 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Wellington, New Zealand Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Fernando de la Mora Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World, Columbia University, New York, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace and Victory over Violence, San Ysidro, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, McHenry County College, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, San Ysidro School District, USA

Jul 7

(242:231) (242:235) (243:203) (243:202) (244:191) (245:152) (246:105)

301

Sep 16 Sep 17

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, National 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, Montreal, Canada Building a Culture of Peace for 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

(244:202) (244:200)

Sep 26

(245:153)

Oct 8 Oct 11 Nov 10 Nov 2 Nov 29 Dec 20 Dec 27

(245:172) (247:185) (246:123) (246:119) (247:202) (248:199) (248:198)

2004

Jan22 Feb 1 Feb 4

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada Builders of Peace Exhibition, Castello Ducale, Fiano Ramano, Italy Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World, United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Landmark Vision Theatre Leimert Park. Los Angeles, USA SGI-USA Youth Division-Sponsored Victory over Violence, Leimert Park. Los Angeles, USA

(248:216) (249:152) (249:154)

Feb 6

(249:157)

(249:157) (250:193) (250:200)

Feb 27 Feb 28

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Linncoln Elementry School, California, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, USA

302

Mar 14 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, USA Mar 26 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Calipatria High School, California, USA Mar 28 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, City Council Building, Taichung, Taiwan Apr 19 Apr 24 May 1 May 1 May 4 May 5 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, El Centro Public Library, California USA Symbiosis with Nature, Neili Elementary School, Jungli, Taiwan Symbiosis with Nature, Xinyi Elementary School, Taipei, Taiwan Symbiosis with Nature, Shan Feng Primary School, Ping Cheng, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, El Centro Elementary School District:, USA

(251:164) (251:170) (251:173) (252:181) (252:182) (252:182) (252:182) (252:187) (252:193) (252:194) (252:196) (252:198)

May 12 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Vista del Lago High School, Morena Valley, USA May 12 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Moore Hall, ULCA Campus, USA May 13 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Southwest College, Los Angeles, USA May 13 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Santa Monica Colleges Academy of Entertainment and Technology Campus, USA May 13 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, College of Du Page, Illinois, USA May 18 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan Jun 15 Jun 17 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Unversity of Sydney, Australia Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia

(252:198) (252:198) (252:187) (254:153) (254:156)

303

Jun 18 Jun 21

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, University of Melbourne, Australia Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia 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 Museum of Fine Arts, co-organised by Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts and Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health, Keelung, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Chatham Colleges James Laughlin Music Center Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Sweetwater High School, National City, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Tunghai University, Taiwan

(254:156) (254:156)

Jul 18 Jul 13

(254:167) (255:158)

Oct 1 Oct 7

(257:177) (257:185)

Oct 7 Oct 4 Oct 18

(257:188) (258:165) (258:165)

Nov 6 Nov 15 Nov 24

(258:185) (259:100) (259:106)

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 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace New Haven Unified School District, California, USA (260:178)

Jan 14

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Jan 17

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Ministry of Higher Education, Valencia, Venezuela Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, University of Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela Building a Culture of Peace For the Children of the World, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton, Canada

(260:179)

Jan 26 Jan 31

(260:179) (260:183)

May 25 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, State Capitol Building, Sacramento, California, USA May 27 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, James Logan High School Union City, California, USA Jun 2 SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: Symbiosis with Nature, Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology, Hsinchu, Taiwan SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: Symbiosis with Nature, Lunghua Junior High School, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Mar Vista Middle School, San Diego, USA Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace opens at Santa Maria University (USM), Caracas, Venezuela, SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: Symbiosis with Nature, Shu-Te University, Yanchao, Taiwan Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Kimball School, San Diego, USA

(263:192) (263:194) (263:197)

Jun 3 Jun 6 Jun 8

(263:198) (264:172) (263:199)

Jun 16 Sep 12

(264:173) (265:215) (266:217) (259:107) (259:107) (259:110)

Nov 17 SGI-sponsored: Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential, Dubai, UAE Nov 26 SGI-Taiwan Sponsored: Symbiosis with nature, Miaoli, Taiwan Nov 27 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Yilan County Council Building, Taiwan Dec 1 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan

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NEWS ARTICLES
1992 Jul 1 1993 Jan 1 SGI President gives a speech commemorating July 3, Florence, Italy (116:96)

Singapore's Prime Minister Attends Opening of (122:88) Local SGI Culture Center Malaysia, National Book Development Council, National Book Award for 1992 SGI President Ikeda's Book A Lasting Peace (Malaysian 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 SGI President Ikeda attends SGI-USA Culture & Science Executive Conference, Los Angeles President Austregsilo de Athayde, Brazilian Human Rights Champion, hails SGI Presidents Ikeda's achievements, Brazil Letter from Argentine President Carlos Saul Menem SGI president welcomes the Friendship Chinese Delegation, Tokyo, Japan Receives a Letter of Appreciation from Chilean President, Patricio Alwin, Chile Mikhail Gorbachev awarded Honorary Doctorate; delivers speech at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan Argentine University opens Daisaku Ikeda Library Opening of the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in India (122:103)

Jan 15

Jan 17 Jan 28

(122:107) (123:31)

Jan

(122:95)

Jan 15 Apr 6 Apr 9 Apr 24

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May 3 Sep 12

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306

SGI announces plans to promote Gosho translations Nov 3 Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on Alfredo Cristini Burkard, President, Republic of El Salvador Special concert of musical composition by His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand Soka University honours H.R.H.Princess Galyani of Thailand SGI President and Mrs Ikeda host luncheon for H.R.H.Princess Galyani of Thailand Symposium held in New Delhi commemorating publication of book on SGI President Ikeda Soka University honours Csar Gaviria Trujillo; President of Columbia, honoured with Honorary Professorship, Tokyo Centre for Japanese Studies opens at the University of East Asia, Macau Makiguchi Memorial Garden opens in Tokyo Mr Aylwin delivers lecture at Soka University SGI President and Mrs Ikeda dine with Patricio Aylwin, former president of Republic of Chile Receives gift from various Chinese Cultural Organisations Welcomes Sonia Gandhi to Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall Kansai and SGI banquet held; Receives Professor Vladimir I. Tropin, former pro-rector of Moscow State University, Vladislav I. Dunaev, Tokyo bureau chief, Novosti Press Agency Dec 5 Argentine Philharmonic Orchestra performs an Ode to Life

