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by the New York Zone team What is your zone motto? “Faith is to fear nothing.” Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Ikeda Sensei first visited New York City on Oct. 13, 1960. On Oct. 14, after he visited the U.N. headquarters with a vow for peace, he established New York District. In 2007

This March, let’s bring new formats, new ideas and lots of joy to our discussion meetings.

The following is from the March 2026 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai’s monthly study journal. In 1276, Nichiren Daishonin wrote to the Ikegami brothers at a time when they were enduring great hardship, encouraging them with these words: “Put into flames, a rock simply turns to ashes, but gold becomes pure gold” (“Letter

Two district leaders share how making a personal determination became the starting point for raising one youth and advancing kosen-rufu.

Developing an eye for true beauty, I help people see the greatness of their lives.

Marking the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the Men’s Division

Ikeda Sensei gives the following guidance in The New Human Revolution, vol. 17, “Green Fields” chapter. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 25, installment 1, pp. 143–46. The unity of “many in body, one in mind” is a central pillar of Nichiren Buddhism, a

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a general meeting of Toshima, Taito, Sumida and Meguro Wards in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 12, 1987. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 24, installment 2, pp. 110–13. In Buddhism, functions that direct people toward goodness and Buddhist

West to Life Born in Fresno, California, Maynard Dixon (1875–1946)—often called “The Last Cowboy in San Francisco”—was an American painter known for his depictions of the western United States. The nickname reflects the way Dixon carried the spirit of the West with cowboys, deserts and vast landscapes into a time when the Old West was

by the Southern California Mojave Zone team What is your zone motto? ONE: One Youth. One with our mentor. Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Established in 2007 as Southern California North Zone, the area was renamed Southern California Mojave Zone in September 2022, marking a new chapter in its growth. Our zone geographically

This study series covers Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. Across cultures, devils are seen as beings that do harm or hinder good. In Buddhist literature and art, too, they take terrifying forms.  Nichiren Buddhism, however, views

To simplify the annual activity calendar, the SGI-USA has streamlined the study rhythm by reducing the number of exam periods offered to two, annually:  • Period 1: April 10–13During this period, both the introductory and intermediate exams will be offered, allowing local organizations to host exams on an expanded schedule from Friday through Monday for

Changing the life of one person can create a ripple effect of peace.

Together with friends, I take the path of peace, bringing my loved ones along.

by Lillian KoizumiSpecial to the Tribune  On Jan. 30, the Ikeda Center held its first Dialogue Nights of 2026, kicking off the ninth year of this series. The event explored the theme “Leaning Into 2026 With Inner Dialogue!” In light of the current state of the world and how many youth feel about their personal

Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a general meeting of Toshima, Taito, Sumida and Meguro Wards in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 12, 1987. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 24, installment 2, pp. 107–10. In Buddhism, functions that direct people toward goodness and Buddhist

Ikeda Sensei gave the following guidance at the Chugoku region youth peace general meeting in Tokyo, Japan, May 7, 1995. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 24, installment 1, pp. 105–07. The Soka Gakkai conducts various activities to promote kosen-rufu, including discussion meetings, planning

by the Southwest Zone team What is your zone motto? Southwest Zone—Valley of the Sun, Valley of United Hearts. Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Japanese pioneer members began practicing Buddhism on military bases across the Southwest in the 1960s. According to early accounts, today’s Southwest Zone—covering Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas—took

This study series covers Soka Spirit topics to be presented by a youth or student division member at Soka 2030 meetings on the last Sunday of each month. A simple yet powerful starting point in Nichiren Buddhism is our belief that every person possesses inherent goodness—what we call our Buddha nature. Still, it can be

What the Reston District team learned through repeatedly visiting and encouraging each active member.