January 11, 2019, World Tribune - World Tribune

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Our History

Background to the “Song of Human Revolution”

There have always been songs that rouse hope in people’s hearts for the flourishing of culture and the emergence of the people. Shin’ichi wanted to compose a song of life that would inspire all members to build a new age of humanistic culture and humanism. SGI President Ikeda introduced the “Song of Human Revolution” at

Experience

Establishing the Foundation of My Happiness

by Yoori Yim Chicago I was 15 when I moved to New York from South Korea at my aunt’s invitation. I was excited about the opportunity to fulfill my dreams in the U.S., but little did I know that it would be the start of great obstacles. Although I tried my best to excel academically,

Encouragement

Passing on the Spirit of Faith

Eternalizing the Mentor’s Teachings In 2019, the SGI-USA will join members around the world in earnestly studying SGI President Ikeda’s The New Human Revolution to both eternalize the mentor’s teachings and transmit them to future generations. Living Buddhism will aid this effort by publishing a monthly study guide, starting from its January 2019 issue. To

News

How Do We Practice Human Rights?

by Mitch Bogen Special to the Tribune The Ikeda Center’s 14th annual Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue, held on Nov. 30, hosted three leading scholars and more than 100 Boston-area engaged citizens for an exploration of the topic: “How Do We Practice Human Rights? A Dialogue on Dignity and Justice in Daily Life.” In her

News

Virginia South Center Opens

HAMPTON, Va., Dec. 9—Members celebrate the opening of the SGI-USA Virginia South Buddhist Center. To reach the new facility: 2078 Nickerson Blvd. Hampton, VA 23663 757-251-6525

Check It Out

The Joy of Buddhist Learning

The SGI-USA capped off the Year of Brilliant Achievement with another historic victory. On Dec. 15–16, 2018, 1,629 SGI-USA members and guests participated in the first online Introductory Exam. Not only was the average passing rate 80 percent, but also a palpable joy filled each exam location. Participants were enthusiastically welcomed and assisted by volunteer

New Members Meeting

The Eight Winds

Today, more than ever, people are seeking a way to become genuinely happy, to live with boundless courage, hope and confidence, and to be unswayed by external circumstances. Nichiren Daishonin established a Buddhist practice rooted in daily life that enables us to build a solid self and attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. But based on

District Meeting

Tools and Updates for the District

Toward the 60th anniversary of the SGI-USA in 2020, the SGI-USA begins a new era of developing the districts. Studying the New Human Revolution Starting from its January 2019 issue, Living Buddhism began carrying a four-part study guide on one volume per month of The New Human Revolution. The following is a suggested framework for

New Year's Message

Brightly Illuminate the World With the Light of Human Revolution

Warm greetings to all of you attending this joyous New Year’s gongyo meeting, from which we will set out to triumphantly scale a new summit of worldwide kosen-rufu! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here today. I am chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo earnestly that each of you, my precious friends, and