April 4, 2025, World Tribune

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Aug. 1, 2008, at the Soka Gakkai Youth Division Representatives Conference. This guidance first appeared in the Aug. 8, 2008, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. The first three parts appear in the March 7, 14 and 21, World Tribune, pp. 2–3. Dr. Wangari Maathai,

Chip Grossman, of Santa Monica, always thought spirituality and business were opposing goals. It wasn’t until he encountered SGI Nichiren Buddhism that he realized their deep ties. In this episode, Chip shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him develop the courage and strength to go after his goals and build unshakable happiness. Click here to listen.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Jazz titan and global humanitarian Herbie Hancock will receive the 2025 Soka Global Citizen Award, Soka University of America (SUA) announced in a statement. The honor celebrates Mr. Hancock’s six-decade journey as a musical innovator and cultural bridge-builder whose influence stretches far beyond the keyboard. “Herbie Hancock embodies what it means to be

Joining the Courage Group in the wake of a house fire, I see that a brighter future rests with me.

Symposium unites voices in the effort to prevent nuclear war.

A study tool for the Introductory Exam, being held on April 12–13.

This new study series aims to answer questions about the basics of the SGI’s practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Every world religion has its sacred texts—Buddhism has sutras, Judaism the Hebrew Bible and Christianity the Bible.  In Nichiren Buddhism, we are fortunate to have the Gosho, the collected writings of Nichiren Daishonin, which serve as a

How a photography exhibition’s message of unity resonated with the world.

Can religion become a force for peace? This question guided students in a Soka University of America Learning Cluster taught by university professor Testushi Ogata. The students traveled to Boston to visit 10 different places of worship and met with scholars, religious representatives and peers at other universities. By studying real cases and engaging in

The May Commemorative Contribution Activity embodies our vow to practice and spread the Mystic Law, expressing gratitude for the profound benefits we have received through Buddhist practice. Beyond personal appreciation, it serves as a means to financially sustain and expand the kosen-rufu movement, ensuring that future generations have access to the transformative teachings of Nichiren

Toward the May Commemorative Contribution activity this year, the SGI-USA is featuring a video experience from Anil Rajan, of Johns Creek, Georgia. In a brief conversation with the World Tribune, Anil shared the following. World Tribune: What does the May Commemorative Contribution activity mean to you? Anil Rajan: When my wife, Anu, and I were

On April 28, 1253, Nichiren Daishonin first proclaimed his teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to help people overcome suffering and build a society rooted in equality and respect. He also identified erroneous religious teachings as the source of the misery plaguing the people of his day and sought to correct these errors.  His declaration was a call