June 14, 2019, World Tribune

How a shift in my heart and prayer led to the transformation of my home, district and community. by Kris MascarenasMILLIKEN, COLO. Eight years ago, my life was stuck in the world of anger, which put tremendous strain on my family. My temper got so bad that the police were called to the house once.

The following are excerpts from SGI President Ikeda’s speech at a Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting in May 2005. These excerpts were featured in a video of the speech, which was shown during the 41st Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting on May 3, 2019. The excerpted text appears in the May 14, 2019, issue of

The following is an excerpt from Soka University of America Founder Daisaku Ikeda’s message to SUA’s Class of 2019, which was read at its commencement ceremony on May 24. The full message can be found on www.soka.edu. This day marks the time in which you—members of the Class of 2019—take wing as youthful leaders of

Soka University of America’s Class of 2019 graduates; keynote speaker is Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 24—In a poignant tribute to the graduating Class of 2019, Soka University of America President Daniel Y. Habuki recalled the unforgettable words of SUA Founder Daisaku Ikeda nearly 50 years ago at his

Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee served as the keynote speaker for Soka University of America’s Class of 2019 commencement ceremony on May 24 (see p. 10 for coverage). She is best known for leading a nonviolent movement that united Christian and Muslim women, playing a pivotal role in ending Liberia’s 14-year civil war in 2003.

As discussed in last month’s study article “The Dynamic Practice of Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” (see May 10, 2019, World Tribune, p. 9), there are many ways to explain the meaning and significance of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. And although we may not fully understand its meaning, we can still accumulate great benefit and fortune from establishing a daily practice

Words of Encouragement From Ikeda Sensei

by Adin StraussSGI-USA General Director To the precious members of the SGI-USA, Thank you very much for your dedicated efforts to support the May Commemorative Contribution activity in 2019, the Year of Soka Victory! We will ensure that your sincere financial contributions are used in the most effective ways to advance kosen-rufu. Members’ contributions support

Dan Buettner—an educator, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times-bestselling author—spent over a decade researching the “blue zones,” regions around the world where people live the longest and healthiest. A large percentage lives to 100. They remain active well into their 80s and 90s, and typically do not experience degenerative diseases common in the industrialized