Victoria Smith, MD, FAAFP

Associate Medical Director, Ochsner Health. Family Medicine

[Daisaku Ikeda (Official) @daisakuikeda_of]

To praise a mother's love is to praise the love that fosters life itself.

In 1971, Daisaku Ikeda wrote a poem honoring the mothers who dedicate their lives to the happiness and peace of those around them—a tribute born from his own deep gratitude for his mother. He later set it to music.

“There is no distinction between friend and foe in the heart of a compassionate mother. This is the starting point for the love of humanity and peace.”
Daisaku Ikeda, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, vol. 24

Happy Mother's Day to every heart that nurtures, protects and fosters life in another. 🌸

#MothersDay #DaisakuIkeda #PeaceThroughDialogue #HumanRevolution #WomenOfCourage

[Daisaku Ikeda (Official) @daisakuikeda_of]

To praise a mother's love is to praise the love that fosters life itself.

In 1971, Daisaku Ikeda wrote a poem honoring the mothers who dedicate their lives to the happiness and peace of those around them—a tribute born from his own deep gratitude for his mother. He later set it to music.

“There is no distinction between friend and foe in the heart of a compassionate mother. This is the starting point for the love of humanity and peace.”

Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, vol. 24

Happy Mother's Day to every heart that nurtures, protects and fosters life in another. 🌸

#MothersDay #DaisakuIkeda #PeaceThroughDialogue #HumanRevolution #WomenOfCourage

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🎉 May 3, 2026, marks the 66th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s inauguration as the 3rd president of the Soka Gakkai.

🌏 His philosophy of Buddhist humanismcontinues to inspire hope and action for peace worldwide.

🎆 May 3 is celebrated by Soka Gakkai members as Soka Gakkai Day—a day to renew their commitment to work for the happiness of people everywhere.

https://t.co/xzTnPnqZVA

#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #Anniversary

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

On April 28, 1253, Nichiren established the Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means for all people to manifest their inherent Buddha nature, positively transform suffering and lead fulfilled lives. Nichiren’s teaching is based on the Lotus Sutra, which asserts that all individuals inherently possess the Buddha nature.

Learn more about Nichiren and the Buddhist practice he established:
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#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

Inspired by the encouragement of President Ikeda, Bee Loon found the courage to turn big dreams into a career. She uses her Buddhist practice to not only create art but to bring out the potential and inner strength of every dancer she teaches. 🌟✨

#SokaGakkai #BuddhismInAction #RealTalkMini #Courage #BuddhismInDailyLife #InnerTransformation #CreatingValue #realtalk

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🤍Following the sudden loss of her son and then her mother, Pamela Plummer was overcome with a profound sense of pain and emptiness. In the years that followed, her Buddhist practice became a lifeline enabling her to rise above her pain and discover the beauty of life.

https://t.co/WJFyowWuxL

#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🎉 Feb. 11 is Josei Toda’s birthday. 🎉 As second president of the Soka Gakkai, he transformed it into a dynamic Buddhist movement for peace.

Visit https://t.co/7c5okwtJN1 for more on Josei Toda.
#SokaGakkai#BuddhisminAction #education

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🆕News: On Nov. 2, marking the 60th anniversary of @daisakuikeda_of’s visit to Portugal, a youth festival was held in the capital Lisbon.

Some 500 members from across the country including the Azores and Madeira, as well as from Cabo Verde, off the west coast of Africa, participated in the festival.

The event featured dance and song performances by youth members, along with an exhibition of artworks by future division members.

#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🌟August 24 commemorates the day in 1947 @daisakuikeda_of joined the Soka Gakkai.
Ten days earlier, Ikeda attended his first Soka Gakkai meeting, and first encountered second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda. This encounter changed Ikeda’s life.
Read more about Daisaku Ikeda.
https://t.co/Q4Qc0HAQaj

#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #WorldPeace #Encountering

[Amy Siskind 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 @Amy_Siskind]

This woman is a damn hero 💞
Outside a Home Depot in Encinitas.

