December 4, 2020, World Tribune - World Tribune

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Daily Life

Q: Dear World Tribune, How can I feel hopeful toward 2021? —Bodhisattva Seeking

A: Dear Bodhisattva Seeking, What an important question. I’m sure many others share the same concern. We no doubt face unprecedented times, and as we reflect on the past year and approach a new one, we may wonder how to be hopeful in spite of it all. Recently, the SGI announced its 2021 theme as

Experience

Becoming a Source of Hope

My Buddhist practice has empowered me to develop a heart of compassion.

Ikeda Sensei

Be Wise People Who Will Achieve Victory in Your Youth (The Ikegami Brothers Part 1)

The Ikegami Brothers

Buddhist Study

Making Offerings in Buddhism

The holiday season, when many deepen their spirit of generosity and giving, is a good time to reflect on an important element of Buddhist practice: “almsgiving,” or making offerings to support the spread of Buddhism. This is an act that makes possible the endeavor to lead all people to enlightenment and happiness while implanting abundant

Buddhability

New Weekly Buddhability Series

Buddhability has launched a weekly podcast series featuring such episodes as “Buddhism, Therapy and How People Actually Change” and “How to Make Progress, Even When You Can’t See Eye to Eye.” Buddhability is SGI-USA’s new digital ecosystem, spread across multiple social media channels, which introduces Buddhist principles to a new generation. Check out the podcast

Lessons

Chant With the Power of a Lion’s Roar

In the following excerpt from The New Human Revolution, vol. 11, Ikeda Sensei, who appears in the novel as Shin’ichi Yamamoto, encourages members in Peru about the significance of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. “I would like every single one of you to become great victors in life. “Today, therefore, I would like to talk with you a

Q&A

Q: I’m having a hard time participating in SGI activities as much as I would like to because of a busy work schedule. How can I find a way to do both?

Ikeda Sensei: To get right to the point, it boils down to making a decision to do your best in everything and then having the determination not to retreat a single step. In severe circumstances, people tend to give up all too easily. They are convinced that the situation is hopeless before even considering what

New Releases

Buddhist Stories for Kids

Want to teach your kids about Nichiren Daishonin’s writings? Valuable lessons from these seven books.

New Releases

Get Your Study On!

New audiobooks out now.