The weekly newspaper and monthly magazine of the Soka Gakkai International-USA, part of the world’s most diverse lay Buddhist organization.
Encouragement
Ikeda Sensei sent the following message to the 15th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial, which was held in conjunction with the SGI Youth Training Course, at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo, Tokyo, on Sept. 2, 2023. Youth leaders from 44 countries and territories attended the meeting. This message is translated from
Experience
I arrived in New York with a dream. The city forged my faith and showed me what I’m made of.
Frontline News
A report on the North America Study Conference.
Buddhist Study
This series highlights how Buddhism can enhance daily living. As Nichiren Daishonin says: “When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs.” The greater the resistance waves meet, the stronger they grow”—Ikeda Sensei has long cherished these words, having written
Subscribers can download the World Tribune app for Apple (App Store) and Android (Play Store) on their smart device.
Frontline News
This October 7–8, the SGI-USA will hold online Introductory Exams, administered at SGI-USA centers across the country. Buddhism is a teaching for helping all people, especially those suffering the most. “Therefore,” Ikeda Sensei says, “[Buddhist] study needs to be rooted in daily life and serve as a guide for action. Study becomes a revitalizing force
Daily Life
On July 16, 1945, the atomic age came into being when scientists detonated the first atomic bomb in the New Mexico desert. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project, would later recall in a magazine profile the reactions of those present: some laughed, some cried, most were silent. In his own mind ran
Experience
Over my 56 years of Buddhist practice, I’ve overcome family discord, troubles at work and illness, based on my vow to strive for kosen-rufu in America with my mentor, Ikeda Sensei. I’m Rod Burke from San Luis Obispo, California.
Ikeda Sensei’s Lectures
Part 2: ‘Introduction’ Chapter of the Lotus Sutra—Burn With the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu! Problems and Struggles Are a Source of Growth
The World Tribune and Living Buddhism are available in a digital flipbook format. Follow along with presentations at district study and discussion meetings.
Interview
Tina Turner, known around the world as the Queen of Rock, began her practice of Nichiren Buddhism in Los Angeles in 1973. This year marks Tina’s 60th year in the music industry and her 45th year of Buddhist practice. During the course of her career, Tina has sold more than 200 million albums and singles
Interview
On January 31, Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, gave a talk titled “The Nobel Peace Prize: Can It Influence World Peace?” at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. Living Buddhism sat down afterward with Mr. Toje to discuss the SGI’s role in contributing to world peace. Living Buddhism: Hello
Interview
Living Buddhism sat down with Ulyses Moran, of Brooklyn, New York, an guidance counselor at a transfer high school for kids who need extra support to graduate. Living Buddhism: Thank you, Ulyses, for discussing with us how you apply the concept of humanistic education to your work. What motivated you to go into education? Ulyses
September 2023
September 2023
Prep for holding engaging discussion meetings
Enjoy these subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox!