(129:217) (131:75)

Nov 15 Nov 15 Nov 15 Dec 9 1994 Feb 28

(131:80) (131:82) (131:83) (132:98)

(135:138)

Mar 25 Apr 5 Jul 3 Jul 4

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Aug 10 Oct 18 Oct 22

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307

1995 Jan 4 Jan 7 SGI President to receive Gold Medal from Russian Children's Funds Association Latin American Universities Union establishes Daisaku Ikeda Human Rights award Meetings to discuss earthquake measures held Trees to be planted in memory of Quake Victims Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak visits Soka University; Delivers commemorative speech 1st SGI Youth Culture Conference held The Rhine Declaration adopted (142:198) (144:201)

Jan 24 Feb 17 Mar I5

(144:205) (145:108) (146:108)

Jun 15

(148:260) (147:287) (148:267)

May 22 SGI President to receive World Poet Laureate Award from Indian Poet Society, India Jun 26 SGI Presidents lecture titled Towards the Dawn of the Civilization of the 21st centuryTranscending the Suffering of Faust, delivered in Spain

Oct 4 Oct 9 Oct Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 24 Nov 7 Nov 14 Nov 21

Nepal decides to confer an Honorary Citizenship (151:217) on SGI President Ikeda SGI President to receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Macau 20th SGI General Meeting held in Hiroshima 14 17 and Kobe, Japan SGI Directors meet in Hiroshima, Japan SGI Resolution SGI President to receive Honorary Doctorate from Tribhuvan University, Nepal SGI President Ikeda visits Singapore Soka Kindergarten SGI President Ikeda visits LeaI Senado of Macau Songs from My Heart published in Portuguese (151:221) (15I:228) (151:227) (151:232) (152:220) (152:36) (152:69) (152:224)

308

1996 Feb 3 Feb 11 Feb 16

SGI President Ikeda to receive Honorary Doctorate from University of La Habana, Cuba Toda Peace Institute established, Tokyo Soka University Pacific Basin Symposium in the Philippines

(155:183) (155:187) (156:161) (158:217)

May 23 Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on Costa Rican President, Jos Mara Figueres Olsen Jul 10 Oct 7 Nov 3 SGI President to receive Honorary doctorate from Philippine University, Philippine SGI President to receive Honorary Professorship from Chinese University, China Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on renowned Astronomer, Dr Chandra Wickramasinghe, UK SGI President Ikeda named first recipient of Tagore Peace Award, Calcutta, India Liaoning Teachers University to award SGI President with Honorary Professorship, China SGI President welcomes Cuban Culture Minister and Scholars to Soka University; Honorary Doctorates conferred SGI President to receive Honorary Professorship from Jilin University, China SGI President Ikeda named Honorary Member of Chinese Lshun Museum SGI President welcomes Cuban Deputy Minister of Culture, Tokyo, Japan University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, decides to confer Honorary Doctorate on SGI President Ikeda SGI President Ikeda welcomes Chinese Youth Delegation, Japan
309

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(163:235) (164:162)

1997 Jan 4 Jan 9

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Jan 16

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Jan 22 Feb 18 Apr 2 Apr 2

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Apr 15

(169:238)

May 4

Sao Jose dos Campos, names Park after Josei Toda, Brazil

(170:190) (171:169) (171:175) (171:174)

May 30 Institute of Oriental Philosophy opens Russian Branch, St. Petersburg, Russia Jun 6 Jun 6 Human Security and World Governance Seminar, Hawaii The Evolution of World Order: Building a Foundation for Peace in the Third Millennium conference held in Toronto, Canada Ramachandran-Ikeda Award established by Mahatma Gandhi People's Welfare Trust, India Sethu Bhaskara Matriculation Higher Secondary School, dedicates new building to SGI President Ikeda, Chennai, India Londrina to build Ikeda Peace Park, Brazil Mamponteng-Ashanti Region, to build Ikeda Garden, Ghana, Africa Brazilian City, Sao Jose dos Campos, to build Makiguchi Street Mikhail Gorbachev visits Kansai Soka High Schools; awarded Honorary Professorship of Soka University Sao Paulo State Legislative Assembly, commemorates 40th Anniversary of President Toda's Declaration against Nuclear Weapons Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings and First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Raswlings attend Ghana at 40 Exhibition Opening, Tokyo, Japan SGI Inaugurated as Member of World Federation of United Nations Associations

Aug 13 Aug 15

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Aug 26 Oct 3 Oct 16 Nov 20

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Nov 28

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Dec 7

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1998 Jan 4 Jan 26 Construction begins on Ikeda Garden in Kwabre District, Ghana City of Niteri, celebrates January 26 as First Official SGI Day, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Feb 7 Mar 23 May 1

SGI President's interview on Zhou Enlai aired on Beijing Television US Territory of Guam declares May 3 SGI Peace Day in honour of SGI President Ikeda and SGI-USA Londrina, Brazil celebrates May 3 as Soka Gakkai Day East Orange City, New Jeresy, proclaims May 8, 1998 as SGI-USA Day USA

(178:168)

SGI President invited to visit University of Ghana (180:142) (181:167)

May 3 May 8

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May 14 Mogolian President N Bagabandi and his wife First Lady Oyunbileg visit Soka University, Japan May 15 Tukwila City, Washington State proclaims May 18 as International Justice Day in honour of SGI-USA Seattle Jun16 Jun 29 West Covina proclaims July 3, 1998 SGI Day Victory of Youth, USA

(181:187)

(182:123)

Dr Virsely M dela Cruz, President, Manila (183:157) University conferred Honorary Doctorate and Certificate of Soka Friendship by Soka University 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 Sinhalese translation of 'Poet Ikeda' published in Sri Lanka Argentine City of Corrientes to confer Honorary Citizenship on SGI President Ikeda The Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles designate September 21, 1998 SGI Day of Youth, USA (184:145) (184:164)

Jul 14 Aug 7

Aug 1 Aug 13 Aug 20 Sep 21

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Sep 21

Los Angeles, California, proclaims (185:188) September 21, 1998 Daisaku Ikeda-International Cultural Ambassador Day
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Sep 28 Oct 3 Oct 9

