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
Too Focused for Fear
Fighting for my friends, I learn that a lion’s prayers are always answered.
Next Introductory Exam: April 12–13
Q. Who is eligible to take it? A. This exam—available in English and Spanish—is open to new members as well as those who have not taken or passed the Introductory Exam in previous years. Guests are also more than welcome to take the exam! To find out who is eligible in your local organization, district–national
Introducing the New Many Treasures Group Team
The SGI-USA Many Treasures Group is soaring higher in 2025 with a new national leadership team. The group, for members 65 years and older, was established by Ikeda Sensei in 1988. Their name comes from Many Treasures Buddha who is seated beside Shakyamuni Buddha in the treasure tower and lends credence to truth of Shakyamuni’s
Our Attitude Determines the Outcome
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. 12, revised edition, pp. 116–17. Shin’ichi Yamamoto (Ikeda Sensei’s character in the novel) offers guidance to members at the Matsushiro Community Center
Soka Victory District Relaunches!
This year, the SGI-USA is committed to expanding our kosen-rufu movement by focusing on deepening friendships, strengthening community and fostering successors. As part of this effort, the Soka Victory District initiative is being reintroduced to celebrate the growth and success of the districts in this milestone year, in which we commemorate the 50th anniversary of
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Buddhism Is the Clear Mirror That Reflects Our Lives
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 the First SGI-USA Women’s Division Meeting, held at Soka University of Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, February 27, 1990. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth
The Power of Friendship
Stories from literature on why good friends are life’s greatest treasure.
Bringing A Vow to Bloom
Encountering Buddhism after my father’s passing, I make the most of the promise I made him. I am Sumedh Kaul, of Boston.
Material for Discussion Meetings
Please base your monthly discussion meeting study on one of the following: 1) Buddhist Concepts (pp. 46–47) 2) Writings for Discussion Meetings (pp. 48–49)3) Material from any recent issue of the World Tribune or Living Buddhism Buddhist Concepts Opening Our Eyes to Nichiren’s Fearlessness and Compassion What does it mean to open our eyes in
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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,
Interview
Building an Enduring Foundation of Peace
Starting this year, the student division is now a stand-alone division that encompasses youth between the ages of 18–25 attending college. Alongside this change, the SGI-USA appointed new student division leaders, Dee Gopi and Koichi Onogi. The World Tribune spoke with the two to hear about the significance of the student division and their vision
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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.
Ikeda Sensei
My Dream Has Been to Realize the Vision of My Mentor (Part 1)
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. 5, 2008, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Congratulations on this Youth Division Representatives Conference! The Beijing Olympics will start from Aug. 8, [2008,] and I’m happy
Experience
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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‘Everything Begins With Prayer’
Three keys to winning over any obstacle based first and foremost on prayer.
Experience
The Goodness of Strangers
In the wake of the Eaton Fire, I recall a lesson learned in a vow to become a doctor.
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