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Learning From the Momentous Struggle of Nikko Shonin

Ayu Nakazaki and Koichi Onogi, the SGI-USA student division leaders, introduce a new series in the Living Buddhism called “3 Steps Ahead! A Guide to Thriving in College and in Life.” Academics, relationships, time management, self-worth. The list of challenges facing college students goes on. Amid busy schedules, it’s difficult to discern: What do I

Ikeda Wisdom Academy members: • are group through national youth leaders and all student division members.• should have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4.• are encouraged to read the assigned material before each meeting. December Syllabus: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, pp. 277–304Part Three: “The Life

Please present the 3-minute Gosho (pp. 40–41) at your discussion meetings. For the main study portion of the meeting, you can choose to expand on the 3-minute Gosho or choose from one of the following: 1) What Do You Think? (pp. 42–43)2) Material from any recent issue of the World Tribune or Living Buddhism. 3

This lecture is part of the “The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World” series, originally published in the October 2018 Living Buddhism. It can be found in Champions of Hope. The Buddhas] have exerted themselves bravely and vigorously” (The Lotus Sutra and Its Opening and Closing Sutras, p. 56). My mentor, second Soka Gakkai President

SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss talks about the significance of the chapter kickoff meetings and the spirit with which to advance in 2026. Living Buddhism: This month, chapters across the SGI-USA will be gathering for chapter kickoff meetings. Can you talk about the significance and role of the chapter? Adin Strauss: It was as a

The Ever-Flowing River

Drawing strength from my Buddhist practice, I become a pillar for my family, pursue my dreams and share my journey to inspire others. I’m Jonathan Cheng of New York.

This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at the SGI-USA Culture and Science Executive Conference, Los Angeles, California, January 28, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 223–28. Today’s conference

Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra morning and evening—is part of daily practice for Nichiren Buddhists. This series carries Ikeda Sensei’s explanations of gongyo. This section, part of the prose section of the “Life Span” chapter, is no longer recited

This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at the Second SGI-USA General Meeting, World Peace Ikeda Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, January 27, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 203–08.

The Chinese character for waterfall is made from combining the characters for “water” and “dragon.” Like tens of thousands of writhing water dragons, the over-whelming, powerful Niagara Falls seems to tear at heaven and earth with explosive force. Like this king of waterfalls, people should live their lives as kings and queens— Like the waterfall,

This is a translation of an installment of a Soka Gakkai Study Department series, published in September 2024 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. Installment 27: Successors From the time Nichiren Daishonin first declared his teaching at age 32 until he began residing in Minobu at 53, he endured 21 years

The SoCal-Pacific Territory Student Division members held a Q&A session with SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa on October 9, 2025, at the South Orange County Buddhist Center in Laguna Hills, California.

Ikeda Wisdom Academy members: • are group through national youth leaders and all student division members.• should have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4.• are encouraged to read the assigned material before each meeting. December Syllabus: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, pp. 249–75 Part Three: “The

Please base your monthly discussion meeting study on one of the following: 1) Buddhist Concepts (pp. 36–37) 2) Writings for Discussion Meetings (pp. 38–39) 3) Material from any recent issue of the World Tribune or Living Buddhism Buddhist Concepts How the Three Buddha Bodies Show Up in Our Daily Lives Nichiren Buddhism celebrates everyone’s inherent

Decide, Chant and Take Action!

In his battle for health, my son teaches me to advance in the face of hardship as a person of faith. I am Mariano Kimbara of Dallas.

Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra morning and evening—is part of daily practice for Nichiren Buddhists. This series carries Ikeda Sensei’s explanations of gongyo. This section, part of the prose section of the “Life Span” chapter, is no longer recited

What is the true benefit of faith? It is to advance on the path of indestructible happiness across the three existences—past, present and future. It is to construct in this lifetime the correct path of life that will guide us into eternity throughout the unending cycle of birth and death. This path is also the