Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me
In March, 3,000 (and counting) youth guests took part in our district discussion meetings. So, what’s next?
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Now Is the Time to Study the Supreme Philosophy of Life (Part 1)
The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was translated from the Oct. 19, 2007, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. It was originally published in the Nov. 30, 2007, World Tribune. The American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) declared: “Thought’s holy light. / Better it is than gems or gold, / And oh!
By the Root
How my newborn son taught me that happiness is something we fight for.
On the Spirit of Offerings
Nichiren Daishonin was a person of profound appreciation and humanism. He always opened his letters to disciples by expressing his deepest gratitude for the offerings they sent him, going so far as to detail each one. To a husband and wife who offered him an unlined robe, he wrote that, when he dons the robe
Identifying and Winning Over the ‘Three Powerful Enemies’
This new study series will cover Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. If there exists a votary of the Lotus Sutra, then the three types of enemies are bound to exist as well. (“The Opening of the
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Changing Our Destiny Through Sharing Buddhism
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. 2, revised edition, p. 251. “Some of you may feel you couldn’t possibly introduce others to Nichiren Buddhism and successfully have them
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Be People of Magnanimity and Tenacity
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 a training session for divisional representatives, held at the Malibu Training Center, Malibu, California, February 28, 1990. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition,
The Courage To Find the Answers
Using The New Human Revolution
as a compass for victory
The Power of My Life
Insisting on respect, I create friends and allies who fight for me as hard as I fight for them. I am Kathy Simons from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
My First Offering
The May Commemorative Contribution Activity embodies our vow to practice and spread the Mystic Law, expressing gratitude for the profound benefits we have received through Buddhist practice. Beyond personal appreciation, it serves as a means to financially sustain and expand the kosen-rufu movement, ensuring that future generations have access to the transformative teachings of Nichiren
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WT Interviews
Interview
Appreciation Is the Heart of Faith
Toward the May Commemorative Contribution activity this year, the SGI-USA is featuring a video experience from Anil Rajan, of Johns Creek, Georgia. In a brief conversation with the World Tribune, Anil shared the following. World Tribune: What does the May Commemorative Contribution activity mean to you? Anil Rajan: When my wife, Anu, and I were
Interview
In Boise, Community Comes Through Friendship
With the SGI-USA’s 2025 focus on fostering friendship, building community and raising successors, the World Tribune sat down with Tanushree Salvi-Young, the Northwest Mountain Region young women’s leader, to hear about how members in Boise are building friendship and community. World Tribune:Tanushree, thank you for talking with us. Please tell us a little about your
Interview
A Battle to Believe in Our Lives
With the SGI-USA’s focus on friendship, community and raising successors, the World Tribune sat down with Renee Benson, the Louisiana-Mississippi Region women’s leader, to hear about their united effort as a Soka community to support youth. World Tribune: Thank you for speaking with us, Renee, on behalf of the members of Louisiana-Mississippi Region. To start,
Foundational Works
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Interview
Appreciation Is the Heart of Faith
Toward the May Commemorative Contribution activity this year, the SGI-USA is featuring a video experience from Anil Rajan, of Johns Creek, Georgia. In a brief conversation with the World Tribune, Anil shared the following. World Tribune: What does the May Commemorative Contribution activity mean to you? Anil Rajan: When my wife, Anu, and I were
Ikeda Sensei
My Dream Has Been to Realize the Vision of My Mentor (Part 4)
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Aug. 1, 2008, at the Soka Gakkai Youth Division Representatives Conference. This guidance first appeared in the Aug. 8, 2008, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The first three parts appear in the March 7, 14 and 21, World Tribune, pp. 2–3. Dr. Wangari Maathai,
Gosho Study
Buddhahood Is Surmounting Difficulties
In “The Dragon Gate,” Nichiren Daishonin teaches that a life based on a great vow is unshakable.
Experience
Taking a Stand
Joining the Courage Group in the wake of a house fire, I see that a brighter future rests with me.
Frontline News
Flip the Script
At the CEC, the body discusses ways to reimagine the district discussion meeting and make it more engaging to youth.
Buddhability
A platform for youth and Buddhism.
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