Frontline News
“One Youth. Infinite Hope.” Begins With Me
During the Central Executive Committee’s quarterly conference, all roads lead back to “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”
In this issue
Ikeda Sensei
The Strength and Kindness of President Makiguchi
In the following, Ikeda Sensei discusses the lofty mentor-disciple spirit shared by the first three Soka Gakkai presidents. It is from Discussions on Youth, published in Japanese in March 1999 and can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 28, installment 1, pp. 241–44. Ikeda Sensei has
Ikeda Sensei
An Indescribable Joy
The following is from a speech at a Tokyo general meeting on Aug. 24, 1989. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 28, installment 2, pp. 244–46. Noting that founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi began practicing Nichiren Buddhism at a relatively advanced age, Ikeda
News
Rosa Parks and SUA: A History Worth Knowing
A quiet bench near the student center at Soka University of America (SUA) bears a powerful reminder of history: a cast bronze plaque commemorating the meeting between civil rights leader Rosa Parks and SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda on Jan. 30, 1993. During that visit to SUA’s former graduate campus in Calabasas, California, Parks and Ikeda
Experience
Open Doors
Beginning with myself, and with the help of good friends, I learn to believe in one person at a time.
Profiles
A Chapter That Inspires the World
From changing course as a youth to building joyful connections today, Mark Campos and West Oahu Chapter model hope.
Editorial
Like the Cherry Blossoms, Let Us Herald the Spring!
The following is from the April 2026 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. Enticed by the sun’s gentle warmth, cherry blossoms burst into bloom, adorning themselves with the joy of spring. In their graceful dance, Ikeda Sensei beheld the cherished smile of his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. This
Exam
QUIZ—How Much Do You Know Your Buddhist Basics?
These questions were taken from The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism, the study guide for both the introductory and intermediate exams taking place across the SGI-USA this coming April 10–13. For Starters: From the Introductory Exam Instructions: Choose the best answer. 1) In triumphing over the Tatsunokuchi Persecution, Nichiren Daishonin, while remaining an ordinary human being,
On the Cover
David Hockney:Art of Color and Vibrancy
David Hockney (1937 –) was born in England and later moved between the U.K. and the United States before settling in California at age 41. He lived in Malibu and the Hollywood Hills, becoming deeply inspired by the light and colors of Los Angeles. The brightness and atmosphere of the city strongly influenced his artistic