“If you’re doing something right, take your *%#£|*% mask off!”

[Wesley Hunt @WesleyHuntTX]

This is the definitive rendition of our National Anthem. Whitney Houston didn’t just sing it—she made us feel it. Patriotism. Pride. Purpose.

A moment that reminded us why we love this country.

Happy Birthday, America. 🇺🇸

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🌟 March 16 is a key day for Soka Gakkai members—Kosen-rufu Day!
A day of hope and new beginnings, it commemorates the day when second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda entrusted the youth with the responsibility of fulfilling the organization’s aim of contributing to “kosen-rufu”—a vision of peace brought about by the widespread acceptance of core values such as respect for the dignity of life. 🌍

Learn more here: https://t.co/OGJVe7bk3f

#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction

[USAFacts @USAFacts]

What does the data say on diversity in the US? The non-white population has nearly doubled since 1990 to over 40% in 2023, as the proportion of non-Hispanic whites decreased from 75% to 58%. #StateOfTheUnion #SOTU

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

🎉 Feb. 11 is Josei Toda’s birthday. 🎉 As second president of the Soka Gakkai, he transformed it into a dynamic Buddhist movement for peace. Discover his fascinating life story and the idea of personal transformation he called “human revolution.”

#BuddhisminAction #education

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

A true hero has taken his final flight. ✈️ Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, has passed at 100. He broke barriers and defended a country that denied him equality when he returned home. His legacy soars on. Rest in Power, Lt. Col. Stewart.

[Soka Gakkai Official @sgi_info]

✨January 2, 2025, marks the 97th birth anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda.

🎥To celebrate his life and legacy, we share this video highlighting some milestones of his remarkable life!

📜Key anniversaries in 2025
· Jan 1: Sixtieth anniversary of the start of the serialization of Ikeda’s novel “The Human Revolution” in the “Seikyo Shimbun.” (1965)
· Jan 26: Fiftieth anniversary of Ikeda becoming president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI). (1975)
· May 3: Sixty-fifth anniversary of Ikeda’s inauguration (in 1960) as the third president of the Soka Gakkai.
· May 27: On this day, 50 years ago, Ikeda was awarded his first honorary doctorate. (1975)
· Oct 2: Sixty-fifth anniversary of Ikeda embarking on his first trip outside of Japan to build the foundations of the Soka Gakkai as a global organization. (1960)
· Nov 18: Ninety-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Soka Gakkai (in 1930), which, under Ikeda’s leadership, expanded into the global Buddhist organization it is today.

📖Learn more about Ikeda’s philosophy and advocacy for peace through dialogue.
https://t.co/URIyb1Gi93

@daisakuikeda_of

#BuddhismInAction #SokaGakkai #HappyNewYear #2025 #DaisakuIkeda #PeaceThroughDialogue

[Victoria Smith, MD, FAAFP @Victoriasmithmd]

#pelicansgameday
Rooting for the Pelicans with Akil.

[Victoria Smith, MD, FAAFP @Victoriasmithmd]

@BarackObama @MichelleObama Happy Anniversary!

[Daisaku Ikeda (Official) @daisakuikeda_of]

On October 2, 1960, Daisaku Ikeda boarded Japan Airlines Flight 800 to the U.S., Canada, and Brazil on his first overseas journey. His goal was to transform the Soka Gakkai into a global movement.
Carrying a photograph of his beloved mentor, Josei Toda, in his inner jacket pocket, Ikeda embarked on a path to expand the philosophy of peace, human dignity, and the supreme value of life.
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[Urban League of Louisiana @urbanleaguela]

Join us in two weeks in New Orleans on September 14, 2024, for the BIG Health Event, presented by Ochsner Health. This event will promote health and wellness for adults and children to positively impact families in Louisiana. See you there!