He was the longtime spiritual leader of the lay Buddhist organization known abroad for its association with celebrities and at home for its influence on politics. Soka Gakkai, founded in 1930 ...

However, many lay Buddhists live in families and believe that the importance of family is to love, care and provide a safe environment for children, as directed by the Four Sublime States ...

Komeito, a once peace-oriented political party backed by the hugely influential lay Buddhist group Soka Gakkai, all but lost its bearings after becoming the junior member of the ruling coalition ...