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Ikeda Sensei’s wide-ranging discussions with British historian Arnold J. Toynbee, published in book form as Choose Life, paved the way for his dialogues with other leading thinkers around the world. To watch a video on their encounters, visit daisakuikeda.org.

A Religion of Human Revolution This selection of 12 lectures from Ikeda Sensei’s “Buddhism of the Sun” series highlights personal transformation as the vital undercurrent shaping the destiny of humankind. $5.95 Making the Impossible Possible Stories from Ikeda Sensei’s youth about turning impossibilities into possibilities, which serve as timeless formulas for how we can do the

The second book of The Brilliant Path of Worldwide Kosen-rufu: Study Guide for The New Human Revolution, which focuses on volumes 11–20 of Ikeda Sensei’s novel, is coming soon. Purchase a copy at your local SGI-USA bookstore. Print and e-book versions will also be available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org/.

Making the Impossible Possible Stories from Ikeda Sensei’s youth about turning impossibilities into possibilities, which serve as timeless formulas for how we can do the same. $5.95 Spread Your Wings Toward the Future This book contains essays by Ikeda Sensei for young people detailing his world travels, inspiring them to make big dreams. $9.95

Buddhist Solutions Podcast

Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity

Tune in to this episode of the top-rated podcast “The Melissa Ambrosini Show” to hear Greg Martin, co-author of The Buddha in Your Mirror, and Jihii Jolly, host of the popular podcasts “Buddhability” and “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems,” in conversation with Ms. Ambrosini. Listen to the episode today.

Gleaned from more than 50 years of Ikeda Sensei’s works, this revised edition adds new selections that further provide a window into his thoughts and philosophy. This series offers a boundless source of inspiration, hope and courage. It is available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Purchase a paperback copy for $9.95 or e-book for $6.99.

Video excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at Harvard University, titled “Mahayana Buddhism and 21st Century Civilization” is available to watch on daisakuikeda.org. His speech explores the Buddhist view of life and death, Buddhism’s role in restoring humanity and the interconnectedness of all life.

A new selection of Daisaku Ikeda’s writings on education—many previously published under the title Soka Education—comes from some five decades of works by the Buddhist philosopher and founder of the Soka schools system. From educational proposals and university lectures to personal essays, these writings not only delve into the meaning of soka (value-creating) education but

“Daisaku Ikeda: Arnold J. Toynbee and the Power of Dialogue,” a new 5-minute video highlighting Ikeda Sensei’s wide-ranging discussion with British historian Arnold J. Toynbee, is now available ondaisakuikeda.org/ or by clicking this link. The dialogue, which was published in book form as Choose Life, paved the way for Sensei’s dialogues with other leading intellectuals

Get your copy of the long-anticipated volume 30 of The New Human Revolution for $18 at the SGI-USA bookstore. Click here to access the link to the bookstore website.

A 17-part biographical sketch on Ikeda Sensei’s life is now available in audio format on daisakuikeda.org. The biography details his life and achievements building and leading the world’s most diverse lay Buddhist organization. Chapters include: “Encountering a Mentor,” “Assuming the Presidency,” “The 1970s—Dialogue, Breaking New Ground,” “Excommunication” and “A Question of Motivation.” Click here for

The long-anticipated volume 30 of The New Human Revolution is here! Purchase the e-book at all major online booksellers. The print version will be available in early October at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Also, enjoy expanded ways to access Ikeda Sensei’s epic serialized novel, which records the development of the Soka Gakkai following his inauguration in 1960 as

Want to read Ikeda Sensei’s 2021 peace proposal but haven’t found the time? “Value Creation in a Time of Crisis” is now available in audio format, which you can enjoy while taking a walk or on your commute to work. In this year’s proposal, Sensei makes recommendations pertaining to rebuilding life in a post-COVID world.

The long-anticipated printing of volume 30 of The New Human Revolution is coming soon. In early September, the e-book version will be available at online bookstores, including amazon.com, for $11.99. The print version is expected to be sold later the same month for $18.00 at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Ikeda Sensei completed the 30th and final volume of

Watch “Human Rights in the Twenty-first Century,” the latest video on daisakuikeda.org featuring Dr. Austregésilo de Athayde, renowned Brazilian journalist and champion of human rights, and Daisaku Ikeda. The two kindred spirits met in Rio de Janeiro in 1993 and went on to publish the dialogue, Human Rights in the Twenty-first Century, together. Access the

Check out Ikeda Sensei’s official social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Watch a video celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Oriental Philosophy. Check out a series of tweets introducing SGI President Ikeda’s 2022 peace proposal.

Students, parents and educators are increasingly frustrated, burned out and discontented with education and schooling today. In the Ikeda Center’s newest book, Hope and Joy in Education: Engaging Daisaku Ikeda Across Curriculum and Context, authors from diverse disciplines explore how the classroom is still a magical space, brimming with the brilliant and creative energy of

The Brilliant Path of Worldwide Kosen-rufu: Study Guide for The New Human Revolution, which will focus on volumes 1–10 of Ikeda Sensei’s novel. Print and e-book versions now available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org/.