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The student division members across the country are striving at their place of mission to share Buddhism with their friends and on campus through their genuine friendships. This month, we will hear from two student division members who are leading the way in these efforts. Good Friendships Starts from Being Open Name: Kaiya Alger //

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 27th and final visit to the United States in June 1996. Three members recall how his visit impacted their Buddhist practice and lives. And with appreciation for those experiences, how they are participating in the annual May Commemorative Contribution activity to both financially protect and extend

Let’s Celebrate By Holding Family Discussion Meetings!

SGI-USA youth pledge peace in Hiroshima—a preview of the upcoming World Tribune special issue on the March youth training course held in Japan.

Warm greetings to each and every member of our wonderful SGI-USA community. I truly feel at a loss for words to express how appreciative I am by everyone’s incredible support, given so freely and in so many ways, for kosen-rufu in America and beyond. In these most confusing and trying times, what enables a person—any

During the Central Executive Committee’s quarterly conference, all roads lead back to “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”

Youth from across SoCal Mojave Zone gathered on March 7 in Riverside, California, for a youth summit, themed “One,” a daylong gathering focused on dialogue, friendship and exploring the deeper purpose of one’s life in commemoration of March 16, Kosen-rufu Day. Embraced by clear blue skies and the warm Southern California sunshine, youth from throughout

Art Golden Gate Mentor and Disciple (GGMD) Zone brought together Oakland artists to explore how Buddhism inspires artistic expression and poetic spirit in daily life. Oakland, Calif. Blank walls gradually filled with paintings and sculptures as participants arrived for “Art and Buddhism,” an event hosted in February by the Golden Gate Mentor and Disciple Zone

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

Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” the SGI-USA youth reintroduce its hope-filled focus to share Buddhism with many young people and help them begin practicing Buddhism. by Shota Okajima, Amelia Gonzalez Tesch and Kenichi Hackman SGI-USA Youth Leaders Dear SGI-USA members,  In 2020, the youth of America launched the campaign “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”

Message from SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss Warm greetings to each and every member of our wonderful SGI-USA community. I truly feel at a loss for words to express how appreciative I am at everyone’s incredible support, given so freely and in so many ways, for kosen-rufu in America and beyond. In these most confusing

Grateful for how Buddhism transformed their lives, two members share how they are reaching out to youth and helping them begin their own journey of hope.

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

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

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.

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

After beginning her Buddhist practice amid addiction, anger and health struggles, Claudia Tate, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, discovers hope, a new family and a new direction for herself, her teenage son, Jalen, and his friends.

Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” the SGI-USA youth reintroduce its hope-filled focus to share Buddhism with many young people and help them begin practicing Buddhism. Dear SGI-USA members,  In 2020, the youth of America launched the campaign “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” to initiate efforts to introduce youth to Buddhism, commemorating the 60th anniversary

Months into our peace talks, the women and young women learn that it’s possible every day to create peace where they stand.