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The following is from a speech at an SGI world youth training course in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 1990. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 6, pp. 363–65. As practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, Ikeda Sensei says, it’s important that we use our

In an age of constant negative news, Nichiren Buddhism empowers us to transform despair into hope and take action for peace.

Chanting to see my mother’s Buddha nature, I come to see the potential of all people.

April 17, 2026 World Tribune, pp. 6–7

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our kosen-rufu movement. Financial resources serve an indispensable role as we continue our vital work to support our members’ Buddhist practice and development while reaching out to those seeking a philosophy of hope. Here are some ways that your financial contributions are supporting the advancement of

The following are excerpts of Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the 58th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in Tokyo on March 9, 2006. The full speech appears in the Oct. 31, 2014, World Tribune, pp. 4–5. Nichiren Daishonin describes the appearance of innumerable bodhisattvas at the Lotus Sutra’s Ceremony in the Air as being “like

After searching for meaning, one young man discovers a daily practice that brings clarity, purpose and hope.

This new series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, features timeless stories in Nichiren Daishonin’s writings (called the Gosho) that continue to offer practical wisdom for us today. Once upon a time in the ancient city of Rajagriha, an old woman saw a long procession of carts carrying flax oil—an offering by King Ajatashatru to

Hilary Pecis is a contemporary American artist known for her vibrant and saturated paintings that transform ordinary scenes into rich details and joyful compositions. Born in California in 1979, Pecis grew up in an environment that encouraged creativity. From an early age, she developed an interest in art, inspired by visual elements she encountered while

SGI-USA youth pledge peace in Hiroshima—a preview of the upcoming World Tribune special issue on the March youth training course held in Japan.

Merging the line between fine art and everyday objects, Jasper Johns (1930–) became a pivotal figure in the development of Pop Art. Johns was born in Georgia and raised in South Carolina. From an early age, he showed a strong interest in art, which later became his passion and career. He briefly studied art at

Rhonda Windham, of Los Angeles, was already an NCAA basketball champion and trailblazing WNBA General Manager before encountering Buddhism. She shares what practicing Buddhism taught her that all her success did not—how to look inward with unflinching honesty and lead with her heart. Click here to watch the video. April 10, 2026 World Tribune, p. 11

Five SUA students share how their spring studies are shaping their perspectives and commitment to contributing to society.

In October 2025, the SGI-USA women and young women launched the dialogue initiative “Peace in Miniature: One Is the Mother of Ten Thousand,” which invites each of us to engage in transformative one-to-one dialogues with our friends, neighbors and one another, with the conviction that each one represents peace itself. At your monthly America Victory

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. Facing and overcoming persecution has been a vital part of the Soka Gakkai’s legacy, confirming its identity and mission. Shakyamuni Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin and, more recently, the

Sticking close to my sisters in faith, I regain my mental health and fall back in love with life and dancing.

The following is from a speech at the Soka Renaissance Victory Leaders Meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 1991. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 2, pp. 347–52. From the mid-1970s, the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood—jealous of the success of the Soka Gakkai

The following is from a speech at an executive conference for SGI in Germany, held in Frankfurt am Main on May 24, 1994. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 1, pp. 343–46. Ikeda Sensei has opened uncharted paths for worldwide kosen-rufu based

Have you ever felt joy after pouring your heart into a project and hearing someone say: “You were amazing!” or “That was great!” Or perhaps you’ve held the door open for someone just in time and been met with a heartfelt “Thank you!” Such seemingly small moments can stay with us, reminding us that offering

Centering my life on appreciation, I build the family I once feared I’d never have.