May 3, 2022, World Tribune - World Tribune

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Encouragement

Let Us Continue on Our Journey to Guide Humanity to Peace and Happiness

First, allow me to congratulate the new women’s division in Japan on the great success of their first district-level general meetings being held this month. Tonight will be a full moon. Whether or not it is visible, I hope you will applaud and commend one another with smiles as bright as the beaming moon. As

Feature

What We’ve Learned From the Hope Champions

The power of relentless Buddhist practice amid difficulties.

Experience

Everything to Gain

Saving day by day for May Contribution, my husband and I embark on the business venture of our lives.

May Contribution

A Financial Overview

by Erica Kondo Assistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I would like to sincerely thank you for your heartfelt financial offerings to support the organization. Because of your unwavering support, we have continued expanding our kosen-rufu movement in America, as well as in the Caribbean and Guam, amid the global pandemic. In

Ikeda Center

‘Hope And Joy In Education’ Noted

The Ikeda Center’s recent release, Hope and Joy in Education: Engaging Daisaku Ikeda Across Curriculum and Context, was awarded the 2022 Outstanding Book Award by the Society of Professors of Education. Founded in 1902, the Society of Professors of Education is one of the oldest and most respected academic associations in the country, with its

Life Lessons from Nichiren

I often get overwhelmed by things but want to feel more joy and appreciation. What can I do?

Answer: Find one thing you can appreciate, take action to express appreciation for it, and repeat this each day. Every effort will help expand and enrich your heart.

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Daisaku Ikeda: Arnold J. Toynbee and the Power of Dialogue

Ikeda Sensei’s wide-ranging discussions with British historian Arnold J. Toynbee, published in book form as Choose Life, paved the way for his dialogues with other leading thinkers around the world. To watch a video on their encounters, visit daisakuikeda.org.

Soka Gakkai

Creating Dynamic Progress

My heartfelt congratulations to you on the Eighth Headquarters Leaders Meeting and the Second Youth Division Leaders Meeting! I want to begin by expressing my profound distress over the heartrending tragedy in Ukraine, a crisis in which warfare continues to threaten the lives, dignity and livelihood of the people there. As Buddhists upholding our belief

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‘World Tribune’ Launches New Site and App

The World Tribune this month is launching its revamped website, worldtribune.org, plus a new mobile app that enables subscribers to read and listen to their SGI-USA publications on the go. Some of the exciting new changes: Website: The new site includes sections for the weekly newspaper World Tribune and monthly study magazine Living Buddhism as

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Happy May 3, Soka Gakkai Day!

May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, is considered New Year’s Day in the SGI, a time when members stand up with fresh resolve to strive for peace and the happiness of all people. The cover photos of the sunrise across the U.S. leading up to May 3 signify a new dawn for everyone.