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The following is from Discussions on Youth, new edition, pp. 303–05, in which SGI President Ikeda discusses the significance of the quantity and quality of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. One student asks whether he has to chant [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] for a certain number of hours before his prayer will be answered. Or can he chant intensely for a

SGI President Ikeda assures us that the secret to a long and happy life is to keep advancing in high spirits, with hope, joy and a sense of mission toward a grand objective.

by Mitch BogenSpecial to the Tribune CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 16—Eager to explore the meaning of friendship and its power to help us overcome life’s challenges, nearly 50 Boston-area university students and young professionals joined the Ikeda Center’s fourth Dialogue Nights event of 2019, “Friendship: An Antidote to Despair?” In welcoming remarks, Ikeda Center Program Manager

The Mentor-Disciple Relationship and the Journey of Kosen-rufu

An interview with SGI President Ikeda

A: Mindfulness practices are being used more frequently—in schools, at work, as part of therapy and even in prison—to help people better recognize their thoughts and feelings as they grapple with the complex challenges of daily life. Mindfulness is also incorporated in the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, which focuses on unlocking the power to master

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Tariq Hasan SGI-USA Senior Vice General Director In the spirit of “Thus I heard,” I always

In light of the recent mass shootings across the country, the World Tribune is reprinting excerpts from SGI President Ikeda’s essay “The Courage of Nonviolence” to share the Buddhist perspective on resolving conflict and recognizing our shared humanity. The full text of this essay is available at daisakuikeda.org. Great good can come of great evil.

“Buddhist study,” SGI President Ikeda says, “provides us with a great philosophy that serves as a compass to traverse the stormy and perilous seas of life. The more solid our foundation in Buddhist study, the stronger our faith will grow” (Dec. 9, 2005, World Tribune, p. 2). On Sept. 29, members and guests throughout the

Emily Perl Kingsley was a writer for “Sesame Street” when her son, Jason Kingsley, was born with Down syndrome in 1974. Kingsley’s personal experiences inspired her to include people with disabilities in the “Sesame Street” cast, including an actor in a wheelchair and even her own son. After his debut on the show at 15

This is a new photo essay series Treasures of the Four Seasons by SGI President Ikeda. This text originally appeared in the April 1, 2018, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly newspaper for the elementary school division. Our planet Earth is a beautiful, living art museum. In all places and

Nanjo Tokimitsu

The following are responses from SGI-USA leaders in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, following the recent mass shootings there, as well as a determination from a new member who experienced the loss of 10 family members in the Sutherland Springs, Texas, shootings in 2017. The District Is Where We Will “Transform This Troubled World”

When we revere Myoho-renge-kyo inherent in our own life as the object of devotion, the Buddha nature within us is summoned forth and manifested by our chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. This is what is meant by “Buddha.” To illustrate, when a caged bird sings, birds who are flying in the sky are thereby summoned and gather

TOKYO, Aug. 2—The Brazilian university Federal University of Sergipe conferred an honorary doctorate on SGI President Ikeda for his efforts to foster global citizens and his contributions to peace. Federal University of Sergipe President Angelo Roberto Antoniolli attended the ceremony, held at Soka University. To date, President Ikeda’s honorary doctorates and professorships number over 386

by SGI Vice President Hiromasa Ikeda

Chapter Summary Shin’ichi Yamamoto made sure that all Soka Gakkai activities were successful leading up to the seventh memorial of the passing of his mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. The memorial services took place over two days in early April 1964 at the head temple’s newly completed Grand Reception Hall, which had been

Chapter Summary On June 1, an announcement was made that the high school and junior high school divisions would be established within the youth division. On June 7, Shin’ichi Yamamoto attended the inaugural ceremony of the Tokyo No. 2 Headquarters young men’s high school division. On January 15, 1965, the junior high school division was

For Our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [44]

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 3 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