Ikeda Sensei’s Lectures
‘On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land’
Engaging in Dialogues of Hope to Bring Happiness and Peace to All People
In this issue
Ikeda Sensei
Spreading the Hope-Inspiring Breezes of Eternity, Happiness, True Self and Purity
In 1981, which the Soka Gakkai designated as the Year of Youth, I traveled throughout Japan and the world, presenting many poems to our youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth. I fondly recall writing these lines for my young friends in America: Faith is the engine that propels usin the thrilling voyage of life,a life victorious
On the Cover
SGI-USA Phoenix Buddhist Center
When the time came to open a new center in Phoenix, the search for a location led to a property in a residential neighborhood on East Myrtle Avenue. People in the community pass through the eastern edge of the property to hike, bike or ride horses in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. However, when vacating it
Gosho Study
Bringing Forth Protection From Without
“Buddhism teaches that, when the Buddha nature manifests itself from within, it will receive protection from without.” (“The Three Kinds of Treasure,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 848) Ikeda Sensei’s Guidance Nichiren Daishonin explains … the “Buddha nature manifesting itself from within and bringing forth protection from without.” In other words, when
Experience
Full Expression
Though illness stirs up long-held doubts, it prompts the courage to align my life and career with my mission as a Bodhisattva of the Earth. I’m Harold Rubinfeld from Lancaster, California.
News
Statement on the G7 Hiroshima Summit, the Ukraine Crisis and No First Use of Nuclear Weapons
by Daisaku Ikeda The Ukraine crisis, which in addition to bringing devastation to the people of that country has had severe impacts on a global scale—even giving rise to the specter of nuclear weapons use—has entered its second year. Against this backdrop and amid urgent calls for resolution, the G7 Summit of leading industrial nations
Our History
An 80 Year Tradition of Fighting Injustice
November 1941—Founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi is met by several officers of Japan’s special higher police at the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai’s Kyushu General Meeting. One blocks his path, shouting: “Isn’t it strange how the nation is praying to the Sun Goddess and you won’t even accept the talisman? You’re no patriot!” Composed, Mr. Makiguchi
Our History
Nichiren Daishonin—His Lifelong Vow and Great Compassion
Installment 7: The Komatsubara Persecution
Ikeda Wisdom Academy
Highlights of the July 2023 Study Material
Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. JULY SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 1, pp. 139–64 Part Three: “Expedient Means” Chapter• The Revelation of the Single Buddha Vehicle: Opening
District Meeting
District Study Meeting Material
July 2023
District Meeting
District Discussion Meeting Material
July 2023
The New Human Revolution
Great Path—Volume 28, Chapter 2
Installment 10 | Installment 20 | Installment 30 | Installment 40 | Installment 50 | Installment 60 Installment 1 We recite and we sing!A rainbow of poetry and song of our grand adventureshines in the skies of kosen-rufu. Why do I sing?To kindle hope and ignite a flame of couragein the hearts of sorrowing friends!To sound
Comic
Constructing a Foundation
In the Buddhist sutras, there is a story of a wealthy man. Envious on seeing the beautiful, towering three-story home of another, he hires a carpenter to build him a mansion of equal grandeur. The carpenter agrees and naturally begins building from the foundation up … but the foolish rich man is impatient and says: