Feature
Winning in My Chosen Field
How SGI-USA youth are using their Buddhist practice to win at work.
In this issue
Experience
Taking the Dive
Fighting to keep up with the Coast Guard’s best and brightest, my Buddhist practice proves vital to breaking through fatigue and self-doubt.
Encouragement
Sincerity Is the Key to Vibrant Growth: Shijo Kingo—Part 3 of 3
Building a Bright Future Based on Our Vow—Exploring the Lives of Nichiren Daishonin’s Disciples
Encouragement
Principles of Hope
Guidance for Soka Women
News
Ikeda Sensei and Mrs. Ikeda Conduct Gongyo at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters
On Jan. 9, 2022, Ikeda Sensei and his wife, Kaneko, visited the Soka Gakkai Headquarters in Tokyo and recited gongyo and daimoku. They celebrated the start of the Year of Youth and Dynamic Progress and the fresh departure of each Soka Gakkai organization. They also wholeheartedly prayed for the peace and security of the world,
News
Pubs Price Increase
The SGI-USA Publications have implemented their first pricing increase in a decade to account for higher production, manufacturing and fulfillment costs. This spring, we will introduce a $7 monthly option. Also coming this spring, subscribers will be offered a richer online experience, with a refreshed World Tribune website and app. Added features will include an
Interview
The Buddhist Mantra That Could Change Your Life
Tune in to this episode of the top-rated podcast “The Melissa Ambrosini Show” to hear Greg Martin, co-author of The Buddha in Your Mirror, and Jihii Jolly, host of the popular podcasts “Buddhability” and “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems,” in conversation with Ms. Ambrosini. Listen to the episode today.
Check It Out
District Resources Now in ‘Living Buddhism’
Starting this month, all district study and discussion meeting material will be available in the Living Buddhism. As part of this change, the study magazine will feature expanded options for the monthly discussion meeting presentation material. In October, the SGI-USA announced “The District Is the Core” as its focus toward 2030, introducing more resources and
Check It Out
Revised Edition of ‘The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace,’ Part 1
Gleaned from more than 50 years of Ikeda Sensei’s works, this revised edition adds new selections that further provide a window into his thoughts and philosophy. This series offers a boundless source of inspiration, hope and courage. It is available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Purchase a paperback copy for $9.95 or e-book for $6.99.
Life Lessons from Nichiren
I feel so restricted by the pandemic. What can I do?
Answer: By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can always find a way forward.
Lessons
4 Points to Master Time
How we use our time plays a significant role in how our lives unfold. Finding time amid a hectic schedule is undoubtedly a struggle. When we talk about mastering time from the Buddhist perspective, it’s not about time management in the traditional sense, where we calculate how much time we allot to each activity. Rather,
National Parks
Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
In 1918, Katmai National Park and Preserve was designated a national monument to preserve the features impacted by the cataclysmic 1912 volcanic eruption of Mount Katmai—one of the most powerful recorded. The focus of the park later shifted to protecting wildlife. Its water habitats are vital for red salmon reproduction, making the park home to
Soka Gakkai
District Discussion Meetings Are the Driving Force for Dynamic Progress
The Year of Youth and Dynamic Progress has finally begun. To celebrate Ikeda Sensei’s birthday (on Jan. 2), from the end of last year into the New Year, we received reports of members in various locales helping their friends begin their Buddhist practice. … In The New Human Revolution, volume 18, the “Dynamic Strides” chapter