"What is a correct way of life?" "What is a true patriot?"
"What is Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo?"
A young Daisaku Ikeda posed these questions to Josei Toda on Aug. 14, 1947. It was their first encounter. In a hoarse voice, his eyes framed by thick glasses, Toda responded to each of the young man's questions with sincere and straightforward clarity. The 19-year-old Daisaku was moved by the frank and honest responses he received. The venue was a Soka Gakkai discussion meeting.
In the aftermath of war, the young man was disillusioned with the empty ideals his generation had grown up with. He overflowed with questions about life. He was earnestly searching for a philosophy he could live by and a mentor from whom he could learn."
-From World Tribune, July 27, 2007, pg. 7 -
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