August 7, 2026, World Tribune

The following is from a speech at a general meeting in Hong Kong, on May 16, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 4, pp. 234–36. Ikeda Sensei introduces a story by the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy to address three crucial

The following was published in Japanese in September 2000. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 5, pp. 237–38. Buddhism is the way to happiness for both self and others, and to victory for all. Serving others as we pursue that aim enriches

The following is from A Dialogue on Human Rights in the Twenty-First Century, published in Japanese in February 1995. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace,part 1, revised edition, chapter 7, installment 6, pp. 239–41. In his dialogue with Brazilian Academy of Letters president and renowned journalist Austregesilo de Athayde,

All positions are based in Santa Monica, California, at the SGI-USA Headquarters unless otherwise specified. Active participation in SGI-USA activities is required. Please send resumes to jobs@sgi-usa.org. Full-Time Accounting Staff Candidates should have a four-year degree and a minimum of two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience. Duties include accounts payable/receivable functions, data entry and

In caring for my father, we come to grasp our shared purpose.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Of all the Atomic Age relics on display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, perhaps the most telling were the children’s toys. Among them: a 1947 Kix cereal “Atomic Bomb Ring” featuring an adjustable gold-colored band topped with an aluminum nuclear warhead. The premium toy could be ordered by mail for

On Aug. 14, 1947, Daisaku Ikeda, at just 19 years old, attended his first Soka Gakkai discussion meeting, encountering the man who would become his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. Just 10 days later, on Aug. 24, the young Daisaku took up faith in Nichiren Buddhism and became a member of the Soka

The SGI-USA has announced the following territory-level and national auxillary group leadership appointments: The individuals listed below have concluded their leadership roles:  Margaret Kasahara as SoCal-Pacific Territory Women’s Leader. Nanami Vittor and Lee Malone as Many Treasures Vice Women’s and Men’s leaders. Thank you very much for your many years of support in these leadership

Nuuanu Chapter welcomes 13 new members in 2026.

From delicate roses to tranquil landscapes, Patty Prather Thum captured the quiet beauty of nature while helping pave the way for women artists at the turn of the 20th century. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1853, Thum discovered her artistic talent early in life. Her mother gave Thum her first drawing lessons, sparking her interest