Our History
The Gosho Is the Key to Victory
Chronicling the translation of the writings of Nichiren Daishonin and
its impact on the members of the SGI.
In this issue
Ikeda Sensei
Gongyo Is a Grand and Noble Rite
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgement of his speech given at the Youth Division Training Session, held at Soka University Los Angeles in Calabasas, California, on February 19, 1990. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth
On the Cover
The Joy of Sharing Buddhism
Ikeda Sensei: “The purpose of faith is to attain Buddhahood, to become happy. … The only way to do so is to have faith in the Gohonzon, which is the essence of Buddhism and the purpose of Nichiren Daishonin’s appearance in the world. The Soka Gakkai has been introducing people to the Gohonzon and contributing
Gosho Study
Our Lives Are Majestic Treasure Towers
You may think you offered gifts to the treasure tower of the Thus Come One Many Treasures, but that is not so. You offered them to yourself. You, yourself, are a Thus Come One who is originally enlightened and endowed with the three bodies. You should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with this conviction. Then the place where
Experience
From Shadows to Sunlight
My journey of inner transformation from a directionless teen to a teacher empowering youth. I’m Sam Saldivar from Fresno, California.
Daily Life
The Benefit, Joy and Purpose of Sharing Buddhism
Key guidance on shakubuku
Ikeda Sensei
Ikeda Sensei’s Poems
Ikeda Sensei composed poems throughout his life in diverse styles, expressing his thoughts, examining Buddhist concepts and encouraging readers across the world. In July 1981, he was named a poet laureate by the World Academy of Arts and Culture. This section of Living Buddhism highlights select poems from Journey of Life: Selected Poems of Daisaku
Our History
Nichiren Daishonin—His Lifelong Vow and Great Compassion
Installment 17: Return to Kamakura
Ikeda Wisdom Academy
Highlights of the August 2024 Study Material
Members: • should be district through national youth leaders. • have their own copy of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3. • should read the assigned material prior to each meeting. Syllabus: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 3, pp. 167–91 Part Four: “Peaceful Practices” Chapter• The Lotus Sutra Enables All People To Attain Absolute Peace
District Meeting
Material for Discussion Meetings (August)
August 2024
The New Human Revolution
Inner Change—Volume 28, Chapter 3
Installment 10 | Installment 20 | Installment 30 | Installment 40 | Installment 50 | Installment 60 Installment 1 History moves. Times change. The determination and actions of human beings make this happen. On August 12, 1978, the Japan-China peace and friendship treaty was signed, setting in motion a new age of Japan-China relations. At
Ikeda Sensei’s Lectures
Key Passages From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (Part 12)
Part 12: ‘The Life Span of the Thus Come One’ Chapter—Part 2 of 3
A Sublime State of Being Where We Experience Joy in Both Life and Death