The Ideals of Soka Education Education exists for the purpose of nurturing the boundless range of talents inherent in each individual and of cultivating character so that each person is able to take on the responsibilities called for by the future. Human beings are always at the very heart of the workings of society, whether this be in industry, economics, politics, science or art. For this reason and for the betterment of society, the improvement of education is one of the most meaningful undertakings mankind faces today.
Education considers the cultivation of humanity to be of the utmost significance.
Soka Education also aims to bring up selfmotivated people who are capable of creating value in their own lives and in society. This ideal originates in the principles of education expounded by Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, the first president of Soka Gakkai. Makiguchi devoted his entire life to the reform of education, which to him meant setting up within the educational system a methodology that would serve to create real value for humanity. In order for one to enrich one's character, it is necessary to maintain a broad and flexible mind, to nurture a strong spirit able to overcome all difficulties, and to cultivate wisdom from all the knowledge one has accumulated. To realize these goals, one must pursue the study of humanity and burn with the passion to contribute to mankind.