So Jose dos Campos designates May 3 Soka Gakkai Day, Brazil First Ramachandran-Ikeda Award conferred in India Documentary on SGI President Knight of the Rising Sun-A Portrait of Daisaku Ikeda Aaarded Special Prize in Italy Soka University and Soka Women's College confer Honorary Professorships on Phillipines President Fidel Ramos and his wife Amelita Respectively Korean University President Dr Choue Chungwon and other representative visit Soka University, Tokyo Sao Paulo State Assembly observes November 18, Day of Soka Gakkai's Founding Rotorua District Council, November 18, as SGI World Peace Day, New Zealand 1998 Recognition, and streets named after Soka Gakkai presidents, Brazil, Guantinguet

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Oct 29

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Nov 3

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Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 24

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1999 Feb 7 Brazil, Sao Paulo, Office of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), tree planted in Honour of SGI President Ikeda India's University of Delhi and Soka University conclude an Academic Exchange Agreement SGI Peace Tobong Park opens in Tobong-gu, South Korea Commemoration, May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, by the Federal District of Braslia, Brazil Commemoration, May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, by City Council of Londrina, Brazil (189:129)

Jan 7 Apr 5 May 2 May 3

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May 15 City Council of Angra dos Reis, designates January 26 as SGI Day, Brazil,

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May 23 Miami-Dade County designates May 23, 1999 as Soka Gakkai International Day, Florida, USA Jun 2 Santa Monica proclaims June 2, 1999 Daisaku Ikeda and SGI Day in Santa Monica, USA Curitiba designates May 3 as Soka Gakkai Day, Brazil Curitiba unveils bust of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Brazil City Council of Pindamonhangaba names streets after Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda, Brazil SGI President Ikeda views the Splendours of Portugal: Five Centuries of Art, 1450-1950, Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in Tokyo Brazilian Institute for the Environment and the Renewable Resources (IBAMA) plants trees in honour of SGI President and Mrs Ikeda, Manaus, Brazil

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Jun 15 Sep 25 Oct 17

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Oct 18

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Oct 20

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Oct 21

SGI and SGI-Brazil (BSGI) co-sponsor the (198:112) Amazon International Conference on the Environment in the metropolis of Manaus, Brazil So Paulo State Legislative Assembly, convenes a special session to celebrate November 18, the anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, Brazil Argentine Tango Orchestra performs at Soka University Linus Pauling Exhibit commended by US Congressman Ribeiro Preto Designates November 18 as SGI Day, Brazil Students from Soka University and South Korea's, Kyung Hee University held a friendship exchange music festival at Soka University; SGI President attends the festival, Japan
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Nov 10 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 23

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Nov 25 Nov 25

November 18 proclaimed as SGI Day by Maring, Brazil Annual conference of the Club of Rome held in Vienna, Austria; SGI President sends message Angra dos Reis celebrates SGI Day, Brazil Josei Toda Memorial Park opens in So Jos dos Campos, Brazil

(200:73) (200:74)

Nov 26 Dec 18

(199:163) (201:169)

2000 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 City and County of Denver declares January 2 as Daisaku Ikeda Day, USA January 4 proclaimed by San Francisco as Soka Gakkai International-USA Days, USA Board of Supervisors of city and county of San Francisco designates January 3 and 4 as Soka Gakkai International-USA Days, USA Cities of Anacortes and Tukwila proclaim January 26 as Dr and Mrs Daisaku Ikeda Day, Washington State, USA (200:91) (200:85)

Jan 6

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Jan 9

Governor Benjamin Cayetano designates (201:177) January 26 as Soka Gakkai International Day, State of Hawaii, USA Mayor Stephen Yamashiro Designates January 26 as Soka Gakkai (201:177) International Day County of Hawaii, USA Guam proclaims January 26 as New Millennium (200:96) World Peace Day First Pacific Islands New Millennium Peace conference held in Guam Proclamation honouring the SGIs 25th anniversary New Millennium World Peace Week, Chuuk State, Micronesia Proclamation honouring the SGI's 25th anniversary New Millennium World Peace Day, Republic of Palau Proclamation honouring the SGI's 25th (200:102) (201:180)

Jan 11 Jan 21 Jan 21

Jan 26

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anniversary New Millennium World Peace Day, Chuuk State, Micronesia Feb 10 Feb 11 Toda Institute founder SGI President Ikeda confers award on Dr Joseph Rotblat Toda Institute sponsors International Conference in Okinawa West Covina proclaims February 11, 2000 as The Day of Mentor and Disciple, USA Mayor Joaquin Lim of City of Walnut proclaims February 11, 2000 as SGI Global Citizenship Day The Monterey Park City Council proclaims February 11, 2000 as SGI Global Citizenship Day Mar 14 Apr 25 May 3 May 3 City of Atlanta proclaims March 16, 2000 as SGI World Peace Day, Georgia May 3 Proclaimed as Daisaku Ikeda Day and Kaneko Ikeda Day Nevada, USA Brazilian assembly holds special session commemorating May 3rd Soka Gakkai International World Peace Day proclaimed by Saipan, Rota, Tinian and Aguiguan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands declares May 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, Monte Alto, Brazil Italian Junior High School names Daisaku Ikeda Mentor of Peace Auditorium in honour of SGI President Ikeda May 7 May 3 proclaimed as Soka Gakkai International Day, New Orleans, USA (202:167) (202:171) (202:162) (202:162)

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May 3

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May 22 Waukegan proclaims May 3 SGI Presidents Day, USA May 23 Denver proclaims May 23 as Dialogue with Nature Day, Colorado, USA May 24 SGI Vice-President pays courtesy call on former Soviet President Gorbachev May 27 Anchorage declares May 27, 2000 as SGI Victory Over Violence Day, Alaska, USA May 27 SGI president meets with visting exchange lecturers at Soka University Jun 3 Brazilian educational facility names library and garden in honour of SGI President and Mrs Ikeda, Brazil SGI President Ikeda honoured by Dr Martin Luther King's alma mater, Morehouse College, Atlanta, USA University of Ghana names library in honour of SGI President Ikeda, South Africa SGI President Ikeda recognised in Italian city peace lecture, Grugliasco, Italy Daisaku Ikeda Beach named in honour of SGI President Ikeda, Kingdom of Tonga SGI president commences dialogue with Kenyan scholar Dialogue with Nature Day proclaimed by King County and the cities of Seattle and Tukwila, Washington State, USA SGI president Ikeda sends message to International Conference in USA Soka Ikeda College opens for women in India

