Notice

We are independent researchers and retain intellectual freedom to continue our own research and publication, including giving lectures. In this role, we maintain contact with all people who appreciate our commitment, regardless of their institutional affiliation. At the same time, we demand that our readers have equal individual rights and freedoms to study and talk about our books.

Despite this, some people are spreading misinformation about us without having read our books themselves. Mr. Ikeda himself was an open-minded intellectual who has engaged with a wide range of topics and scholars outside of SGI. On the contrary, there are people who betray his free spirit and try to intimidate our readers not to talk about our books and not to contact us. This kind of criminal acts happened recently in Italy and UK, while our research institute (DPI) here in Germany has entered into a positive agreement with SGI to promote mutual respect and peaceful coexistence (see the attached picture).

We encourage our readers to stand up against such intimidation and to defend their rights and freedoms. Otherwise, there can be no basis for kosenrufu.