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A report on the SGI North America Study Conference.

The SGI-USA will hold its second introductory exam of 2024 onOct. 12–13. The exam will be on the new introductory material published earlier this year and will be offered in English and Spanish. Here is everything you need to know! ELIGIBILITY This exam is for all new members, and everyone who has not taken or

by Amelia Gonzalez Tesch and Shota Okajima SGI-USA Young Women’s Division and SGI-USA Young Men’s Division Leaders We so appreciate the opportunity to represent the SGI-USA at the 2024 SGI Youth Training Course. From June 26 to July 2, 18 youth from the SGI-USA were among 260 representatives from 60 countries and territories who gathered

Youth representatives from around the world gather with a determination to carry on their mentor’s legacy.

by Erin Harris and Shu Matsuoka SGI-USA future division young women’s and young men’s leaders Toward 2030: Triumphantly Marching Toward New Heights of Victory!”—this was the theme that the 12 members of the national junior high and high school (JHHS) planning board chose for the Junior High and High School Conference, held June 21–24 at Soka

SoCal-Pacific Territory’s first Soka Family Day at Soka University of America inspires future division members to have a dream.

Young people’s take on why they engage in the important practice of Buddhist dialogue.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders discuss creating a wave of joy in the Summer of Shakubuku and rooting ourselves in our communities toward 2030.

by James HerrmannSGI-USA MEN’S Leader In January 2022, the SGI-USA men’s division reported to Ikeda Sensei that we established a safety and security group. On that occasion, he sent a congratulatory message and stated the purpose of the group: You are vigilantly safeguarding our SGI centers, the treasure castles of our communities, for the sake

Raising future leaders with the readiness to protect others.

To our wonderful SGI-USA members, This week marks the conclusion of the ninth May Commemorative Contribution activity since I undertook the privilege of serving our members as the SGI-USA General Director. Each time, I am ceaselessly amazed by our members’ selflessness, steadfastness and warm hearts—even in these times that continue to be uncertain, economically and

On raising the generation that will carry our mentor’s spirit into the 22nd century and beyond.

Why youth are engaging in the May Commemorative Contribution activity.

by Erica KondoAssistant Chief Financial Officer On behalf of the SGI-USA, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your ever-increasing “earnest resolve” and sincere financial contributions to support our movement for peace in the U.S., Guam and the Caribbean.  In 2023, members’ financial contributions accounted for over 86% of the SGI-USA’s yearly operating

In the DC Universe, the iconic “S shield” worn by Superman, Supergirl and other members of the House of El represents the Kryptonian symbol for “hope.” In the SGI-USA, the recently introduced “S pin” honors another type of hero: those who compassionately introduce, or “shakubuku” another person to start their Buddhist practice and join the

Students reaffirm Ikeda Sensei’s principles for peace 50 years after his UCLA lecture.

In April, the SGI-USA launched new leadership features in the Member Resources Portal for district through national leaders that will make it easier to see your organization’s status and where it’s headed. With the portal menu now separated into Personal and Organizational sections, leaders have access to features such as personalized intuitive dashboards and key

An opportunity for our retired men’s division members to protect our kosen-rufu movement.

Duy Dao grew up in Vietnam, where he recalls his parents and most people being generally Buddhist. When he joined the SGI last year in Los Angeles, he took the Introductory Exam soon after. Studying for it, Dao said, enabled him to grasp Buddhism in a new light. “The idea that the Buddha nature is

A roundtable discussion on the real benefits of participating in the May Commemorative Contribution Activity.