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Orlando Bloom says Buddhist chanting ‘soothes’ his baby Daisy Dove ‘It’s like I’m a baby whisperer, so I’m definitely winning the daddy points,’ actor says

The Founding Spirit of Soka - World Tribune In 1928, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, an educational reformist, and his disciple and fellow educator, Josei Toda, embraced faith in Nichiren Buddhism. Mr. Makiguchi believed that education should help individuals develop fulfilling lives of value and contribute to others’ happiness. With Mr. Toda’s as...

Episode #3: Buddhism, therapy and how people actually change | buddhability This week, we speak with psychotherapist Sean Grover about how therapy works, what its limits are, and what it takes to actually change yourself for the better.

WT: What should our attitude be moving forward?

Olivia: First, let’s reconfirm our belief in the revolutionary teachings of the Lotus Sutra in which Shakyamuni broke down barriers and taught that all people inherently possess Buddhahood and, therefore, are worthy of the highest respect. Grounded in this belief, it goes without saying that Buddhist philosophy teaches that Black lives are worthy of the utmost respect.

Next, let’s recommit to doing our own human revolution. I’m realizing that for my environment, family, community and even for the SGI-USA to change, I have to undergo this deep process of transformation. I have to evolve. Together with each of you, I am committed to engaging in this process so I can transform the land.

Finally, by deepening our belief in each person’s Buddha nature, let’s continue to rise above differences and forge ties, persevering in dialogue no matter how challenging it may be.

As our mentor reminds us, precisely because America is a land of rich diversity, it is our mission to transform the tendency to disrespect human life—not only for our country but for all humanity. Uniting more than ever as disciples of Sensei, let’s create an alliance of good dedicated to the cause of transforming this world.

Let’s Transform Our Land Through an Inner Revolution - World Tribune The World Tribune held a roundtable discussion with the SGI-USA youth leaders to address the recent incidents of racial violence and civil unrest that followed. Olivia Saito, Ryo Kuroki and Maya Gunaseharan respond to some of the questions that have been top of mind for many SGI-USA members. World T...

Congrats to our Tucson YMD member Oscar for making front page of the June World Tribune newspaper! 🙏🏽