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In SGI-USA’s latest video, educator Michael Cornell discusses how his Buddhist practice gives him the confidence to work with his city’s department of education to help students transition to remote learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am determined now more than ever,” he said, “to connect heart-to-heart with each of my students, work toward their absolute

This new series answers popular questions asked by SGI members on the fundamentals of Buddhist practice.

The following is Ikeda Sensei’s study essay from “The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and the Mentor-Disciple Relationship” series. This installment (part one of two) was originally published in the Dec. 25, 2008, Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, as well as the May 8, 2009, World Tribune. “If in a single moment of life we [exert

With gratitude for your support, individuals who subscribe to or renew their SGI-USA publications through the end of September will receive a complimentary gift. The subscription includes the World Tribune weekly newspaper and Living Buddhism monthly study magazine and access to their content on worldtribune.org. How guests can subscribe:→ Call the SGI-USA Member Services Center at 855-744-2030If possible, please have your sponsor’s name

The SGI-USA will host a virtual encouragement meeting for members and guests who are working as first responders (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, etc.) on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. CT/ 4 p.m. ET. The meeting will last approximately one hour and will include an experience, Q&A session and encouragement. Participants must register

A palpable sense of joy and excitement emanated from homes throughout the country on Aug. 9, when some 3,000 elementary school division (ESD) members, families and supporters gathered for the virtual SGI-USA ESD meeting, themed “One Youth. Infinite Hope. Now More Than Ever!” In a warm welcome, SGI- USA future division leaders Ian McIlraith, Kazuyo Nakagawa

Most religions recognize and revere a founder, great sage or savior, and many, a supreme deity of some sort. Usually it is not an option for ordinary believers to consider themselves equal to these figures. This was even true among the Buddha’s disciples, who found it difficult to regard themselves as equal to the Buddha.

Soka University of America Founder Daisaku Ikeda sent a welcome message to the undergraduate Class of 2024 and graduate Class of 2022 of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Societal Change Program. Classes will be held remotely throughout the fall semester. I would like to express my heartfelt felicitations to the proud and poised

by Stuart Adams26 years oldAlameda, Calif. I was enrolled in the fire academy and working as an emergency medical technician when the coronavirus pandemic hit. With a local outbreak, I was transporting people confirmed to have or suspected of having COVID-19 on each shift. With a grueling schedule, I often slept at the ambulance station. Every time

On Dec. 14, 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872–1928) led the first successful expedition to the South Pole. Amundsen had originally hoped to become the first to reach the North Pole, but amid his preparations, he received the news that an American explorer had beat him to it. As his dream evaporated before his eyes, Amundsen

A: Every family is different, so there is no one approach that fits all. But I think we can say it’s important to ensure that a child does not feel inferior to others. It is unnecessary for single-parent families to try to imitate families where both parents are present. There may be times when a

Australia In recognition of 75 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, SGI-Australia hosted an online peace event calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Over 300 participants joined, including keynote speaker Gem Romuld, the Australian director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Kenya SGI members in Kenya are holding meetings online to

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Aug. 3 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. As the coronavirus pandemic continues unabated, I am praying earnestly for everyone’s health, safety and security. Nichiren Daishonin writes, “Though calamities may come, they can be changed into good fortune” (“How the Gods Protect

A heartfelt thanks to the readers who subscribe to, study and share the SGI- USA publications! With this issue, the World Tribune introduces an updated look and feel, with a new logo, updated fonts and more entry points into each page. The aim: to make the newspaper more accessible, readable and compelling for members and guests, amid their

by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune  How can we find unity during the turbulent, divisive summer of 2020? On July 16, the Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue offered one answer with its third virtual dialogue event of the year, “The Poetic Spirit: Our Power to Reconnect a Divided World.” The event centered on a panel

Niji seson. Ju sanmai. Anjo ni ki.

During this critical juncture in turning the tide of our country’s history of deeply rooted racism, the SGI-USA People of African Descent group (POAD) hosted a dynamic, live webinar on Aug. 8, drawing nearly 5,000 members and guests, who joined “The Conversation We Need to Transform Our Country.” Ikeda Sensei sent a powerful message to the

Aliso Viejo, Calif.—Soka University of America’s state-of-the-art Marie and Pierre Curie Hall will debut this fall to support the new life sciences concentration for undergraduate students interested in biology, biomedical research, biotechnology, public health and medicine (pre-med). This kicks off a series of long-awaited developments toward the university’s 20th-anniversary celebrations next year. The newly appointed