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This month, the long-awaited volume 28 of The New Human Revolution is finally here, signaling the near completion of Ikeda Sensei’s epic, 30-volume series in English. The novelized history of the Soka Gakkai following Sensei’s inauguration as the third president—it not only chronicles the spread of Nichiren Buddhism worldwide but also serves as a roadmap

The following message by Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada was translated from the December 2024 issue of the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal, Daibyakurenge. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and respect to all my noble fellow members for your dedicated efforts throughout this year. It has been a year of striving, with

A glacier is a body of dense ice that forms only on land and constantly moves downhill under its own weight. Sermeq Kujalleq, located in West Greenland, is one of the few glaciers through which the Greenland ice cap reaches the sea. And Ilulissat Icefjord is where that happens—a very active area where some 20-cubic-miles

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Sept. 22, 2020, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. My wife, Kaneko, and I did gongyo and chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo together in memory of the deceased on the occasion of the autumn equinox. We solemnly offered prayers for the eternal happiness of

At the turn of a new century, Ikeda Sensei composed his thoughts on his personal war-time experience and why he so adamantly opposed war. This excerpted essay from the “Thoughts on The New Human Revolution” series was originally published in the May 29, 2000, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. In 1937,

In our founding month, lessons from Ikeda Sensei on creating something from nothing with stand-alone faith.

Seeking safety, I find again true family.

As we advance from the Soka Gakkai’s 95th to its 100th anniversary, our work to transform humanity is more important than ever.

The SGI-USA will hold its first Intermediate Exam of 2024 from Dec. 7–8. The exam will be on the second half of The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism and will be offered in English only. Here is everything you need to know. ELIGIBILITY This exam is for anyone who has passed the Introductory Exam. To take

In this episode, Bora Colak, a psychiatrist of Brooklyn, New York, talks about his struggle with depression, how he navigated it and became a psychiatrist, and how he uses Buddhism as the foundation for everything in his life. Click here to watch or listen to the episode. November 15, 2024, World Tribune, p. 10

Located in eastern Nepal, the Sagarmatha National Park encompasses one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders. Among its dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys is Mount Sagarmatha, commonly known as Mount Everest, the highest point on the Earth’s surface at 29,031 feet, and seven other peaks towering over 22,000 feet. The region is home

In this essay, Ikeda Sensei writes of the importance of promoting friendship in our communities. It was translated from the Sept. 21, 2009, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Part one of this essay was published in the Oct. 18, 2024, World Tribune. The Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) stated, “Man misses

In this episode, Nikki Gonzalez, of Oakland, California, shares how her Buddhist practice helped her shift from a life consumed by the opinions of others to one based on a deeply held belief in her own worth. Click here to watch or listen to the episode. November 8, 2024, World Tribune, p. 4

OSLO, Norway—The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo—a grassroots movement of hibakusha, or atomic bomb survivors, from Hiroshima and Nagasaki—for its efforts “to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.” In its Oct. 11, 2024, announcement, the Norwegian

by Neeta JainSnoqualmie, Wash. “Look,” the father said, gingerly turning up his son’s feet, and I caught my breath at the sight of the blistering soles—second-degree burns. “He kicked off his shoes running around outside. I didn’t know he was hurt for most of the day, because he couldn’t tell me.” I thought of the

On our efforts as a Soka community to take the initiative to know and cherish each young person.

With the SGI-USA’s focus on developing the chapter as the headquarters for the community they encompass, the World Tribune sat down with Katty Grant, a chapter women’s leader, to hear about how Roosevelt Chapter is fostering youth. World Tribune: Thank you for meeting with us Katty, representing Roosevelt Chapter in Queens, New York. We heard

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.” It’s November, and the year is almost over! Spring is often a time for picnics, summer for barbecues,

Sign up through your member portal at portal.sgi-usa.org. Jan 10–13 SoCal-Pacific Territory Leaders (District–Territory) Jan 24–27 East Territory Leaders (Chapter–Territory) Jan 31–Feb 3 West Territory Leaders(District–Territory) Feb 21–24 Central Territory Leaders (District–Territory) Feb 28–Mar 3 Transforming Karma #1 Mar 14–17 Korean Language Group Mar 21–24 Women’s Division #1(Ages 45 and Younger) Apr 4–7 Many Treasures

Off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, the Old Town of Corfu sits at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea—a strategic location in both trade and war. With its roots dating back to Greek city-states in 8th century BCE, it has undergone various influences from the Byzantine period to Venetian rule to French, British