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What Ikeda Sensei taught us about peace during his 27 visits to America.

Ikeda Sensei’s 27 Visits to America

In the following excerpted preface to the Japanese edition of My Dear Friends in America, Ikeda Sensei discusses his hopes and expectations for peace to prevail in our country. The compilation of his U.S. addresses during the pivotal years of 1990 to 1996 serves as a compass for the accomplishment of kosen-rufu in our country.

With each breath, molten glass expands with vibrant colors dancing to life. Dale Patrick Chihuly experimented with a new glassblowing style by creating asymmetrical forms, influenced by gravity, resulting in large-scale, expansive works of art. Chihuly, born Sept. 20, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, first melted glass in an oven and blew a bubble from it

The World Tribune sat down with Santa Monica Chapter women’s and men’s leaders, Keiko Hirama and David Nakabayashi, to learn how they have joyfully introduced youth to Buddhism. Hi Keiko and David! Thank you for speaking with us about how your chapter is sharing Buddhism with youth. What’s been the inspiration? Keiko Hirama: Last December,

by the Pacific Northwest Zone team What is your zone motto? Altruistic action opens the way for everyone’s happiness! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Pacific Northwest Zone comprises six regions, which encompasses the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. We have a proud history of Soka Spirit. In 1992, courageous pioneer

This series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, aims to answer questions about the basics of Nichiren Buddhism.  The way we begin and end each day doesn’t just shape our mood—it shapes our health. Studies show that daily routines can lower stress levels and improve overall well-being. In Nichiren Buddhism, SGI members start their morning

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s editorial titled “Faith for a Harmonious Family,” published in Japanese in the Daibyakurenge, April 1968. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 13, installment 1, pp. 63–65. Ikeda Sensei has set forth five eternal guidelines for the Soka Gakkai: 1)

This excerpted guidance from Ikeda Sensei is from the essay series “Life Is Wonderful,” published in Japanese in the Seikyo Shimbun, May 29, 2004. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 13, installment 2, pp. 66–68. Being able to have deep appreciation for everyone around

“At Soka, we believe that education does not begin when you choose an area of study or take an exam,” said Ian Read, the associate dean of faculty, addressing the Class of 2029 during the academic opening session on Aug. 7. “Education begins when you start to ask meaningful questions about yourself and think about

Seeking conviction, I find it right beneath my feet.

As many new youth join the SGI-USA, it’s about building connections and deepening genuine trust.

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

In every leaf, shadow and breeze, Charles Burchfield heard the silent music of nature waiting to be seen. Charles Ephraim Burchfield (1893–1967) was an American painter whose visionary watercolors gave voice to the hidden rhythms and spirit of the natural world. Born in Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, Burchfield began in high school jotting poetic descriptions on

The SGI-USA will hold its second introductory exam of 2025 from Oct. 11 to 12. All the material for the exam can be found in The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism. NEW STUDY TOOL! A new study tool is now available to help members prepare for this biannual exam! Simple, easy-to-use flashcards and quizzes based on

The World Tribune is publishing Ikeda Sensei’s encouragement every month for the SGI-USA women’s division’s America Victory Daimoku Group and Sophia Group meetings. The following excerpt is from The Human Revolution, p. 1321. Ikeda Sensei appears in the novel as Shin’ichi Yamamoto.  “Anyone would think that victory is impossible,” Shin’ichi Yamamoto said, “and that’s probably

by the Mideast Zone team What is your zone motto? One With Ikeda Sensei! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history.Mideast Zone was formed on July 21, 2007, at the same time Central Territory was established. Our zone encompasses six states, including most of Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky as well as the entirety of Ohio.

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. At a time when trust in key public institutions has neared historic lows, the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation—fueled by the rapid development of social media and

The following message by Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada was translated from the September 2025 issue of the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal, Daibyakurenge. Both happiness and peace begin in the home, radiating outward from there into our communities and beyond. Ultimately, both spring forth from our hearts. It is the Soka Gakkai’s noble women

Nichiren Daishonin proclaims in a famous passage: “I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart” (“Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412). Honzon is a Japanese word meaning “object of fundamental respect or devotion.” The prefix go means “worthy of