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Daily Life

A True Appreciation for Diversity

Society today is rife with racial conflict, political divisiveness and uncertainty about the future, among a growing multitude of complex issues. Ikeda Sensei addressed, the ever-changing challenges of the world in his September 1993 Harvard University address, titled “Mahayana Buddhism and 21st Century Civilization.” In this lecture, he discusses the root cause of division and conflict

Experience

Nothing Will Stand Between Me and My Dreams!

Encouragement

Strive With Joy at Each Moment (Part 2)

The following is the conclusion of Ikeda Sensei’s study essay on the “threefold transformation of the land” from “The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and the Mentor-Disciple Relationship” series, which was originally published in the Dec. 12, 2008, Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, as well as the April 24, 2009, World Tribune. Part 1 was republished

News

Accepting Applications for Education Fellows Program

The Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue is accepting applications for its Education Fellows Program now through Sept. 1. Established in 2007, the program honors the educational legacy of Daisaku Ikeda, founder of the Ikeda Center. It aims to advance research and scholarship in the internationally growing field of Ikeda/Soka studies in education. This field

Buddhist Study

Buddhism Manifests Itself in Society

Many regard Buddhism as a philosophy of peace and calm, a rejection of the cares and distractions of the world to be sought in austere quietude, away from society’s bustle. A pilgrim making an arduous journey to learn the secrets of life from a secluded hermit comes to mind. Certainly, inner peace is a benefit

Profiles

Our Humanity Is Revealed Through Empathy

Profiles

I Absolutely Can and Will

by Shreya Khuntia29 years oldWashington, D.C. I am an infectious disease epidemiologist, which is like a disease detective, and work at a health department that works closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, I talk to a lot of people who have the coronavirus and try

Lessons

8 Lessons on Life From Nichiren to Shijo Kingo

Shijo Kingo was a skilled samurai and physician, and Nichiren Daishonin’s close disciple. Although a sincere practitioner, Kingo was known for his hot temper. But by following the guidance of his mentor, Nichiren, with dedication and discipline, he transformed his negative tendencies and overcame all adversity. Ikeda Sensei writes: “Just as Shijo Kingo was encouraged to