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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

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.

“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.

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/.

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

HBO’s new documentary film Tina is a powerful homage to Tina Turner’s rise as the “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll.” In this unvarnished account, the 81-year-old music icon speaks about her early fame, harrowing struggles and rise as a global icon and international symbol of courage, resilience and hope. Learn how her Buddhist practice of

In their captivating new book, Creating the Culture of Peace: A Clarion Call for Individual and Collective Transformation, Daisaku Ikeda and former U.N. Under-Secretary-General Anwarul K. Chowdhury discuss key challenges that face our planet while recognizing the empowerment that comes from such tribulations of life. The book is available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org for $22.95. The following

On Jan. 26, Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) issued his 39th annual peace proposal titled “Value Creation in a Time of Crisis.” Find the full proposal here. Find the synopsis here.

Don’t miss out on this book-bundle deal of The Teachings for Victory volumes 1–2 for $15.90 $12.95 at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. The Teachings for Victory contains Ikeda Sensei’s lectures on Nichiren Daishonin’s key writings that will enable you to bring forth immense wisdom, compassion and courage to realize victory in every aspect of your life. Both books

The SGI-USA online bookstore now offers a highly discounted shipping rate for all media mail items (this applies to printed materials, such as books and pamphlets, and sound recordings, including CDs and DVDs). The estimated delivery time is 2–10 business days, or longer if there are USPS delays. Visit bookstore.sgi-usa.org.

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The newest episode of the SGI-USA’s podcast “Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems” covers its viewers’ most requested topic of 2020—the Buddhist perspective on mental health. The episode is available on all major podcast platforms and at buddhistsolutions.org.

Open dialogue among individuals and civilizations is the key to the harmonious solidarity of humankind—this conviction has motivated Ikeda Sensei to engage in dialogue with a wide range of individuals from around the world. Seventy-five of these dialogues have been published in book form and translated into nearly 50 languages. Below is a small sampling