September 5: SGI-USA Youth Day
Four members reflect on the vow they made 25 years ago and how they are carrying it forward by fostering youth.
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The Buddhist View of Life That Transcends the Suffering of Death
The following is from Dialogue on Life, vol. 3, published in Japanese in March 1974. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 10, installment 3, pp. 322–24. While confronting the fundamental suffering of death, Shakyamuni Buddha established a view of eternal life. Through a consideration
Driven by Hope
Channeling rage into a prayer for my life, I regain my health and develop true strength.
On the Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia
We offer our sincerest condolences to all who were impacted by the recent devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and are offering prayers for their safety, well-being and earliest possible recovery. Ikeda Sensei encouraged victims of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Northeastern Japan, saying, “I can only imagine your exhaustion.” He continued: “Nothing
Starting With One
The 3-Minute Gosho is a brief presentation to be given by a youth member at district discussion meetings, sharing how they can apply Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings to their daily life. Dylan Oh, a future division member entering high school, gave the following presentation at a recent discussion meeting on developing the “stand-alone spirit.” by Dylan
Meeting the Youth Where They Are
A district unites across generations to reach students at Texas A&M, creating a growing network of young people.
Death Gives Greater Meaning to Life
The following is from The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4, published in Japanese in December 1998. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 10, installment 2, pp. 320–22. Instead of trying to avoid facing the inevitability of death, properly understanding the crucial issue
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Leaders Must Yearn for the Welfare of the People
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the SGI-USA. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at an SGI-USA Executive Conference in San Francisco, March 13, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 278–83. The Birthplace of the United Nations
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Dreaming Big
Deciding to live to encourage others, I show proof as an actor, model and friend. I’m Lavelle Roby of Oxnard, California.
A Song in Praise of the Greater Self
Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra—is part of daily practice for Nichiren Buddhists. This series carries Ikeda Sensei’s explanations of gongyo. This month, we start Sensei’s explanations of the verse section of the “Life Span of the Thus Come One”
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It’s Never Too Late to Encourage Youth
Many Treasures members discover new ways to engage young people.
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Transforming Fear Into Hope in Minneapolis
Amid rising tensions in Minneapolis, five Minneapolis-area chapters chose courage—uniting in prayer and action to shift the atmosphere of their city. The World Tribune sat down with the Minnesota Region Women’s Leader Ivett Lorenzano, Men’s Leader Tom Reid and Young Women’s Leader Ally Appelbaum to discuss how uniting together helped build bonds of trust and
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Finding Strength Through Supporting Youth
The World Tribune sat down with Greater Montclair Chapter Women’s Leader Jenna Pacheco to learn how supporting the next generation transformed her faith, leadership and life. How did you start practicing Nichiren Buddhism? Jenna Pacheco: I grew up in a family that practices Buddhism, but when I turned 18, I determined to prove chanting didn’t
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo Is the Wellspring of Life Force
The following is from a speech at a leaders training course in Nagano, Japan, on Aug. 15, 2005. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 8, installment 3, pp. 254–55. Daimoku is the wellspring that enables us to face illness and transform it into an
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Silver Lining
Battling to trust people again, I find in prayer the trust I’d lost in myself.
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Falling Ill Is Not a Sign of Defeat (Part 2)
The following is from The World of Nichiren Daishonin’s Writings, vol. 3, published in Japanese in March 2005. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 8, installment 5, pp. 260–61. Illness is not a sign of defeat or misfortune. For those dedicated to the Mystic
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Returning to my Buddhist practice after decades, I discover that joy was always here for the making, together with those around me.
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