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Let’s Share Nichiren Buddhism to Create a World of Peace and Happiness for All Humankind
The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting held at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Tokyo, on July 16, 2003. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting on April 12, 2025. The excerpts were translated from the April 28, 2025,
My Golden Vision
Repaying my debt of gratitude, I transform my life and the lives of those around me.
A Financial Overview
by Erica KondoAssistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment and generous financial contributions, which play a crucial role in advancing our movement for peace in the United States and the Caribbean. In 2024, the support from our members accounted for over 85%
SIGS Hosts East Asia Peace Symposium at SUA
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—The Soka Institute for Global Solutions (SIGS) held the second in a three-part symposia on Peace and Reconciliation in East Asia from April 17 to 19 at Soka University of America (SUA) in Aliso Viejo, California. The symposium, which centered on approaches to peacebuilding based on East Asia’s historical context, brought together SUA
Grandmas Take a Stand
Giving advice and hope to the younger generation.
Opening Yourself Up to Perspectives and People
Opening Yourself Up to Perspectives and People Truly hearing and seeing someone else can be tough. Especially if we think we’re in the right or know best. Fortunately, Buddhist practice helps us to open our minds with wisdom and compassion. Marko Bajkovic, of Costa Mesa, California, shares how seeing past his ego helped him embrace
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Equality Is the Lifeblood of Buddhism
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 U.S.-Japan Exchange Training Meeting, held at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, September 23, 1991. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp.
Courageous Offerings
What we can learn from Nichiren Daishonin and his disciples about the courageous spirit of offerings.
The Heart of the Matter
Transforming skepticism into faith, I become a person who appreciates the heart of others. I am Gabrielle Tao from San Mateo, California.
A Vow for the Enlightenment of All People—The Power Deep Within Our Lives That Can Overcome All Obstacles
I, Nichiren, am the only person in all Japan who understands this [that the other Buddhist schools proffer slanderous teachings and cause people to fall into the evil paths of existence]. But if I utter so much as a word concerning it, then parents, brothers, and teachers will surely censure me, and the ruler of
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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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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
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Discussions on Befriending Youth
Never give up—(L–r) Jason Lions and his former young men’s division leader, Tony in 2005. 20 years later, they attend the Men’s Division Conference at the Florida Nature and Culture Center, Weston, Fla., April 2025. Photos courtesy of Jason Lions. Jason LionsLos Angeles Throughout my early years, poverty and violence were daily realities of my
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Leading the Happiest of Lives (1.1)
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 6, 1994, at a Soka Gakkai Thailand general meeting in Bangkok. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 1–5. Ikeda Sensei’s conception of happiness is an inspiring teaching for all, imparting courage to those overwhelmed by suffering
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A Time for Dancing
With a stand-alone spirit, I rebuild my family and unite to expand kosen-rufu in Tobago.
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Discussions on Engaging Youth
Sharing Buddhism with young people starts with being a good friend.
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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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