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With the Utmost Appreciation and Reverence, Thank You

Dawn—Members from around the world gather at the SGI Guam Ikeda Peace and Culture Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SGI’s founding, Tamuning, Guam, Jan. 26, 2025. Photo by Seikyo Press.

To our treasured SGI-USA members,

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of this year’s May Commemorative Contribution activity. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the SGI’s establishment, a significant milestone in our kosen-rufu movement of which we all take great pride.

Meeting and speaking with many of you, I have been deeply inspired by your steadfast determination to support our movement through the May Contribution activity and engaging in dynamic Buddhist dialogue. 

Our precious community continues to grow, providing improved resources to support members’ practice and introducing many others to this life-affirming philosophy through our podcast series, publications and the Buddhability social media platform, among other initiatives. We also opened a new center in Trinidad and Tobago, and have other major projects underway in Denver, Silicon Valley and the Hudson Valley in New York state. All of this is possible because of your heartfelt support.

Toward the 65th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s first overseas trip in October and the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai on Nov. 18, 2025, let’s continue to strive harmoniously as Sensei’s disciples and create a legacy of accomplishments in our lives and communities—the wellsprings of kosen-rufu!

Sincerely,

Adin Strauss
SGI-USA General Director

June 6, 2025 World Tribune, p. 9

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