September 19, 2025, World Tribune

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s editorial titled “Faith for a Harmonious Family,” published in Japanese in the Daibyakurenge, April 1968. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 13, installment 1, pp. 63–65. Ikeda Sensei has set forth five eternal guidelines for the Soka Gakkai: 1)

This excerpted guidance from Ikeda Sensei is from the essay series “Life Is Wonderful,” published in Japanese in the Seikyo Shimbun, May 29, 2004. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, chapter 13, installment 2, pp. 66–68. Being able to have deep appreciation for everyone around

“At Soka, we believe that education does not begin when you choose an area of study or take an exam,” said Ian Read, the associate dean of faculty, addressing the Class of 2029 during the academic opening session on Aug. 7. “Education begins when you start to ask meaningful questions about yourself and think about

Seeking conviction, I find it right beneath my feet.

The Active Duty and Military Veterans/First Responders Conference will be held Nov. 7–10, 2025, at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC). The World Tribune sat down with three of the group’s territory leaders: Valerie Brady, of Central Territory, and Donna Hinton and Steve Johnson, of SoCal-Pacific Territory, to learn more about the group’s

This series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, aims to answer questions about the basics of Nichiren Buddhism.  The way we begin and end each day doesn’t just shape our mood—it shapes our health. Studies show that daily routines can lower stress levels and improve overall well-being. In Nichiren Buddhism, SGI members start their morning

by the Pacific Northwest Zone team What is your zone motto? Altruistic action opens the way for everyone’s happiness! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Pacific Northwest Zone comprises six regions, which encompasses the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. We have a proud history of Soka Spirit. In 1992, courageous pioneer

The World Tribune sat down with Santa Monica Chapter women’s and men’s leaders, Keiko Hirama and David Nakabayashi, to learn how they have joyfully introduced youth to Buddhism. Hi Keiko and David! Thank you for speaking with us about how your chapter is sharing Buddhism with youth. What’s been the inspiration? Keiko Hirama: Last December,

With each breath, molten glass expands with vibrant colors dancing to life. Dale Patrick Chihuly experimented with a new glassblowing style by creating asymmetrical forms, influenced by gravity, resulting in large-scale, expansive works of art. Chihuly, born Sept. 20, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, first melted glass in an oven and blew a bubble from it