Hope Shines in El Paso
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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,
Be a Beacon
To honor my husband’s final will, I vow again to respond with joy.
Celebrating 75 Years Since the Founding of the Young Women’s Division
The young women’s division was founded on July 19, 1951. This year marks its 75th anniversary. The following article reflects the founding spirit and enduring mission of the young women’s division. Young Women’s Division Day—a day of mentor and discipleinfused with a vowof dedication to kosen-rufuand to the Gakkai. (July 2021 Living Buddhism, p. 22)
Climbing the Dragon Gate
A waterfall called the Dragon Gate exists in China. Its waters plunge a hundred feet, swifter than an arrow shot by a strong warrior. It is said that a great many carp gather in the basin below, hoping to climb the falls, and that any that succeeds will turn into a dragon. Not a single
Juneteenth
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Sixth Annual Global Citizens Seminar
by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune Now in its sixth year, the Ikeda Center’s Global Citizens seminar series was founded to bring emerging scholars from diverse fields into dialogue across disciplines to reckon with the most pressing issues of our time. This year’s seminar, held on June 20, was called “Becoming Human Together: Hope, Healing,
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Our Attitude Changes Everything
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 representatives conference in Miami, Florida, March 9, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 263–71. Buddhism expounds the concept of
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To Empower Others
Supporting young people, I unearth my fears and face them head-on, to build a law career and a harmonious family. I am Krithi Byadgi of San Francisco.
Buddhahood—The Grand State of Life
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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Lending a compassionate ear to a critical friend, I crush my fears and achieve my goals.
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The Challenge: Make a new friend, teach them about Buddhism and break through in your life!
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A Current of Peace for Generations to Come
Through anniversary meetings and a community-wide event, Rocky Mountain Zone celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s visit to Denver.
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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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