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Pacific Zone members celebrate victories and launch the next chapter of ‘One Youth. Infinite Hope.’

The SGI-USA has announced the following territory-level and national auxillary group leadership appointments: The individuals listed below have concluded their leadership roles:  Margaret Kasahara as SoCal-Pacific Territory Women’s Leader. Nanami Vittor and Lee Malone as Many Treasures Vice Women’s and Men’s leaders. Thank you very much for your many years of support in these leadership

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Of all the Atomic Age relics on display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, perhaps the most telling were the children’s toys. Among them: a 1947 Kix cereal “Atomic Bomb Ring” featuring an adjustable gold-colored band topped with an aluminum nuclear warhead. The premium toy could be ordered by mail for

Two future division conferences, one shared spirit.

On August 14, 1947, Ikeda Sensei was introduced to the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism at a discussion meeting he attended at the invitation of friends. Ten days later, he joined the Soka Gakkai. This month, we mark 79 years since that fateful encounter.  In the following essay, Sensei discusses the spirit behind sharing Buddhism with

July 17, 2026 World Tribune, p. 11

A youth-inspired meeting marks the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s 1996 visit.

Through anniversary meetings and a community-wide event, Rocky Mountain Zone celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s visit to Denver.

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