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The SoCal Quint Zones foster the next generation of global citizens at its annual event.

Led by youth, members commemorate the 30th and 45th anniversaries of Ikeda Sensei’s New York visits.

The Challenge: Make a new friend, teach them about Buddhism and break through in your life!

Members across the country are striving to share their Buddhist practice with friends in their community. This month, we will hear from two junior high school division members who are leading the way in these efforts. ‘Because You’re My Friend’ Name: Halle Rose Markowitz // State: California Living Buddhism: Hi Halle! Thank you for speaking with

Dear SGI-USA members,  This year we remember Ikeda Sensei’s final visit to the United States in 1996 as a chance for each of us to renew our vow to persevere in our efforts for kosen-rufu, side by side with him.  Let’s forge a deeper understanding together about July 3, the Day of Mentor and Disciple! 

by Lillian KoizumiSpecial to the Tribune  On Friday, May 15, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Ikeda Center held its second Dialogue Nights of 2026 on the theme of compassion. Titled “Compassion: The Practice of Restoring Human Connection,” the event explored Daisaku Ikeda’s perspectives on compassion from his 1996 address at Teachers College, Columbia University, “Thoughts on

To Our Most Noble SGI-USA members, Thank you very much for your support of this year’s May Commemorative Contribution activity! As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s last visit to the U.S. and the Caribbean this month, I am truly inspired by the dedication and determination of our members to advance our kosen-rufu

Members across the country are striving to share their Buddhist practice with friends in their community. This month, we will hear from two high school division members who are leading the way in these efforts. Sincere and Genuine Conversations Name: Dylan Po // State: California Living Buddhism: Hi Dylan! Thank you for speaking with us. How

A commitment to dialogue and action to open a new era of kosen-rufu.

Unity at the Japan-U.S. Youth Peace General Meeting

A solemn ceremony in Hiroshima

by the SGI-USA Youth Leaders “It’s Showtime!”—Our theme for the 2026 March Youth Training Course was a truly fitting description for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. One-hundred and twenty student and youth leaders of SGI-USA arrived in Japan on March 18, 2026, to make a vow for peace together with the Soka Gakkai youth division. For the

At the SGI Spring Training Course, participants learn the key to transforming the destiny of humanity.

It’s time to reach out to countless youth to give them hope.

by Erica KondoAssistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I want to sincerely thank you for your steadfast commitment and generous financial support. Your contributions are essential in advancing our mission for peace in the United States and the Caribbean, which then extend to the entire world, as Ikeda Sensei has called upon

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