July 18, 2025, World Tribune

Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance in The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 5, published in Japanese in September 1999. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 227–29. Buddhism teaches that we should strive for the mutual happiness of ourselves and others, without

Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance in The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, published in Japanese in December 1998. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 229–30. The bodhisattva way teaches that our happiness is inextricably linked with serving others. There are

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a European representatives’ conference, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on June 11, 1992. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 231–34. The aim of Buddhism is the pursuit of happiness, a life of mutual elevation in which we

Eddie Laiche, of San Luis Obispo, California, wondered what one person could possibly do about the threat of nuclear war. Today he relies on his Buddhist practice to bring him the hope and courage necessary to take steps toward peace. Buddhability discusses the Buddhist view on sustainable change and the vital role one individual can

Losing my refuge, I find one that can’t be lost—in me, in community, in motion.

by Riverside Region team RIVERSIDE, Calif.—At our July kosen-rufu gongyo meeting, Riverside Region welcomed three young men into our Soka community, each with their own unique journey and path. For each, however, genuine care and true bonds of friendship were decisive. Everyone, at every level of the organization, took responsibility to ensure the guys always

This study series by the SGI-USA Study Department aims to answer questions about the basics of Nichiren Buddhism.  Buddhism is not naïve—it does not deny the existence of “good” and “bad” friends. But it views these terms in a light that may surprise and even revolutionize one’s understanding of them. The real question for the

by Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Zone What is your zone motto? We will be champions of member care! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island (BQLI) Zone was formed at the beginning of 2020. We were so excited to fight for kosen-rufu in our new zone. Soon after, the pandemic shut everything down. It was

A New York City MetroCard. A Volkswagen Beetle. A Boeing 757. These everyday canvases have all showcased James Rizzi’s unmistakable, three-dimensional pop art style. Born and raised in Brooklyn (1950–2011), Rizzi developed his signature layered-print technique while studying at the University of Florida. Pressed for time during painting, printmaking and sculpture classes, he cleverly printed