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Sokaology Research III ──World Religions Theory
This is the third book in a series compiling research results from the Institute of Sokaology (Director Dr . Matsuoka Mikio) and presentations from research groups that include external experts.
This third volume focuses on the theme of "World Religions," examining the history and definition of the term "world religion." It also looks back on the history of SGI's acceptance in American society as it advances toward becoming a world religion, and considers the vision for a world religion presented by the third president of Soka Gakkai.
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Format: A5 size soft cover
Number of pages: 416 pages Publication date: November 14, 2025 ISBN: 978-4-476-03438-7
【table of contents】
Inaugural Message by Mikio Matsuoka Chapter 1: The World Religious Views of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda
-- "The Realization of World Religions" by Daisaku Ikeda, Kenichi Miura Chapter 2: Daisaku Ikeda's View of World Religions -- Responsibility for the Happiness of Mankind and the Mission of Religion, Eiichi Tsutaki Chapter 3: Daisaku Ikeda and America -- The Acceptance and Succession of Nichiren Buddhism, Andy Nagashima Chapter 4: The Globalization of Nichiren Buddhism -- Focusing on the Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Mikio Matsuoka Chapter 5: Special Lecture, Masaru Sato The Threat of Nuclear War and East-West Dialogue -- From the Case of Fromatka Chapter 6: From the Study of Faith Research Group on the Theory of World Religions General Comment ① Tatsuo Haya General Comment ② Yasunobu Aoki General Discussion Chapter 7: Essays on the Study of Faith, Mikio Matsuoka On the Conversion of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi to Nichiren Buddhism
Chapter 8 Lecture by Kenichi Miura: What is Soka Gakkai Studies? (2)
Chapter 9: Contribution by Kazuhiko Sekita Collaborative Education from a Buddhist Perspective (2) – The Significance of Reflection Open to Oneself and Others Editor’s Note Main References Biography
Founding Research II
——A Study of Nichiren Daishonin
This book examines how modern academic Nichiren theory should be interpreted from the standpoint of "Soka faith studies" (Soka Gaku), which is firmly rooted in faith. It approaches the true meaning of Nichiren Daishonin in line with the practice of believers, without relying solely on theories of philology or history. It includes works such as "Research Group on Reason and Faith: Philology/History and the Study of Faith" (Kurozumi Makoto, Sato Masaru, Matsuoka Mikio), "Nichiren's Faith Experience and the Path to Founding the Founding of the Buddhist Sect" (Sato Hiroo), "Nichiren's Writings from the Perspective of Intellectual History" (Sueki Fumiyoshi), and "Rethinking the Theory of Nichiren as the Original Buddha: Considerations from a Salvation Perspective" (Matsuoka Mikio).
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Format: A5 size soft cover
Number of pages: 504 pages Publication date: October 11, 2023 ISBN: 978-4-476-03418-9
【table of contents】
Chapter 1: Study Group on Faith Studies Concerning Nichiren Daishonin: Daisaku Ikeda's View of Nichiren Daishonin (Eiichi Tsutaki)
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda's Views on Nichiren Daishonin (Kenichi Miura)
Nichiren's faith experiences and the path to founding the sect (Sato Hiroo)
Nichiren's writings viewed from the perspective of intellectual history (Sueki Fumiyoshi)
Nichiren Daishonin from the Perspective of Soka Gakkai Faith Studies (Matsuoka Mikio) and others Chapter 2 Reconsidering the Theory of Nichiren as the Original Buddha: A Consideration of the Theory of Salvation (Matsuoka Mikio)
Chapter 3: Study Group on "Reason and Faith" (Part 2) (Kurozumi Makoto, Sato Masaru, Matsuoka Mikio)
Chapter 4: What is Soka Gakkai Studies? (1) (Kenichi Miura)
Chapter 5: In lieu of a book review: "Foundation Research I: What is the Study of Faith?" (Tatsuo Haya)
Cooperative Education from a Buddhist Perspective (Kazuhiko Sekita)
Key References
Foundational Research I:
——What is the Study of Faith?
"Sogaku" means "Soka Gakkai faith studies." This book is an attempt to directly ideologically translate the faith of Soka Gakkai members, with a firm focus on faith. It also includes a discussion titled "On Reason and Faith" (Kurozumi Makoto, Sato Masaru, Matsuoka Mikio), a dialogue titled "Buddhist Philosophy and Faith" (Sueki Fumiyoshi, Matsuoka Mikio), an essay titled "Soka faith studies from the perspective of Christian theology" (Sato Masaru), as well as interviews and book reviews.
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) Format: A5 soft cover
Number of pages: 472 pages Publication date: December 10, 2021 ISBN: 978-4-476-03401-1
【table of contents】
Chapter 1: From the "Opening Ceremony of the Sogaku Research Institute" (Matsuoka Mikio, Kirigaya Akira, Sato Masaru)
Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of "Soka Faith Studies" (Matsuoka Mikio)
Chapter 3: "Enlightenment and Religion" Study Group (Matsuoka Mikio, Tsutaki Eiichi, Yamaoka Masanori, Sato Masaru)
Chapter 4: Study Group on "Reason and Faith" (Kurozumi Makoto, Sato Masaru, Matsuoka Mikio)
Chapter 5: Dialogue "Buddhist Philosophy and Faith" (Sueki Fumiyoshi and Matsuoka Mikio)
Chapter 6: Interview: "World Religions and Soka Faith Studies" (Ichikawa Yutaka)
Chapter 7 Book Review: "Studying Daisaku Ikeda: Pursuing the Path to a World Religion" by Masaru Sato (Yamaoka Masanori)
Key References