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The following is from a speech at an SGI representatives conference in Miami, Florida, Feb. 3, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 13, installment 4, pp. 71–77. In a speech celebrating the establishment of the SGI-USA’s future division, Ikeda Sensei offers six points
Learning to deeply respect my life, I grasp my mission to care for people.
The following is from the October 2026 issue of the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal, Daibyakurenge. It was Ikeda Sensei who made Nichiren Daishonin’s solemn mandate for the worldwide spread of the Mystic Law a reality. In October 1961, he made his first visit to Europe. With only a handful of members there at the
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Yamaguchi Campaign. From October 1956 through January 1957, 28-year-old Daisaku Ikeda traveled throughout Yamaguchi Prefecture, encouraging members who had been isolated in their Buddhist practice. Through his prayer, resolve and one-to-one encouragement, a membership of 430 households grew to 4,073, and a foundation was established for the
On Oct. 2, 1960, Ikeda Sensei traveled to the United States as his first step for worldwide kosen-rufu. The first discussion meeting in the United States took place that day. Fewer than 30 people, including children, gathered. At the end of the meeting, Sensei proposed the establishment of the first district outside of Japan, the
Rudolph F. Ingerle (1879–1950) was an Austrian-born American landscape painter celebrated for his colorful landscapes. Based in Chicago, he became especially known for painting the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountains along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Known as the “Painter of the Smokies,” Ingerle received numerous honors and served as president of the
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This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the SGI-USA. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at the First SGI-USA Youth General Meeting in San Francisco, March 14, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 284–93. Transcending the Sufferings of
What Bodhisattva Never Disparaging teaches us about believing in the limitless potential of others.
Choosing to transform my relationship with my father, I create hope for a beautiful new future. I’m Madison Roesler of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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, section by section. The full text can be found in The Heart of the Lotus Sutra, pp. 309–315. Ji
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Many Treasures members discover new ways to engage young people.
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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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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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The following is from The New Human Revolution, vol. 19, “Sunrise” chapter. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 11, installment 4, pp. 10–14. A solemn gongyo service marking the 17th memorial (16th anniversary) of the passing of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda
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After losing my best friend and the use of my legs, I discover in Buddhism my unlimited potential.
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Nichiren Daishonin proclaims: “I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart” (“Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412). Honzon means “object of fundamental respect or devotion,” while the prefix go is an honorific meaning “worthy of respect.” Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the
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The following is from The New Human Revolution, vol. 1, “Pioneers” chapter. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 12, installment 3, pp. 37–42. In the novel The New Human Revolution, at a Q&A session in Brazil with members who had immigrated there from Japan,
Experience
Lifted up by the people of my beloved Detroit, I vow to give back to my city.
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