Sensei's Footprints 10.02.1960

OCTOBER 2, 1960: World Peace Day President Ikeda lands in Hawaii on his first trip outside Japan, beginning his worldwide efforts for peace, culture and education based on Nichiren’s Buddhism.

Ikeda Sensei:

Our first discussion meeting in the United States was held in Hawaii, on October 2, 1960, on the first leg of the trip with which I inaugurated my travels for worldwide kosen-rufu. There were less than thirty people present, including the children. I spoke earnestly about Buddhism and faith to every participant and answered each of their questions with all sincerity.

I proposed at that meeting that the first overseas district be formed. No one in my entourage had thought of this move.