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The following is from A Dialogue on Human Rights in the Twenty-First Century, published in Japanese in February 1995. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace,part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 6, pp. 239–41. In his dialogue with Brazilian Academy of Letters president and renowned journalist Austregesilo de Athayde,

The following was published in Japanese in September 2000. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 5, pp. 237–38. Buddhism is the way to happiness for both self and others, and to victory for all. Serving others as we pursue that aim enriches

The following is from a speech at a general meeting in Hong Kong, on May 16, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 4, pp. 234–36. Ikeda Sensei introduces a story by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy to address three crucial

In 1980, muralist Josef Kristofoletti was born in Oradea, Romania. He later moved to North America to pursue higher education in the arts and now lives in Austin, Texas. Kristofoletti’s passion for creating art on a grand scale comes from his belief in openness and accessibility. He values public art because it allows everyone to

July 17, 2026 World Tribune, p. 11

The young women’s division was founded on July 19, 1951. This year marks its 75th anniversary. The following article reflects the founding spirit and enduring mission of the young women’s division. Young Women’s Division Day—a day of mentor and discipleinfused with a vowof dedication to kosen-rufuand to the Gakkai. (July 2021 Living Buddhism, p. 22)

The following is from a Q&A session with SGI-USA Culture Department representatives in Nagano, Japan, on Aug. 7, 1992. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 6, installment 4, pp. 206–08. Ikeda Sensei encourages an SGI-USA member who asked how to deal with his lack

A youth-inspired meeting marks the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 1996 visit.

In a speech delivered in Tokyo on April 3, 1993, at a representative gathering commemorating the April 2 anniversary of second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s passing, Ikeda Sensei shares President Toda’s guidance, emphasizing the importance of living true to oneself. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1,

To honor my husband’s final will, I vow again to respond with joy.

by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune  Now in its sixth year, the Ikeda Center’s Global Citizens seminar series was founded to bring emerging scholars from diverse fields into dialogue across disciplines to reckon with the most pressing issues of our time. This year’s seminar, held on June 20, was called “Becoming Human Together: Hope, Healing,

A waterfall called the Dragon Gate exists in China. Its waters plunge a hundred feet, swifter than an arrow shot by a strong warrior. It is said that a great many carp gather in the basin below, hoping to climb the falls, and that any that succeeds will turn into a dragon. Not a single

Granville Redmond (1871–1935) found inspiration in the simple beauty of the California landscape. His paintings of rolling hills, towering eucalyptus trees and fields of brilliant wildflowers invite viewers to slow down and appreciate the quiet moments found in nature. More than a century later, his work continues to resonate for its warmth, optimism and unmistakable

Actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (“Oz,” “Lost,” “Euphoria”) shares how his challenging childhood shaped him into the actor, writer and director he is today. He also opens up about how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him cultivate deep happiness and create meaning from his struggles. Click here to watch the video. July 10, 2026 World Tribune, p. 11

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 August follows. What kind of happiness do we seek through our Buddhist practice? Ikeda Sensei explained: “Happiness is not something given to

The following episode highlights the inaugural meeting of the Soka Gakkai’s young men’s division, which was founded by second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda on July 11, 1951. The text was excerpted from Ikeda Sensei’s novel The Human Revolution, pp. 588–94, in which he appears as Shin’ichi Yamamoto.  That day was also rainy. A few

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. As ordinary people living in a world of complex challenges, what can we do to create positive change and a peaceful world? Nichiren Buddhism teaches that one

The following is from the July 2026 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. Summer has arrived, the time for young people to strive energetically with the sun of enthusiasm burning brightly in their hearts. In Japan, the young men’s division will hold a magnificent nationwide meeting during July to celebrate its

Through anniversary meetings and a community-wide event, Rocky Mountain Zone celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s visit to Denver.

In order to heal my relationship with my father, I choose to believe in us both.