Frontline News
10,000 Youth
At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a bold new focus is set toward January 2028.
In this issue
Ikeda Sensei
Living With an Awareness of the Importance of the Heart
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 25, 1988, at a divisional representatives conference in Tokyo. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 135–37. Our inner transformation through revealing our inherent Buddhahood will transform not only our own lives but also our environment and
Ikeda Sensei
Appreciation and Joy Multiply Our Good Fortune
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a conference in Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 1998. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 138–39. Rejecting negativity and practicing faith based on appreciation and joy is the way to elevate our life state. It is the heart
Experience
New Beginnings
Coming around my wife in her final days, her friends help me begin anew.
Q&A
It’s About Shakubuku Rooted in Friendship
The World Tribune sat down with the SGI-USA youth leaders to discuss their bold new vision toward 2028. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us about the SGI-USA’s new two-year focus. At the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Conference in June, the SGI-USA youth introduced the bold new vision to enable 10,000 youth
Buddhist Study
Can We Find Common Ground Through Dialogue?
This new study series aims to answer questions about the basics of the SGI’s practice of Nichiren Buddhism. How can we create understanding when things feel stuck—or worse, when the divide between opposing sides seems to grow only wider? Often, when discussions become heated, people cling more tightly to their own views. Whether in our
Interview
The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
Profiles
Soaring Into the Vast Skies of Freedom!
by the Southern California Zone team What is your zone motto? Cheers of Victory! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Southern California (SoCal) Zone was established in January 2023 with a name change from the former SoCal West Zone. We embarked on our fresh departure embracing the following guidance from Nichiren Daishonin: “I entrust
On the Cover
Maurice Braun: The Essence of Nature and Spirit Through Art
Maurice Braun (1877–1941) stands out as a prominent figure in the early development of California Impressionism. Known for his vivid landscapes, Braun was deeply inspired by the natural world and often explored the connection between nature and spirituality in his work. Raised in New York City, Braun spent his youth captivated by art, frequently visiting