Soka Gakkai is a Japanese Buddhist organization founded in 1930 that aims to promote peace, culture, and education. It is widely known for its social activism, promoting human rights, and its millions of members worldwide. Synonyms for Soka Gakkai include "Value-Creating Society," "Society for the Creation of Value," and "Society of Mentor and Disciple." These names all highlight the organization's mission to create a peaceful and prosperous global society by practicing the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. Soka Gakkai is also commonly known as the "Buddhist Lay Association" and the "Lay Buddhists Association," emphasizing the organization's goal to empower laypeople to practice Buddhism in their daily lives.