October 1, 2021, World Tribune

How I got off drugs and embraced a winning life with a devoted practice.

This essay was written by Ikeda Sensei as part of his series “The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and the Mentor-Disciple Relationship.” It was originally published in the Jan. 8, 2009, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun, and in the May 15, 2009, World Tribune. If you want to understand the causes that

Soka University of America (SUA) was ranked No. 29 on the list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2022.” U.S. News & World Report also ranked SUA: #13 Best Value #1 Most International Students #1 Financial Resources #2 Campus Ethnic Diversity #4 Faculty Resources “We’re very

Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana on Aug. 29, 2021, 16 years to the day after the landfall of the devastating Hurricane Katrina. SGI-USA Central Territory Leader James Herrmann spoke with the World Tribune about the incredible strength of the local members and the SGI-USA’s disaster relief efforts in New Orleans. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking

10/2 World Peace Day Oct. 2, 1960: Ikeda Sensei departed for his first overseas trip to realize the ideals of his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. Later, this day became known as “World Peace Day.” (See The New Human Revolution, vol. 1, “Sunrise” chapter, and NHR-24, “Ode to Mothers” chapter) 10/4 The 50th

Concept #13: The Three Thousand Realms in a Single Moment of Life

by Marisa Marcenaro Gaylord, Mich. When I was a little girl, I heard Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for the first time while my mom was watching a movie about Tina Turner. Over the years, that phrase stuck with me. Somehow, I knew that it was important. At the end of 2019, while taking a group picture, rather than

On Episode 37 of the Buddhability podcast series, Nikolai Fraiture, who is best known for being the bassist of the Grammy Award-winning rock band The Strokes, shares his views on music and creativity and tells his story of how his Buddhist practice impacts his life and work. Click here to listen.

There is an anecdote about a son of the eminent Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, Ilya, that goes like this: “One day, the boy was given a cup and saucer that he had wanted for a long time. Overjoyed, he wished to show it to everyone. He rushed around the house almost beside himself with excitement.

The Harvest Moon, said to be the most beautiful of the year, fell on Sept. 20, less than two days before the autumn equinox. At this time of year, the moon for several evenings rises soon after sunset, and this celestial event is celebrated the world over with moon viewings, family feasts, gift giving and

A 17-part biographical sketch on Ikeda Sensei’s life is now available in audio format on daisakuikeda.org. The biography details his life and achievements building and leading the world’s most diverse lay Buddhist organization. Chapters include: “Encountering a Mentor,” “Assuming the Presidency,” “The 1970s—Dialogue, Breaking New Ground,” “Excommunication” and “A Question of Motivation.” Click here for