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The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Oct. 19, 2001, issueof the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realized makes all movements full of meaning and joy.” These are the words of the renowned

This Month in Soka Gakkai History 4/2 Josei Toda’s Passing In 1958, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s noble life of 58 years came to a close. Carrying on the final injunction of founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Mr. Toda rebuilt the Soka Gakkai and achieved his lifetime membership goal of 750,000 households. (See

It’s natural to want to look away from the inevitable reality of death, but Buddhism teaches that death is an alternate phase of life and makes up a larger universal cycle. To understand death is to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for life. John Plummer, of Cold Spring, New York, shares how facing his

Working with people, I learn to trust them and myself.

When a broad network of youth study Nichiren Daishonin’s writings together, they form a powerful unifying force.

“In the seven years leading to our centennial [in 2030], let us tap even greater wisdom to help people form a connection with Nichiren Buddhism. Let us awaken even greater numbers of people around the world to their Buddha nature. And let us joyfully and courageously bring many new friends to join us in the

World Tribune: Thank you, Wayne, for speaking with us. We heard of your wonderful efforts to introduce and support young people over the decades. To start, could you share a bit about your background? Wayne Sparks: In my life, I’ve had problems with family, addiction and health. As a young single parent, I worked at

The Historic Center of Prague was an important city in medieval central Europe. With a history reaching back thousands of years, Prague has played key roles in the Bohemian and Protestant Reformations and the Thirty Years’ War, and served as the historic capital of both the Kingdom of Bohemia and the former Czechoslovakia. The city

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s essay originally published in the April 2, 2000, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. When I think about it, Josei Toda’s every word and action was a final injunction designed to instruct and guide us, his disciples, so that we could carry on the work

by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune The first Dialogue Nights of 2024 operated under the assumption that stress is, in the words of event moderator Preandra Noel, a “shared reality” these days. “Given this,” she explained, “we want to explore how we can not only manage our stress but use it as a tool to

Living for self and others, we lay the foundations of eternal good fortune.

Transforming our communities from within

This series highlights how Buddhism can enhance daily living. As Nichiren Daishonin says: “When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs.” In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first novel in The Chronicles of Narnia series, four

Try your hand at five sample questions from the upcoming introductory exam material.  1. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the heart and essence of the Buddha, which is expressed in wise and compassionate actions to lead all people to enlightenment. In this phrase, nam means to __________.(HINT: See The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism, p. 19)a) completely cut all ties

In The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, revised edition, part 2, Ikeda Sensei clarifies three key reasons why Buddhist study is important. “First, Buddhist study helps us deepen our faith. … Buddhist study is a beacon illuminating the path of faith. Even the complex workings of negative forces that arise to assail us are

Chapada dos Veadeiros is one of two Brazilian national parks in the protected areas of Cerrado, the most biodiverse savanna in the world. Within the park’s 929 square miles reside jaguar, capybara and endangered species including the giant armadillo. The park is noted for its more than 300 waterfalls and rock formations, which are some

Words cannot quite express how deeply we appreciate each of you for your unwavering support of kosen-rufu. Every year when this time comes around, we reflect on how our lives have been transformed through encountering Nichiren Buddhism with the SGI, and we make a fresh determination to advance our movement and its aim to bring

Toward the May Commemorative Contribution this year, the SGI-USA features the video experiences of Randy Pfannenstiel, of Denver, and Chika O’Berry, of Ashburn, Virginia. In a brief conversation with the World Tribune, Randy shared the following. World Tribune: What does May Commemorative Contribution mean to you? Randy Pfannenstiel: As a family, we reflect on how

When you think of “joy,” what comes to mind? Maybe eating delicious food, going on vacation or celebrating significant milestones.  But there’s no need to wait for such moments. We can find genuine joy in appreciating day-to-day happenings. Appreciating the people and things that support us regardless of our circumstances can foster a deep sense

On Feb. 22, Soka International School Malaysia (SISM) held its grand opening ceremony at its campus in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan State, welcoming 138 students from nine countries and territories. The ceremony was attended by Ed Feasel, president of Soka University of America, Sethu Kumanan, Chairman of the Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for