
Heroes of Peace
Introducing the SGI-USA Vietnam Video Series.
From the world’s most diverse lay Buddhist organization.
The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was translated from the Oct. 20, 2007, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. It was originally published in the Nov. 30, 2007, World Tribune. Part one was published in the April 11, World Tribune, pp. 2–3. As the Daishonin teaches,the appearance ofthe three powerful enemies proves
Rediscovering Buddhism in New York, I feel I am coming home.
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
On why it’s a good idea to send our junior high school–aged
children to the FNCC
The following excerpt is from Ikeda Sensei’s speech, translated from the Nov. 17, 2003, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. It was originally published in the Dec. 19, 2003, World Tribune, pp. 1–2. The Buddhist scriptures contain the famous story of the boy Virtue Victorious, who as a result of the benefit
How one man’s vision to bring the world together through music spurred a musical language that inspires hope.
A digital flipbook the World Tribune and Living 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 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,
Using The New Human Revolution
as a compass for victory
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.
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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Interview
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
Interview
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
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
Frontline News
In March, 3,000 (and counting) youth guests took part in our district discussion meetings. So, what’s next?
Ikeda Sensei
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!
Experience
How my newborn son taught me that happiness is something we fight for.
Frontline News
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Interview
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