20 Life-Changing Buddhist Concepts
Outshining Our Karma With the “Sun of Wisdom”
Concept #11: Changing Karma
In this issue
Experience
On Banishing Doubt
How my son’s cancer enabled me to become a fearless mother and shed all limitations.
Experience
The Makeup Brushes for My Life
SGI-USA member Janice Kinjo is a celebrity makeup artist and men’s groomer in both New York and Los Angeles. The World Tribune spoke with her about her career and how she applies her Buddhist practice to her work. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us! How did you become a makeup artist? Janice Kinjo:
Experience
Teaching My Grandchildren About Faith
The World Tribune spoke with Bernice Griffin, of Lakewood, Washington, about her nearly four decades of Buddhist practice and how she is passing on faith to the next generation. World Tribune: Thank you, Bernice, for speaking with us. We heard that you have a passion for sharing Nichiren Buddhism with young people and that all
Encouragement
Memories of My Eldest Brother
In 1937, I was 9 years old. My father was finally beginning to recover from a long, severe bout of rheumatism. It was at just that time that my eldest brother was drafted into the army. His name was Kiichi, and he was 12 years older than me, making him 21 when he was called
Encouragement
The Future Begins With America
To mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the World Tribune is reprinting the poignant message Ikeda Sensei sent to the members of the SGI-USA on its one-year anniversary. In it, Sensei conveys the important role that America plays in securing peace for all humanity. A year has already passed
The List
3 Keys to Breaking Through Stagnation
1. Prayer Based On a Vow Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo based on a vow enables us to bring forth Buddhahood. Ikeda Sensei writes of this great vow: “The heart of the great vow for kosen-rufu and the life state of Buddhahood are one and the same. Therefore, when we dedicate our lives to this vow, we can
Future Division
Raising Our Future Division in the Garden of Soka
Today’s future division members will be leaders of kosen-rufu in the future. Helping them engage in Buddhist practice and nurturing them in faith through our Soka Gakkai activities is crucial for their development. Ikeda Sensei says: It’s important to raise our children within the garden of the Soka Gakkai. As part of that process, please
Buddhability
Tap Into Your Buddhability
A weekly show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it every day. Check out the latest episodes on buddhability.org/podcast and all other major podcast platforms. Episode #35: How to Get Unstuck From a Monotonous Daily Life Episode Episode #34: Vinessa Shaw on Acting, Perfectionism and Success Episode