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Watch this 12-minute video on two-time Nobel laureate and “father of modern chemistry” Linus Pauling and his relationship with Daisaku Ikeda. They met four times and forged a deep friendship based on their shared desire to achieve global peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. Their dialogues are published in the book A Lifelong Quest

This month is National Poetry Month, an opportunity to celebrate poetry and the integral role of poets in our culture. Enjoy these beloved poetry books by Ikeda Sensei, who was named poet laureate by the World Academy of Arts and Culture in July 1981. Buy these titles at your local SGI-USA bookstore or online at

A dynamic new SGI-USA Bookstore website launches! The new site includes features that make it easier for you to purchase books, digital media, religious goods and gifts! Create your own account to save your information and create a wish list, use the “Store Locator” to find the one closest to you, and shop all the

A video with excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech on Jan. 26, 1975—the establishment of the SGI—is now available on the Daisaku Ikeda website (www.daisakuikeda.org) closed-captioned in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional and simplified), French, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese and Japanese. March 17, 2023, World Tribune, p.4

“In these troubled times, we of the Soka Gakkai have a truly lofty and noble mission. Each one of us is an agent of change and a great builder of peace” (p. 40). Enjoy this inspiring sub-series from Ikeda Sensei’s ongoing lecture series “Buddhism of the Sun.” Buy your copy at SGI-USA bookstores or by

The newest episode of the podcast series “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems” explores the Buddhist view of happiness—how we access it and sustain it. Rachel Salomonsen and Jim Krampf talk through two of the biggest challenges to happiness—our relationships with loved ones and situations in which we are faced with impossibly difficult circumstances. Listen to

The new World Tribune app has helpful features that make it easier to read and listen to the SGI-USA publications, as well as save your favorite articles. Follow these easy steps on your smart device (smart phone or tablet) to find the best of the Voice of Courage and Hope. Happy reading! Step 1 Search for

The World Tribune has launched its revamped website, worldtribune.org, plus a newmobile app that enables subscribers to read and listen to their SGI-USA publications on the go.   The new site includes sections for the weekly newspaper World Tribune and monthly study magazine Living Buddhism as well as expanded resources. Subscribers can enjoy one-stop shops

The new English-language website “SGI—Action for Peace” will be launched on May 10 to share the activities of the SGI as an NGO affiliated with the United Nations. This website sgi-peace.org will both replace the current site for the SGI Office for U.N. Affairs and include information about activities by constituent organizations around the world

Ikeda Sensei’s wide-ranging discussions with British historian Arnold J. Toynbee, published in book form as Choose Life, paved the way for his dialogues with other leading thinkers around the world. To watch a video on their encounters, visit daisakuikeda.org.

The World Tribune this month is launching its revamped website, worldtribune.org, plus a new mobile app that enables subscribers to read and listen to their SGI-USA publications on the go. Some of the exciting new changes: Website: The new site includes sections for the weekly newspaper World Tribune and monthly study magazine Living Buddhism as

A Religion of Human Revolution This selection of 12 lectures from Ikeda Sensei’s “Buddhism of the Sun” series highlights personal transformation as the vital undercurrent shaping the destiny of humankind. $5.95 Making the Impossible Possible Stories from Ikeda Sensei’s youth about turning impossibilities into possibilities, which serve as timeless formulas for how we can do the

The second book of The Brilliant Path of Worldwide Kosen-rufu: Study Guide for The New Human Revolution, which focuses on volumes 11–20 of Ikeda Sensei’s novel, is coming soon. Purchase a copy at your local SGI-USA bookstore. Print and e-book versions will also be available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org/.

Making the Impossible Possible Stories from Ikeda Sensei’s youth about turning impossibilities into possibilities, which serve as timeless formulas for how we can do the same. $5.95 Spread Your Wings Toward the Future This book contains essays by Ikeda Sensei for young people detailing his world travels, inspiring them to make big dreams. $9.95

Buddhist Solutions Podcast

Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity

Tune in to this episode of the top-rated podcast “The Melissa Ambrosini Show” to hear Greg Martin, co-author of The Buddha in Your Mirror, and Jihii Jolly, host of the popular podcasts “Buddhability” and “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems,” in conversation with Ms. Ambrosini. Listen to the episode today.

Gleaned from more than 50 years of Ikeda Sensei’s works, this revised edition adds new selections that further provide a window into his thoughts and philosophy. This series offers a boundless source of inspiration, hope and courage. It is available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Purchase a paperback copy for $9.95 or e-book for $6.99.

A new selection of Daisaku Ikeda’s writings on education—many previously published under the title Soka Education—comes from some five decades of works by the Buddhist philosopher and founder of the Soka schools system. From educational proposals and university lectures to personal essays, these writings not only delve into the meaning of soka (value-creating) education but

Video excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at Harvard University, titled “Mahayana Buddhism and 21st Century Civilization” is available to watch on daisakuikeda.org. His speech explores the Buddhist view of life and death, Buddhism’s role in restoring humanity and the interconnectedness of all life.