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Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a European representatives’ conference, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on June 11, 1992. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 231–34. The aim of Buddhism is the pursuit of happiness, a life of mutual elevation in which we

Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance in The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, published in Japanese in December 1998. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 229–30. The bodhisattva way teaches that our happiness is inextricably linked with serving others. There are

Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance in The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 5, published in Japanese in September 1999. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 227–29. Buddhism teaches that we should strive for the mutual happiness of ourselves and others, without

In the late 1800s, it was uncommon to spot a woman hiking through the rugged Colorado highlands with an easel strapped to her back. Yet this was often how people spotted Helen Henderson Chain—affectionately nicknamed “Trot”—an artist, mountaineer and teacher whose adventurous spirit illuminated her art. Chain painted with striking clarity and depth. One of

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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 New Human Revolution, vol. 17, revised edition, pp. 212–13. Shin’ichi Yamamoto is Ikeda Sensei’s character in the novel. “After talking to a person just once, you

by Rocky Mountain Zone What is your zone motto? When Ikeda Sensei visited Denver in June 1996, he gave the members this five-point motto: 1) Everyone in harmony. 2) Everyone cheerful. 3) Everyone safe from mishap. 4) Everyone healthy. 5) Everyone happy. Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Rocky Mountain Zone was formed in

This new study series will cover Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. Throughout history, great movements for peace and equality have faced persecution and obstacles. Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent struggle for India’s independence and the U.S. Civil Rights

David ShiRohnert, California Talking religion with friends can be very tricky and daunting, due to both the stigma surrounding religion and not wanting to potentially ruin a friendship. Chanting about my mission for kosen-rufu and believing in the Buddha nature of my friends gives me the confidence I need to share Buddhism. I always try

The student-focused exhibition will be brought to university campuses nationwide.

Finding joy amid loss, I shine for those around me.

Last September, Buddhability added a video component (or vodcast) to its longstanding audio podcast, enabling it to tap into a wider audience. This proved to be an effective step, as the vodcast alone recently surpassed 100,000 views in its first year. The podcast, hosted by Cassidy Bradford, features honest conversations about real life and how

The following is an excerpt from The New Human Revolution, vol. 16, “Heart and Soul” chapter. It can also be be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, chapter 6, installment 2, pp. 200–02. In The New Human Revolution, the novel’s protagonist Shin’ichi Yamamoto (whose character represents Ikeda Sensei), after attending

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a Yamagata Prefecture general meeting, Yamagata, Japan, April 18, 1983. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 6, installment 1, pp. 197–99. Buddhism teaches the principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson—that every being is beautiful and

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 25, 1988, at a divisional representatives conference in Tokyo. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 135–37. Our inner transformation through revealing our inherent Buddhahood will transform not only our own lives but also our environment and

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a conference in Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 1998. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 138–39. Rejecting negativity and practicing faith based on appreciation and joy is the way to elevate our life state. It is the heart

Coming around my wife in her final days, her friends help me begin anew.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a bold new focus is set toward January 2028.

The World Tribune sat down with the SGI-USA youth leaders to discuss their bold new vision toward 2028. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us about the SGI-USA’s new two-year focus. At the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Conference in June, the SGI-USA youth introduced the bold new vision to enable 10,000 youth

This new study series aims to answer questions about the basics of the SGI’s practice of Nichiren Buddhism. How can we create understanding when things feel stuck—or worse, when the divide between opposing sides seems to grow only wider? Often, when discussions become heated, people cling more tightly to their own views. Whether in our