September 18, 2026, World Tribune

The following is from The New Human Revolution, vol. 1, “Pioneers” chapter. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 12, installment 3, pp. 37–42. In the novel The New Human Revolution, at a Q&A session in Brazil with members who had immigrated there from Japan,

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Soka University of America (SUA) announced a major expansion of the Soka Opportunity Plan, its undergraduate financial aid guarantee. Beginning with the 2027–28 academic year, total family income of $200,000 or less annually will qualify for 100% tuition coverage, more than doubling the previous $90,000 threshold for full-tuition eligibility. Every admitted undergraduate will

Lifted up by the people of my beloved Detroit, I vow to give back to my city.

The Japanese word for mission means to “use one’s life.” Ikeda Sensei says that we were each born with a unique mission to fulfill and those who remember it are strong. The following excerpts are from Ikeda Sensei’s guidance in Discussions on Youth, new edition, pp. 9–11. A: The important thing is to be patient,

This series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, features timeless stories in Nichiren Daishonin’s writings (also called the Gosho) that continue to offer practical wisdom for us today. The mighty warrior General Li Kuang, whose mother had been devoured by a tiger, shot an arrow at the stone he believed was the tiger. The arrow

Audiobook versions of The New Human Revolution volumes 14 and 15 are now available for purchase on Amazon, Audible and Apple Books. The 30-volume series is now halfway complete on audio. Chapter titles in volumes 14 and 15 include “Wisdom and Courage,” “Mission” and “Soka University.” Happy listening! September 18, 2026 World Tribune, p. 11

Born in Philadelphia in 1892, Edward Stuart Davis was introduced to the art world at an early age. His mother worked as a professional sculptor, while his father was the art editor for a newspaper. Raised in an environment that actively encouraged creative expression, Davis developed a passion for the visual arts during his childhood.