The Next 30 Years Start Now
Young people from throughout five zones in SoCal-Pacific Territory gather to commemorate Ikeda Sensei’s final U.S. visit by launching a new era.
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Indicators of Human Revolution
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
The Sky Is the Limit
After losing my best friend and the use of my legs, I discover in Buddhism my unlimited potential.
With Courage and Compassion, Let’s Bring Winds of Happiness to Our Friends
The following is from the September 2026 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. In Japan, autumn has arrived, with cosmos flowers swaying in the breeze and a clear moon lighting the roads at night. Our “autumn of dialogue” has begun—a season to forge new bonds of friendship through lively conversation and
Envisioning the Future
The participants of the Practicing Buddhism as People of African Descent Conference imagined their lives and the world in 2030 and beyond during their annual conference, held Aug. 28–31, at the Florida Nature and Culture Center. Employing creativity and artistic expression, they made collages that included guidance and photos from the SGI-USA publications, plus their
Strengthening the Forces of Good
This study series covers Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. Have you ever seen someone being treated unfairly and wondered what to do? Maybe a friend was mocked online or someone was deliberately left out of an
The Indestructible Brilliance of the Treasures of the Heart
From July to November, the SGI-USA women are studying Ikeda Sensei’s lecture series The Five Eternal Guidelines of the Soka Gakkai at our America Victory Daimoku Group chanting sessions. The study passage for October follows. In the course of our lives, we can’t anticipate what challenges await us. The important thing is to embody a
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Leaders Must Yearn for the Welfare of the People
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 an SGI-USA Executive Conference in San Francisco, March 13, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 278–83. The Birthplace of the United Nations
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Our Determination Moves the Universe
Dreaming Big
Deciding to live to encourage others, I show proof as an actor, model and friend. I’m Lavelle Roby of Oxnard, California.
A Song in Praise of the Greater Self
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. This month, we start Sensei’s explanations of the verse section of the “Life Span of the Thus Come One”
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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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Falling Ill Is Not a Sign of Defeat (Part 2)
The following is from The World of Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings, vol. 3, published in Japanese in March 2005. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 8, installment 5, pp. 260–61. Illness is not a sign of defeat or misfortune. For those dedicated to the Mystic
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Happiness in This World
Returning to my Buddhist practice after decades, I discover that joy was always here for the making, together with those around me.
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September 5: SGI-USA Youth Day
Four members reflect on the vow they made 25 years ago and how they are carrying it forward by fostering youth.
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The Buddhist View of Life That Transcends the Suffering of Death
The following is from Dialogue on Life, vol. 3, published in Japanese in March 1974. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 10, installment 3, pp. 322–24. While confronting the fundamental suffering of death, Shakyamuni Buddha established a view of eternal life. Through a consideration
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Driven by Hope
Channeling rage into a prayer for my life, I regain my health and develop true strength.
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