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How Buddhist practice can help us navigate one of life’s most difficult sufferings.

Through sustained efforts to support others, I become a person of conviction. I am Ronald Williams of Philadelphia.

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 a youth training meeting, Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, October 1, 1991. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 182–95. Changing the

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, section by section. The full text can be found in The Heart of the Lotus Sutra,

Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this

I had only a few seconds to get the shot. The day was November 3, 1995. … These sublime, noble peaks were just as I had imagined them. As my heart filled with awe and appreciation, I raised my camera and snapped the shutter six, maybe seven, times. These mountains seem alive—breathing. Behind these mountains

A new student- and youth-focused exhibit to empower youth.

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. September Syllabus: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, pp. 171–96• Part Two: “The

Please base your monthly discussion meeting study on one of the following: 1) Buddhist Concepts (pp. 42–43) 2) Writings for Discussion Meetings (pp. 44–45) 3) Material from any recent issue of the World Tribune or Living Buddhism Buddhist Concepts Equality in Buddhism People’s tendency to judge others might stem from our ancestors. To survive, they

Friendship is the greatest human relationship that we can foster. It allows us to grow and become happier people. It is the source of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.

‘As long as we have hope, there is nothing we cannot achieve.’

Discovering the SGI, I light my chosen path with the sun of hope. I am Karyn Harvey of Baltimore.

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 Joint Conference for Leaders of the SGI Organizations in the U.S. and Canada at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, September 30, 1991. The full speech can be found in

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, section by section. The full text can be found in The Heart of the Lotus Sutra,

Those who lead victorious lives, striving with a stand-alone spirit and steadfastly upholding the correct teaching, are free of the slightest doubt or regret. Their state of mind is like a clear, cloudless blue sky. “This I will state. Let the gods forsake me. Let all persecutions assail me. Still I will give my life

Looking up I see sunlight glimmering through the leaves. The trees of Oirase stand like venerable, wise persons. Gazing upward from the streambed where I stand, I see deep-green leaves of August, filled with life, extending from treetops and branches toward small patches of blue sky. Nothing is more deserving of praise than a tree

Shin’ichi Yamamoto, Ikeda Sensei’s character in The New Human Revolution, meets with some 50 members of the student division amid student demonstrations at the University of Tokyo that turned violent. This scene unfolds in response to a question that a student asked Shin’ichi: “How can we best lead our lives as people dedicated to realizing

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. August Syllabus: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, pp. 145–70• Part

Please base your monthly discussion meeting study on one of the following: 1) Buddhist Concepts (pp. 46–47) 2) Writings for Discussion Meetings (pp. 48–49) 3) Material from any recent issue of the World Tribune or Living Buddhism Buddhist Concepts A Vow for Happiness  Outside of weddings and pacts of silence, we rarely hear about making

Districts share how to truly foster friendship with youth in our communities.