Creative Life – October 2026
Feature: Worldwide Kosen-rufu — Now is the Time for Courageous Bodhisattvas of The Earth to Rise Into Action
Creative Life
Creative Life is a monthly magazine published by SGS. It contains editorials and essays by SGI President Ikeda, features and articles on Buddhist doctrines, as well as testimonies of local and overseas members.
Soka Times – October 2026
Feature: Embark on Fresh Momentum for Kosen-rufu in Singapore
SGS Leaders’ Meeting Commemorating 65th Anniversary of Kosen-rufu in Asia
Soka Times
Soka Times is published once every fortnight (once a month with effect from January 2020) and carries news of SGS’s latest endeavours for peace, culture and education. Other highlights include articles on applying Buddhism in daily life and testimonies from members.
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Book Recommendations
The Books of My Youth
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 is a rich collection of essays where President Ikeda delves on 17 works of transformative literature that shaped his spiritual framework as a youth.
To the Youthful Pioneers of Soka
“To the Youthful Pioneers of Soka” is a collection of inspiring lectures, essays, and poems by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda.
Unforgettable Encounters
Unforgettable Encounters, Volume 1 by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda brings together 30 inspiring essays on his encounters with world leaders, thinkers, artists, scientists, and changemakers.
A Record of My Life
In ‘A Record of My Life’, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda invites readers on a journey across nations and decades of dedication to peace, culture, and education.
Nichiren II
The wonderfully illustrated comic book Nichiren II, depicts the life of Nichiren Daishonin—a courageous Buddhist teacher who, amid great turmoil, stood up for the dignity of all life and worked tirelessly to bring hope, happiness, and peace to society.
Ikeda Sensei’s 95 Years of Life
This book is a tribute to the life of our eternal mentor, Ikeda Sensei and encapsulates his efforts for establishing the foundation of worldwide kosen-rufu.
Humanology of Victory
In this book, Ikeda Sensei conveys the Soka Gakkai spirit by discussing various aspects of faith and practice and drawing on his own experiences and activities for kosen-rufu.
Learning from The New Human Revolution Volumes 6-10
Inside, you’ll find chapter summaries, key highlights, and insightful commentaries by Soka Gakkai Senior Vice President Hiromasa Ikeda.
The Journey of Shared Struggle Mentor & Disciple for Kosen-rufu
A collection of lectures from the series “The Buddhism of the Sun — Illuminating the World” by Ikeda Sensei, this book emphasizes the importance of the mentor-disciple relationship and highlights the transformative power of unwavering faith, and how it leads to human revolution and unparalleled joy in life.
The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace (New Edition)–Part 3 Kosen-rufu and World Peace
This is the third and final part of the new edition of “Selections from the works of Daisaku Ikeda: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and
Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and Death
This book explores life’s philosophical intricacies through SGI President Daisaku’s insights of Nichiren Buddhism on life’s different phases of birth, aging, sickness and death.
