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Described as a “red-rock wonderland,” Arches National Park—located in southeast Utah, five miles north of Moab—is home to striking landscapes 65 million years in the making. This includes over 2,000 natural sandstone arches and massive balanced rocks.   The park’s crown jewel is Delicate Arch (see image), a 52-foot-tall freestanding arch widely celebrated as the

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve spans over 70,000 acres in West Virginia, protecting one of the oldest rivers in the Americas. The gorge can be traced back 500 million years to water draining from the slopes of the newly formed Appalachian Mountains. Because the river is so old, unique plant and animal species,

In the middle of the Tularosa Basin sits the world’s largest gypsum sand dune field, covering over 275 square miles of desert in New Mexico. Gypsum, a soft mineral left behind when water evaporates, rarely appears as sand. However, about 12,000 years ago, as the climate warmed, rain and snowmelt washed gypsum from the surrounding

If a spark as small as a bean is set to a single blade of grass in a spring field of a thousand square ri thick with grass, it becomes in an instant an immeasurable, boundless blaze. Such is also the case with this robe. Though only one robe, it has been offered to the

How May Contribution helped me to confront not only my addiction to alcohol but also a deeper habit—the tendency to seek validation outside myself.

As we continue our important work to support the Buddhist practice and development of our members while reaching out to those who are seeking a philosophy of hope, financial resources serve an indispensable role.  Member Care Efforts The SGI-USA continues to provide licensed Zoom accounts to each chapter, region, zone and territory, as well as

Message From SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss and SGI-USA Youth Advisor Olivia Saito

Bryce Canyon National Park is famous for its crimson-colored rock spires called hoodoos. The park, situated on 35,000 acres in southwestern Utah, has more hoodoos than anywhere in the world. —Prepared by the World Tribune staff

The following points were adapted from Ikeda Sensei’s essay “Walking the Cherry Blossom Path of Soka With Open Hearts,” pp. 2–3. 1) Help new members learn the Soka Gakkai spirit To bring forth the fresh power and ideas of our new members, it’s vital that we continue fostering and encouraging each person. “The task of

When it comes to gift giving, many of us are familiar with the phrase “It’s the thought that counts.” And in Buddhism, too, it’s our sincerity to advance kosen-rufu that counts. Ikeda Sensei writes: “Sincerity is not something special. It is a treasure of the heart that we all possess. … This invisible treasure of

A primary function of the Soka Gakkai is to provide a network of care for every member to carry out their Buddhist practice joyfully and overcome their hardships. Crucial to its success in this endeavor is the active support of senior members, who can provide a lifeline for those younger in faith. This is the

by Marion FeldmanManhattan I’ve worked as a cello professor at New York University since 1999 and the prestigious conservatory the Manhattan School of Music since 1974, which was one of my first big benefits. This May, I will be awarded the President’s Distinguished Service Medal there. And next year will be my 50th year of

Answer: Strive to become someone who appreciates what others have done for you, even if you forget what you’ve done for others.

These are excerpts of Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada’s address, made during the Eighth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial, held on March 6, 2022, in conjunction with the Second Youth Division Leaders Meeting in Yokohama, Japan. The text originally appeared in the March 7, 2022, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo

What’s your determination for next month’s general meeting?” “Let’s fight toward March 16!” If you’ve been around the Soka community for a while, you’ve likely heard comments like these.  Whether you’re ready to take on a new challenge or hesitant to move your life in a new direction, it’s important to understand why we emphasize

Inspired by my best friend’s brilliant life, I battle alongside my mentor and summon the courage to open my heart.

Register for these in-person conferences through the SGI-USA portal. May 13–16 Young Men’s Division #1 (Chapter Through National Leaders) May 20–23 District Leader’s Training #1 June 3–6 Courageous Freedom Group July 8–11 Young Women’s Division #1 (Chapter Through National Leaders) July 22–25 Transforming Karma Into Mission #1 Aug. 5–8 Practicing Buddhism as People of African Descent

In this episode, Melissa Hirsch, of New York, talks about how her Buddhist practice helps her navigate her career journey. This episode is especially relevant for anyone who may have a dream they are pursuing but is finding the path to get there a bit more winding than expected. Melissa explains how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped

Their visit commemorates the anniversary of Josei Toda’s passing.

The following essay was translated from the March 29, 2022, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun.  As the anniversary of the death of our mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda,  approaches [on April 2], I hear his voice in my mind—words spoken during an interview for a Tohoku Broadcasting radio program