(205:111) (205:113) (205:115) (205:119) (205:121) (206:65)

Jun 13

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Jun 29 Jul 1 Jul 5 Jul 14 Jul 31

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Aug 5 Aug 13 Sep 8

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New Zealand, District of Rotorua Opens Gardens (208:157) in Honour of SGI President Ikeda and Rotorua Mayor Graham Hall Dr Daisaku Ikeda Ecological Park Opened in (209:109) Londrina City, Parana State, Brazil in Honour of SGI President Ikeda

Sep 14

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Oct 1

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

(209:132) (209:132)

Oct 3 Sep 24

Public lectures held in Italy to mark release of Ikeda-Gorbachev Dialogue International Poets Academy establishes Dr Daisaku Ikeda International Poetry Centre in honour of SGI President Ikeda, Chennai, India Uruguay issues stamp commemorating SGIs 25th anniversary Makiguchi Park opens in Rebeiro Preto, Brazil Bronze Relief presented to SGI President Ikeda by Shaanxi Art Academy and Shaanxi Sculpture Institute, China The Human Revolution named Book of the Century by India's Writer's Forum for Harmony SGI-USA and SGI President Ikeda Commended in state proclamation issued from the State of Illinois, USA Sao Paulo State Legislative Assembly in Brazil commemorate Soka Gakkais 70th anniversary SGI President Ikeda sends message to World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Peace Monuments engraved with SGI President Ikeda's words unveiled on the Pacific islands of Tinian and Guam

(209:134) (210:99)

Oct 2 Oct 14 Oct 22

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Oct 23

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Nov 4

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Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 17

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Nov 30

November 18 proclaimed Daisaku and (211:220) Kaneko Ikeda Appreciation Day by Los Angeles County, California, USA Public lecture for Ikeda Gorbachev Dialogue held in Genoa, Liguria Region, Italy (211:229)

Dec 6

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2001 Feb 11 Feb 27 UNDPI Recognises Toda Peace Institute as an NGO Italy, Prato, Silver Ancient Seals of the City of Prato; SGI President and Mrs Ikeda (214:147) (214:162)

Italy, Prato, Silver Gigliato Pratese (214:162) (floral-patterned silver coin from the 14th century); Mrs Kaneko Ikeda Mar 16 Mar 20 Brazilian City of Triunfo Dedicates Ikeda Square SGl President Ikeda meets with Soka University visiting scholars from India and China Stone monument unveiled bearing SGI President Ikeda's words at Perth Zoo, Western Australia First Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize, awarded to His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan May 3, 2001, declared as SGI Day by Atlanta, USA Uruguayan First Lady, Mercedes Menafra de Batlle presented with Soka Women's College award of Highest Honor Italian city of Passignano sul Trasimeno names street after first Soka Gakkai president Puerto Rico, Manati, Declares April 24, 2001 as Daisaku Ikeda Poet Laureate Day SGI President Ikedas dialogue published in Bulgarian Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo campus dedicated, USA Federal District of Brasilia celebrates May 3, 2001, Brazil May 4 May 7 Uberlndia, Brazil commemorates May 3, 2001 May 3, 2001 designated as Soka Gakkai Day by Camb, Brazil
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Mar 21 Apr 8

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Apr 9 Apr 16

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Apr 21 Apr 24 Apr 27 May 3

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May 24 SGI President Ikeda's dialogue receives Bulgarian Best Book Award of the Year 2001 Jun 2 Jun 6 Jun 13 Jul 3 Jul 4 Aug 22 Cities of Edgewater and Waltham plant trees in honour of Soka Gakkai Presidents, USA Soka Kindergarten opens in Brazil Cincinnati proclaims June 13 as Daisaku Ikeda Day, USA Ancient artefacts uncovered on SGI-Brazil Amazon Ecological Research Center Grounds Tonga-SGI Friendship Monument unveiled Los Angeles County declares August 22, 2001, Soka Gakkai International World Peace Day and August 24, 2001 as Daisaku Ikeda and Kaneko Ikeda Day Askov Village Council names pond after SGI President Ikeda, Vejen, Denmark SGI President receives first reprint of Russell-Einstein Manifesto Soka University of America confers Honorary Doctorate on Dr Joseph Rotbalt, President Emeritus, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Aliso Viejo, USA Nov 1 Nov 12 French edition of SGI President Ikedas dialogue with Canadian academics published So Paulo State Legislative Assembly celebrates November 18, Brazil City of Sorocaba of Brazil, names street after second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda Nov 13 Nov 23 Beyer Elementary School in California plants Toda Peace Tree Grove, USA ltapevi City dedicates highway bridge in honour of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, Brazil Ikeda Laboratory opens at Amazon Ecological Research Center in Brazil

(218:127) (218:134) (218:147) (218:159) (218:172) (219:133) (220:152)

Oct 7 Oct 16

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2002 Jan I Jan 2 City of Fort Worth designates Jan 2 as Soka Gakkai International Day,Texas, USA (224:171)

Mahatma Gandhi Center for Non-violence and (224:172) Development opens Ikeda Center for Value Creation in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India SGI President Ikeda sends message to 89th Indian (224:173) Science Congress, 2002, University of Lucknow, India Chinas 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 (224:180) (226:155)

Jan 7

Jan13 Jan 17

Feb 7

SGI President Ikeda sends message to (225:195) International Conference on Gandhian Alternative to War and Terrorism, Kerala, India Italian City of Olmedo plants trees to honour Gandhi, King, and Ikeda, Leaders of Peace Elio Vittorini State High School in Italy names its Performing Arts Theatre after SGI President Ikeda Australian city of Auburn names garden after SGI President Ikeda Ecuadorian presidents visits Soka University; Conferred Honorary Doctorate, Tokyo, Japan Italian city of Armeno plants trees in honour of SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Italian city of Varallo plants trees in honour of SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda Londrina and Camb hold joint session commemorating Soka Gakkai Day, Brazil Legislative Assembly of the Federal District of Braslia holds a special session commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Day (225:206) (226:179)

