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Now Is the Last Moment of One’s Life
The following is from a lecture by Ikeda Sensei on Nichiren Daishonin’s writing “The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life.” It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 17, installment 3, pp. 215–18. In “The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life,” Nichiren Daishonin writes:
Rebuilding My Life From the Inside Out
Through practicing Nichiren Buddhism, I learn to let go of fear, embrace change and discover a new sense of purpose.
Helping Others Become Happy
Why we celebrate the Soka Gakkai’s founding each November in our districts.
Ring the Bell of a New Dawn!
The following is from the November 2026 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. He was a mentor of great warmth and compassion. He was a mentor whose deep love was tempered with sternness. He was a leader of the people, who loved ordinary citizens and placed his trust in youth. He
Genuine, Lasting Revolutions Begin Within
This study series covers Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. Recent news has shown young people are protesting in France, Italy, Argentina, Albania, Serbia and other parts of the world. Educational inequality, discrimination, rising costs and lack
Showing Victorious Proof of Our Human Revolution
The World Tribune is publishing a brief study every month for the SGI-USA women’s division’s America Victory Daimoku Group and Sophia Group meetings. In August 2020, Ikeda Sensei wrote about the deep significance of the decade leading to the 100th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, saying in part: The decade from the Soka Gakkai’s
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The Joy of Being Born at the Time of Worldwide Kosen-rufu
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the SGI-USA. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at the SGI-USA Executive Conference in San Francisco, March 17, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 294–301. Patiently Constructing a Solid Self The
Let’s talk about…The Oneness of Mentor and Disciple
In his 1996 lecture at Columbia University’s Teachers College, Ikeda Sensei said of his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda: “Ninety-eight percent of what I am today I learned from him.” On another occasion, he wrote: “By following the path of mentor and disciple, we can develop and improve ourselves. It holds the key
Protecting People
Met with a great storm in my last year on the force, I strengthen my vow to protect the people. I’m Michael Woods-Hawkins of Chicago.
Uncovering the Robust World of Buddhahood
Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra—is part of daily practice for Nichiren Buddhists. This series carries Ikeda Sensei’s explanations of gongyo, section by section. The full text can be found in The Heart of the Lotus Sutra, pp. 317–23. I
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It’s Never Too Late to Encourage Youth
Many Treasures members discover new ways to engage young people.
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Transforming Fear Into Hope in Minneapolis
Amid rising tensions in Minneapolis, five Minneapolis-area chapters chose courage—uniting in prayer and action to shift the atmosphere of their city. The World Tribune sat down with the Minnesota Region Women’s Leader Ivett Lorenzano, Men’s Leader Tom Reid and Young Women’s Leader Ally Appelbaum to discuss how uniting together helped build bonds of trust and
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Finding Strength Through Supporting Youth
The World Tribune sat down with Greater Montclair Chapter Women’s Leader Jenna Pacheco to learn how supporting the next generation transformed her faith, leadership and life. How did you start practicing Nichiren Buddhism? Jenna Pacheco: I grew up in a family that practices Buddhism, but when I turned 18, I determined to prove chanting didn’t
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Do Not Succumb to the ‘Eight Winds’
The following is from a speech Ikeda Sensei gave at a Soka Gakkai headquarters leaders meeting in Tokyo, Jan. 27, 1996. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 15, installment 3, pp. 127–30. Buddhism teaches of the “eight winds,” or eight influences, that can obstruct
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Everything You’ve Got
Practicing Buddhism amid the stress of college admissions, I learn that I can win anywhere.
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‘The Center of the 21st Century’
An SGI delegation visit marking the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 27th and final visit inspires the members to make the U.S. the center of worldwide kosen-rufu in both name and reality.
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Human Revolution Is a Struggle With Ourselves
The following is from a speech Ikeda Sensei gave at a young men’s meeting in Tokyo, June 26, 1990. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 16, installment 2, pp. 175–79. Human revolution is a constant struggle with ourselves and with the devilish functions that
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One More Person
Winning the trust of neighbors and friends, I dispel my fears and protect my family.
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