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Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

The following essay from Ikeda Sensei was translated from the April 14, 2023, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun.  My treasures are my inspiring fellow members who devote themselves with unwavering faith to realizing kosen-rufu and the ideal of “establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.” Nichiren Daishonin, the

Reflecting on the Buddhist life journey of Tina Turner.

Tina Turner, known around the world as the Queen of Rock, began her practice of Nichiren Buddhism in Los Angeles in 1973. This year marks Tina’s 60th year in the music industry and her 45th year of Buddhist practice.  During the course of her career, Tina has sold more than 200 million albums and singles

The city of Cuzco dates back to the ancient Incan empire, which ruled over the Central Peruvian Andes in South America. The city was built and remodeled over a period of more than 3,000 years, culminating in a complex urban compound full of religious and administrative structures, surrounded by clearly delineated agricultural, artisanal and industrial

by Erica Kondo Assistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I want to express our appreciation for your sincere financial offerings to support the organization. Because of your amazing support, we have further expanded our kosen-rufu movement in the U.S., the Caribbean and Marianas Islands.  In 2022, members’ financial contributions accounted for over

The Contemplation of the Mind-Ground Sutra states: “If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present.” —“The Opening

by Shota Okajima SGI-USA Young Men’s Division Leader In 2011, the SGI-USA Young Men’s Division established the Gajokai and Soka Group academies. The goal was to raise many capable young men as successors who would develop the spirit to seek their mentor by participating in these behind-the-scenes training groups. In 2019, to refresh its training

Stories from the frontlines of our movement.

Fighting toward my dream of becoming an educator, I come to understand my mother as a great teacher.

These conferences at the Florida Nature and Culture Center are still open for registration. Sign up through your member portal at portal.sgi-usa.org. Jul 07–10 ESD #1 • ESD Ages 5–12 with Parents / Guardians Jul 14–17 ESD #2 • ESD Ages 5–12 with Parents / Guardians Jul 28–31 Student Division • Ages 18–25 Aug 04–07

This episode is about what inner transformation looks like when we take up a consistent practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Judy Juanita from Oakland, California, talks about her journey of many decades practicing Buddhism and how it helped her find the courage to break through what once held her back.  Click here to listen. May 19,

All positions are based in Santa Monica, California, at the SGI-USA Headquarters unless otherwise specified. Active participation in SGI-USA activities is required. Please send resumes to jobs@sgi-usa.org. Full-Time Accounting Staff Candidates should have a four-year degree and a minimum of two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. Duties include accounts payable/receivable functions, data entry and

Ikeda Sensei sent the following message to the 13th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial held on May 3, 2023, at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo, Tokyo. The meeting commemorated May 3, Soka Gakkai Day and the 35th anniversary of  Soka Gakkai Mothers Day. This message was originally published in the May

Known as ‘the Pearl of the Adriatic,’ Dubrovnik, rich in culture and history, dates back to the first century when Roman refugees founded it, linking Roman and Slavic civilizations. Though the city has passed through Roman, Byzantine and Venetian hands over the centuries, it largely maintained its independence as a city-state, making major contributions to

Ira Helfand was awarded the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builder’s Prize on April 13, 2023, at a ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia. The following excerpts are from his acceptance address. Dr. Helfand is the co-president of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, which received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985.  When the Cold

by Lee Malone SGI-USA Many Treasures Group Vice Men’s Leader World Tribune: Thank you, Lee, for speaking with us. You have practiced Nichiren Buddhism for several decades. How can longtime members stay refreshed in faith? Lee Malone: As we get older, things become more difficult. The mind is still there, but it’s hard to do

Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. —“The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon,”The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 832 Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good fortune,” Walt Whitman sings. Our lives

by Shota Okajima SGI-USA Young Men’s Leader From as far north as Portland, Oregon, and as far south as Jamaica, young men’s leaders traveled to Florida with incredible seeking spirit. They gathered to refresh themselves and unite at the April 21–23 Young Men’s Division Leaders Conference held at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center.