Lotus Sutra (Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra)
Often hailed as the “heart” of Nichiren Buddhism, this text emphasizes that every person carries an innate Buddha nature. Its powerful message of universal empowerment has served as the movement’s bedrock ever since its first propagation in 1253.

Nichiren’s Letters and Treatises (Gosho)
More than 700 letters and tracts—ranging from On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land to The Opening of the Eyes—offer direct, down-to-earth guidance. Each Gosho piece reads like a pep talk from a dedicated mentor, tackling everything from daily struggles to society’s big-picture woes.

The Three Great Secret Laws
Outlined in Nichiren’s Risshō Ankoku Ron and other key writings, these are the cornerstone practices:
• Daimoku (chanting Nam-myōhō-renge-kyō)
• Gohonzon (the mandala of devotion)
• Kaidan (the ordination platform of faith)

Buddha and His Teachings (Josei Toda)
This concise overview by Soka Gakkai’s second president brings the essence of Shakyamuni’s life and teachings into sharp relief. Its straightforward style makes lofty doctrines feel like friendly advice over coffee.

The Human Revolution and The New Human Revolution (Daisaku Ikeda)
Stretching across decades and continents, these narrative chronicles read more like epic dramas than dry reports. Fresh from the pages of recent editions—translated into over 50 languages—they showcase how ordinary people have turned storms of adversity into springboards for renewal. With stories from post-pandemic recovery efforts to grassroots peace initiatives at COP-30, they keep the practice relevant in today’s headlines.

Value-Creation Dialogues
Conversations between Daisaku Ikeda and thinkers, artists, scientists or community leaders tackle 21st-century challenges—climate anxiety, social fragmentation, the search for meaning in a digital era. Like a Swiss Army knife for the spirit, they offer versatile tools for adapting Buddhist principles to modern life.

Together, these writings form the bread and butter of Soka Gakkai practice—each one a stepping-stone toward personal growth, resilience and a more harmonious world.