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Supporting friends, I heal old wounds—my father’s and my own.

With the SGI-USA’s focus on friendship, community and raising successors, the World Tribune sat down with Renee Benson, the Louisiana-Mississippi Region women’s leader, to hear about their united effort as a Soka community to support youth. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us, Renee, on behalf of the members of Louisiana-Mississippi Region. To start,

Q: I’m not sure about my goals for this year, and I’ve yet to achieve some goals from last year. Where should I start? A: An arrow will not hit the target unless we take proper aim. The same is true of chanting. Our prayers come to fruition when we set clear goals, and strive

On Jan. 26, 1975, a great wave of peace surged outward from the lush isles of Guam into the world. On that day, 158 representatives from 51 countries and territories gathered for the First World Peace Conference. It was here that the Soka Gakkai International was founded as the international body comprising Soka Gakkai organizations

How a nation’s food became a gateway to cultural understanding and diplomacy.

Check out these recent Buddhability video podcast episodes to inspire you toward your new year’s resolutions! Rewriting the Story I Tell Myself About Who I Am and Who I Can Be We all have inner narratives about what is possible for our lives. In this episode, Jackie Alexander, of Chicago, shares how she overcame limiting

From the Los Angeles fires, the members determine to go deeper in creating genuine bonds of friendship and community, and in raising successors to our Soka movement.

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was translated from the Oct. 25, 2008, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Part one of this essay can be found in the Dec. 13, 2024, World Tribune, pp. 2–3. Proudly singing a paean of happinessand peace—my life is filledwith tremendous joy. Our communications technology is

In this episode, Buddhability reflects back on 2024 and the lessons they learned from their guests. Click here to listen to the full episode. January 10, 2025 World Tribune, p. 4

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

by Hinesville District, Hinesville, Ga.Saori Karasawa, Women’s LeaderAngel Le Bron, Men’s LeaderCharles Donald, Young Men’s LeaderAnnick Le Bron, Chapter Women’s Vice Leader Starting 2024, Hinesville District was hit with many obstacles. We struggled for the first six months, but we didn’t give up and were more determined than ever to be victorious—we had made a

Deciding to win as an artist for change, I take one step with a hundred friends toward victory.

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. 26, pp. 371–72. The aim of our Buddhist practice—our chanting and our activities to share Buddhism with others—is to transform our karma

How a lone musician became a symbol of hope amid the ruins of war.

The following message by Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada was translated from the January 2025 issue of the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal, Daibyakurenge.  Soar!”—what a powerful word, brimming with hope! Like a sleek jet plane, our Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide has boldly taken off into the skies of the new year. As long as

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the SGI’s founding, SGI-USA is releasing a replica coin based on the commemorative medal from the First World Peace Conference on Jan. 26, 1975. On the front is the event’s theme, “New Waves of Peace.” On its back is the concluding passage of Ikeda Sensei’s serialized novel, The New

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s message to the 3rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting of the New Era of Worldwide Kosen-rufu, held at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo, Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2014. It was translated from the Jan. 12, 2014, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Congratulations on this headquarters

Congratulations on the start of the Year of Soaring Higher Toward a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide as we unite with fellow members in 192 countries and territories in praying and making fresh strides for the peace and happiness of the global human family. This year marks the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, the

Seeking my mentor’s heart, I discover a fearless changemaker within my own.

A story of friendship, community and successors.