December 10, 2021, World Tribune

With a fighting spirit, I greeted my retirement as the dawn of a new day.

5th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting

On Nov. 18, 2021, Soka University of America (SUA) held a dedication ceremony for the Marie and Pierre Curie Hall on its campus in Aliso Viejo, California. President Ed Feasel began the ceremony by acknowledging the SUA alumni who opened the path for the new Life Sciences Concentration, which supports students interested in health fields.

After second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda’s passing on April 2, 1958, Ikeda Sensei (then Soka Gakkai chief of staff) not only grappled with the loss of his beloved mentor but also deeply considered how to carry on his mentor’s work of advancing kosen-rufu. He recalled Mr. Toda saying: “The Gakkai should advance a major

12/2 Ikeda Sensei Starting Writing ‘The Human Revolution’ In 1964, Ikeda Sensei began writing The Human Revolution in Okinawa, the place that was the stage of a horrific land battle during the Pacific War. The Human Revolution, comprising 12 volumes, took over 28 years to complete. (See The New Human Revolution, vol. 9, “Hope of

Concept #20: Oneness of Mentor and Disciple

Episode #45 is “Advice from Buddhist teens on social anxiety.” After being physically distanced for so long, to many, society looks and feels more polarized, and therefore more intimidating, than ever. For those experiencing a new or heightened sense of social anxiety, you’re not alone. Buddhability reached out to some Buddhist teens and asked how

A: You may have started the year with fresh resolve. When the year didn’t pan out quite as you had hoped, it is easy to feel defeated. If you feel like you have some regrets, don’t worry! Buddhism teaches that you can make a firm resolve now, to make tomorrow and the coming year a

A full moon appears in the Dallas night sky on Nov. 18, 2021, commemorating Soka Gakkai Founding Day. Nov. 18 has come to serve as a departure point for each Soka Gakkai member to strengthen their own determination to contribute to the welfare of society and world peace in the spirit of the three founding

Register for these in-person conferences through your SGI-USA portal. FEB. 4–7 District Leaders Training #1 (Open to all district leaders) FEB. 25–28 Transforming Karma #1 (Open allotment) MARCH 18–21 Men’s Division #1 (Open to all men’s division)

FORT LAUDERDALE AND JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, Nov. 7, 2021—After a 19-month hiatus, the members of the Florida Everglades and North Florida regions reunited in exciting fashion—with new SGI-USA centers. The Florida Everglades Buddhist Center opened in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Nov. 7 with 265 members attending in-person and over Zoom. On the same day, 100 members

In a recent “To My Friends” guidance in the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun, there was a reminder to stay vigilant against phone scams. Be ever vigilant to keep from being deceived by scams. If you suddenly receive a phone call or visit by strangers with requests or solicitations, don’t respond immediately but consult