Naturally, in the long course of our lives, we are bound to encounter various kinds of problems and suffering. But we will be able to turn all difficulties into nourishment for developing a higher state of life. In this respect, for practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, everything is ultimately a source of benefit and happiness at The post appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

My one and only wish, and my greatest happiness, is that a steady stream of young people will soar forth, from the foundations we have built, to work for world peace and create a flourishing of culture. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 331 The post appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

The mentor’s challenge is the disciple’s challenge. The disciple’s victory is the mentor’s victory. The brilliant achievements of mentor and disciple endure for all time. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 291 The post appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

We should wake up every morning ready to take on the world. In that regard, doing a vigorous morning gongyo and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which enables us to start the day fresh and energetic, is a wonderful way to maintain health and well-being. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. The post appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

Tackling my doubts with daimoku, I take the stage with a light heart. The post Come on, Courage! appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

Heart-to-heart discussion is always more effective than ordering people around. And because dialogue takes place between individuals, it requires that we respect and value the other person. This sets the stage for lively and enriching discussion meetings. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 127 The post appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

This section of  Living Buddhism features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgement of his speech given at the Second SGI Pan-American Joint Conference, held at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, on February 15, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in America, The post Profound Happiness Exists in Efforts for Construction appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

A roundtable discussion on the real benefits of participating in the May Commemorative Contribution Activity. The post Becoming a Billionaire in Faith appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

At Harvard University, Ikeda Sensei highlights the shift from “hard power” to “soft power” as the driving force for change and discusses the role of a philosophy of self-motivation in cementing this change. The post The Age of Soft Power appeared first on World Tribune ..read more

Installment 15: The Sado Exile—Part 3 The post Nichiren Daishonin—His Lifelong Vow and Great Compassion appeared first on World Tribune ..read more