‘Grab the Baton of Kosen-rufu’
Led by youth, members commemorate the 30th and 45th anniversaries of Ikeda Sensei’s New York visits.
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Those Who Smile Are Strong
The following is from Dialogue on Mothers and Children in the 21st Century, vol. 3, published in Japanese in June 2000. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 4, installment 3, pp. 140–41. Ikeda Sensei urges us to regard difficulties as opportunities for attaining happiness
Ever Stronger
Lending a compassionate ear to a critical friend, I crush my fears and achieve my goals.
#SUMMERCHALLENGE
The Challenge: Make a new friend, teach them about Buddhism and break through in your life!
A Day of Family and Hope
The SoCal Quint Zones foster the next generation of global citizens at its annual event.
July 3—The Day of Mentor and Disciple
On July 3, 1957, Daisaku Ikeda, who was serving as the Soka Gakkai youth division chief of staff, was summoned to the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, where he was arrested on false charges of election law violations connected to a House of Councillors by-election held earlier that year. The news of his arrest spread quickly
The Radiant World of Florine Stettheimer
Florine Stettheimer (1871–1944) was an American modernist painter, poet and designer whose vivid, highly stylized works captured the glamour, wit and theatricality of early 20th-century New York. Born in Rochester, New York, and later based in New York City, she developed a singular visual language marked by radiant color, delicate line and stagelike compositions that
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A Renaissance of Spirit Based on Friendship
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, February 5, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 258–62. The day of a new
The 30th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 1996 Visit to the US
Ikeda Sensei visited the U.S. 27 times. This year marks 30 years since his final visit in 1996. The following pages recount Sensei’s last trip to America, along with reflections from members on how their encounters with him transformed their lives and have continued to inspire them toward 2028 and beyond. America is vast. It
Deciding on Victory
Refusing to be defeated by what’s beyond my control, I go all-out in football and school to encourage my friends and ensure a bright future. I’m Spencer Parham of Los Angeles.
Leading All Humanity to Enlightenment
Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra morning and evening—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
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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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Expanding the Ranks of Our Youth
How fostering a core of capable individuals became the foundation for greatly expanding the youth.
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The Life State of Practitioners of the Mystic Law
The following is from a speech at a Chubu region representatives conference in Aichi, Japan, on May 26, 1997. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 2, installment 3, pp. 33–34. Describing three characteristics of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, Ikeda Sensei calls on us to
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Thirty Years: 1996 Visit
Commemorating Ikeda Sensei’s 27th and Final Visit to the U.S. in 1996.
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‘Never Seek This Gohonzon Outside Yourself’
The following is from a speech at a representative gathering in Tokyo on April 3, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 3, installment 2, pp. 58–62. In this selection, Ikeda Sensei explains the profound principle of tapping the power of the Gohonzon in
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Strength of Heart
Choosing first to believe in myself, I break into acting more confident than ever.
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