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SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss talks about the significance of the chapter kickoff meetings and the spirit with which to advance in 2026. Living Buddhism: This month, chapters across the SGI-USA will be gathering for chapter kickoff meetings. Can you talk about the significance and role of the chapter? Adin Strauss: It was as a

The end of the year is approaching, and a new year is about to begin! The following are excerpts from Ikeda Sensei’s guidance on the importance of setting goals and making determinations. Set a Target—Then Go All In Ikeda Sensei: An arrow will not hit the target unless we take proper aim. The same is

Members reflect on their efforts to befriend young people and help them start their Buddhist practice.

In October, the SGI-USA women and young women launched the dialogue initiative “Peace in Miniature: One Is the Mother of Ten-Thousand,” which invites each of us to engage in heartfelt one-to-one dialogues with our friends, neighbors and one another, with the conviction that each dialogue represents peace itself. At your monthly America Victory Daimoku Group

by Cassidy PeñaBrooklyn Young Women’s Region Leader After being appointed the Brooklyn young women’s division (YWD) region leader in April, I began hosting Lotus Lounges, a young women’s activity, to get to know the young women in my region. I started by cold emailing the membership list before honing in on those with active subscriptions.

A Joyful Night of Creativity, Friendship and Dialogue

The YWD and YMD gather at their respective FNCC Conferences to renew their faith and vow for kosen-rufu.

On behalf of the national leadership team, please accept our warmest thanks for your tremendous support for the SGI-USA’s Sustaining Contribution program. I’m delighted to report that because of your generosity, this program has steadily progressed year after year, to the point where it has become a true financial pillar for the kosen-rufu movement in

In last month’s issue, we presented a challenge: Can we shake up our discussion meeting plans—finding new and creative formats that foster a family-like atmosphere and attract youth, while taking steps to hold meetings at homes within our local neighborhoods. In this issue, the World Tribune sat down with four district leaders to learn how

Denver, Oct. 4—On a sunny and warm weekend in October, members from Rocky Mountain Zone gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Denver Culture Center. The net-zero energy facility, situated along the South Platte River in the heart of downtown, now stands as a striking symbol of hope. On the same location as the

“One is the mother of ten thousand.”

Led by an SGI delegation, the SGI-USA marks 65 years of global kosen-rufu with its focus on the future.

This year, we mark the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, on Nov. 18, and the second anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s passing on Nov. 15. How can we best commemorate these significant milestones? In an age of division and mistrust, the November district general meetings represent an oasis, where members and their friends can

At the SGI Study Conference, held from August 22 to 25 at the Florida Nature and Culture Center, SGI Study Department Leader Seiichiro Harada lectured on one of Nichiren Daishonin’s major works, “The Opening of the Eyes.” Over the weekend, 160 region through national leaders from around the country, including Hawaii and the Caribbean, gathered

A report from the SGI Youth Training Course in Japan

Envisioning the path to 2030, the Central Executive Committee voted to focus in 2026 on ways to shine a light on smaller interactions.

The Sustaining Contribution program provides steady financial support to the SGI-USA and enables participants to financially protect and expand our kosen-rufu movement far into the future. The SGI-USA youth leaders discuss how they began participating in Sustaining Contribution and why they feel it’s important.  Living Buddhism: Hello! Thank you for talking to us about Sustaining

The SGI-USA will hold its second Introductory Exam of 2025 from October 11 to October 12. All the material for the exam can be found in The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism. NEW STUDY TOOL! A new study tool is now available to help members prepare for this biannual exam! Simple, easy-to-use flashcards and quizzes based

The World Tribune sat down with Santa Monica Chapter women’s and men’s leaders, Keiko Hirama and David Nakabayashi, to learn how they have joyfully introduced youth to Buddhism. Hi Keiko and David! Thank you for speaking with us about how your chapter is sharing Buddhism with youth. What’s been the inspiration? Keiko Hirama: Last December,

As many new youth join the SGI-USA, it’s about building connections and deepening genuine trust.