The Great Vow of Mentor and Disciple
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The Soka Gakkai’s Spiritual Independence—A Fresh Start Toward Worldwide Kosen-rufu (Part 2)
The following is from a speech at the Soka Renaissance Victory Leaders Meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 1991. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 2, pp. 349–52. From the mid-1970s, the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood—jealous of the success of the Soka Gakkai
With New Eyes
Chanting to see my mother’s Buddha nature, I come to see the potential of all people.
Responding Wisely to the Times
The following is from a speech at an SGI world youth training course in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 1990. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 6, pp. 363–65. As practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, Ikeda Sensei says, it’s important that we use our
How My Contributions Are Making a Difference
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our kosen-rufu movement. Financial resources serve an indispensable role as we continue our vital work to support our members’ Buddhist practice and development while reaching out to those seeking a philosophy of hope. Here are some ways that your financial contributions are supporting the advancement of
Fostering Capable People Starts With Our Own Human Revolution
The following are excerpts of Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the 58th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in Tokyo on March 9, 2006. The full speech appears in the Oct. 31, 2014, World Tribune, pp. 4–5. Nichiren Daishonin describes the appearance of innumerable bodhisattvas at the Lotus Sutra’s Ceremony in the Air as being “like
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After searching for meaning, one young man discovers a daily practice that brings clarity, purpose and hope.
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Respecting Those Dedicated to Kosen-rufu Is the Ultimate Message of the Lotus Sutra
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 the SGI-USA Representatives Conference in Miami, Florida, February 2, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 246–50. One of the Buddha’s titles
Let’s talk about…Karma
Rewriting Our Destiny.
Diving In
Applying Buddhism, I reform my inner critic, leading with courage and friendship. I’m Mike Levine of Philadelphia.
‘The Spirit to Transform the Land for the Better’
Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra morning and evening—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
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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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True Freedom of the Heart
Centering my life on appreciation, I build the family I once feared I’d never have.
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“One Youth. Infinite Hope.” Begins With Me
During the Central Executive Committee’s quarterly conference, all roads lead back to “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”
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Inheriting the Vow for Peace
SGI-USA youth pledge peace in Hiroshima—a preview of the upcoming World Tribune special issue on the March youth training course held in Japan.
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Stormy April 24
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. Facing and overcoming persecution has been a vital part of the Soka Gakkai’s legacy, confirming its identity and mission. Shakyamuni Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin and, more recently, the
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I Will Win
Sticking close to my sisters in faith, I regain my mental health and fall back in love with life and dancing.
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