Passing of Daisaku Ikeda, Former Leader of Soka Gakkai, at 95
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Daisaku Ikeda, the longtime leader of the lay Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, passed away at the age of 95. As the third president of Soka Gakkai, Ikeda played a significant role in the group's growth and influence, with a claimed membership of over 8.27 million households. He also established Komeito, a political group, and engaged in dialogue with world leaders to promote global peace. Born in Tokyo in 1928, Ikeda's experiences during World War II shaped his commitment to working for peace.
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