Feb 16 Mar 9

Mar 16 Mar 27 Apr 12 Apr 30 May 3 May 8

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Municipality of Tinian and Aguiguan of the (228:211) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands opens Gandhi-King-Ikeda Peace Garden and declares World Peace Day; SGI President Ikeda May 16 SGI delegation pays a courtesy call on His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk and Her Majesty Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia May 18 Italian city of Capraia e Limite opens Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Peace Park Jun 13 Jun 14 Swiss city of Sessa dedicates trees in honour of SGI President and Mrs Ikeda Soka University confers Honorary Doctorate on Tommy E. Remengesau Jr, President, Republic of Palau Zorig Foundation establishes Ikeda Peace Park in Choibalsan, Mongolia South Korea's Gijang District of Busan metropolitan city names road SGI Ikeda Street SGI President Ikeda selected as a Council Member of Frankfurt Futura Mundi, Germany, (229:159) (229:180) (229:185) (229:152)

Jul 8 Jul 24 Jul 31 Aug 9

(230:159) (230:173) (231:154)

SGI President Ikeda selected as a Member (231:156) of Honorary Advisory Board of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for the International Conference on Peace and Development, Puerto Rico Ground-breaking ceremony for the Dr Daisaku Ikeda Municipal Kindergarten held in the city of Camb, Brazil SGI President submits environmental proposal to the Earth Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa Glendowie College of Auckland in New Zealand unveils plaque honouring SGI President Ikeda Shaanxi Sculpture Institute of China presents SGI President Ikeda and Mrs Ikeda with a Bronze Relief (232:146)

Aug 24

Aug 26

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Sep 3 Sep 5

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Oct 12

US county of Los Angeles proclaims October 12 Choose Hope: David Krieger and Daisaku Ikeda Day Italian city of Palazzuolo sul Senio renames public open space Builders of Peace: Gandhi, King, Ikeda Plaza

(233:210)

(234:187)

Nov 14 Nov 17 Nov 18

US township of West Windsor proclaims November 18 as Soka Gakkai Day New Zealands District of Rotorua commemorates SGI World Peace Day

(234:214) (234:216)

The City Assembly of Apucarana commemorates (234:219) November 18 and designates it as Soka Gakkai Day Brazilian Chamber of Deputies celebrates Soka Gakkais 72nd anniversary United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution to establish Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (235:122) (235:142)

Nov 21 Dec 20

2003 Feb 14 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 U.S City of Macomb declares April 24 to be Dr Daisaku Ikeda Day US City of Rockford proclaims May 3 as Daisaku Ikeda and Kaneko Ikeda Day Beyer Elementary School celebrates the birthday of First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, 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
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Feb 16 Apr 24 May 5 Jun 6

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Jun 17

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Jul 4 Jul 7 Aug 13

Xuan Tang Soka Elementary School opens in Chaozhou, China

(242:226)

City of Fairfield proclaims July 7 Gandhi, King, (242:231) Ikeda Community Builder's Day, USA New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg designates Soka Gakkai International Day, USA City of Monterey, California, USA, proclaims August 24, 2003, as Soka Gakkai International Day The Coalition of California Black School Board Members, USA declare September 15, 2003 to be Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Day Chinese Culture University in Taipei opens Daisaku Ikeda Research Center, Taiwan SGl-USA Pacific Zone holds October 2 commemorative general meeting at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii Taiwan President Chen Shui-ban sends congratulatory message to SGI- Taiwan Community Friendship Culture Festival, Taiwan (243:202)

Aug 24

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Sep 15

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Sep 23 Sep 27

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Oct 19

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2004 Jan 5 Jan 8 Jan 22 Feb 7 SGI-Buddhist Associations throughout Asia respond to Tsunami disaster SGI President attends class at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan SGI President and Mrs Ikeda visit Soka Universitys Central Library, Tokyo, Japan (258:208) (248:199) (248:214)

SGI-USA and the Non-Violence Project (249:157) co-sponsored Symposium on the theme Building a Culture of Peace Santa Monica, USA Daisaku Ikeda Research Institute opens at Zhaoqing University, China Daisaku and Kaneko Ikeda Friendship Grove opens in City Park in New Orleans, USA
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Mar 19 Mar 20

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Mar 21

Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn declared March 21, 2004 to be Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Day USA Elgin, Rockford, Rolling Meadows, and Hoffman Estates proclaims April 24, 2004 as Daisaku Ikeda Day, USA Brazilian City of Sorocaba names street after First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi Brazilian Cities of Londrina and Camb commemorate Soka Gakkai Day

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Apr 24

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May 2

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May 3

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May 11 Moreno Valley Unified School District proclaims (252: 194) the month of May to be Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Month USA Jun 16 SGI-Micronesia representatives pay a courtesy call on Federated States of Micronesia President Joseph J. Urusemal, Micronesia ForeWord Magazine commends SGI President Ikedas book On Being Human: Where Ethics, Medicine, 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 San Ysidro Branch Library of the San Diego Public Library System establishes Daisaku Ikeda Corner, USA (254:152)

Jun 17

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Jun 21

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Oct 23

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[Nov 6] Pittsburgh, Declaration of November 6 as Daisaku Ikeda Community Builders day, Pennsylvania, USA; SGI president [Nov 22] Sao Paolo State Legislative Assembly, Commemorates Soka Gakkai Day, Brazil; 2005 Jan 26

(258:196)

(258:200)

SGI President Ikeda issues Annual (259:247) Peace Proposal May 21 The Board of West Chester Township name a (263:189) street in honour of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, Ohio, USA
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May 25 California State and Assembly declare May 25 to be Neighborhoods USA and the Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Day, California, USA May 28 Bust of SGI President Ikeda unveiled in Dr Daisaku Ikeda Environmental Park , Londrina, Brazil; Jul 3 Daisaku Ikeda Tip Top Park inaugurated in honour of SGI President Ikeda, Missouri, USA Jul 3 Josei Toda Park inaugurated in honour of Josei Toda, So Pulo, 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 Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace hosted at Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace opens at Viswa Bharati University, Santiniketan, India Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace opens at Pragjyotish ITA Centre for Performing Arts, Machkhowa, Guwahati, India Bhashayan releases anthology Of SGI President Ikedas poems in oriya Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential held at ICSR Building - IIT, Madras, India Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential held at Venkatappa art Gallery, Bangalore, India Symposium on SGI Presidents Peace Proposal, New Delhi, India; Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace opens at Jaipur, India (261:220)

