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Leer in Español The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the June 1 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper.  June 6 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of our founding Soka Gakkai president, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871–1944), who died in prison for his beliefs.   June 4 is the young women’s division SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai Day, while June 10 is

Traducción del artículo publicado el 1.º de junio de 2020 en el Seikyo Shimbun, diario de la Soka Gakkai. El 6 de junio recordamos el 150.° natalicio de Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944), nuestro presidente fundador, quien murió en la cárcel en defensa de sus convicciones.  A la vez, el 4 de junio es el Día del Kayo-kai Ikeda de la División Juvenil Femenina

by Adin StraussSGI-USA General Director To our wonderful and irreplaceable SGI-USA members, It’s hard to find the words to fully express our gratitude for your sincere participation in this year’s May Commemorative Contribution activity, especially amid times that no one could have anticipated. I am reminded, once again, that the Soka Gakkai remains strong because of the

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” —The Universal Declaration of Human Rights On June 13, 1996, Ikeda Sensei spoke at Columbia University’s Teachers College in New York on the ideal of

From the March 19 Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. May 19 is the anniversary of the Soka Gakkai Kosen-rufu Gohonzon [now enshrined in the Hall of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu in Shinanomachi, Tokyo]. Nichiren Daishonin revealed the Gohonzon—the object of fundamental respect or devotion—as “the banner of propagation of the Lotus Sutra” (“The Real Aspect

Next month marks 760 years since Nichiren Daishonin submitted his treatise “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land” on July 16, 1260, to the rulers of Japan. Despite the centuries that have passed since then, one could say that Nichiren’s treatise is more relevant than ever. From around 1256, the people

“When I see you smile / I can face the world … / you know I can do anything / When I see you smile / I see a ray of light … / I see it shining right through the rain.” There might be some truth to these power ballad lyrics made famous by the

The following text was adapted from the book Kaneko’s Story: A Conversation With Kaneko Ikeda. “My wife is my life companion, and, at times, my nurse, my secretary, my mother, daughter or younger sister. But most of all, she is my comrade-in-arms. “If I were to give my wife a certificate of appreciation, it would have to

by Adin StraussSGI-USA General Director We entered June with heart-wrenching images of civil unrest unfolding in cities throughout the U.S., following the death of George Floyd, who died in custody, handcuffed and unarmed. On May 29, the SGI-USA national leadership team responded with a statement in which we expressed our sadness and outrage at this blatant disregard

For the past few days we have been trying to process what we’ve felt upon hearing the news of George Floyd’s death. George Floyd was a son, a family member and a friend. Our condolences are with Mr. Floyd’s family and community as they deal with this tragic loss. This man should not have died. We

In light of the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the following are Ikeda Sensei’s excerpted quotes emphasizing the importance of never giving up and upholding a fighting spirit. Part one appears in the May 15 World Tribune. Continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens. Nichiren [Daishonin] writes to [Shijo Kingo]: Suffer what there is to

Looking to deepen your study of The New Human Revolution series? Volumes 1–3 are available as audiobooks on audible.com, play.google.com and other major audiobook sites. Meanwhile, volumes 1–9, 23 and 24 are out now as e-books at all major online e-book sellers, including barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com. The New Human Revolution is Ikeda Sensei’s epic serialized novel, which records the development of the Soka Gakkai, rooted

by Lylette Primell RussellGrenada District Unit Women’s LeaderNonpareil, Grenada I run a 13-acre farm on the island of Grenada, making organic cocoa together with my husband, Kim. Living in the Caribbean, we are used to natural disasters, so when we heard about COVID-19, we started preparing right away. We had to practice self-sufficiency to ensure the future of

Commemorating May 3, Soka Gakkai Day, the City and County of Denver proclaimed May 3, 2020, Dr. Daisaku Ikeda Day. Mayor Michael Hancock said that Ikeda Sensei has promoted “a vision of hope, freedom and democracy, and a powerful sense of hope for our shared global future.” Additional locations that honored Sensei with proclamations on May

“Spur yourself to muster the power of faith. Regard your survival as wondrous. Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.” (“The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1001) Nichiren Daishonin wrote this letter in 1279 to his trusted disciple Shijo Kingo, a samurai who lived

Sasha Ndam shares how practicing Buddhism with the SGI is giving her the courage to fight for her dreams during this time of uncertainty as a recent college graduate. You can view the full video on our YouTube channel and @sgiusa on Instagram. 

The following is the commencement message to Soka University of America’s undergraduate and graduate Class of 2020 written by Founder Daisaku Ikeda. This message is also available at soka.edu. To the Soka University of America Undergraduate Class of 2020 and the Graduate Class of 2020, both of whom represent the light of hope for humanity, I offer