May 3rd – Soka Gakkai Day
May 3rd – Soka Gakkai Mother’s Day
Triumphant May 3rd – It was May 3rd (1951) – when as the 2nd President of Soka Gokkai, the late Josei Toda threw his entire being for the cause of Soka Gakkai, giving his life to help individuals to overcome suffering.
At this event, I witnessed Soka Gakkai members functioning like a one-big-family, encouraging and supporting one another harmoniously and wisely. The writings of their revered Japanese Buddhist saint Nichiren Daishonin (Feb 16, 1222 – Oct 13, 1282) make the greatest learn-and-practise theme for the worldwide Soka Gakkai Organization. Presently, Dr. Daisaku Ikeda in Japan heads as the President.
The extra scope of joy was to see the ‘cubs’ – children of Soka Gakkai members entertaining us with skits developed on the value of good morals. The ‘cubs’ were naturals! Living up to the Vow of Soka Gakkai, the ‘cubs’ roared like lions and bloomed like lotuses!
The meeting transplanted penetrating strength in my own beliefs. Universal love and the deep bond between the mentor and disciple. I was repeating: There’ll be a spring in every stride when my mentor and I will walk with pride…
Superbly scientific and soothing!
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Geeta Chhabra