Apr 14 Apr 24 Apr 30

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Apr 9 Jun 18 Jul 8

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Aug 4 Sep 5

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Sep Bharat Soka Gakkai , M.S. Swaminathan Research Institute, to assist tsunami - affected children, Madres, India; Oct 17 Delhi Chief Minister Inaugurates Apostles of peace: The inspiration of Gandhi, Martin 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 Todas 19 th Birth Anniversary, Japan Maintain noble ideals to live a profound life 12th Monthly Leaders Meeting, Japan The Mystic Law is the wellspring of eternal youth New Years Leaders Meeting, Chiba, Japan 62nd HQLM; Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Tokyo Japan 64th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan International Youth Division Leaders Training Course, Tokyo, Japan 65th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan 65th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan 14th Kyushu General Meeting, Fukuoka, Japan Lets a create a new page of history Kyushu Executive Conference, Fukuoka, Japan The SGI: An organisation of Bodhisattvas dedicated to spreading the true Law 66th HQLM, Hiroshima, Japan Those who continue to fight to the end are true human beings 67th HQLM, Tokyo Japan Striving at the forefront of the human revolution A Divisional Representatives Leaders meeting , Tokyo, Japan Lets strive toward the summit of kosen-rufu 69th HQLM, Nagano, Japan Nothing surpasses the power of the spirit Meeting at New Gumma Training Center, Gumma, Japan Adorn your life with boundless treasures of faith Kanto Leaders Session, Gumma, Japan Life-to-life bonds are the essence of Buddhism Future Division General Meeting, Nagano, Japan Aiming for the highest ideals 327 (88:42)

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1993
Jan 6 Jan 17 Mar 24 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 20 May 22 May 23

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Aug 08 Aug 13

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Aug 22 Sep 7 Oct 15

Joint Training Session, Japan Maintaining human pride and dignity 70th HQLM; Soka Gakkai Announces the Conferral of Gohonzon, Japan 71st HQLM, Japan Theme for 1994 announced: The Soka Renaissance-Year of Glory 17th SGI General Meeting, Japan Towards a century of happiness for all humankind Opening Ceremony of Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall, Japan At 6th Soka Eiko Glory Gathering for Soka University & Soka Womens Junior College, Japan A Well-educated person is one of steadfast conviction 77th HQLM, Japan Celebrating the glorious anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai 11th Chubu General Meeting, Japan Faith alone connects one directly to Nichiren Daishonin Kansai Executive Conference, Osaka, Japan The SGI is a gathering of Bodhisattvas of the Earth Kansai (Glory) General Meeting, Osaka, Japan Great evil portends great good Informal Meeting for Kansai Pioneer Members, Osaka, Japan One is inspired by encouraging others Okayama Kyokujitsu (Sunrise) Executive Conference, Okayama, Japan Attaining Buddhahood through faith and practice Okayama Gongyo Meeting, Okayama, Japan The Buddhas decree of kosen-rufu lives only in the SGI Shikoku Executive Conference,Japan Leaders must strive for the happiness of the members 4th Shikoku General Meeting, Japan History advances through the power of the people 328

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Oct 22 Oct 24 Nov 2

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Dec 6 Dec 16 Dec 25

Divisional Leaders Meeting, Japan Cultivating wisdom through education and religion 73rd HQLM. Japan Creating ones own happiness Shizuoka Executive Conference, Japan Buddhism is the path of humanity

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1994
Jan 1 Jan 20 Feb 16 New Years Leaders Meeting, Japan Creating a year of great progress in 1994 74th HQLM, Japan Advancing in high spirits everyday Okinawa General Meeting, Japan Inheriting Nichiren Daishonins spirit to save the people Executive Leaders Conference, Japan Developing a strong personality 75th HQLM, Japan Those who are strong-minded are happy Conference with Soka Gakkai Divisional Representatives, Japan Maintain a humble attitude to learn from others Graduation Ceremony of Soka Schools, Japan Burn with passionate ideals Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College Achieve victory through wisdom, strength and patience 76th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan The Mystic Law is a great sun shining on both life and death Tohoku Region Glory General Meeting, Tokyo, Japan (134:229) (135:133) (135:144) (135:147) (133:136) (133:146)

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One who strives continuously for kosen-rufu is a Buddha Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College (136:191) Entrance ceremony, Tokyo, Japan Become people of intelligence who will lead the times

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Apr 8

Soka Junior and High Schools Entrance Ceremony, Japan An inquisitive mind draws forth infinite potential 77th HQLM, Japan Win over negative functions through strong faith Gongyo Meeting Commemorating Soka Gakkai Day, Japan Walking the path of a 21st century religion 3rd SGI World Youth Division General Meeting Advance with the people and for the people Memorial Gongyo Service for the Deceased The Mystic Law enables ones ancestors and descendants to attain enlightenment 5th Nagano General Meeting, Japan A true victor is one who fights to the end 1st Eastern Hokkaido General Meeting, Japan Achieve victory in life to show actual proof of faith 2nd Hokkaido Youth Division General Meeting, Japan Beautiful is youths spirit to strive forward 1st Aomori General Meeting, Japan Kosen-rufu is a struggle to develop happiness 5th Shikoku General Meeting, Japan Adorning both life and death with great joy through a struggle forjustice 70th HQLM, Japan Toil the bell of hope for the liberation of human kind Memorial Gongyo Service, Japan Spreading Buddhism with the vigor of the rising sun 80th HQLM, 29th Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Japan Respecting the power of the people Kansai and SGI Joint General Meeting, Japan By fighting against devilish functions we can grasp the essence of human revolution 5th Kansai Soka Schools Friendship Exchange Gathering, Japan

(136:198)

Apr 23 May 3

(136:203) (136:208)

