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That day, that morning, in my beloved Okinawa, ever mindful of the mission entrusted to me by my mentor, I took the first step on what would be a marathon undertaking: I began writing my serialized novel The Human Revolution. That was on Dec. 2, 1964. I had chosen the second specifically because it was

The founder of Nichiren Buddhism, Nichiren Daishonin, centered his beliefs on the Lotus Sutra, which teaches that all people possess the potential for enlightenment and the compassionate ideal of respect for the dignity and equality of all human beings. Nichiren established the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as the greatest means for us to align our

How my practice enabled me to speak up, value my life and treasure the person in front of me. by Susan Robins Chesterfield, S.C. When I was introduced to Buddhism in the 1980s, I had graduated from college but could not get a job. My life had no real direction, and my seniors in faith

The following is an excerpt from Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada’s speech during the 44th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting of the New Era of Worldwide Kosen-rufu, held on Nov. 18 in Tokyo. The text appeared in the Nov. 24 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. My heartfelt congratulations on the

by Mary Ishimoto MorrisSpecial to the Tribune WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14—What makes dialogue so special? Such was the topic of passionate, award-winning conflict resolution scholar-practitioner Susan H. Allen’s lecture, “Peacemaking Dialogue as a Living Practice,” held at the SGI-USA Washington, D.C., Buddhist Center. The gathering was hosted by the SGI-USA Culture of Peace Distinguished Speakers

The aim of Nichiren Buddhist practice is to help people develop into individuals who are undefeated by any obstacle and can contribute to the peace and happiness of those around them. An essential aspect of Nichiren Buddhism is sharing its practice with others and helping them establish lives of genuine fulfillment. This process of teaching

On Jan. 26, 1975, 158 representatives from 51 countries and territories gathered for the First World Peace Conference on the Pacific Island of Guam, the site of intense fighting during the Pacific War. Here, the group established the Soka Gakkai International, naming Daisaku Ikeda its president. Having bore witness to the horrors of war in

Exam Dates And Times Exams will be scheduled from Jan. 31–Feb. 1 at local SGI-USA centers or other designated locations. Please contact your local organization for more details. What to Bring Examinees must bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop since this exam will be administered online. Eligibility This exam is intended for those who have

The newly renovated SGI-USA Kentucky Buddhist Center opened its doors on Dec. 15, coinciding with the members’ kickoff toward 2020, the 60th anniversary of kosen-rufu in America. The anniversary takes on even more significance because it also commemorates 60 years since the first SGI member emerged in Kentucky. In a rousing celebration, three people began

The following are excerpts from SGI President Ikeda’s speech at the 4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting held in October 1996. These excerpts were featured in a video of the speech, which was shown during the 44th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting of the New Era of Worldwide Kosen-rufu, held in Tokyo on Nov. 18.

When the Soka Gakkai International was established on Jan. 26, 1975, in Guam, SGI-USA member Gerry Hall served as the secretary-general for the meeting and read the Declaration for Peace on behalf of its 158 participants. We asked Mr. Hall what he recalled and learned from that day. World Tribune: Thank you for sitting down

The new exhibition includes her visit to Soka University in Japan to receive an honorary doctorate. A new major exhibition on the life of Rosa Parks at the Library of Congress (LOC) in Washington, D. C., features her May 1994 visit to Soka University in Japan to receive an honorary doctorate. The panel, which features

by Olivia Saito, Ryo Kuroki, Maya GunaseharanSGI-USA Youth Leaders Happy New Year’s, heroic members of the SGI-USA! We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for all your efforts in 2019 to develop the youth and future division members, ensuring that our movement for justice, respect and the dignity of life flourishes into

In October 2019, Kisun Lee did her first Byakuren shift in Alaska marking the formation of the Byakuren group in the state. She did so out of appreciation for her Buddhist practice, SGI President Ikeda and the members who often travel one to two hours to the SGI-USA Alaska Buddhist Center, in spite of inclement

New Year’s Day marks the first day, the first month, the beginning of the year, and the start of spring. A person who celebrates this day will accumulate virtue and be loved by all, just as the moon becomes full gradually, moving from west to east, and as the sun shines more brightly, traveling from east to

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How we have transformed our financial fortune and fostered youthful successors based on our bodhisattva vow. by Maia Guest and John Plummer Cold Spring, N.Y. World Tribune: Thank you, Maia and John, for sharing your family experience with us! We understand that your life significantly changed in 2011. What happened? John Plummer (husband): In late

The New Human Revolution E-Books E-books of volumes 1–8, 23 and 24 of The New Human Revolution are out now at major online booksellers, including amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. E-books for volumes 9–10 and audiobooks for volumes 1—3 will be available in early 2020. The New Human Revolution is SGI President Ikeda’s epic serialized novel of

The following are profiles of youth who joined the SGI-USA during the 2013 campaign to introduce 3,000 young people to Nichiren Buddhism. This year, as we advance toward our united goal of welcoming 6,000 youth in America, let’s remind ourselves of the powerful impact that we can make on society by introducing even one youth

Daisaku Ikeda was born in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 1928, the fifth of eight children, to a family of seaweed farmers. Growing up during World War II, he endured firsthand the profound devastations of war, including the death of his eldest brother who was killed in action in Burma (present-day Myanmar). This experience as a