CategoryMany Treasures Group

This is a courageous question. Matters of financial security and faith are ones that Ikeda Sensei himself has given painstaking thought.  At the headquarters in May 1961, deeply pondering the future of kosen-rufu, Sensei’s thoughts turned to the question of funding. Numerous construction projects were underway and even more were on the horizon, all of

In volume 16 of  The New Human Revolution, Ikeda Sensei meets with members in Okinawa who are energetically carrying out their Buddhist practice despite their advanced age. Encouraged by their spirit, Sensei offers these words. “Older people have great strength. Their tremendous life experience gives them a fundamental wisdom about living. They also have an

The elderly members who compose the Soka Gakkai’s Many Treasures Group have devoted their lives to kosen-rufu, working for the happiness of their fellow human beings and for the sake of Buddhism and peace. As a result, they enjoy the immeasurable good fortune of long life and the protection of all Buddhas throughout the universe;

Q: I am a longtime SGI member—currently a district leader. I am nearing retirement and still feel very young. In terms of Buddhist practice, what is the best way to create a meaningful third stage of life? A: The first thing is to have a spirit of gratitude and a dedication to kosen-rufu for as

Speaking openly of Buddhism in the wake of my mother’s death, I move beyond my grief to connect with her anew.

The World Tribune spoke with Washington D.C. Region Many Treasures Group leaders Pat Henry, Blake Lange and Troy Roots about their ongoing efforts to hold Many Treasures Group Zoom meetings during the pandemic and care for their members. World Tribune: It is a pleasure to speak to you today about the Many Treasures Group activities

A: You may have started the year with fresh resolve. When the year didn’t pan out quite as you had hoped, it is easy to feel defeated. If you feel like you have some regrets, don’t worry! Buddhism teaches that you can make a firm resolve now, to make tomorrow and the coming year a

How I shed generations of fear and revealed a life of courage.

After an 18-month hiatus from in-person activities, nearly 40 SGI-USA Buddhist centers throughout the country have safely opened since August, with more centers opening each month. With the health and safety of the members foremost in mind, the SGI-USA is allowing only persons vaccinated against COVID-19 in our centers at this time. Proof of COVID-19

by Mitzi Gunter Orlando, Fla. Really, I knew nothing about America. I had seen the Hollywood movie Giant with James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor. But, for me, 18 in boring, postwar Nagasaki, Japan, that was enough. When I got word, in 1958, that I could chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for anything, I chanted for America. Within two

Ikeda Sensei assures us that the secret to a long and happy life is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and keep advancing in high spirits, with a sense of mission toward a grand objective.  It is generally said that mental attitude has a vital influence on longevity. In that respect, I would like to share some attributes

A: Ikeda Sensei stresses the importance of taking care of one’s health based on the principle “faith equals daily life.” For example, he writes in volume 25 of The New Human Revolution: Basically, we all need to look after our own health. In the end, it’s our personal responsibility. We know our own body better

How my son’s cancer enabled me to become a fearless mother and shed all limitations.

The World Tribune spoke with Bernice Griffin, of Lakewood, Washington, about her nearly four decades of Buddhist practice and how she is passing on faith to the next generation. World Tribune: Thank you, Bernice, for speaking with us. We heard that you have a passion for sharing Nichiren Buddhism with young people and that all

Fighting for kosen-rufu is the best way to live.

A: It requires a new level of self-discipline when we don’t have to report to a job at a certain time every day. Although we may need to walk the dog or feed the cat, we can still find ourselves without a regular schedule, muddling through the day with no particular objective. Ikeda Sensei’s guidance

Rediscovering my shared vow has empowered me to face life’s challenges with confidence.

A: The list of friends and family who have preceded us in death grows longer all the time. Nichiren Daishonin poetically observes in “Letter to Niike”: How swiftly the days pass! It makes us realize how few are the years we have left. Friends enjoy the cherry blossoms together on spring mornings, and then they

I have developed a state of life in which I can see benefit in any situation.

World Tribune: We learned that you recently had a profound experience introducing young people to Buddhism. Does this come naturally? Meryl Shapiro (New York): Not at all. I’m 73, single and never had children. As a longtime SGI member, I’ve introduced a number of youth, but in the two years I fought all out for