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Conversations on Hope, Freedom, and Democracy—Vincent Harding and Daisaku Ikeda

Human relationships. They can be the source of our greatest joys and, at times, our ultimate suffering. Add to that the unique circumstances of the past year, when the world found itself sheltering in place, sparking dramatic shifts in the way we interact with others and perhaps even spotlighting the difficult relationships in our lives.

Creating a Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [60]

How I used my mentor’s guidance to conquer my weaknesses and achieve an undeniable victory in my career. I’m Mayur Gupta, from New York.

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy is the advanced study program for SGI-USA district through national youth leaders. It was named by Ikeda Sensei on January 26, 2013. Bearing the motto, “Protecting the Mentor and the Teachings,” the academy serves to cultivate young leaders with a correct understanding of Buddhism who put the teachings into practice to

To our precious readers: Our sincerest gratitude to you for subscribing to, studying and sharing the SGI-USA publications! With this month’s issue, Living Buddhism introduces an updated look, including a new logo, fonts and a change of pace to the magazine designed to make it more readable and inspiring for members and guests. We remain

Illustrations by Leo Matsuda

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

On Dec. 13, former U.N. Under-Secretary-General Anwarul K. Chowdhury will headline the U.S. book launch of Creating the Culture of Peace: A Clarion Call for Individual and Collective Transformation, which he co-authored with Daisaku Ikeda. Ambassador Chowdhury championed the concept of the culture of peace at the United Nations. The book will be available soon

by Katy Saini 34 years old Centreville, VA. When I was 9 months old, I contracted bacterial meningitis and lost my hearing permanently. This experience eventually led me to become a teacher for deaf and hard of hearing children and those with other disabilities. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, I decided that my

In Happiness Becomes You, legendary singer, songwriter and actress Tina Turner discusses her journey of finding inner strength and joy through her practice of Nichiren Buddhism. The book will be available starting this month for $25 at bookstore.sgi-usa.org (hard copy only). “I want to share the ways I increased my positivity and overcame every obstacle,

A. It must have been very hard for you. You must have really suffered. But you have the Gohonzon, haven’t you? Faith is the power to survive. … Whether you [go back] is something that you must decide for yourself. However, as you already know, happiness will not necessarily be waiting for you there. Unless

Hiroshima Atomic bomb survivor Setsuko Thurlow cried tears of joy when she learned that, on Oct. 24, the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons had reached the 50th member state required for its entry into force. The treaty, the first international instrument to comprehensively ban nuclear weapons, will have legal force and effect

Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you. (“Letter to the Brothers,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, p. 502) As 2020 comes to a close, we continue to face uncertainties amid the unprecedented global coronavirus pandemic. For many people, each day might be likened to an internal boxing match between

Nov. 15—Under the banner “In Pursuit of Peace Through the Oneness of Mentor and Disciple,” members and guests across the nation joined the SGI-USA Military Personnel Group webinar on the heels of Veterans Day. The meeting commenced with exciting news that, on Sept. 2, the 75th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War, and

In the world of track and field, it was long thought that no one could run a mile in under 4 minutes. … However, [in 1954], one person raised the bar. Roger Bannister, a British athlete, broke through the steel wall of the 4-minute mile [finishing in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds]. Interestingly, after this

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s essay commemorating Nov. 18, the Soka Gakkai’s 90th anniversary. It was originally published in the Nov. 16 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. At this time of year, the morning star, Venus, shines brightly in the eastern sky before dawn. Sometimes it sits companionably alongside the