March 15, 2024, World Tribune

The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s speech at the 4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting in Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2007, which were published in the Jan. 17, 2012, issue of the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper, Seikyo Shimbun. On Feb. 8, 1951, a small group of bright young people, whom I had personally selected,

After years of struggle, he had achieved the impossible. Second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda realized his lifetime goal of expanding the Soka Gakkai’s movement to 750,000 households in late 1957. Alongside his monumental achievement, however, Mr. Toda’s health declined rapidly. In March 1958, sensing his life was coming to an end, Mr. Toda suggested

On Feb. 22, Soka International School Malaysia (SISM) held its grand opening ceremony at its campus in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan State, welcoming 138 students from nine countries and territories. The ceremony was attended by Ed Feasel, president of Soka University of America, Sethu Kumanan, Chairman of the Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for

Facing fears of fatherhood, I see my life anew.

In “The Teacher of the Law,” the 10th chapter of the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha teaches the importance of spreading the Mystic Law long after his passing, describing the challenging task of doing so in a confusing, strife-filled era, the current Latter Day of the Law. He introduces the three rules of preaching, also known

This year, SGI-USA youth will hold chapter-level March Youth Peace Festivals with the determination to create peace in their local communities. The World Tribune is featuring chapter youth leaders and how they are applying Ikeda Sensei’s guidance to win where they are. Ikeda Sensei’s Guidance:  No matter what the circumstances, the person with firm resolve

This series highlights how Buddhism can enhance daily living. As Nichiren Daishonin says: “When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs.” I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.” These

The biodiversity and natural beauty of Kinabalu Park garnered it official recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. The park traverses four separate climactic zones. In a single day, visitors can explore lowland rainforests, subalpine meadows and ascend the park’s namesake, Mount Kinabalu. The mountain stands at 13,435 feet, as the highest peak