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Ikeda Sensei presented five points for advancing kosen-rufu in the United States, at a Feb. 13, 1990, meeting commemorating the 30th anniversary of SGI-USA. Read the full speech in My Dear Friends of America, third edition, pp. 6–9. |  1  | Construct a solid foundation for the kosen-rufu movement in the United States. There is no

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s guidance from The New Human Revolution, vol. 11,revised edition, pp. 107–08. 1. Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo “Chanting transforms suffering into joy and joy into supreme joy. This is why it is important to single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo no matter what, whether we are happy or sad, in good times or in bad. This

The following is based on Ikeda Sensei’s 1996 lecture at Teachers College, Columbia University, titled “Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship” and his 2013 peace proposal. Sensei outlines the essential elements of global citizenship and guidelines for constructing a civilization founded upon respect for the dignity of life. Wisdom • To perceive the interconnectedness of

Adapted from Ikeda Sensei’s guidance in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 282–85 1. Buddhist study helps us deepen our faith Buddhist study is a beacon illuminating the path of faith. Even the complex workings of negative forces that arise to assail us are clearly revealed for what they

In Ikeda Sensei’s lecture series on Nichiren’s writing “On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime,” he outlines five characteristics that accord with seeking enlightenment outside oneself and how to counteract them.

The following points were adapted from Ikeda Sensei’s essay “Walking the Cherry Blossom Path of Soka With Open Hearts,” pp. 2–3. Help new members learn the Soka Gakkai spirit To bring forth the fresh power and ideas of our new members, it’s vital that we continue fostering and encouraging each person. “The task of propagation

Advance preparation It is the person who prepares in advance who succeeds. The most important and fundamental preparation is gongyo and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. No matter how clever you may be at improvising, certain victory will not be yours with a hit-or-miss approach bereft of any prayer or preparation Discard preconceived notionsThough a task may seem

The emcee’s voice should be stirring, powerful and brimming with life force.“Emcees must have the determination to bear full responsibility for the meeting and use their voices to transform the atmosphere into a place of joy in seeking the Law, a true Buddhist assembly.” Prepare in advance, and don’t forget to rest.“An emcee needs to

1. Pray For My Community’s Prosperity Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to ensure that my city is safe and peaceful, and that my neighbors and fellow residents are protected. 2. Be Courteous Say hello to my neighbors and endeavor to have friendly exchanges with them. 3. Be Considerate Strive to foster trust and widen my circle of friendship

1. Prayer Based On a Vow Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo based on a vow enables us to bring forth Buddhahood. Ikeda Sensei writes of this great vow: “The heart of the great vow for kosen-rufu and the life state of Buddhahood are one and the same. Therefore, when we dedicate our lives to this vow, we can

The following points were adapted from Ikeda’s Sensei’s essay “Be Healthy in Body and Mind,” originally published in the Oct. 12, 2012, World Tribune, pp. 5 and 8. Do An Invigorating Gongyo Morning and evening gongyo create the victorious rhythm for living each day in harmony with the fundamental Law of the universe. Lead a