Soka Gakkai: Studies in Contemporary Religion (Studies in Contemporary Religions, 3)

In 1930 two men, Josei Toda and his mentor, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, created the Educational Society for the Creation of Value (Soka Kyoiku Gakkai), with roots in Nichiren Buddhism. After World War II, it became Japan's fastest growing religion. Currently, membership is over ten million people worldwide. They recently opened their second university campus in California, and they are active in the United Nations, among other peace organizations.Karel Dobbelaere is the author of 'Soka Gakkai: Studies in Contemporary Religion (Studies in Contemporary Religions, 3)', published 2001 under ISBN 9781560851530 and ISBN 1560851538.