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Deeply committed to the education and development of children and youth, SGI President Ikeda, as the third Soka Gakkai president, established the high school division in June 1964, the junior high school division in January 1965, and the boys and girls division in September 1965—which together comprise the future division. The present generation of future

Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace—The Future Division: The Key to the Ongoing Development of Kosen-rufu

Buddhism of the Sun Installment 49

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy is an SGI-USA youth division movement to engage youth leaders in advanced study. This month, academy members will study chapter 8 of The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life: SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series. While the Ikeda Wisdom Academy is a youth leaders study program, all SGI-USA members are invited

“I have no choice. I am a Buddhist. The social mission of a Buddhist practitioner is to work for world peace and the happiness of all people. Whatever happens, I must act with firm resolve! History will prove whether I am right.” —SGI President Ikeda Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda often shared his belief

Evelyn CarrOrange, California Living Buddhism: Thank you, Evelyn, for sharing your experience with us. How did you begin your Buddhist practice? Evelyn Carr: Thank you for the opportunity. In 1983, I moved to Southern California as a student, leaving behind the comfort of my home in Taiwan. This was a big change, and I struggled

Q: Isn’t it enough for me to just chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo? One’s own happiness to the exclusion of others is not true happiness. We cannot be happy while others are suffering. Seeking happiness for oneself and others is genuine happiness. The original purpose of Buddhism and the profound wish of the Buddha is to help those

This monthly encouragement by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda was originally published in the January 2020 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. A treasure trove of hope for opening the way forward for humanity is actually to be found quite close at hand. It is the youth—young people who are ready to

At an SGI Training Course last November, an American youth asked Soka Gakkai General Director Shigeo Hasegawa about the historic Kamata Chapter Campaign of February 1952. The youth had read that the young Daisaku Ikeda, just 24 at the time, had roused the members to advance out of appreciation for their mentor, second Soka Gakkai

by SGI Vice President Hiromasa Ikeda

Chapter Summary In 1968, great efforts were being made to develop the student division, including forming university groups on campuses nationwide. During this time, Shin’ichi Yamamoto proposed the normalization of Japan-China relations at the September 8 Student Division General Meeting. At the time, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with a population of more than

Chapter Summary In September 1968, Shin’ichi Yamamoto flew to Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on his way to Wakkanai, one of Japan’s northernmost cities. On the 13th, he urged the members in Asahikawa to dedicate their lives to the great vow of kosen-rufu in order to achieve eternal prosperity and happiness. On the 14th, Shin’ichi visited Wakkanai and

Chapter Summary On November 13, 1968, Shin’ichi Yamamoto traveled to Amami Oshima. Since his visit five years prior, the organization there had expanded from one joint chapter to a headquarters comprising two joint chapters. The previous year, Soka Gakkai members living in one of the island’s villages had for a time been subjected to harassment

Chapter Summary In 1969, Shin’ichi Yamamoto’s poem “Song of Construction” was published in the New Year’s issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. He felt that now was the time for all members to stand up with courage and energy, and establish a lasting foundation for kosen-rufu. On February 15, Shin’ichi attended

This installment, published in the November 20, 2019, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, focuses on passages from Nichiren Daishonin’s writings that SGI President Ikeda discusses in volume 13 of The New Human Revolution. Passage 1 “Though you remain in Sado, your heart has come to this province.” (“The Drum at the Gate of Thunder,” The

Researchers studying gratitude have found that being thankful and expressing it to others is good for our health and happiness. A new study suggests that expressing gratitude not only improves one-to-one relationships, but could also bring entire groups together. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Sara Algoe and her colleagues ran multiple experiments to

Despite challenges of weather and distance, the members of Great Lakes Chapter of Michigan learned to win based on prayer, unity and the oneness of mentor and disciple.

In February, You Are a Genius at Something will be available for $8.95 at SGI-USA bookstores and bookstore.sgi-usa.org. It features quotes by SGI President Ikeda and other inspirational fi gures throughout the world. Topics include “Hopes and Dreams,” “Doing Good,” “Overcoming Adversity” and “Building Character.”

Pursuing my mission means advancing myself, and ensuring those around me advance as well. by Ruchi Singh Central Territory Young Women’s Leader Chicago In January 2016, I moved from India to Chicago so my husband, Roop, could pursue his new job. I missed my family and friends back home and struggled to understand my mission

Your desire to share Buddhism with others is admirable. And taking action to help connect others to Buddhism is an essential part of our Buddhist practice. Many of us practice Buddhism because of the positive impact it has had on our lives, and, naturally, we also want others to experience similar benefits. Wanting to share