Thirty Years: 1996 Visit
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‘Never Seek This Gohonzon Outside Yourself’
The following is from a speech at a representative gathering in Tokyo on April 3, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 3, installment 2, pp. 58–62. In this selection, Ikeda Sensei explains the profound principle of tapping the power of the Gohonzon in
Strength of Heart
Choosing first to believe in myself, I break into acting more confident than ever.
Believing in My Unlimited Potential
Fulfilling my dreams through responding to Ikeda Sensei’s vision for peace.
The Horses and Swans That Revived King Rinda
This series, prepared by the SGI-USA Study Department, features timeless stories from Nichiren Daishonin’s writings (also called the Gosho) that continue to offer practical wisdom for us today. Long ago, there lived a great ruler named King Rinda. The sound of white horses neighing infused him with energy and strength. As long as he was
Be Leaders of Wisdom and Poetic Spirit
The following is from the June 2026 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. The verse section of the “Life Span” chapter of the Lotus Sutra, which we recite each day during gongyo, beautifully expresses the eternal nature of life through sublime poetry. In this sense, all members of the Soka Gakkai
Embodying the ‘Five Eternal Guidelines’
To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai women’s division on June 10, 1951, the SGI-USA women will reconfirm the purpose of our Buddhist practice through studying Ikeda Sensei’s lecture series The Five Eternal Guidelines of the Soka Gakkai at our America Victory Daimoku Group tosos from July to November. The
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A Renaissance of Spirit Based on Friendship
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 an SGI representatives conference in Miami, Florida, February 5, 1993. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 258–62. The day of a new
The 30th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 1996 Visit to the US
Ikeda Sensei visited the U.S. 27 times. This year marks 30 years since his final visit in 1996. The following pages recount Sensei’s last trip to America, along with reflections from members on how their encounters with him transformed their lives and have continued to inspire them toward 2028 and beyond. America is vast. It
Deciding on Victory
Refusing to be defeated by what’s beyond my control, I go all-out in football and school to encourage my friends and ensure a bright future. I’m Spencer Parham of Los Angeles.
Leading All Humanity to Enlightenment
Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra morning and evening—is part of daily practice for Nichiren Buddhists. This series carries Ikeda Sensei’s explanations of gongyo. This section, part of the prose section of the “Life Span” chapter, is no longer recited
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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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The Life State of Practitioners of the Mystic Law
The following is from a speech at a Chubu region representatives conference in Aichi, Japan, on May 26, 1997. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 2, installment 3, pp. 33–34. Describing three characteristics of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, Ikeda Sensei calls on us to
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Soka University of America graduates the Class of 2026.
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Absolute Happiness and Relative Happiness
The following is from a speech at a Rio de Janeiro general meeting in Brazil on Feb. 13, 1993. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, chapter 1, installment 2, pp. 5–9. How, in the face of the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness and death, can
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