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“Faith first” is the blueprint for victory.

Since taking [the good medicine you sent], my complaint [affliction] has diminished steadily and is now a mere one-hundredth fraction of its former intensity. I wonder if Shakyamuni Buddha has entered into your body to help me, or perhaps the Bodhisattvas of the Earth have bestowed upon me the good medicine of Myoho-renge-kyo. “The Two

The SGI-USA named Mayur Gupta to its board of directors. The board oversees the organization’s corporate functions, which include managing financial assets. Directors serve a three-year staggered term and are eligible for reappointment. Mr. Gupta is the chief marketing and strategy officer (CMO and CSO) at the media conglomerate Gannett, owner of the nationally syndicated

The year 2021 will be decisive in creating the momentum for victory in the next decade.

As the world faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the SGI-USA held a nationwide First Responders Encouragement Webinar on Sept. 12 to bring together members serving on the front lines as doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement. SGI-USA Women’s Leader Naoko Leslie expressed her deepest appreciation to the first responders for all their unseen

Experiencing hardships allows us to develop ourselves as human beings. All of the efforts we make for kosen-rufu ultimately enrich our lives. Nichiren [Daishonin] cites a simile used by the Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai: “It will … be like a boar rubbing against the golden mountain” (“The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra,” The

A: Don’t worry! The times when you are suffering and struggling in that way, chanting [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo], taking action and working really hard, are the greatest opportunities for you to do your human revolution and make headway in changing your karma. There’s no need to be anxious or impatient. This is the time to surely and

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

The Lay Nun Nichinyo

A: Everything that happens in our lives has meaning. Moreover, the way of life of practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism is to find and discover meaning in all things. Nothing is insignificant. Whatever a person’s karma may be, it definitely has profound meaning. This is not just a matter of outlook. Changing the world starts by

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s photo essay series Treasures of the Four Seasons for the members of the elementary school division. This installment was originally published in the June 1, 2019, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly newspaper for the elementary school division. The rainy season has arrived in Japan.

How I’m changing the world by winning right where I am.

World Tribune: Your new book, Happiness Becomes You, is an inspiring mix of life stories and spiritual teachings. You’ve said for a long time that you planned to write a book like this. Why 2020? Tina Turner: I’ve wanted to create this kind of book since the 1980s, but I never imagined it would take

Exciting new ways that you can study The New Human Revolution.

In March, SGI-USA members quickly turned to Zoom to hold virtual meetings after in-person gatherings were halted due to the spread of COVID-19. Here we address some frequently asked questions about how to use the service. Q: I have difficulty using technology, and I feel that I am missing out because I am joining activities

In light of the Mystic Law, everything we encounter has meaning and helps us move forward.

There were three men carrying stones. A passerby asked them, “What are you doing?” One of the men answered, “I am carting stones.” The second answered, “I am working on a wall.” And the third answered proudly, “I am building a cathedral.” Though all three seemed to be doing the same task, the third worked

This holiday season, get great deals on essential book bundles from bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Enhance your Buddhist practice or gift a friend. Offer lasts until Dec. 31, 2020. Don’t miss out! The New Human Revolution, vols. 1–3 $36.00 $29.95 The first three of the 30-volume series, which chronicles the history of the worldwide spread of Nichiren Buddhism.

November 18, 1930