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Part 10: ‘Emerging from the Earth’ Chapter—A Noble Life Dedicated to Fulfilling the Mission of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth

This section of  Living Buddhism features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgement of his speech given at the Second SGI Pan-American Joint Conference, held at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, on February 15, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in America,

May 2024

Members: • should be district through national youth leaders. • have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. Syllabus: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3, pp. 67–92 Part Two: “Devadatta” Chapter • The Enlightenment of Evil People—The Triumph of Good Supplementary Materials: •

Installment 15: The Sado Exile—Part 3

At Harvard University, Ikeda Sensei highlights the shift from “hard power” to “soft power” as the driving force for change and discusses the role of a philosophy of self-motivation in cementing this change.

A roundtable discussion on the real benefits of participating in the May Commemorative Contribution Activity.

Chronicling Ikeda Sensei’s visit to Anchorage, Alaska, in May 1983.

Facing my fears with earnest resolve, I take a hand outstretched in friendship and hold out mine to the youth. I’m Les Hayward from Seattle.

When we revere Myoho-renge-kyo inherent in our own life as the object of devotion, the Buddha nature within us is summoned forth and manifested by our chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. … When with our mouths we chant the Mystic Law, our Buddha nature, being summoned, will invariably emerge. The Buddha nature of Brahma and Shakra, being

Ikeda Sensei: Each person’s life is precious and irreplaceable. All human beings experience the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness and death. We are all fellow inhabitants of planet Earth at this particular moment in time. In the dimension of life, everyone is equal; there are no economic or social distinctions.   When we view everything

Part 9: ‘Encouraging Devotion’ Chapter—The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith With the Conviction That ‘Hardships Are Badges of Honor’

April 2024

Academy members should:• be district through national youth leaders.• have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3.• read the assigned material prior to each meeting. APRIL SYLLABUS The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3, pp. 33–63 Part One: “The Emergence of the Treasure Tower” Chapter • Recognizing the Infinite Value

The SGI-USA Introductory Exam will be held on April 13 and 14.  Preparing for and taking the exam is an opportunity for members and guests to study Nichiren Buddhism, a vital element of Buddhist practice, and deepen their understanding of its philosophy and history.  Regarding SGI study exams, Ikeda Sensei writes:  How highly Nichiren Daishonin,

Message from SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss In Buddhism, we have three treasures that we revere as central to our practice: the Buddha, the Law and the sangha. The third of these, the sangha, corresponds to the Buddhist Order or community of believers—our Soka community. This year marks my 40th year of practice. Through thick

Ikeda Sensei’s speech delivered at the University of California, Los Angeles, April 1, 1974.

Chronicling the 50th Anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s UCLA Lecture

Engaging in dialogue for the peace of the land, my family triumphs over illness and fear. I’m Chika O’Berry from Ashburn, Va.

Ikeda Sensei: Offering personal guidance is of course easier said than done. The Soka Gakkai is made up of all kinds of people. Some may refuse to meet or speak with other members, while others perhaps joined as children along with their parents but do not consider themselves believers. We may even come across members