Youth: Becoming Leaders of the Future
The YWD and YMD gather at their respective FNCC Conferences to renew their faith and vow for kosen-rufu.
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Cluster of Jewels
In reconnecting with the SGI, I learn the true value of life.
A single individual who encounters and awakens to the true, great Law goes on to courageously engage in altruistic action, meeting with another and telling them about Buddhism. Never forget that this ripple effect from one person to another is the source of the limitless expansion of kosen-rufu and that through such steady efforts, the
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A Joyful Night of Creativity, Friendship and Dialogue
Cozy Lights for Brooklyn Dialogue Night
by Cassidy PeñaBrooklyn Young Women’s Region Leader After being appointed the Brooklyn young women’s division (YWD) region leader in April, I began hosting Lotus Lounges, a young women’s activity, to get to know the young women in my region. I started by cold emailing the membership list before honing in on those with active subscriptions.
Sometimes I’m motivated to chant, other times not. How do I stay consistent?
This series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, aims to answer questions about the basics of Nichiren Buddhism. It’s easy to understand the benefits of a consistent Buddhist practice—but putting it into action can sometimes be a challenge. Drawing inspiration from the writings of Nichiren Daishonin and the guidance of Ikeda Sensei, let’s explore how
Ambassadors of Friendship and Peace
by the Mid-Atlantic Zone team What is your zone motto? One with Sensei, Mid-Atlantic leads the way! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Mid-Atlantic Zone was established in its present form in 2007 along with East Territory. The zone consists of seven regions in the states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
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Conduct Enjoyable Meetings and Meaningful Discussions
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is his speech given at a gongyo meeting commemorating World Peace Day, Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, October 2, 1991. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 196–99. On this
Striving With the Spirit That ‘Now is the Crucial Moment’
At the SGI Study Conference, held from August 22 to 25 at the Florida Nature and Culture Center, SGI Study Department Leader Seiichiro Harada lectured on one of Nichiren Daishonin’s major works, “The Opening of the Eyes.” Over the weekend, 160 region through national leaders from around the country, including Hawaii and the Caribbean, gathered
Believing The Praise
Choosing hope over hopelessness, I open the way to happiness—others’ and my own. I am Daisy Prom of Temple City, California.
Creating a Wave of Change Toward a Century Without War
On August 1, 2025, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada issued the following statement commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a total war that engulfed the populations of countless nations. It is estimated that the casualties—well in excess
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Soaring Higher for the Peace of the Land!
The Active Duty and Military Veterans/First Responders Conference will be held Nov. 7–10, 2025, at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC). The World Tribune sat down with three of the group’s territory leaders: Valerie Brady, of Central Territory, and Donna Hinton and Steve Johnson, of SoCal-Pacific Territory, to learn more about the group’s
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Tips & Insights from the Youth Division
David ShiRohnert, California Talking religion with friends can be very tricky and daunting, due to both the stigma surrounding religion and not wanting to potentially ruin a friendship. Chanting about my mission for kosen-rufu and believing in the Buddha nature of my friends gives me the confidence I need to share Buddhism. I always try
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The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
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Peace in Miniature
“One is the mother of ten thousand.”
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Creating Victory in Both Buddhism and Life
The following is from The World of Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings, volume 3, published in Japanese in March 2005. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 16, installment 1, pp. 171–74. “The darker the night, the nearer the dawn.” “Morning always follows night.” Ikeda Sensei always
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From Strength to Strength
In Buddhism, I discover the true mission of my illness and my life.
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‘The Renewal of the United States Is Linked to the Renewal of the World’
Led by an SGI delegation, the SGI-USA marks 65 years of global kosen-rufu with its focus on the future.
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Genuine Happiness Shines in the Hearts of Those Who Have Overcome Hardships
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a Soka Gakkai headquarters leaders meeting in Osaka, Japan, on March 4, 1991. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 15, installment 2, pp. 125–27. Ikeda Sensei points out that, to gain a state of indestructible happiness, it
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