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Creating Victory in Both Buddhism and Life
The following is from The World of Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings, volume 3, published in Japanese in March 2005. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 16, installment 1, pp. 171–74. “The darker the night, the nearer the dawn.” “Morning always follows night.” Ikeda Sensei always
From Strength to Strength
In Buddhism, I discover the true mission of my illness and my life.
Denver Culture Center Opens
Denver, Oct. 4—On a sunny and warm weekend in October, members from Rocky Mountain Zone gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Denver Culture Center. The net-zero energy facility, situated along the South Platte River in the heart of downtown, now stands as a striking symbol of hope. On the same location as the
Shaking It Up
In last month’s issue, we presented a challenge: Can we shake up our discussion meeting plans—finding new and creative formats that foster a family-like atmosphere and attract youth, while taking steps to hold meetings at homes within our local neighborhoods. In this issue, the World Tribune sat down with four district leaders to learn how
Priests Launch ‘Operation C’ to Try and Divide the Soka Gakkai
This study series explores Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings. Since some locales may not hold meetings the last Sunday of this month due to the holidays, this article can be presented at Nov. 23 Soka 2030 meetings. If Nichiren’s compassion is truly great
The Origins of Our District Discussion Meetings
In June 1928, at the age of 57, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, a forward-thinking educator, took faith in Nichiren Buddhism at the urging of a friend. Writing of this decision, he said, “With an indescribable joy, I completely changed the way I had lived for almost 60 years.” With this inner awakening, he set out to realize
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Conduct Enjoyable Meetings and Meaningful Discussions
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is his speech given at a gongyo meeting commemorating World Peace Day, Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, October 2, 1991. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 196–99. On this
Striving With the Spirit That ‘Now is the Crucial Moment’
At the SGI Study Conference, held from August 22 to 25 at the Florida Nature and Culture Center, SGI Study Department Leader Seiichiro Harada lectured on one of Nichiren Daishonin’s major works, “The Opening of the Eyes.” Over the weekend, 160 region through national leaders from around the country, including Hawaii and the Caribbean, gathered
Believing The Praise
Choosing hope over hopelessness, I open the way to happiness—others’ and my own. I am Daisy Prom of Temple City, California.
Creating a Wave of Change Toward a Century Without War
On August 1, 2025, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada issued the following statement commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a total war that engulfed the populations of countless nations. It is estimated that the casualties—well in excess
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Soaring Higher for the Peace of the Land!
The Active Duty and Military Veterans/First Responders Conference will be held Nov. 7–10, 2025, at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC). The World Tribune sat down with three of the group’s territory leaders: Valerie Brady, of Central Territory, and Donna Hinton and Steve Johnson, of SoCal-Pacific Territory, to learn more about the group’s
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Tips & Insights from the Youth Division
David ShiRohnert, California Talking religion with friends can be very tricky and daunting, due to both the stigma surrounding religion and not wanting to potentially ruin a friendship. Chanting about my mission for kosen-rufu and believing in the Buddha nature of my friends gives me the confidence I need to share Buddhism. I always try
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The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
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‘The Renewal of the United States Is Linked to the Renewal of the World’
Led by an SGI delegation, the SGI-USA marks 65 years of global kosen-rufu with its focus on the future.
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Genuine Happiness Shines in the Hearts of Those Who Have Overcome Hardships
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a Soka Gakkai headquarters leaders meeting in Osaka, Japan, on March 4, 1991. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 15, installment 2, pp. 125–27. Ikeda Sensei points out that, to gain a state of indestructible happiness, it
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A Compassionate Prayer
Responding to my mentor’s guidance, I lay an unshakable foundation of good fortune.
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Pioneering the Next 50 Years Together With Sensei
A report from the SGI Youth Training Course in Japan
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The Importance of Heart-to-Heart Dialogue
The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on July 18, 2000. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the Eighth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial, in conjunction with the SGI Youth Training Course,
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