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The Joys of Supporting Others

We strengthen our life force and expand our capacity when we live the bodhisattva way of helping others become happy. Dear World Tribune, I’m going through many personal struggles at the moment and was just asked to support other members as a leader in my local district. The thought of taking care of others when

Experience

Contributing to Kosen-rufu Is My Benefit

How the power of prayer and appreciation transformed my life state, inviting boundless protection and benefits into my life. by Yuko LittleCANTON, MICH. Five months after our family moved from North Dakota to Michigan in December 2015, my husband filed for divorce. For 14 years, I had been a full-time housewife, supporting his career and

Encouragement

2020: Everyone Advances and Becomes a Capable Person

The following is adapted and excerpted from Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada’s speech on Oct. 6 during the 43rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held at the Soka Gakkai Okinawa Training Center in Onna-son, Okinawa. The text appeared in the Oct. 12 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. Congratulations on holding

Check It Out

Human Rights Declaration Turns 71

Dec. 10 marks the 71st birthday of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted in 1948, three years after the U.N.’s founding, the historic document set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It has been translated into over 500 languages. Although not legally binding, most national constitutions have adopted

Brief Guidances

Supporting Our Fellow Members Is a Source of Immeasurable Benefit

The blessings you will enjoy for protecting those who accept and uphold Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will be impossible to fathom! They will be splendid blessings! Truly wonderful! “How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 887 The benefit of supporting those who accept

New Members Meeting

Creating Memories That Last for Eternity

“Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of your present life in this human world.” (“Questions and Answers on Embracing the Lotus Sutra,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 64) It’s wonderful that you would like to study more about Buddhism, and it’s

Activity Report

Caribbean Region Advances Toward 2020

by Betsy Eppsteiner Florida Zone Vice Women’s Leader Thirty passionate leaders of kosen-rufu gathered on Oct. 19 for a historic SGI-USA Caribbean Region Executive Conference (REC), marking the first meeting of its kind to include district through region leaders from across the Caribbean. The Holland House hotel in St. Maarten served as the hosting venue.

Home Visit Revolution

It Takes Courage to Become Happy

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Lee Malone SGI-USA Vice General Director I learned the spirit to treasure the person in front

Our Brilliant Human Revolution

The Bastion of the Pen—A Symbol of the Triumph of Mentor and Disciple—Part 2 of 2

This essay by SGI President Ikeda was originally published in the Oct. 3 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. Part one appears in the Nov. 18 World Tribune. While at the World Seikyo Center, I took a photograph of the nearby Soka International Women’s Center. Since its opening in September 2000,