Jul 9 Jul 15

(138:104) (138:106)

Aug 6 Aug 15

(139:94) (139:103)

Aug 20

(139:107)

Aug 26 Dec 4

(139:112) (143:164)

Aug 30 Sep 4 Sep 29

(140:197) (140:199) (140:213)

Oct 24

(141:142)

Oct 25

(141:145)

330

Become leaders of 21st century who can change the destiny of humankind Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 12 24th Soka University Festival, Japan Lets open a new age of Soka University 3rd Soka School Alumni Gathering, Japan Become intellects who fight for the cause of peace 82nd HQLM, Japan Lets expand the network of good people to fight against evil Soka Schools Friendship Exchange Meeting, Japan Lets forge a path of justice, friendship and hope (142:178) (142:173) (142:176)

Nov 14 Nov 26 Dec 4

(142:181)

Yamaguchi Glory General Meeting, Japan (142:191) History and victory are created by a grass-roots struggles 5th Shikoku General Meeting, Japan (143:164) Adorning both life and death with great joy through a struggle for justice

1995
Jan 7 Jan 26 84th HQLM, Japan SGI President Issues Peace Proposal Creating a century without war through human solidarity Memorial Gongyo Service for Quake Victims, Japan 85th HQLM, Japan Marching for justice toward May 3 86th Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Japan Happiness lies in struggle 25th Graduation Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Tokyo Ascend the slope of life with courage and confidence Mar 17 Graduation Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Tokyo Become leaders who are devoted to the people Mar 23 1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Okinawa, Japan True is the power of people Mar 26 1st Okinawa General Meeting, Japan Aiming towards the Century of Asia and the Pacific (146:119) (146:117) (146:113) (144:199) (144:206)

Feb 4 Feb 25 Mar 8 Mar 16

(145:102) (145:113) (146:106) (146:111)

331

Mar 27 Mar 28 Apr 2 Apr 3

2nd Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan Japan people are the real power behind history Okinawa Representatives Conference, Japan Global reformation begins with one Gongyo Meeting to Commemorate April 2, Japan Be Kings and Queens of the Spirit Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Japan Engage in thorough study Entrance Ceremony of the Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan Genius is another name for effort Divisional Representatives Meeting, Japan Fostering people to shape history 1st Chugoku Youth Peace General Meeting, Japan True worth of youth lies in continuous development 88th Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Japan You have a mission no one else can ever fulfil Representatives Conference of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions, Japan The courage to live our own lives 1st Kansai Youth Division General Meeting, Japan The modern age needs clearheaded young leaders Kansai Region Executive Leaders Conference, Japan Sinking down sound roots of humanity Commemorative Photo Session with Kansai Soka Schools Students, Japan Strike your potential from continuous challenge 89th Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Japan The loftiest goals create a life of true greatness Representatives Conference of Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures, Japan Wisdom as lifes helm Kanto Region Executive Leaders Conference, Japan Buddhism as the practice to develop oneself Tohoku Region Representatives Conference, Japan What is most important is ones heart Fukushima Prefecture Executive Conference, Japan To live is to take action

(147:255) (147:256) (147:258) (147:260)

Apr 8

(147:263)

Apr 11 May 7 May 17 May 18

(147:265) (147:280) (148:242) (148:244)

May 21 May 23 May 24

(148:246) (148:247) (148:249)

Jun 2 Jun I2 Jun 15 Jun 17 Jun 20

(148:251) (148:254) (148:259) (148:261) (148:263)

332

Jun 28 Jul 12 Jul 15

90th HQLM, Japan Hardship in youth is fortune for life Tokaido Region Executive Conference, Japan Toward the ultimate victory of humanity Divisional Representatives Conference to Commemorate July 17, Japan A great person standing in a storm Representative Leaders Joint Training Course, Japan The SGI movement: Humanitys current of hope Divisional Representatives Summer Training Course, Japan Selfless devotion is the highest honour Japan-Brazil Joint Training Course, Japan Let a nation serve its people, not the reverse Kanto-kai Group Training Course, Japan Thinking is power

(148:269) (149:172) (149:176)

Aug 4 Aug 5

(150:162) (150:I63)

Aug 8 Aug 9 Sep 17 Sep 22

(150:165) (150:167)

Oct 6 Oct 6

1st Soka Schools Eiko [Glory] Meeting, Japan (151:205) Upholding the spirit of Soka education Gongyo Meeting at the Hikawa Tokyo Youth (151:208) Training Centre, Japan The people are the heroes of history 92nd HQLM, Japan (151:214) Towards a century of humanitarianism and human rights Joint General Meeting of the Chubu and Hokuriku Regions Youth Division Training Group General Meeting, Japan Youth equals action Joint Executive Conference of Kansai Region and Shiga Prefecture, Japan People are primary Commemorative Meeting on the Completion of the Kinsei (Venus) Dormitory of the Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan Beacons to cast away darkness 20th SGI General Meeting, Japan Infinite hope to all humankind Gongyo Meeting Commemorating, Japan Nothing can restrain the human spirit (151:216)

Oct 8

(151:218)

Oct 10

(151:222)

Oct 17 Nov 18

(151:230) (152:222)

333

Nov 23 Nov 24

93rd HQLM Japan Planting seeds of happiness Commemorative Photo Session with Kansai Soka Schools Students, Japan The real meaning of heroism 94th Headquarters leaders Meeting, Tokyo Courage to fight 8th Fife and Drum Corps General Meeting, Tokyo Be strong to prove justice

(152:225) (152:230)

Dec 9 Dec 17

(153:135) (153:140)

1996
Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 14 Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan 27 Feb 25 Mar 8 95th HQ Leaders, Meeting, Japan Life without fear Young Educators Conference, Japan Inherit the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin Kanto Renaissance Conference, Japan Persecution is the greatest honour SGI President Issues Peace Proposal Soka Students Meeting, Japan Conquering oneself 96th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Discusssion meetings: Centers of human harmony New Tokyo Culture Summit Make something happen Tokyo Business Professionals Division Representatives Meeting, Japan The source of perennial youth Gakuen Ward General Meeting, Japan Maintain excellent health toward 2005 Mar 10 Mar 17 Gajokai General Meeting, Japan The spirit always triumphs Kansai Soka High Schools Graduation Ceremony, Japan Maintain the spirit of lifelong learning Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Kansais Historic Victory, Japan Challenges in pursuit of undying victory (156:166) (156:175) (154:158) (155:199) (156:162) ) (156:165) (154:154) (154:157) (154:141) (154:143) (154:150)

