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  • Soka University of America - from above

    The university can serve as a source of illumination and hope, lighting with wisdom humanity’s path into the far future.

    Founder's Message - Dedication Ceremony of Aliso Viejo Campus
    Aliso Viejo, California | May 3, 2001
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    Dr. Pauling’s commitment to peace and humanitarianism never faltered … pledging allegiance not to any nation but to humanity alone.

    Founder's Message - Dedication of Linus and Ava Helen Pauling Hall
    May 2, 2001
  • Image of the roof of the library with a tree in the foreground.

    Dr. Gandhi has come to believe that the efforts of even a single person can bring peace to the world.

    Founder's Message - Dedication of Mohandas and Kasturba Gandhi Hall
    Aliso Viejo, California | August 23, 2001
  • Founders Hall at Soka University of America

    The truly wise is one who creates the highest value out of life, no matter what the circumstances or how daunting the adversity.

    Founder's Message - Sixth Graduate Commencement Ceremony
    Calabasas, California | December 13, 2000
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    A life lived in pursuit of a grand ideal can be likened to a passage across a raging sea; the days of peace and quiet may be very few indeed.

    Founder's Message - Fifth Graduate Commencement Ceremony
    Calabasas, California | December 15, 1999
  • Soka University Founders Hall

    Do not be bound by the narrow confines of a particular ideology or culture! Open wide the windows of your heart and life!

    Founder's Message - Fourth Graduate Commencement Ceremony
    Calabasas, California | December 16, 1998
  • Soka University of America - from above

    To live among the people, to share their joys and sorrows, to struggle on their behalf–this is the grand, proud path of Soka Education.

    Founder's Message - Third Graduate Commencement Ceremony
    Calabasas, California | December 17, 1997
  • Soka University Founders Hall

    It is my heartfelt desire that each of you will continue to live out your lives as pioneers always engaged in the challenge of creating value.

    Founder's Message - Second Graduate Commencement Ceremony
    Calabasas, California | December 18, 1996
  • Soka University Founders Hall

    Be a person of courage and mettle who clearly debates and distinguishes right and wrong, and who takes bold and committed action for good.

    Founder's Message - First Graduate Commencement Ceremony
    Calabasas, California | December 20, 1995
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    Makiguchi asserted that the human being must progress from a condition of dependence, to self-reliance, and finally to a contributive way of life.

    Founder's Message - Graduate School Opening
    Calabasas, California | September 2, 1994
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