Feature
Write A ‘Wonderful Story’ That Will Endure For All Time!
Let’s bring forth a strong life force and together make this a historic year.
In this issue
Experience
Developing Conviction in My Potential
by Byeong Hwa Yun Minneapolis Faith is—to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle. Faith is the source from which all solutions flow. Faith is the engine that propels us in the thrilling voyage of life, a life victorious and transcendent. (Ikeda Sensei, Nov. 6, World Tribune insert, p. C) In
Encouragement
Challenging Ourselves Together
Life Lessons
News
Montgomery Honors Ikeda Sensei
On New Year’s Day, the city of Montgomery saluted Ikeda Sensei’s 93rd birthday (Jan. 2 Japan time) declaring him an honorary citizen of Alabama’s capital. The proclamation, issued by Mayor Steven L. Reed, states that for over 70 years, Sensei has “continuously advanced a movement for peace and social justice through non-violent social change” while
News
New Leadership Appointments
The following national appointments were made on Jan. 1: SGI-USA Future Division The Future Division comprises members in elementary, junior high and high schools. The group’s mission is to foster future leaders toward the Soka Gakkai’s 100th anniversary on Nov. 18, 2030. SGI-USA Parents Group The Parents Group offers encouragement and support to parents in
Check It Out
The Buddhist Perspective on Mental Health
The newest episode of the SGI-USA’s podcast “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems” covers its viewers’ most requested topic of 2020—the Buddhist perspective on mental health. The episode is available on all major podcast platforms and at buddhistsolutions.org.
Soka Spirit
The Resolve to Protect the Soka Gakkai and the Members
Nov. 28, 2021, will mark 30 years since the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood excommunicated 10 million SGI members, signifying our spiritual independence from the authoritarian priesthood. Leading up to this anniversary, this series will focus on important themes and events related to the priesthood issue based on key excerpts from The New Human Revolution, volume 30.
Brief Guidances
Q: I can’t afford to give my children the opportunities that others have, and I fear they’ll fall behind.
Real Life
Our Brilliant Human Revolution
Advancing With Courage and Hope Toward a New Dawn
Ikeda Sensei’s Message
One Youth. Infinite Hope.
Happy Just as I Am
One Youth. Infinite Hope.
Gongyo Series
A Brave and Vigorous Spirit
Learning From The Heart of the Lotus Sutra