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Finding joy amid loss, I shine for those around me.

Last September, Buddhability added a video component (or vodcast) to its longstanding audio podcast, enabling it to tap into a wider audience. This proved to be an effective step, as the vodcast alone recently surpassed 100,000 views in its first year. The podcast, hosted by Cassidy Bradford, features honest conversations about real life and how

The following is an excerpt from The New Human Revolution, vol. 16, “Heart and Soul” chapter. It can also be be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, chapter 6, installment 2, pp. 200–02. In The New Human Revolution, the novel’s protagonist Shin’ichi Yamamoto (whose character represents Ikeda Sensei), after attending

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a Yamagata Prefecture general meeting, Yamagata, Japan, April 18, 1983. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 6, installment 1, pp. 197–99. Buddhism teaches the principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson—that every being is beautiful and

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 25, 1988, at a divisional representatives conference in Tokyo. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 135–37. Our inner transformation through revealing our inherent Buddhahood will transform not only our own lives but also our environment and

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a conference in Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 1998. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 138–39. Rejecting negativity and practicing faith based on appreciation and joy is the way to elevate our life state. It is the heart

Coming around my wife in her final days, her friends help me begin anew.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a bold new focus is set toward January 2028.

The World Tribune sat down with the SGI-USA youth leaders to discuss their bold new vision toward 2028. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us about the SGI-USA’s new two-year focus. At the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Conference in June, the SGI-USA youth introduced the bold new vision to enable 10,000 youth

This new study series aims to answer questions about the basics of the SGI’s practice of Nichiren Buddhism. How can we create understanding when things feel stuck—or worse, when the divide between opposing sides seems to grow only wider? Often, when discussions become heated, people cling more tightly to their own views. Whether in our

Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.

by the Southern California Zone team What is your zone motto? Cheers of Victory! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Southern California (SoCal) Zone was established in January 2023 with a name change from the former SoCal West Zone. We embarked on our fresh departure embracing the following guidance from Nichiren Daishonin: “I entrust

Maurice Braun (1877–1941) stands out as a prominent figure in the early development of California Impressionism. Known for his vivid landscapes, Braun was deeply inspired by the natural world and often explored the connection between nature and spirituality in his work. Raised in New York City, Braun spent his youth captivated by art, frequently visiting

by the South Zone team What is your zone motto? We have a cheer: South Zone! South Zone! Together with Sensei! South Zone! South Zone! We will lead the way! REMIX! All across the nation there’s a SOUTH ZONE sensation, that makes you want to slide and move from side to side! South Zone! Tell

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 20, 1990, at an SGI-USA youth training meeting in Malibu, California. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition,  pp. 53–57. Nichiren Buddhism teaches the importance of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with faith in the Gohonzon in order to transform our

by Lillian KoizumiSpecial to the Tribune  Amid renewed global tensions and the ongoing threat of nuclear war, the Ikeda Center co-hosted a weekendlong conference, “Educating for Peace: A Teachers’ Conference for Nuclear Disarmament Education,” bringing together dedicated educators to address this critical challenge. The conference marked the beginning of a collaborative effort intended to help

DENVER—The SGI-USA members in Denver hosted an introductory Buddhist meeting on May 13 at their activity center for a special audience—55 students from Dunstan Middle School in nearby Lakewood, Colorado. The students, joined by 14 chaperones, were invited to the center as part of a cultural education trip planned by Jessica Bridges, an SGI-USA member

Chanting for my late brother’s happiness, I reawaken my creative spirit.

In the April 11, 2025, World Tribune, the national youth team introduced a motto, born from the question what the next steps should be after gathering more than 3,000 youth guests at our March district discussion meetings. It is: Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me. In this issue we will explore

More than two years had passed since U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, when, on June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with news of freedom. While the proclamation had freed all enslaved people in the Confederate states, it was largely enforced through the advancement of Union troops. When news