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In the following episode from volume 18 of The New Human Revolution, Ikeda Sensei interacts with a staff member of the the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun, at the beginning of the work day. He appears in the novel as Shin’ichi Yamamoto. The Seikyo Shimbun staff were surprised to see Shin’ichi Yamamoto sitting by

When the conditions are right, a seed manifests its inner nature. Even the tallest tree stretching into the sky starts out as a tiny seed—a seed with enormous potential. The seed of Buddhahood, in particular, unfailingly leads to the blossoming of Buddha nature. The seed of Buddhahood, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, grows into the great flower of the

by Robert E. Lee Hanover, Penn. Back in ’82, I was told that propagating Buddhism is the quickest way to change your karma. I’ve found that to be absolutely true.  Before Buddhism, I depended on drugs to feel good. But chanting and sharing Nam-myoho-renge-kyo got those monsters off my back. I’ve since been as clean

Answer: Especially when working hard toward something, an obstacle is often a sign of progress. Keep going, taking every setback as a chance to become stronger and wiser.

When SGI-USA Buddhist Centers began reopening last fall, it presented the first opportunity since early 2020 for guests to receive the Gohonzon and start a new chapter of their Buddhist practice. By then, many guests throughout the country had been practicing for a year or more in a district, attending virtual meetings, chanting consistently and

A guide to hitting the mark with our prayer.

A ferocious prayer for my life and my son’s brings forth new strength and joy.

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