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How I transformed all of my childhood suffering into joy and created a harmonious family. I’m Rena Takushi, from Honolulu.

Teruko Dent creates a happy family through her Buddhist practice despite facing tremendous challenges.

How we transformed our family conflict by practicing for self and others.

My Buddhist practice has empowered me to develop a heart of compassion.

“Faith first” is the blueprint for victory.

How I’m changing the world by winning right where I am.

On October 4, the SGI-USA held virtual general meetings across the country to commemorate 60 years since Ikeda Sensei’s first visit to the United States, which marked his maiden voyage to spread Nichiren Buddhism throughout the world. Living Buddhism met with Reiko Aragon, of Denver, who shared her experience at one of the October 4

by Valerie Giterson-Pantophlet St. Maarten If a woman makes offerings to the Lotus Sutra now in the last five-hundred-year period, this bodhisattva’s benefits will all be bequeathed to her without exception, just as a wealthy man transfers his entire fortune to his only son. (“The ‘Entrustment’ and Other Chapters,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol.

On his fourth trip to San Francisco, Ikeda Sensei visits Kay Rood and her family at their home, Oct. 6, 1980.

by Gabriel ZuneMIAMI I grew up in Venezuela surrounded by a loving family who inspired me to go after my dreams, but I had a tough time realizing them because of my own insecurities. To many, I was seen as quiet and creative. But to others, I was a person who could be bullied and

Bradley YeatesAUGUSTA, GEORGIA Living Buddhism: Thank you, Bradley, for sharing your experience with us. We understand that your story actually begins a generation before you. Bradley Yeates: Yes, my story begins with my father, John Yeates, an energy pioneer. In the summer of 1955, his groundbreaking work enabled Arco, Idaho, to become the first city