July 2, 2021, World Tribune

My family’s bout with COVID-19 became a catalyst to transform our relationships and become closer than ever.

Songs of Light

Check out Ikeda Sensei’s official social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Watch a video celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Oriental Philosophy. Check out a series of tweets introducing SGI President Ikeda’s 2022 peace proposal.

Concept #4: Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime

On this episode of Buddhability Explained, we discuss the Buddhist concept of enlightenment. When we think of the word enlightenment we imagine someone levitating or think we can only achieve it in the distant future. But it’s actually a possibility that anyone can experience in the here and now. Find the full article here.

Located in Page, Arizona, within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, Antelope Canyon consists of two sections. The upper canyon—elevated at about 4,000 feet with sandstone walls reaching 120 feet above the streambed—is referred to by the Navajo as Tse’bighanilini, which means “the place where water runs through rocks.” The lower canyon (pictured) is

Ikeda Sensei’s June 1981 visit to New York came at a critical juncture. Just two years before, he had stepped down as third Soka Gakkai president to shield the members from the perverse machinations of the Nichiren Shoshu priesthood, which had colluded with corrupt former Soka Gakkai leaders to wrest control of the lay organization.

Mark your calendars for the nationwide SGI-USA Culture Department Virtual Conference on July 10, 2021 (1 p.m. PDT/3 p.m. CDT/4 p.m. EDT). Please register through the website. The two-hour gathering will focus on the theme “Manifest Hope & Victory Toward 2030 With the Vast Heart of Soka!” and include an introduction to Buddhism, faith experiences,

“Everyone, please expect much of these young people. … They will carry out the battle for the Law. So long as we have these youths, the Soka Gakkai will be absolutely solid.” Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda uttered these words days after he established the young men’s and young women’s divisions (July 11 and