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The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the May 23, 2000, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. I have written in the past about my daily morning classes at “Toda University,” during which my mentor, Josei Toda, instructed me on a wide variety of subjects. Many other people also

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Oct. 19, 2001, issueof the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realized makes all movements full of meaning and joy.” These are the words of the renowned

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s essay originally published in the April 2, 2000, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. When I think about it, Josei Toda’s every word and action was a final injunction designed to instruct and guide us, his disciples, so that we could carry on the work

This section of  Living Buddhism features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgement of his speech given at the First SGI-USA Youth Division Training Session, held at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, on February 14, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the 4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting in Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2007, which were published in the Jan. 17, 2012, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. On Feb. 8, 1951, a small group of bright young people, whom I had personally selected,

The mighty cryof Okinawan championsreverberates through the heavens.The Buddhas and heavenly deitiesrejoice and protect them. The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was published in the June 28, 2009, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The first part of this essay was published in the March 1, 2024, World Tribune. The mighty cryof

This section of  Living Buddhism features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgment of his speech given at the SGI-USA Representatives Conference, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the SGI-USA, held in Malibu, California, on February 13, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the June 28, 2009, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Joyfully communicatingwith many people,take actionas wonderfulchampions of youth. Michel de Montaigne (1533–92), whose work I took great pleasure in reading in my youth, emphasized the importance of conversing with others. He said:

The following speech by Ikeda Sensei was given at a representative conference in Tokyo, on May 3, 2009. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, revised edition, part 3, pp. 288–92. On becoming second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda declared: “I will through my own efforts reach the membership goal

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Sept. 30, 1998, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. Women who are fighting for something they believe in are beautiful. Their dedication to the happiness of their friends and fellow members shines with purity and warmth. Their lives exude compassion, optimism

This section of Living Buddhism will feature Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following speech was given at the First SGI-USA Training Meeting held at the Malibu Training Center in Malibu, California, onFebruary 12, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 3–5.

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the June 8, 2015, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The sunis synonymouswith the women of Soka.May you shine ever more brightlywith happiness and peace. What distinguishes someone as a truly cultured person, a person of outstanding character? The Swiss philosopher Carl

The following essay by Ikeda Sensei was originally published in the Jan. 6, 2000, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The majestic sun of a new millennium has begun to appear over the horizon. Today, the humanistic light of Nichiren Buddhism has spread to 148 countries and territories [192 as of 2024].

On the morning of New Year’s Day, I prayed for the health, energetic endeavors and long life of all of you, my precious fellow members. I am determined to continue this solemn prayer as long as I live.  When we reach the end of this year, let us once again sing a joyous song of

This final essay by Ikeda Sensei originally appeared in the Nov. 15, 2023, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. It was received prior to his passing. The desire to learn is powerful and beautiful. In one of his letters, Nichiren Daishonin praises Myoichi-nyo for her seeking spirit in asking him about the

Ikeda Sensei sent the following message to the 2023 Youth Training Course held in Tokyo from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5, 2023. The course was the first to be held in three years and the last to be held in Sensei’s lifetime. It was attended by representative youth leaders from 44 countries, including eight from

Leer en español In December 1955, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda declared his resolve to strive his hardest in the coming year to ensure that not a single member failed to receive benefit and he could say to all the world, “Look what we’ve accomplished!” Making our mentor’s impassioned vow our own, in 1956

The following address by Ikeda Sensei was delivered at an executive leaders conference commemorating Soka Gakkai Founding Day, held at the Shinano Culture Center in Tokyo, on November 18, 2006, and was originally published in the November 24, 2006, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. What’s the greatest threat facing humanity? “Both

En diciembre de 1955, el segundo presidente de la Soka Gakkai, Josei Toda, declaró su determinación de trabajar al máximo, el año siguiente, para asegurar que ni un solo miembro dejara de tener beneficios y pudiera decir al mundo: «¡Miren lo que hemos logrado!». En 1956, haciendo propio el ardiente juramento de nuestro mentor y

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the 68th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting held at the Shibukawa Peace Center in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, on July 7, 1993. Video footage of the speech was broadcast on Nov. 1, 2023, during the most recent Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial. These excerpts