Becoming a Billionaire in Faith
A roundtable discussion on the real benefits of participating in the May Commemorative Contribution Activity.
From the world’s most diverse lay Buddhist organization.
Motivated by his unwavering compassion and commitment to eradicate suffering, Nichiren establishes the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
Tackling my doubts with daimoku, I take the stage with a light heart.
The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the May 23, 2000, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. I have written in the past about my daily morning classes at “Toda University,” during which my mentor, Josei Toda, instructed me on a wide variety of subjects. Many other people also
by Lani ArsenaultBoone, N.C. After my husband retired, we left Virginia in 2019 for the quieter, slower life in Boone, North Carolina—a beautiful town in the mountains. By this point, I’d been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for over 25 years, having overcome lupus, cancer and financial difficulties—all while striving in SGI activities. Honestly, I felt I
A digital flipbook the World Tribune and Living Buddhism.
This section of Living Buddhism features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgement of his speech given at the Second SGI Pan-American Joint Conference, held at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, on February 15, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in America,
At Harvard University, Ikeda Sensei highlights the shift from “hard power” to “soft power” as the driving force for change and discusses the role of a philosophy of self-motivation in cementing this change.
Installment 15: The Sado Exile—Part 3
Sensei writes: “You may have friends who are sick, who cannot attend school or who are struggling to cope with problems at home. Whatever the case may be, the best thingyou can do is chant for them. Your prayers, like radio waves, though invisible, will definitely reach them.” Illustration by Leo Matsuda
Find your monthly district material here.
Interview
On March 24, 2024, the Soka Gakkai youth together with 28 partner and supporting organizations held the Future Action Festival. Some 70,000 young people gathered at the Japan National Stadium and another 500,000 via livestream, with a shared commitment to create a peaceful and sustainable future. The World Tribune spoke with Soka Gakkai Youth Leader
Interview
World Tribune: Thank you, Wayne, for speaking with us. We heard of your wonderful efforts to introduce and support young people over the decades. To start, could you share a bit about your background? Wayne Sparks: In my life, I’ve had problems with family, addiction and health. As a young single parent, I worked at
Interview
Toward the May Commemorative Contribution this year, the SGI-USA features the video experiences of Randy Pfannenstiel, of Denver, and Chika O’Berry, of Ashburn, Virginia. In a brief conversation with the World Tribune, Randy shared the following. World Tribune: What does May Commemorative Contribution mean to you? Randy Pfannenstiel: As a family, we reflect on how
Daily Life
When a broad network of youth study Nichiren Daishonin’s writings together, they form a powerful unifying force.
Experience
Working with people, I learn to trust them and myself.
Frontline News
“In the seven years leading to our centennial [in 2030], let us tap even greater wisdom to help people form a connection with Nichiren Buddhism. Let us awaken even greater numbers of people around the world to their Buddha nature. And let us joyfully and courageously bring many new friends to join us in the
Experience
Living for self and others, we lay the foundations of eternal good fortune.
Buddhist Study
When you think of “joy,” what comes to mind? Maybe eating delicious food, going on vacation or celebrating significant milestones. But there’s no need to wait for such moments. We can find genuine joy in appreciating day-to-day happenings. Appreciating the people and things that support us regardless of our circumstances can foster a deep sense