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Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Societal Change

Need a little motivation? Listen to Shawn Lewis, of New Orleans, tell his story of how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him rediscover his childhood dream to work in the video game industry. He talks about how he built and sold a social media channel and created his dream career.  Click here to listen.

Words Of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

On July 22, 1951, right after the establishment of the young men’s and young women’s divisions, a profoundly significant special general meeting was held with the Soka Gakkai Kosen-rufu Gohonzon for the first time. Before this Gohonzon dedicated to the “Fulfillment of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu through the Compassionate Propagation of the Great Law,”

Situated in southeastern Ohio is Hocking Hills State Park. The 2,356-acre park is home to beautiful trails, waterfalls, caves and gorges. It is one of the most visited parks in Ohio. —Prepared by the World Tribune staff

by Rajani Falcone Cambridge, Mass.  For many years, I suffered from anxiety and depression. I was locked into a narrow view of myself and had lost sight of my potential and what I could accomplish. Even though I wanted to be a positive person and had many dreams, I was in such a dark place mentally

Ikeda Sensei joined the Soka Gakkai on Aug. 24, 1947, 75 years ago this month. In the following essay excerpt, Ikeda Sensei describes his first Soka Gakkai meeting and how encountering his mentor, Josei Toda, became the starting point for his lifelong struggle for peace. This essay originally appeared in the Aug. 24, 2011, Seikyo

A: As we advance in age, our circumstances change. Our children move out, we no longer work and, if we live on our own, our time may be spent isolated from others. What’s more, measures taken to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased feelings of loneliness among people of all ages.  Gerontologist

Answer: Being proactive is the key to breaking through inertia. Chant, study Nichiren’s writings and take action to help others.

SALT LAKE CITY, July 3—For three years, Joel Shelton waited for this day. He had, in late 2019, searched online for “Buddhism without meditation” amid a career crisis. What he found was the SGI-USA community in Salt Lake City, where he learned how to create change and find happiness within. Mr. Shelton was among the

The why, the how and the who of helping others become happy.

Planting seeds of Buddhahood, my inner joy transforms my environment.

8/6 Ikeda Sensei Begins and Concludes The New Human Revolution In 1993, Ikeda Sensei began writing The New Human Revolution and completed it exactly 25 years later in 2018. This novel has been published in 13 languages in 24 countries and territories around the world.  8/14 75th Anniversary of Sensei’s First Encounter with Josei Toda

After a life-altering accident, Cory Moses, of New York, was told that he most likely would never walk again. Discover how, by tapping into his Buddhability, Cory beat the odds and made a remarkable recovery while moving toward his big dreams.

The Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue is accepting applications for its Education Fellows Program now through Sept. 1, 2022. Established in 2007, the program honors the educational legacy of Center founder and SGI president, Daisaku Ikeda. It aims to advance research and scholarship on the internationally growing field of Ikeda/Soka studies in education.

The Song of Human Victory

Established in 1885, Niagara Falls State Park claims the title of the oldest state park in the United States. It spans 221 acres of land and contains three waterfalls: the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and a portion of the Horseshoe Falls. Hydroelectric power has been harnessed from the falls since the mid-18th century and

The Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC) is a conference facility gifted to the members of SGI-USA by Ikeda Sensei. Since its doors opened in 1996, the FNCC has become a special place for members to strengthen their faith, report victories to their mentor and create friendships and cherished memories. And after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus

Answer: Nichiren Daishonin teaches that the imagery and stories in the Lotus Sutra describe our magnificent potential as human beings.

by Maya Gunaseharan SGI-USA Young Women’s Leader To the most noble members of the SGI-USA,  On behalf of the young women, I’d like to express my deep appreciation to each of you for your support of our commemorative introductory meetings held on July 24 throughout the country! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!