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Chanting to see my mother’s humanity, I unlock my own.

by Ai Nishino and Shu Matsuoka  SGI-USA future division young women’s and young men’s leaders Courageously Advance One Step Toward 2030”—this was the theme that the 12 members of the national junior high and high school core chose for the SGI-USA’s 2023 Junior High and High School Conference, held June 23–26, 2023, at Soka University

“My wish is that all my disciples make a great vow.” —“The Dragon Gate,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1003 In Nichiren Buddhism, a vow is an earnest, indomitable wish and promise to achieve peace, happiness and enlightenment, and enable others to do the same.  To willingly share this wish or vow with

by Anna Lane Belmont, Mass.  At a point in my life when I was struggling with self-confidence and being comfortable in my own skin, my young women’s leader encouraged me to join the Byakuren Group. I was inspired by her life and wanted to become joyful like many of the other young women I saw

In volume 24 of  The New Human Revolution, “Vigilant Safeguarding” chapter, Ikeda Sensei encourages members of the Byakuren Group, one of the SGI’s youth training groups.  Many think that happiness is taking it easy, never working hard and enjoying wealth and social status, recognition and success, without any special effort. Some flatter and cozy up

The July 14, 2023, issue of the World Tribune highlighted the first 100 districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50.  Central Territory Chicago Zone  Oshkosh District Mideast Zone Novi District Northwest Detroit District Rocky Mountain Zone Cherry Creek District Southwest Zone Ahwatukee East District Saguaro Park District Prescott-Victory District UA

The following excerpted essay, from Ikeda Sensei’s series “Thoughts on The New Human Revolution,” was originally published  in the Feb. 5, 1999, World Tribune. It is translated from the Dec. 16, 1998, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. This has been another remarkable year of triumphs for the Soka Gakkai—a year in

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

7/3 Mentor and Disciple Day In 1945, Josei Toda, then-Soka Gakkai general director, was released from prison after being incarcerated for two years for refusing to forsake his faith, violating the wartime Peace Preservation Law. On the same day in 1957, a young Daisaku Ikeda, then-youth division chief of staff, was arrested by the Osaka

by Sumana Chattopadhyay Special to the Tribune    MILWAUKEE—The sun was shining, the energy infectious, as hundreds of vendors showcased food, crafts and messages of hope at Milwaukee’s 52nd Juneteenth Street Festival. Juneteenth, also referred to as Freedom Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last slaves in the South heard about their freedom two-and-a-half

This episode is about how Buddhism can help you find the wisdom to overcome anything in life. In particular, the challenges that sometime come with love and relationships. Bryant Ríos-Niño, of Connecticut, talks about his parallel journeys of developing his Buddhist practice and learning what love, relationships and supporting your family truly takes.  Click here

Returning to a forgotten lake, I find more than memories—love and a sense of mission.

Plus, the first 100 districts to welcome a youth into their Soka families.

Even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching.”  —“On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 3 In one of his earliest works, “On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime”—written in

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated isolation and loneliness for people the world over, but the veterans of kosen-rufu and life—the SGI-USA Many Treasures Group members—knew what to do. Amid lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, they quickly organized Zoom meetings, doubled down on their daimoku and strengthened their efforts in member care.  On June 17, 2023, over 200

The Iguazu Falls stand between the border of Argentina and Brazil, including some 275 waterfalls and cataracts that cascade more than 250 feet. Aptly named, iguazu means “great water” in the native Mbyá-Guaraní language. Two sister parks in Argentina and Brazil cover a combined area of nearly 1,000 square miles. The magnificent landscape is home

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders reaffirm this year’s focus to introduce one youth in each district as the cause for building a peaceful future.

Praying for my daughter’s life, I grasp my mentor’s heart and vow to impart hope to youth.

In July, the youth will hold divisional gatherings across the country to commemorate the founding of the young men’s division (July 11, 1951) and the young women’s division (July 19, 1951). The World Tribune spoke with SGI-USA Young Women’s Leader Amelia Gonzalez and SGI-USA Young Men’s Leader Shota Okajima about these gatherings and how every SGI-USA

by Alina Marrero San Juan, Puerto Rico “We have no active youth!” That’s how Ruta 66 Chapter felt for years. Members always made causes, and our meetings have always been joyful. But with the pandemic, something needed to change. I’m a journalist, playwright and theater critic. In the arts, a time of crisis can be