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Brandon Poythress, of Dallas, strives in faith and develops a winning heart and mind. Discover how this impacts a break through at work. l8r.it/HPAH

Read how Nandini Choudhury opened her life to the love she deserves. l8r.it/koL9

Shirley Curtwright of Chicago, attributes overcoming her health challenges to her Buddhist practice, studying Nichiren Daishonin’s writings and maintaining her hobbies. worldtribune.org/2022/changing-…

Members and guests entered the new SGI-USA San Juan Buddhist Center in amazement as pioneer members leaped with joy to welcome them home. Discover more about this historic day! worldtribune.org/2022/securing-…

In honoring my sister’s life, I begin, for the first time, to honor my own. worldtribune.org/2022/where-you…

I’m doing all I can to achieve my goals, so why am I facing so many setbacks? Discover how when working hard toward something, an obstacle is often a sign of progress. worldtribune.org/2022/76883/

A new article by Daisaku Ikeda titled “A jeweled canopy of human solidarity” has been published in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢. Read the article here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit…

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda joined the Soka Gakkai on Aug. 24, 1947, 75 years ago this month. President Ikeda describes his first Soka Gakkai meeting and how encountering his mentor, Josei Toda, became the starting point for his struggle for peace. worldtribune.org/2022/the-vow-o…

How do I know if I’m chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo effectively? Here’s a guide to hitting the mark with your prayer. worldtribune.org/2022/am-i-pray…

A ferocious prayer for my life and my son’s brings forth new strength and joy. worldtribune.org/2022/as-never-…

Read how Savita Gilbert, of Washington, D.C., discovered her mission of healing through art and bringing joy to all around her. worldtribune.org/2022/what-brin…

SGI President Daisaku Ikeda issued a statement to the 2022 NPT Review Conference calling for “No First Use” of nuclear weapons. worldtribune.org/2022/statement…

“I felt I was fighting for the sake of ‘the people,’ but really, I was fighting for an idea of ‘the people’—most of the people I knew I didn’t like.” Read more of how the humanity of SGI members upended Alex Boling’s worldview. worldtribune.org/2022/pioneerin…

What can I do to improve my complicated relationship with my parents? Learn about how Buddhism can help. worldtribune.org/2022/what-can-…

SGI-USA member Jury Candelario, of Los Angeles, is a clinical social worker and AIDS advocate. The World Tribune spoke with him about his life as a social worker and a Buddhist. worldtribune.org/2022/advocacy-…

Today we celebrate 65 years since second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda founded the student division on June 30, 1957. Read about courageous SGI-USA student division members who are sharing Buddhism on their campus. worldtribune.org/2022/propagati…

“Chanting [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] and taking action even when I felt I was pushing myself to my very limits, helped me move beyond my own anxiety and open up untapped reserves of creativity.” — Wayne Thomas, Los Angeles⁠ Read more: worldtribune.org/2022/infusing-…

At the historic First Meeting of States Parties (1MSP) to the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), the SGI joined civil society groups. Read the full press release: sgi-usa.org/2022/06/24/sgi…

Caregiving for an elderly family member is a great responsibility. In this issue, we interview SGI-USA members about their experiences, and include guidance from Daisaku Ikeda’s book “On Health and Long Life” to those undertaking this important role. worldtribune.org/2022/the-buddh…