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On Nov. 16, SGI-USA representative leaders attended a commemorative ceremony for the Soka Gakkai World Seikyo Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo. The official opening was two days later, on Nov. 18. The building serves as the new headquarters for the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. During the ceremony, the attendees learned about the origins

by Betsy EppsteinerFlorida Zone Vice Women’s Leader Thirty passionate leaders of kosen-rufu gathered on Oct. 19 for a historic SGI-USA Caribbean Region Executive Conference (REC), marking the first meeting of its kind to include district through region leaders from across the Caribbean. The Holland House hotel in St. Maarten served as the hosting venue. While

Come fall 2020, every U.S. air traveler will be required to present a Real ID-compliant license, or another acceptable form of identification such as a U.S. passport, to board a domestic flight. The change, the last phase of implementation of the federal law known as the Real ID Act, goes into effect Oct. 1, 2020.

On Oct. 13, members opened the SGI-USA Riverside Buddhist Center in Riverside, California. Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Judy White and Moreno Valley Unified School District’s Chief Business Official Susana Lopez joined the ribbon-cutting. To commemorate the grand opening, eight certificates of recognition were presented by five cities and three major entities. They are from:

The SGI-USA launches toward Oct. 2, 2020, the 60th anniversary of the kosen-rufu movement in America, by honing in on the foundational elements of propagation, member care, study and contributions.

2019 SGI Youth Training Course Report

A report from the North America and Oceania Study Conference.

by Adin StraussSGI-USA General Director Thank you very much for your extraordinary efforts to advance our kosen-rufu movement in this Year of Soka Victory. I understand how hard you are striving day after day to foster a generation of successors. SGI President Ikeda states unequivocally: “The SGI-USA’s progress serves as a model for and gives

The SGI-USA has introduced a new organizational structure that consists of South Central Zone being reassigned from East Territory to Central Territory. The membership of South Central Zone comprises Alabama, Arkansas, the Florida Panhandle, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. When considering the unique needs of the zone (e.g., geographic location, natural disaster relief efforts, etc.), the

A report on the North America and Oceania Study Conference

by Olivia Saito, David Witkowski, Maya Gunaseharan and Ryo KurokiSGI-USA Youth Leaders To the wonderful members of the SGI-USA, Congratulations, and thank you for a victorious August! Commemorating the month, 72 years ago, when SGI President Ikeda attended his first meeting and joined the Soka Gakkai, the SGI-USA welcomed 1,531 new bodhisattvas, who received the

“Buddhist study,” SGI President Ikeda says, “provides us with a great philosophy that serves as a compass to traverse the stormy and perilous seas of life. The more solid our foundation in Buddhist study, the stronger our faith will grow” (Dec. 9, 2005, World Tribune, p. 2). On Sept. 29, members and guests throughout the

by Betsy EppsteinerFlorida Zone Vice Women’s Leader On behalf of the SGI-USA Caribbean Region, I am overjoyed to announce the formation of Bahamas District in June! It is the members’ strong faith and indomitable spirit that made this possible. A special debt of gratitude is owed to the pioneer members who, with a stand-alone spirit, have

A report on the July Youth Discussion Meetings

“Without the disciple’s efforts to make it a reality, the mentor’s grand vision will remain an empty dream. The true value of the principles set forth by the mentor are only revealed when they are applied and developed.” —SGI President Ikeda, from the epilogue of volume 1 of The New Human Revolution by Olivia Saito

In response to the isolation that youth feel today, the Chapter Youth Discussion Meetings will focus on the Buddhist philosophy of dignity and hope.

SGI-USA launches a Buddhist Solutions for Life's Problems making Buddhism more relatable.

Chelsea Chapter, New York Young Men’s Leader: Peter KaruppiahYoung Women’s Leader: Inhwa HungMen’s Leader: Vivek SananWomen’s Leader: Hiromi Akai Goal: 85 youth We are uniting four-divisionally in front of the Gohonzon and determined to take thorough action! To decide on our goal, we doubled our highest youth attendance from 2018 and added 10 to account

Combating the isolation that many young Americans experience today, the SGI-USA will hold chapter-level Youth Discussion Meetings in July, where participants can develop bonds of friendship and learn about the Buddhist philosophy of dignity and hope. by Maya Gunaseharan, Ryo Kuroki and Olivia Saito SGI-USA Young Women’s, Young Men’s and Youth Leaders Thank you to