Daily Life
What it Means to Celebrate Christmas and other religious holidays as a Buddhist
The holiday season is a great opportunity for self-reflection, appreciation and growth.
In this issue
Encouragement
Seikyo Shimbun—The Triumph of Mentor and Disciple
The following is SGI President Ikeda’s dedication to the new World Seikyo Center, which completed construction on Sept. 8 and opened on Nov. 18 in Tokyo. This is the official building of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. Kosen-rufu is a struggle of words. The Soka Gakkai’s development hinges on the power of
Encouragement
Seikyo Shimbun—The Triumph of Mentor and Disciple
The following is SGI President Ikeda’s dedication to the new World Seikyo Center, which completed construction on Sept. 8 and opened on Nov. 18 in Tokyo. This is the official building of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. Kosen-rufu is a struggle of words. The Soka Gakkai’s development hinges on the power of
News
“Can Dialogue Save the World?”
by Mitch Bogen Special to the Tribune CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 25—The 15th annual Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue, held at the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue, was groundbreaking. Called “Can Dialogue Save the World? Exploring the Power of Human Connections,” it was the first Ikeda Forum to be fully led by young people.
Buddhist Study
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi’s Mentor
In 1928, founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi was motivated by a fellow educator to further his understanding of Nichiren Daishonin’s teaching. While familiar with Nichiren and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, this encounter inspired him to learn more about the Daishonin’s philosophy. In particular, he studied Nichiren’s treatise “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the
Buddhist Study
Voluntarily Assuming the Appropriate Karma
Many SGI members begin practicing Nichiren Buddhism hoping to change something in their lives or to find a deeper sense of fulfillment and happiness. We meet many people in the SGI who have transformed long-term despair into lasting hope, experiencing a great change in the meaning they derive from living. From the standpoint of faith,
Frontline News
World Seikyo Center Opens
On Nov. 16, SGI-USA representative leaders attended a commemorative ceremony for the Soka Gakkai World Seikyo Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo. The official opening was two days later, on Nov. 18. The building serves as the new headquarters for the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. During the ceremony, the attendees learned about the origins
Frontline News
Inspiring Hope and Confidence in Times of Disaster
The World Tribune sat down with SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss to learn about how financial contributions to the SGI-USA support its disaster relief efforts. This article also features vignettes from SGI-USA leaders who have closely worked with members impacted by natural disasters, and a member who received support in a time of need. by