World Tribune Preview!

Today, we share our weekly World Tribune preview!

The August 17 issue starts with coverage from the West Territory kick-off meetings, ushering in the second act of worldwide kosen-rufu. Also in this issue is Writings for Discussion Meetings on "Inheriting Deep Compassion," and an moving experience from Hiroko Goodfriend of Chicago, who shares about defeating illness.

Below we feature excerpts from Sensei's inspiring essay, "A Fresh Breeze of Change from Harvard University."

Please enjoy!

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As the French writer Victor Hugo observed, those whose works and actions ennoble the heart deserve our recognition.

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The only way to expand our network of connections and relationships is to make an active effort to meet people. That’s why I have done just that, striving with courage and conviction. The only way to deepen these connections and relationships is to talk with those we meet. That’s why I have engaged so many in conversation, always in a spirit of sincerity and earnestness.

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Dialogue is the starting point for everything. Albert Einstein once said, “We will not change the hearts of other men by mechanical devices; rather we must change our own hearts and speak bravely.”

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In this essay, Sensei also shares extensively about the power of women, including the following passage:

She is fearless because she knows that, whatever anyone else might say, her teacher can vouch for her and knows her true achievement. Confidently proclaiming, “Watch me attain Buddhahood!” (LS, 188), she speeds to a far distant world and begins to teach the Law there. The enlightenment of women is the victory of the shared commitment of mentor and disciple.

The best way to see Sensei's guidance come to life is through SGI-USA's monthly video showings of the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meetings. (Learn the time and place of the monthly broadcast through your local organization.)

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