Soka-gakkai ("Value-Creation Society"

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• Soka-gakkai — Lay religious and political group associated with the Buddhist sect Nichiren sho shu (see Nichiren Buddhism). The most successful of Japan s new religious movements of the 20th century, it draws on the 13th century teachings of Nichiren. Like… …   Universalium

• soka gakkai — ˌsōkə¦gäkī noun Usage: usually capitalized S&G Etymology: Japanese Sōka Gakkai, lit, value creation society : a lay religious organization of Japanese origin that is associated with Nichiren Buddhism and that emphasizes active proselytism and the …   Useful english dictionary

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