Tina Turner, American Musical Icon and Nichiren Buddhist, Has Died Aged 83
Justin Whitaker
25 May 2023
While Turner lived an extraordinary life by many measures, her later years, imbued with spiritual pursuits, were her happiest
Soka Gakkai President Calls On G7 Leaders for Commitment to “No First Use” of Nuclear Weapons and Resolution to War in Ukraine
Craig C Lewis
28 April 2023
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) president Daisaku Ikeda, has called on G7 leaders to take the lead in talks toward “No First Use” of nuclear weapons.
Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Nichiren Buddhist Wayne Shorter Dies Aged 89
Craig C Lewis
3 March 2023
The pioneering American jazz musician Wayne Shorter, a longtime practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89 years old.
Soka Gakkai President Urges Nuclear States to Commit to “No First Use” of Nuclear Arms
Craig C Lewis
29 July 2022
The president of the socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), Daisaku Ikeda, on Tuesday issued a statement urging all nuclear
President of Soka Gakkai International Issues 2022 Peace Proposal, Emphasizing Equality and Empowerment
Craig C Lewis
28 January 2022
The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist organization has announced the annual world peace proposal by SGI president Daisaku Ikeda.
Buddhist Priest in Hawai‘i Turns to Acceptance as He Prays for End to COVID-19
Justin Whitaker
20 January 2022
Hawai’i’s Singing Priest brings his teachings on acceptance and Buddhism to the world through Zoom and YouTube
Socially Engaged Buddhist Community Soka Gakkai Announces New Charter
Craig C Lewis
26 November 2021
Community articulates its ideals and guiding principles
Soka Gakkai President Releases 2021 Peace Proposal, SGI Endorses Interfaith Statement on Nuclear Prohibition
Craig C Lewis
3 February 2021
Ikeda urges global response to pandemic, climate crisis, and…
Buddhist Nun Embarks on Thanksgiving Prayer Walk in New York State
Justin Whitaker
27 November 2020
Jun-San Yasuda brings her peace walking practice for…
Buddhist Leaders Welcome 50th Ratification of Nuclear Ban Treaty
Craig C Lewis
29 October 2020
Dalai Lama, Soka Gakkai International laud historic…
Music Icon Tina Turner Turns to Buddhist Principles in New Book
Craig C Lewis
10 August 2020
Celebrated singer-songwriter shares her experience with..
Fleeting Light: Exploring the Non-dualistic Essence of All Things with American Artist Miya Ando
Nina Müller
9 March 2020
A descendant of sword-makers finds a new home in…