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Treasuring the People Right in Front of Us
The following is from a speech at a general meeting in Hong Kong, on May 16, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 4, pp. 234–36. Ikeda Sensei introduces a story by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy to address three crucial
Shared Strength
In caring for my father, we come to grasp our shared purpose.
Forging a New Era of Global Humanism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Of all the Atomic Age relics on display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, perhaps the most telling were the children’s toys. Among them: a 1947 Kix cereal “Atomic Bomb Ring” featuring an adjustable gold-colored band topped with an aluminum nuclear warhead. The premium toy could be ordered by mail for
Men Shining With Brilliance
On Aug. 14, 1947, Daisaku Ikeda, at just 19 years old, attended his first Soka Gakkai discussion meeting, encountering the man who would become his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. Just 10 days later, on Aug. 24, the young Daisaku took up faith in Nichiren Buddhism and became a member of the Soka
Leadership Appointments
The SGI-USA has announced the following territory-level and national auxillary group leadership appointments: The individuals listed below have concluded their leadership roles: Margaret Kasahara as SoCal-Pacific Territory Women’s Leader. Nanami Vittor and Lee Malone as Many Treasures Vice Women’s and Men’s leaders. Thank you very much for your many years of support in these leadership
Seeds of Friendship Blossom Across a Valley
Nuuanu Chapter welcomes 13 new members in 2026.
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Faith Means to Manifest Supreme Humanism
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at an SGI-USA representatives training session in Miami, March 11, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 272–77. A Satisfying and Invigorating Gongyo
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To the Summit
Becoming the father that I never had, I find in every obstacle a chance to climb higher. I’m Dennis Angelo of Arvada, Colorado.
Overcoming the Sufferings of Birth and Death
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. This section, part of the prose section of the “Life Span” chapter, is no longer recited during our morning
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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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Earthly Desires Lead to Enlightenment
The following is from Discussions on Youth. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 5, installment 2, pp. 170–71. As the principle that earthly desires lead to enlightenment indicates, Buddhism enables us to transform all our problems and difficulties into the energy to advance.
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Choosing to Win
In order to heal my relationship with my father, I choose to believe in us both.
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Hope Shines in El Paso
A youth-inspired meeting marks the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 1996 visit.
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Live True to Yourself
In a speech delivered in Tokyo on April 3, 1993, at a representative gathering commemorating the April 2 anniversary of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s passing, Ikeda Sensei shares President Toda’s guidance, emphasizing the importance of living true to oneself. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1,
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Be a Beacon
To honor my husband’s final will, I vow again to respond with joy.
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