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Enjoying a Rewarding and Fulfilling ‘Third Stage of Life’
Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance in Daisan no jinsei o kataru (A discussion on the third stage of life—Aging in contemporary society), published in Japanese in October 1998. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 9, installment 1, pp. 283–90. None of us
Tempering Steel
by Brian EnrightOakland, Calif. I pulled up to the teepee with a full beard and an empty stomach, in search of whatever it was I’d been after since leaving my 9–5. I’d come on the invitation of a friend, to take part in a ceremony of the solstice. The ceremony, which involved flushing gallons of
Sharing Buddhism Through Earnest Prayer and Compassionate Actions
The SGI-USA’s Summer of Shakubuku is in full swing! The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s guidance and Nichiren Daishonin’s writings on the compassionate and courageous spirit of propagation. It Starts From One Person Nichiren Daishonin: There should be no discrimination among those who propagate the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo in the Latter Day of
Defeating the Devil King and His Minions
This study series covers Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. Struggles are an undeniable aspect of life. Yet, through engaging in Buddhist practice, we learn to view hardships as essential opportunities for growth. Nichiren Daishonin teaches that
Disciples Realizing the Mentor’s Dreams and Vision
The World Tribune is publishing Ikeda Sensei’s encouragement every month for the SGI-USA women’s division’s America Victory Daimoku Group and Sophia Group meetings. The following excerpt is from The New Human Revolution, vol. 18, pp. 165–66. Nichiren Daishonin writes, “Nichiren is like the plant, and my teacher, the earth” (“Flowering and Bearing Grain,” The Writings
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Pioneer the Ultimate Frontier of Life and Death
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium, in Santa Monica, California, September 29, 1991. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 152–65. Winter Never Fails
Changing Ourselves to Transform the World Around Us
It takes courage to look within and do our own human revolution.
The Essence of a Community
Awakening to my power to impact my environment, I bring hope and joy to my community through friendship. I am Jun Koizumi of Gardena, California.
Our Bold Advance
Districts share how to truly foster friendship with youth in our communities.
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Tips & Insights from the Youth Division
David ShiRohnert, California Talking religion with friends can be very tricky and daunting, due to both the stigma surrounding religion and not wanting to potentially ruin a friendship. Chanting about my mission for kosen-rufu and believing in the Buddha nature of my friends gives me the confidence I need to share Buddhism. I always try
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The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
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Making Friends and Introducing Them to Buddhism
The SGI-USA recently announced their new motto for the year: Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me. In this new series, the World Tribune will publish key guidance from Ikeda Sensei as well as stories of how SGI members across the country are making this motto their own. This week, the World Tribune
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Opening a ‘New Page of Kosen-rufu’ Through Lasting Friendships!
This month, men and young men unite around the shared mission of introducing youth to Buddhism.
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Struggling With Illness Can Forge Invincible Spiritual Strength
Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance in Kenko no chie (The Art of Health), published in Japanese in February 1997. It can also be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 8, installment 1, pp. 247–49. Birth, aging, sickness and death are challenges everyone must face. We are
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Be That Rock
Repaying debts of gratitude, I expand my life without limit.
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‘Run! Champions of Soka!
by Erin Harris and Siraput JongaramrungruangSGI-USA Future Division Young Women’s and Young Men’s leaders ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—“Run! Champions of Soka!”—this was the theme the eight members of the national high school planning board chose for the inaugural High School Conference, held June 27–30 at Soka University of America (SUA) in Aliso Viejo, California. One-hundred and
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Community Built
Losing my refuge, I find one that can’t be lost—in me, in community, in motion.
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