Buddhahood Is Surmounting Difficulties
In “The Dragon Gate,” Nichiren Daishonin teaches that a life based on a great vow is unshakable.
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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,
Taking a Stand
Joining the Courage Group in the wake of a house fire, I see that a brighter future rests with me.
Choose Hope
Symposium unites voices in the effort to prevent nuclear war.
What’s the benefit of studying Nichiren’s writings?
This new study series aims to answer questions about the basics of the SGI’s practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Every world religion has its sacred texts—Buddhism has sutras, Judaism the Hebrew Bible and Christianity the Bible. In Nichiren Buddhism, we are fortunate to have the Gosho, the collected writings of Nichiren Daishonin, which serve as a
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
Nanjo Tokimitsu: A Young Hero of Buddhism
On April 28, 1253, Nichiren Daishonin first proclaimed his teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to help people overcome suffering and build a society rooted in equality and respect. He also identified erroneous religious teachings as the source of the misery plaguing the people of his day and sought to correct these errors. His declaration was a call
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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
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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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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
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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,
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What’s Your Why?
Youth territory leaders share their personal reasons for advancing full throttle toward the March youth-led discussion meetings.
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My Dream Has Been to Realize the Vision of My Mentor (Part 2)
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. 6, 2008, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Part one appears in the March 7, World Tribune, pp. 2–3. No matter what storms may assail the Soka
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Too Focused for Fear
Fighting for my friends, I learn that a lion’s prayers are always answered.
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Warmly Embracing Youth at Our March District Meetings
March is a time to find new ways to revolutionize our discussion meetings.
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Cherishing All of Life
In the wake of my son’s passing, I rise above my pain and discover the beauty of life within.
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