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The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Dec. 25 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. I am like the unrivaled red maple leaves. I once presented this poem to an elderly pioneer member who was challenging himself valiantly in his personal life and society. How dazzling, impressive

Let’s bring forth a strong life force and together make this a historic year.

This installment of the series “Unforgettable Journeys” features excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s essay on Boston, which was originally published in the October 2012 issue of the Soka Gakkai–affiliated monthly magazine Pumpkin and later in book form in Japanese. The text was later published in the Aug. 21, 2020, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka

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Translated from the December 15, 2020, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. Commending a disciple who persevered in faith and sincerely supported him throughout the four seasons, Nichiren Daishonin writes, “Not a single one of them [your offerings in faith] will fail to bring you benefit” (“A Harsh Winter Deep in

Ikeda Sensei sent the following message to the Soka Gakkai Ikeda Kayo-kai General Meeting commemorating Young Women’s Division Day on Nov. 12. The meeting, held on Nov. 11, was broadcast live online, connecting the participants in the main venue of the Soka Young Women’s Center in Tokyo with leaders around Japan. The message was originally

From the Nov. 24 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper Together with our fellow members together with our fellow members around the globe, solidly united in shared purpose, we have been able to celebrate the Soka Gakkai’s 90th anniversary in brilliant victory! I am deeply grateful for the many congratulatory messages

This monthly encouragement by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the December 2020 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. In one of his letters, Nichiren Daishonin commends a disciple who had shown dedicated faith in a time of social turmoil, when people were undergoing great suffering and distress. He writes: “Surely

Ikeda Sensei composed the following poems to commemorate Nov. 18, the 90th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding. The poems were originally published in the Nov. 18 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. Through the oneness of mentor and disciple, we have realized the Buddha’s intent, our Soka movement spreading boundless

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s essay commemorating Nov. 18, the Soka Gakkai’s 90th anniversary. It was originally published in the Nov. 16 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. At this time of year, the morning star, Venus, shines brightly in the eastern sky before dawn. Sometimes it sits companionably alongside the

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47th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meetings

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The following is Ikeda Sensei’s photo essay series Treasures of the Four Seasons for the members of the elementary school division. This installment was originally published in the June 1, 2019, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly newspaper for the elementary school division. The rainy season has arrived in Japan.

This monthly encouragement by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the November 2020 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. “Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring” (“Winter Always Turns to Spring,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 536),

The following is the conclusion of a two-part essay in Ikeda Sensei’s study essay series “The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and the Mentor-Disciple Relationship.” This installment was originally published in the Dec. 25, 2008, Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, as well as the May 8, 2009, World Tribune. Part one was republished in

Ikeda Sensei sent the following message to the World Youth General Meeting, which commemorated the 60th anniversary of the start of his journey for worldwide kosen-rufu on Oct. 2, 1960. The Sept. 27 meeting was broadcast live online, followed by a rebroadcast, connecting SGI youth and other members throughout the world. The message was published

Ikeda Sensei sent the following message for the Oct. 4 general meetings, held across the country, to celebrate 60 years of kosen-rufu in the U.S. and around the world. To my cherished SGI-USA members, with whom I share many fond memories: Thank you for this general meeting commemorating 60 years of kosen-rufu in the United

Translated from the Oct. 5, 2020, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. I am reminded of a conversation I had with my mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, who cherished young people above all. “Everyone has grown splendidly,” he said, to which I replied, “Yes, they’ve really grown!” We exchanged

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