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Located in northeastern Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago comprise roughly 160,000 acres of lush emerald waters with over 1,600 islands and islets. The name Ha Long, meaning “descending dragon” in Vietnamese, derives from the legend that a family of dragons descended from heaven, spraying jewels to defend the people

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s essay originally published in the May 31, 2003, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. My dialogue with Arnold J. Toynbee (1889–1975), one of the 20th century’s great historians, began in the month of May and ended in the month of May. We spoke together for

by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune  The Ikeda Center hosted a Dialogue Nights event on April 5 that had the highest attendance since the pandemic. Called “Navigating Relationships: Can I Really Be My True Self With Others?,” the event welcomed nearly 70 Boston-area university students and young professionals, the majority of whom were first-time attendees.

When Ashley Park didn’t get into her first-choice colleges, she was stuck in New York City balancing a jam-packed schedule. Keeping in mind the Buddhist perspective that everything moves in the direction of our happiness when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, she used her Buddhist practice to transform her situation. This episode discusses her story and how

Walking the path of a contributive life, I fling wide the doors to my mission.

Why youth are engaging in the May Commemorative Contribution activity.

The following is a summary of Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada’s speech at the Second Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial, held at the Kansai Toda Memorial Auditorium in Toyonaka City, Osaka, April 13, 2024. It was translated from the April 21, 2024, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Congratulations

A Compilation of Ikeda Sensei’s Series of Lectures on Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings

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.” Jazz is about being in the moment, at every moment,” writes legendary pianist Herbie Hancock. “It’s about trusting

by Erica KondoAssistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your ever-increasing “earnest resolve” and sincere financial contributions to support our movement for peace in the U.S., Guam and the Caribbean.  In 2023, members’ financial contributions accounted for over 86% of the SGI-USA’s yearly operating

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley, popularly referred to as the Rhine Gorge, is a 40-mile stretch of land along one of Europe’s major rivers, the Rhine. The river and its gorge have functioned as an important trade route through central Europe since prehistoric times. As wealth flowed in with the river, merchant settlements and castles

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the song “Youth With a Noble Vow,” the World Tribune is reprinting the following essay by Ikeda Sensei originally published in the July 11, 2014, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Looking back, I was a young man of 28 when I led the Osaka Campaign of

It can be hard to embrace ourselves when society often makes us feel unworthy. This episode covers how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo empowers us to appreciate and treasure every part of who we are. Joshua Thomas, of Portland, Oregon, shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him to live authentically, love his life and encourage others to do the

In the DC Universe, the iconic “S shield” worn by Superman, Supergirl and other members of the House of El represents the Kryptonian symbol for “hope.” In the SGI-USA, the recently introduced “S pin” honors another type of hero: those who compassionately introduce, or “shakubuku” another person to start their Buddhist practice and join the

Raising the next generation of young men’s leaders, I rediscover the roots of my faith.

Students reaffirm Ikeda Sensei’s principles for peace 50 years after his UCLA lecture.

At an SGI-USA Many Treasures Group meeting held virtually on April 6, 2024, SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss and Vice General Director Donna Snyder answered questions from members. Here are two questions and their responses. Q: Following Ikeda Sensei’s passing, what should we keep in mind when addressing disagreements in our SGI community based on

In April, the SGI-USA launched new leadership features in the Member Resources Portal for district through national leaders that will make it easier to see your organization’s status and where it’s headed. With the portal menu now separated into Personal and Organizational sections, leaders have access to features such as personalized intuitive dashboards and key

The following message by Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada was published in the May 2024 issue of the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal, Daibyakurenge. May 3 is both Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Gakkai Mothers Day honoring all the women of Soka, who are worthy of the utmost praise. On May 3, 1972, during a

The Namib Sand Sea is a desert of vast sand dunes spread across the western coast of Angola, Namibia and South Africa. It is described as the world’s oldest desert, and its sand dunes—some of which stand 980 feet and span 20 miles—are among the largest on the planet. Due to scorching days, freezing nights