May 8, 2020, World Tribune

by Patrick HallSan Francisco “Just as flowers open up and bear fruit, just as the moon appears and invariably grows full, just as a lamp becomes brighter when oil is added, and just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes.” (“The Third Day

The following is a message from Ikeda Sensei to the students of Soka University and Soka Women’s College at the start of the academic year. Sensei is the founder of both institutions. To the 50th entering class of Soka University, the 36th entering class of Soka Women’s College, students entering the Graduate Schools and the

Nichiren Buddhism teaches us how to bring forth the wisdom to transform the challenges we face in our lives as well as the larger issues impacting society. Nichiren Daishonin teaches that every one of us possesses limitless power to transform even our greatest obstacles into the most beneficial opportunities. Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the fundamental Law

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Our efforts to awaken one youth after another have not been deterred by the coronavirus pandemic. Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope. More Than Ever!” SGI-USA members are focused on enabling 6,000 young people to begin chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo right now in these uncertain times to collectively elevate the life state of humanity. Unlocking the

by Koji Cassetta27 years oldDetroit When I first picked up the bass at 14, I knew I wanted to play music for life. But I struggled with self-confidence as I pursued my dream to go to a top music program. I went to community college for four years and barely got through an algebra course that

The following was adapted from “Humanity Is the Essence of Buddhism,” a speech that Ikeda Sensei delivered in Los Angeles on Feb. 22, 1990. The full text can be found in My Dear Friends in America, third edition, pp. 60–66. 1. All endeavors start from one person, from a single pioneer. The individual who set the wheels

by Naoko LeslieSGI-USA Women’s Leader With the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, our lives as parents have drastically changed—kids have no school, and they are home! In my household, pillow fights have become a daily routine between our teenage daughter, Miki, and second-grade son, Nobuki. Playdates with friends take place via FaceTime, and their teachers began online