Studying The Human Revolution together. President Ikeda’s novel The Human Revolution conveys not only the treasured history of the Soka Gakkai, but the meaning of the term “human revolution” as taught by the successive presidents, the spirit of oneness of mentor and disciple, the spirit of helping others and much more. Let’s continue to gather each month to study together and create wonderful bonds of friendship throughout the year. Human Revolution What, then, characterizes human revolution? The first is regarding health. We need to demonstrate the power of our practice in accord with the concept of “faith being manifested in health.” The second characteristic of human revolution …[is] youthfulness. Maintaining a youthful spirit throughout our lives is proof of our human revolution. The third characteristic of human revolution…[is] good fortune. All of the victories we achieve through chanting sincerely and working diligently for kosen-rufu come back to us as benefit and good fortune that adorns our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The fourth quality… [is] wisdom. To perfect ourselves and develop into leaders who can function effectively in society, we need to cultivate our minds. The fifth distinguishing characteristic of human revolution…[is] passion. True practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism burn with a passionate spirit to achieve kosen-rufu, and their lives shine. The sixth quality…[is] conviction. Human revolution means to become a person who shines with firm conviction. The seventh and final characteristic of human revolution…[is] victory. Buddhism is about winning. It is through our achieving victory upon victory that we carry out our human revolution. A life of victory is a life of human revolution. From President Ikeda’s novel,The New Human Revolution. |
 The New Youth Division Website
"The Victory of the youth division of the SGI-USA signifies the victory of the youth division throughout the world"... Daisaku Ikeda, President, Soka Gakkai International |
 Florida Nature and Culture Center
The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms native to the Florida landscape, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere. |