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Striving to contribute to kosen-rufu, I become someone who can support others.

It’s time to reach out to countless youth to give them hope.

by Erica KondoAssistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I want to sincerely thank you for your steadfast commitment and generous financial support. Your contributions are essential in advancing our mission for peace in the United States and the Caribbean, which then extend to the entire world, as Ikeda Sensei has called upon

Whatever trials may descend upon us, we, the members of Soka, always embark anew toward victory from the starting point of May 3, the sun of time without beginning shining forever in our hearts.—Ikeda Sensei On May 3, 1951, Josei Toda became the second president of the Soka Gakkai, at which time the lay Buddhist

In rural West Texas, one member shares how her Buddhist practice transformed her life—and how a developing friendship is helping a young person build a new future.

Arthur Garfield Dove (1880–1946) was an American painter and a pioneering figure in early modernism, widely regarded as one of the first artists in the United States to embrace a fully abstract style. Born in Canandaigua, New York, and raised in Geneva, Dove initially pursued illustration, studying at Cornell University before moving to New York

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. 349–52. From the mid-1970s, the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood—jealous of the success of the Soka Gakkai

The following is from a speech at an 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.