Past Soka Faith Studies Seminars (First to Fifth)

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Institute’s research fellows held the memorable First Soka Faith Studies Seminar online, discussing the principles of Soka Faith Studies.

On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the research fellows held the Second Soka Faith Studies Seminar online, discussing the principles of Soka Faith Studies.

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the Third Soka Faith Studies Seminar was held online, welcoming Hiroshi Ichikawa, professor emeritus of the University of Tokyo, as outside lecturer. A lively discussion took place on the principles of Soka Faith Studies.

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the Fourth Soka Faith Studies Seminar was held online, welcoming Masaru Sato, author and visiting professor at Doshisha University, as outside lecturer. The seminar took a question-and-answer format in which Sato responded to questions from participants, and a lively discussion ensued.

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, the Fifth Soka Faith Studies Seminar was held online, welcoming the Buddhist scholar Tatsuo Haya as outside lecturer. Using Haya’s writings as study material, a lively discussion took place.