Comic
The Great Vow of Mentor and Disciple
April 17, 2026 World Tribune, pp. 6–7
In this issue
Ikeda Sensei
The Soka Gakkai’s Spiritual Independence—A Fresh Start Toward Worldwide Kosen-rufu (Part 2)
The following is from a speech at the Soka Renaissance Victory Leaders Meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 1991. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 2, pp. 349–52. From the mid-1970s, the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood—jealous of the success of the Soka Gakkai
Ikeda Sensei
Responding Wisely to the Times
The following is from a speech at an SGI world youth training course in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 1990. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 29, installment 6, pp. 363–65. As practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, Ikeda Sensei says, it’s important that we use our
Daily Life
Hope Beyond the Headlines
In an age of constant negative news, Nichiren Buddhism empowers us to transform despair into hope and take action for peace.
Experience
With New Eyes
Chanting to see my mother’s Buddha nature, I come to see the potential of all people.
SGI News
How My Contributions Are Making a Difference
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our kosen-rufu movement. Financial resources serve an indispensable role as we continue our vital work to support our members’ Buddhist practice and development while reaching out to those seeking a philosophy of hope. Here are some ways that your financial contributions are supporting the advancement of
Brief Guidances
Fostering Capable People Starts With Our Own Human Revolution
The following are excerpts of Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the 58th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in Tokyo on March 9, 2006. The full speech appears in the Oct. 31, 2014, World Tribune, pp. 4–5. Nichiren Daishonin describes the appearance of innumerable bodhisattvas at the Lotus Sutra’s Ceremony in the Air as being “like
Profiles
Sustainable Positivity
After searching for meaning, one young man discovers a daily practice that brings clarity, purpose and hope.
Buddhist Study
The Poor Woman’s Lamp
This new series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, features timeless stories in Nichiren Daishonin’s writings (called the Gosho) that continue to offer practical wisdom for us today. Once upon a time in the ancient city of Rajagriha, an old woman saw a long procession of carts carrying flax oil—an offering by King Ajatashatru to
On the Cover
Hilary Pecis: Decorating Ordinary Scenes
Hilary Pecis is a contemporary American artist known for her vibrant and saturated paintings that transform ordinary scenes into rich details and joyful compositions. Born in California in 1979, Pecis grew up in an environment that encouraged creativity. From an early age, she developed an interest in art, inspired by visual elements she encountered while