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Chris, of Detroit, shares the incredibly moving journey to affirm himself and how his Buddhist practice helped him find the courage to come out as a trans man. Click here to listen.

by Mitch Bogen Special to the Tribune On Saturday, July 16, the Ikeda Center hosted its first in-person event since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020. This event launched the 2022 Global Citizens Seminar in which seven doctoral students are gathering for two discussion sessions and engaging in a collaborative project based on

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the June 30, 2022, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Today, June 30, is the 65th anniversary of the student division, a proud gathering of young Bodhisattvas Universal Worthy—people of broad-ranging wisdom. This year is also the 60th anniversary of the start

Last month, SGI-USA Publications team representatives visited our printing partner in Pontiac, Illinois, for the first time since the pandemic. Here are some interesting facts about how the World Tribune and Living Buddhism get printed and shipped to your door! An impressive view of the paper our printer has on hand at their Pontiac, Illinois,

Denali National Park encompasses 6 million acres of Alaskan wilderness. It is well known for its 20,310-foot-high namesake summit, also known as Mount McKinley, the tallest peak in North America and third highest summit on the planet. The vast park is home to a variety of animals such as grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep, moose

The new World Tribune app has helpful features that make it easier to read and listen to the SGI-USA publications, as well as save your favorite articles. Follow these easy steps on your smart device (smart phone or tablet) to find the best of the Voice of Courage and Hope. Happy reading! Step 1 Search for

Answer: It may take time to change the dynamics with your parents, but a good starting point may be to find small ways to appreciate them and express that appreciation.

A high school World Tribune correspondent shares what the participants took away from the first future division conference in three years.

Uniting with me in prayer, my son takes responsibility for the happiness of his family.

7/1–2 Sapporo and Yubari Rallies  In 1957, in response to the religious discrimination of Soka Gakkai members in Yubari, Hokkaido, Ikeda Sensei held rallies in Sapporo and Yubari. (See The Human Revolution, “Stormy Days” and “Yubari” chapters)   7/3 Mentor and Disciple Day In 1945, Josei Toda, then-Soka Gakkai general director, was released from prison

The topic of this podcast episode is pessimism, which can be defined as a lack of hope or confidence in the future. At different times in our lives, all of us might experience pessimism, especially if we feel the odds are stacked against us. This can be compounded by societal conflicts and current affairs. Our

by Kevin Moncrief SGI-USA Men’s Leader The men of the SGI-USA are determined to unite and foster the victory of the young men in establishing the peace of the land. Therefore, in July, we will fully support the young men’s division general meetings and introduction meetings by planting seeds and bringing at least one young

Words Of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

The Lay Nun Myoshin

Covering nearly a million acres, Olympic National Park is known for its distinctly diverse ecosystems from temperate rainforests to glacier-capped mountains, not to mention its more than 70 miles of coastline. —Prepared by the World Tribune staff

The following episode highlights the inaugural meeting of the Soka Gakkai’s young men’s division, which was founded by second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda on July 11, 1951. The text was adapted from Ikeda Sensei’s novel The Human Revolution, pp. 588–94, in which he appears as Shin’ichi Yamamoto.  That day was rainy. A few minutes

by Ryo Kuroki SGI-USA Young Men’s Leader In December 2019, Ikeda Sensei conveyed the significant role SGI members would play to transform our global society toward the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030. Calling forth the need to transform great evil into great good, he said, “The 10-year period from the 90th to the 100th anniversaries

The skies over Tokyo were clear and the air, warm. Outside the former Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Nishi-Kanda, Tokyo, 74 young women gathered under the stars.  The recently inaugurated second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda had assembled these young women on Thursday, July 19, 1951, to establish a division of their own.   Six years

by Maya Gunaseharan SGI-USA Young Women’s Leader I would first like to express my deepest appreciation to all SGI-USA members for their support of the young women toward the anniversary of our division’s founding on July 19. With no shortage of crises in society resulting from the disregard of human life, the difficulty of this

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, significant changes to reopening are approved.