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“Abutsu-bo is therefore the treasure tower itself, and the treasure tower is Abutsu-bo himself. No other knowledge is purposeful. It is the treasure tower adorned with the seven kinds of treasures—hearing the correct teaching, believing it, keeping the precepts, engaging in meditation, practicing assiduously, renouncing one’s attachments, and reflecting on oneself.” (“On the Treasure Tower,”

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

This was translated from the April 10, 2021, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. In April 20, the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai newspaper in Japan, will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Nichiren Daishonin writes, “A person of wisdom is not one who practices Buddhism apart from worldly affairs” (“The Kalpa of Decrease,”

The Brilliant Path of Worldwide Kosen-rufu: Study Guide for The New Human Revolution, which will focus on volumes 1–10 of Ikeda Sensei’s novel. Print and e-book versions now available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org/.

Students, parents and educators are increasingly frustrated, burned out and discontented with education and schooling today. In the Ikeda Center’s newest book, Hope and Joy in Education: Engaging Daisaku Ikeda Across Curriculum and Context, authors from diverse disciplines explore how the classroom is still a magical space, brimming with the brilliant and creative energy of

Episode 24 of the Buddhability podcast series centers on the topic of “Setting Boundaries and True Self-Care.” Jessica Riley, a mental health specialist in Florida and former military psychologist, discusses how she navigated her own experience and why caring for others doesn’t have to include sacrifice. Click here to listen.

How changing my relationship with myself changed my relationship with money.

Watching the actions of fellow members amid crisis, I decide dedicate the rest of my life to the people of my city.

Many members, including our men’s division members, both in Japan and worldwide, are facing what is surely a most difficult time. It is at such a time that our friends in northeastern Japan inspire hope in us through their victorious proof of faith. On March 16, 2011, Ikeda Sensei sent this message to them following

In a socially distanced, dignified and moving tribute on May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, the Northern California city of Oakland declared that the two-block stretch of Opal Street in front of the SGI-USA Oakland Buddhist Center be given a second name: “Daisaku Ikeda Way.” District 1 Councilmember Dan Kalb, who served as the keynote speaker

Joju jinjin. Mi-zo-u ho.

Most of us started practicing Nichiren Buddhism because someone encouraged us to give it a try. Their actions exemplify the founding spirit of Buddhism. Shakyamuni Buddha engaged countless people in dialogues to awaken them to their enlightened potential. Nichiren Daishonin took up this effort, giving his life to spreading the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to open

One day, Aniruddha [one of Shakyamuni’s 10 major disciples] attempted to mend a tear in his robe. But because he couldn’t see, he was unable to thread the sewing needle. In his frustration, he muttered, “Is there no one who will thread this needle for me and so gain good fortune [from helping a practitioner

A: Nothing is irredeemable in youth. Rather, the worst mistake you can make when young is to give up and not challenge yourselves for fear of failure. The past is the past and the future is the future. Keep moving forward with a steady eye on the future, telling yourselves: “I’ll start from today!” “I’ll

by Angela Baden Silver Spring, MD. As a longtime SGI member, I have been chanting a lot of daimoku about how I can reach young people. This year, with the HOPE Campaign’s emphasis on planting seeds, I have been reaching out to so many capable young people in my neighborhood. I love it when some

This essay from the Treasures of the Four Seasons series first appeared in the Sept. 1, 2019, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly newspaper for the elementary school division. Summer vacation has flown by, and school has begun again [in Japan]. You might feel nervous or anxious returning to school

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Soka University of America celebrates 20 years in Aliso Viejo, Calif.