10,000 Youth
At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a bold new focus is set toward January 2028.
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Living With an Awareness of the Importance of the Heart
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 25, 1988, at a divisional representatives conference in Tokyo. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 135–37. Our inner transformation through revealing our inherent Buddhahood will transform not only our own lives but also our environment and
New Beginnings
Coming around my wife in her final days, her friends help me begin anew.
It’s About Shakubuku Rooted in Friendship
The World Tribune sat down with the SGI-USA youth leaders to discuss their bold new vision toward 2028. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us about the SGI-USA’s new two-year focus. At the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Conference in June, the SGI-USA youth introduced the bold new vision to enable 10,000 youth
Can We Find Common Ground Through Dialogue?
This new study series aims to answer questions about the basics of the SGI’s practice of Nichiren Buddhism. How can we create understanding when things feel stuck—or worse, when the divide between opposing sides seems to grow only wider? Often, when discussions become heated, people cling more tightly to their own views. Whether in our
The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
Soaring Into the Vast Skies of Freedom!
by the Southern California Zone team What is your zone motto? Cheers of Victory! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Southern California (SoCal) Zone was established in January 2023 with a name change from the former SoCal West Zone. We embarked on our fresh departure embracing the following guidance from Nichiren Daishonin: “I entrust
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Freedom and Equality Are the Hallmarks of Buddhism
This section features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an excerpt of his speech given at the Boston Community Center, in Boston, Massachusetts, September 27, 1991. The full speech can be found in My Dear Friends in America, fourth edition, pp. 137–51. You Can See Eagle Peak
‘Rejoice When You Encounter Hardships’
On the courage to transform poison into medicine.
Faith Over Fear
Learning from my mother’s example, I use my faith to become the author of my own life story. I’m Alexandria Jones from San Diego.
My Buddhist Community
New SGI youth members reflect on the support they received as they embraced Buddhist practice.
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Tips & Insights from the Youth Division
David ShiRohnert, California Talking religion with friends can be very tricky and daunting, due to both the stigma surrounding religion and not wanting to potentially ruin a friendship. Chanting about my mission for kosen-rufu and believing in the Buddha nature of my friends gives me the confidence I need to share Buddhism. I always try
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The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
Interview
Making Friends and Introducing Them to Buddhism
The SGI-USA recently announced their new motto for the year: Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me. In this new series, the World Tribune will publish key guidance from Ikeda Sensei as well as stories of how SGI members across the country are making this motto their own. This week, the World Tribune
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Discussions on Encouraging Youth
In the April 11, 2025, World Tribune, the national youth team introduced a motto, born from the question what the next steps should be after gathering more than 3,000 youth guests at our March district discussion meetings. It is: Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me. In this issue we will explore
Ikeda Sensei
The Gohonzon—the Fundamental Object of Devotion
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech on Feb. 20, 1990, at an SGI-USA youth training meeting in Malibu, California. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 53–57. Nichiren Buddhism teaches the importance of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with faith in the Gohonzon in order to transform our
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Journey Through Earth
Chanting for my late brother’s happiness, I reawaken my creative spirit.
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An Undeniable Hope
Soka University of America graduates the Class of 2025.
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An Unrelenting Battle for Hope
Drawing on the strength of countless friends, I see my daughter to victory.
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