“…While (Nuñez et al, 2021) advise that globally there has been 'remarkable development in the field of Ikeda studies in education', there still appears to be a dearth of research related to the application of Soka philosophy in the teaching and learning environment. Nonetheless, of particular note are the above-mentioned studies by (Nagashima, 2012), (Inukai, 2020), and (Mokuria & Wandix-White, 2020), as well as research by (Ikegami & Agbenyega, 2014) and (Ikegami & Rivalland, 2016). Findings from these cross-cultural studies (Japan, Brazil) indicate common characteristics of Soka educators, such as being reflective, compassionate, agentic, encouraging, and respectful, as well as having a holistic perspective of students, believing in their own and their students' unique and unlimited potential, valuing their students as individuals, and fostering in their students an attitude to contribute to the well-being of others and society.…”