Youth Division representatives gathered in Philippine Culture Center (PCC) last March 12 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Kosen-rufu Day (March 16, 1958). The activity was also live telecast via YouTube for SGI Philippine members to join and witness the significance of the commemoration.
March 16 not only served as the day when President Toda entrusted the youth with the future development of kosen-rufu, but also as a private ceremony between him and his most trusted disciple, Daisaku Ikeda, whom he had emboldened to take the lead.*
President Ikeda says,
This eternal battle cry of my mentor is the very heartbeat of my life. For me, every day is March 16, the day I begin my struggle anew for kosen-rufu”.*
March 16 is an occasion to reaffirm such resolve and a challenge to youth to carry the vision of the founding presidents of the Soka Gakkai into the future. Around the world, Soka Gakkai members celebrate March 16 by holding commemorative meetings led by youth members.**
(Source: *-World Tribune (SGI-USA) / ** – www.sokaglobal.org)