Mar 9

Mar 18

(156:177)

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Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 21

Gongyo Meeting, Wakayama, Japan Appreciating members unseen efforts Kansai Representatives Gongyo Meeting, Japan Behavior is the key measure of humanity Graduation Ceremony for Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College Japan The spirit of ceaseless challenge 98th HQLM, Japan The brave are the happiest All-Japan Representatives Conference, Japan Developing Buddhahood in ones life Joint Entrance Ceremony of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Japan Devoting oneself to learning Entrance Ceremony of Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan Courage, sensitivity and foreign languages Photo-taking Session with New Students of Tokyo Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan Philosophy, foreign language and character 99th HQLM, Japan Faith and virtue Meeting, Celebrating May 3, Japan Courage is the essence of the SGI spirit Womens Division Representatives Meeting, Japan Establishing harmonious relationships 100th HQLM, Japan Enjoying a life of abundant blessings 1st HQLM, Japan Stand Alone spirit is the core of the mentor-disciple relationship 2nd HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Developing an ironclad will Joint Conference of the Education Division and the Doctors Division, apan Standing up for ones beliefs Doctors Division Gongyo Meeting, Japan Becoming both outstanding physicians and leaders

(156:179) (156:181) (156:183)

Mar 24 Mar 29 Apr 2

(156:185) (156:191) (157:211)

Apr 8

(157:219)

Apr 17

(157:226)

Apr 23 May 3 May 16 May 24 Jul 19

(157:231) (158:209) (158:213) (159:229) (160:201)

Aug 29 Sep 7

(161:179) (162:175)

Sep 15

(162:179)

335

Sep 26 Oct 25 Nov 2

3rd HQLM, Japan Leading a life without any regret 4th HQLM, Japan Continuing on our Long March 9th Soka Eiko (Glory) Meeting of Soka University and Soka Womens Junior College, Japan The university as a paragon of social reform Soka Schools Alumni Gathering, Japan Soka Schools Alumni-successors of the 21st century 5th HQLM, Japan

(163:232) (163:241) (164:158)

Nov 3 Nov 17 Nov 22 Nov 23

(164:160) (164:166)

Continuing to uphold the founding spirit 1st Session: All-Japan Representatives Conference, Japan (165:129) Advancing with firm determination 2nd Session: All-Japan Representatives Conference, Japan Leaders devoted effort for the sake of members Monthly All-Japan Prefecture Chiefs Conference, Japan Each an inspiration to the other Joint General Meeting of the Kobai, Tokiwa and Kojo-no-Tsuki Groups, Japan Growth is the fruit of continuous struggle 6th HQLM, Japan Developing an unwavering self Commemorative photo-taking session with students of Tokyo Soka Elementary, Junior High, Senior High Schools and Soka womens Junior College, Japan Maintaining great hope for the future All-Japan Representatives Leaders Meeting, Japan Embracing distant perspective (165:130)

Dec 5 Dec 10

(165:136) (165:138)

Dec 16 Dec 17

(165:142) (165:145)

Dec 21

(165:146)

1997
Jan 11 1st Nationwide Young Mens and Womens Division Leaders Meeting, Japan Developing a Diamond-like body Meeting with Students of Soka University and Soka Womens College, Japan Forging a Great Wall of Capable People (165:146)

Jan 17

(166:185)

336

Jan 26 Jan 31

SGI President Issues Peace Proposal New horizons of a global civilisation Day 1, All-Japan Representative leaders Conference, Japan Scaling the mountain of the new century Day 2, All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan Eloquently speaking the truth Day 2, All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan Living long for yourself and for others Day 3, All-Japan Representative Leaders Conference, Japan Humanism transcending nationalism 8th HQLM, Tokyo, Japan Building a solid foundation of capable people for the future

(166:187) (167:151)

Feb1

(167:153)

(167:155) (167:158)

Feb 2

Feb 8

(167:159)

Feb 23 Feb 25

1st Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan Being victorious wherever you are Okinawa Prefecture Representative leaders Conference, Japan

(168:165) (168:166)

Feb 26 Feb 27 Mar 5

Putting the members happiness and welfare first Okinawa Womens Division Executive Conference, Japan (168:168) Treasuring each moment of life 2nd Okinawa Executive Conference, Japan The people are infinitely precious 9th HQLM, 18th Arts Division General Meeting Winning the ultimate victory in life Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Tokyo and Kansai Soka Junior and Senior High Schools, Japan Develop true ability and spiritual strength Joint Graduation Ceremony of Soka University Womens College, Japan A youth dedicated to a great purpose 3rd All Japan Student Division Leaders and Future Division Representatives Meeting, Japan Youth! Stride forth on to the stage of the 21st century! (168:169) (168:173)

Mar 16

(179:223)

Mar 18

(179:224)

Apr 2

(180:48)

337

Jul 16 Sep 19

24th HQLM, Japan Let us advance with courageous conviction SGI Youth Peace General Meeting, Japan Youth! Work for the happiness of humanity

(183:168) (185:179)

1999
Jan 26 Apr 17 SGI President Issues Peace Proposal Toward a culture of peace: A cosmic view Student Division Leaders Meeting, Conferral of an Honorary Doctorate from Perus Federico Villarreal National University, Japan May 5 Take on challenges and win! Future Division General Meeting, Commemorating Soka Gakkai Successors Day, Tokyo Forge a self that is never defeated by anything Photographic Society of Singapore, Honorary Life Membership, Tokyo Ushering in a culture of peace in the 21st century 39th HQLM, Commemorating November 18, Japan Lets advance toward our 70th anniversary in 2000! (193:134) (188:159) (192:144)

Oct 24

(198:119)

Nov 20

(199:148)

1998
Jan 26 SGI President Issues Peace Proposal Humanity and the new millennium: From chaos to cosmos Brief Overview of SGI President Ikedas Peace Proposal Peace through dialogue: A time to talk (178:159)

2000
Jan 26 (202:148)

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