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Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. JUNE SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 111–37 Part Two: “Expedient Means” Chapter• “Expedient Means”: The Art of Skillful Human Education

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. MAY SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 83–108 Part Two: “Introduction” Chapter• “Three Meetings in Two Places”: Exchange Between Eternity and

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. APRIL SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 41–82 Part One: Prologue• A Scripture that Calls Out to All PeoplePart Two: “Introduction”

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy, a study program for SGI-USA youth leaders, successfully concluded its fifth class in February 2023 with a study exam. For the past two years, the academy studied Ikeda Sensei’s lectures on some of Nichiren Daishonin’s essential writings in the first two volumes of The Teachings for Victory, including “Letter from Sado,”

Ikeda Wisdom Academy: March Material

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy, SGI-USA’s study program for district through national youth leaders, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the start of its sixth class in March. On January 26, 2013, the study program, named by Ikeda Sensei, was launched at a historic study conference. In his message to that conference, Sensei encouraged the youth

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy, SGI-USA’s study program for district-national youth leaders, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the start of its sixth class. On Jan. 26, 2013, the study program, named by Ikeda Sensei, was launched at a historic study conference.  In his message to that conference, Sensei encouraged the youth of North America, saying: 

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy is the SGI-USA’s advanced study program for district-national youth leaders. Since March 2021, the academy’s fifth class has studied select lectures by Ikeda Sensei in Learning from Nichiren’s Writings: The Teachings for Victory, volumes 1 and 2. To confirm academy members’ understanding of the content of these lectures, an exam will

3 Reasons Why Buddhist Study Is Important

Study Material Overview for the Ikeda Wisdom Academy’s Fifth Class

Chapter 9 “The Kalpa of Decrease” Ikeda Sensei explains in this lecture that Nichiren Buddhism has the power to help people transform great evil into great good. “The Kalpa of Decrease,” the writing we will study in this chapter, affirms that putting into practice the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism constitutes the “fundamental path to happiness

Chapter 8 “King Rinda” Ikeda Sensei discusses how to effectively and powerfully chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to relieve suffering, unlock our life force and dynamically invigorate society. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ultimate law of the universe, the fundamental rhythm of life itself. Through the practice of chanting, we can bring forth our inner Buddhahood and increase the splendor

Chapter 3 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 3 of 3 Ikeda Sensei conveys in this lecture the importance of disciples who practice the Buddha’s teachings with the same spirit as Nichiren Daishonin. Propagating the Correct Teaching Rouses Opposition From the Three Powerful Enemies Now, in the Latter Day of the Law, who is carrying out

Chapter 2 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 2 of 3 In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei explains the spirit of shakubuku. Kosen-rufu, or the widespread propagation of the Law, is the “practice of Buddhas” arising out of the profound compassion Buddhas have for all living beings, and it is also the “practice of bodhisattvas” undertaken by

Chapter 1 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 1 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin addressed “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings” to all his followers, urging them to courageously uphold and spread the Buddha’s teachings, taking on any opposition they are bound to face along the way.  The title of this letter literally translates as “On Practicing as

Chapter 12 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 3 of 3 In the closing section of “The Three Kinds of Treasure,” Nichiren Daishonin emphasizes that vital to winning in life is accumulating treasures of the heart, which we can gain by respecting others and striving in our Buddhist faith and practice. The heart is our unsurpassed

Chapter 11 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 2 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin addressed “The Three Kinds of Treasure” to a disciple who was facing dire circumstances to teach him the importance of one’s own behavior in a time of adversity. In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei focuses on the importance of supporting and encouraging each person.

Chapter 10 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 1 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Three Kinds of Treasure” for a disciple in dire circumstances to teach him the importance of one’s own behavior in a time of adversity. In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei explores how Nichiren explains the way to “take strong and wise action

Chapter 9 “The Supremacy of the Law” —Part 3 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Supremacy of the Law” to urge the recipient to strengthen her faith at a time when great confusion prevailed in society due to misguided beliefs and erroneous teachings. In this lecture, Sensei uncovers the “important essentials of faith” that Nichiren

Ikeda Wisdom Academy—Advanced Study for SGI-USA Youth Division