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A: Relationship problems are opportunities for you to grow and mature. Such problems can be character building, if you don’t let them defeat you. That’s why it’s important not to isolate yourself. No one can exist apart from others. … Buddhism teaches that we should associate with good companions (see The Lotus Sutra and its

In the last two weekends of March, youth general meetings themed “Redefining Joy Amid the Times” will be held virtually across the SGI-USA. All young women, young men and nonbinary members and guests ages 12–35 are invited to attend.Contact your local leaders to find out more information!

How I transformed my outrage at my mother’s death to become the person she believed I could be.

We only become truly human by connecting with the people. It is indeed among the people that we develop ourselves and discover true joy. … There are various degrees of human relationships, such as people we know by sight and others with whom we just exchange greetings. The most admirable association we can form, however,

1. Pray For My Community’s Prosperity Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to ensure that my city is safe and peaceful, and that my neighbors and fellow residents are protected. 2. Be Courteous Say hello to my neighbors and endeavor to have friendly exchanges with them. 3. Be Considerate Strive to foster trust and widen my circle of friendship

by Susan Jacoby Auburn, Washington I was walking down the street, crying, when someone asked me if I was OK and if I had ever heard of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I was 19 at the time and extremely unhappy. I went to an SGI meeting that night and have been practicing Buddhism since. Recently, I had been

My warmest congratulations to you all on the Sixth Headquarters Leaders Meeting, where we set forth in achieving dynamic progress with youthful hearts toward our centennial. … This May 5 marks the 50th anniversary of the start of Ikeda Sensei’s dialogue with Arnold J. Toynbee, considered by many to be the preeminent historian of the

A: Despite our best efforts, it can be difficult to convey to our closest family members and friends the great value we derive from practicing Nichiren Buddhism. Countless SGI members, including SGI President Ikeda, have grappled with this problem. During his first U.S. visit in 1960, a woman asked at a meeting in Washington, D.C.,

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this new World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Maya Gunaseharan SGI-USA Young Women’s Leader During a recent home visit in Chicago, a young woman

“Home Visit Week” is established to support the development and victory of each member. SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 9—In 2013, the SGI-USA youth made the word challenge their motto, with the goal of introducing 3,000 young people to the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism in the United States. It was a dream that SGI-USA members

“Having good friends and advancing together with them is not half the Buddha way but all the Buddha way.” —Shakyamuni Buddhism is referred to as the “inner way,” finding both the causes and solutions to human problems within the hearts and minds of human beings themselves. However, it also acknowledges the power of external influences