We offer our sincerest condolences to all who were impacted by the recent devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and are offering prayers for their safety, well-being and earliest possible recovery.
Ikeda Sensei encouraged victims of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Northeastern Japan, saying, “I can only imagine your exhaustion.” He continued: “Nothing can destroy the treasures of the heart. … Our practice of Nichiren Buddhism, our faith in the Mystic Law, enables us to change all poison into medicine without fail.”[1]
On behalf of our entire membership, SGI-USA has contributed $10,000 toward ongoing relief efforts in those countries.
Please take good care of yourselves as you continue caring for others in your community.
Sincerely,
SGI-USA National Team
September 4, 2026 World Tribune, p. 4
References
- https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-wisdom-for-creating-happiness-and-peace/chapter-15-17.html <accessed on Aug. 19, 2026>. ↩︎
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