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by Ray Gutoski Tampa, Fla. I encountered Nichiren Buddhism in 1967 in New York, on the lawn of Stony Brook University’s Earth and Science building, where students were holding an introductory meeting. I’d thought it was interesting, potentially quite meaningful, but I didn’t take it seriously until later that same year, when out of the

A Buddhist parable describes a one-eyed turtle who lives at the bottom of the sea. He has neither limbs nor flippers, his belly is as hot as heated iron, and his back is as cold as the Snow Mountains. He yearns day and night to cool his belly and warm his back. The sacred red

Adapted from Ikeda Sensei’s guidance in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 282–85 1) Buddhist study helps us deepen our faith Buddhist study is a beacon illuminating the path of faith. Even the complex workings of negative forces that arise to assail us are clearly revealed for what they

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by Mitch Bogen Special to the Tribune  “We are storied into being,” said Shirley Tang toward the end of the 2022 Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue. These words, first spoken by Vincent Harding in his dialogue with Daisaku Ikeda, America Will Be!, captured the spirit of the event. The forum, called “Our Stories Matter: Dialogue

Buddhism opens my life to a love transcending time.

Our November district general meetings are beacons of ideal human fellowship.

by Oona Friedland Detroit Serving as Byakuren has deepened my relationship with Ikeda Sensei, with the SGI-USA and with our global movement. Not being a participant in the meeting, but watching it through the eyes of the members we are supporting, taught me the importance of being there to facilitate a safe and harmonious space

It is the heart that is important. No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder. Spur yourself to muster the power of faith. “The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, pp. 1000–01 The Italian

by Doris Edwards East Territory Many Treasures Group leader World Tribune: Thank you, Doris, for sharing your experiences with us.  Doris Edwards: Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. We Many Treasures Group members are, as I like to say, in our third stage of youth!  WT: One of the guidelines for the Many Treasures Group

A: The literal meaning of honzon is object of devotion. Go is an honorific. Even people who declare that they are not religious will surely have something that they value or esteem most highly. Whatever people cherish most dearly—that is their object of fundamental respect, or object of devotion. …  What you make the object

White Mountain National Forest was established in 1914 after concerned visitors began discussing how to preserve the area that was heavily logged and damaged. The protected area now covers 800,000 acres across New Hampshire and western Maine. Well known for its majestic alpine peaks and breathtaking scenery, the national forest is home to Mount Washington,

Message to the Nationwide Young Men’s Leaders Meeting

Words Of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

Words Of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

11/18 Soka Gakkai Founding Day  In 1930, founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, together with Josei Toda, published the first volume of The System of Value-Creating Education (Soka Kyoikugaku Taikei). This date later became known as the founding day of the Soka Gakkai. In November 2013,  based on his vow to lead all people to

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Emma Pike, of Boston, is an activist in the field of nuclear abolition. This issue is key to SGI Nichiren Buddhists because nuclear war represents the exact opposite of what Buddhism strives to protect: the dignity of all life. In episode 87, Emma shares her inspiring journey of unlocking courage to pursue work in this

Raising my son, I reveal my potential so he can reveal his own.

On the heels of SGI World Peace Day, representative leaders gathered in San Francisco (Oct. 9), Atlanta (Oct. 11) and Washington D.C. (Oct. 13) for dynamic meetings toward Nov. 18, led by SGI Vice President Yoshiki Tanigawa. In a weeklong sprint across the U.S., Mr. Tanigawa also met with Ikeda Sensei’s treasured friends Lawrence E.