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What we might consider a conversation and a dialogue are poles apart.

The World Tribune spoke with Andrea Bartoli, Ph.D., an international conflict resolution expert, about his thoughts on the war between Russia and Ukraine, the use of violence in conflicts and his belief that peace is possible. He currently teaches at Seton Hall University, is a visiting fellow at the Columbia University’s Advanced Consortium on Cooperation,

Nichiren Daishonin was born on Feb. 16, 1222, in a village on the eastern coast of Awa Province in present-day Chiba Prefecture. His family made a living as fishermen during the Kamakura Period. This was when the nation was fraught with natural disasters and power clashes within the ruling warrior class, and religious leaders sought

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Soka University of America celebrates 20 years in Aliso Viejo, Calif.

What the world urgently needs now is an age of wisdom. No matter how much information or knowledge we may have, it does not necessarily produce value or bring happiness. The power of wisdom effectively puts that knowledge and information to use, puts it into action. Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda once told 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

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy is an SGI-USA youth division movement to engage youth leaders in advanced study. In March, a new cycle of the academy began, focusing on the study of On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime: SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series. This month, academy members will study chapters 5 and 6 of this lecture

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy is an SGI-USA youth division movement to engage youth leaders in advanced study. In March, a new cycle of the academy began, focusing on the study of On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime: SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series. This month, academy members will study chapters 3 and 4 of this lecture

PART 3: KOSEN-RUFU AND WORLD PEACE OVERVIEW OF THIS SERIES “The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace” is a three-part series that features key selections from SGI President Ikeda’s collected works, which thus far have been compiled into 150 volumes in Japanese. These selections introduce core concepts expressing the wisdom and universal message of Nichiren

Photos by Jimmy Anicet, Susan Forner, Jeff Foster, Marc Giannavola, Sandy long, Eddie ng, Maya ono, Leticia Rey, Raul Teran, Jonathan Wilson Over 1,600 youth leaders take the Ikeda Wisdom Academy Exam, ready for dynamic advancement in the Year of Soka Victory. by Ayumi Inoue Staff Writer Following SGI President Ikeda’s example, youth of the

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Ikeda Wisdom Academy Launches Third Class 2019–2020 The Ikeda Wisdom Academy, comprising district through national youth leaders, was founded on January 26, 2013, and named by SGI President

On Jan. 27, youth leaders across the country will take the SGI-USA Ikeda Wisdom Academy Exam III, covering The Opening of the Eyes: SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series. The exam will mark the completion of the second class of the Ikeda Wisdom Academy, an advanced study program for district through national youth leaders, which was

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