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Bahla has been an oasis in the Gulf of Oman desert since the medieval period. Standing as both a fort and settlement, it served as the capital for the Banu Nebhan tribe from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The walls and towers, along with the dwellings of the settlement, are built from unbaked brick

“Thank you!”—such a short but powerful phrase. Research has shown that living with gratitude has positive, lasting effects on our overall well-being and relationships with those around us. Expressing gratitude is vital to leading a happy, fulfilling life.  Ikeda Sensei says: Solar systems follow their own defined orbits. Galaxies also travel through space in harmonious

The following was written by Ikeda Sensei as part of the series “The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and the Mentor-Disciple Relationship.” It was originally published in the Sept. 4, 2009, World Tribune.  “Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other. ‘All others who bear you enmity or malice will … be wiped out.’ These

4/2 Josei Toda’s Passing  In 1958, after fulfilling every one of his vows for kosen-rufu, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s noble life came to a close. He was 58. Standing alone amid the ruins of postwar Japan and carrying on the final injunction of founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Mr. Toda rebuilt the

People-pleasing is one of the most difficult but universal tendencies that we experience as human beings. On this episode, Megan Weinstein, of Chicago, talks about how her Buddhist practice helped her identify and tackle the feelings that, for too long, led her to live her life based on other people’s opinions. Click here to listen.

The SGI-USA relaunches one-hour chanting sessions on Sunday mornings.

Fighting for his freedom behind bars, my father prompts me to seek out indestructible happiness.

A report on the March youth meetings.

Our fundamental Buddhist practice consists of developing oneself while supporting others. Practicing for oneself indicates chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, studying Buddhism and participating in and supporting our SGI activities.  Practicing for others includes sharing Buddhism with those around us and supporting our fellow members.  SGI-USA members find great joy in extending their care, support and encouragement to

The most important thing in practicing the Buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold the Buddha’s golden words, not the opinions of others. —“On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 393 In “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings,” Nichiren Daishonin outlines how he strove to realize Shakyamuni Buddha’s noble ideals.

A dynamic new SGI-USA Bookstore website launches! The new site includes features that make it easier for you to purchase books, digital media, religious goods and gifts! Create your own account to save your information and create a wish list, use the “Store Locator” to find the one closest to you, and shop all the

On the most remote inhabited island on the planet, architectural and artistic traditions developed independent of external influence for the good part of a millennium. Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, was first inhabited by a group of Eastern Polynesian settlers around a thousand years ago. They constructed the island’s famous moai statues, which

by Adin Strauss, Naoko Leslie and Kevin Moncrief SGI-USA General Director, Women’s leader and Men’s leader Hello, thank you, and thank you again for your steadfast and truly inspiring support of kosen-rufu! Listening to and engaging with our wonderful members—sometimes on the phone, sometimes via Zoom and sometimes (much more recently) in person—we have been

As we continue our important work to support the Buddhist practice and development of our members while reaching out to those who are seeking a philosophy of hope, financial resources serve an indispensable role.  Member Care Efforts The SGI-USA reached a new milestone with all SGI-USA Buddhist centers now open for in-person meetings and district

Opening my heart to appreciation, I become a person who can uplift her family.

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at a Soka Gakkai headquarters leaders meeting, held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on Jan. 8, 2002. The speech was originally published in the Feb. 8, 2002, World Tribune, pp. 6–7.  Today, January 8, is a solemn day of mentor and disciple. It

How can we change the negative narrative we’ve created since we were young? It’s not easy, but Minami Okajima, of New Jersey, shows us that by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and setting clear goals we can move forward. In her case, it was about going from telling herself that she’ll never be smart enough to confidently pursuing

A video with excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech on Jan. 26, 1975—the establishment of the SGI—is now available on the Daisaku Ikeda website (www.daisakuikeda.org) closed-captioned in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional and simplified), French, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese and Japanese. March 17, 2023, World Tribune, p.4

by Mitch Bogen Special to the Tribune  It was fitting that the first public event of the Ikeda Center’s 30th anniversary year was a Dialogue Nights gathering. After all, there is no activity or ethos more central to the life and body of work of the center’s founder, Daisaku Ikeda, than dialogue, in all its

Practicing for self and others, I learn to believe in my victory.