Encouragement
Creating a Growing Realm of Inspiration and Empowerment
Ascending a New Summit of Kosen-rufu Together
Voice of Courage and Hope
The weekly newspaper and monthly magazine of the Soka Gakkai International-USA, part of the world’s most diverse lay Buddhist organization.
Experience
As Never Before
A ferocious prayer for my life and my son’s brings forth new strength and joy.
Feature
Am I Praying Effectively?
A guide to hitting the mark with our prayer.
Life Lessons from Nichiren
I’m doing all I can to achieve my goals, so why am I facing so many setbacks?
Answer: Especially when working hard toward something, an obstacle is often a sign of progress. Keep going, taking every setback as a chance to become stronger and wiser.
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Feature
Resolving Conflicts as Buddhists
After World War II, the United Nations was established in 1946 to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” Unfortunately, since then, some 250 armed conflicts have broken out around the world, claiming hundreds of millions of lives. Conflict resolution, which aims to resolve tense situations between opposing parties peacefully, became a significant field
Experience
Learning the Heart of Global Citizenship
Following my parents’ lead, I create value from adversity and forge the heart of a global citizen of Soka.
I’m Margaret Kasahara from Aliso Viejo, California.
Monthly Message
Shining Brightly as Ambassadors of Soka!
Dynamic progress in human revolution begins with the fierce courage to surmount hardships. Amid unrelenting persecution while in exile on Sado Island, Nichiren Daishonin called out to Shijo Kingo: “Bring forth the great power of faith, and be spoken of by all the people of Kama-kura, both high and low, or by all the people
Buddhist Study
Key Passages From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings and Ikeda Sensei’s Guidance
The lion’s roar (shishi ku) is the preaching of the Buddha. The preaching of the Law means the preaching of the Lotus Sutra, or the preaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in particular. The first shi [which means “teacher”] of the word shishi, or “lion,” is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher. The second
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WT Interviews
Interview
Making Resistance My Ally
Wayne Shorter, legendary American jazz saxophonist and composer, has earned worldwide recognition for his mastery of the saxophone, including six honorary doctorates and 11 Grammy Awards. The New York Times named him the foremost living composer in jazz. At age 88, together with four-time Grammy award winner Esperanza Spalding, he has completed his first opera,
Interview
I’m Here to Raise Capable People
SGI-USA member Michele LaMontagne is the second woman to reach the rank of brigadier general in the New Mexico National Guard and its first female commander. The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she uses her Buddhist practice in her daily life. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us about
Experience
The Never-Give-Up Queen
SGI-USA member Aarti Jain, of Irvine, California, is a researcher who focuses on COVID-19 projects and training workshops for visiting scholars and medical students at the University of California, Irvine. The World Tribune spoke with her about her Buddhist practice and experience as a vaccine researcher during the coronavirus pandemic. World Tribune: Thank you, Aarti,
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