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Feature

Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems

SGI-USA launches a Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems making Buddhism more relatable. On May 31, the SGI-USA launched a podcast series, “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems.” The World Tribune sat down with SGI-USA Social Media Manager Mike O’Malley and podcast host Jihii Jolly to learn more about the podcast’s objective, the feedback so far and

Experience

My Journey to Unconditional Happiness

by Tammi AsayPhoenix For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with my health. At 4 years old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Some days, I felt well enough to go to recess with my classmates, but if I played too hard, I would get sick. In addition to my health

Encouragement

The Tradition of Soka University

SGI members worldwide are earnestly studying SGI President Ikeda’s The New Human Revolution to both eternalize the mentor’s teachings and transmit them to future generations. To that end, the World Tribune has begun reprinting essays from “Thoughts on The New Human Revolution.” This installment originally appeared in the March 15, 1998, issue of the Seikyo

News

A Global Philosophy, Uniquely DePaul

DePaul University is seeking applicants from around the world for its master’s degree in Value-Creating Education for Global Citizenship. Offered exclusively online, this is the first and only degree of its kind. On Jan. 2, 2018, the Chicago-based DePaul University, the nation’s largest Catholic University, introduced the program, which engages students in actualizing the Soka

Check It Out

“Nurturing the Heart of Peace”

DENVER, June 9—In an annual tradition that began in 1989, SGI-USA members of Rocky Mountain Zone celebrated the 31st SGI Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony at Sloan’s Lake Park in the Mile High City. On hand to join them were Consulate-General of Japan in Denver Midori Takeuchi; City and County of Denver Deputy Manager of Parks

Study Made Easy

Refusing to Be Defeated by Anything

“Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle? “Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412 Sometimes in life, we fall ill or something else happens that interferes with our happiness. These are the times when we need to recall Nichiren Daishonin’s declaration: “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

Constructing the New Era

Forging Ahead Fearlessly

by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda The earnest wish of my mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, was to eliminate all misery and suffering from the face of the earth. This month, as members throughout Japan and the world carry on his spirit and strive courageously for kosen-rufu, we celebrate the anniversary of Mr. Toda’s