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On Jan. 27, youth leaders across the country will take the SGI-USA Ikeda Wisdom Academy Exam III, covering The Opening of the Eyes: SGI President Ikeda’s Lecture Series. The exam will mark the completion of the second class of the Ikeda Wisdom Academy, an advanced study program for district through national youth leaders, which was

Kayo Corps In 2019, the young women of SGI-USA will focus on Kayo Corps—a training group dedicated to deepening bonds of friendship, strengthening members’ foundation in faith through practice and study, and raising capable leaders for kosen-rufu. Select young women will be inducted into the group, in which they will commit to a six- or

Members and guests celebrated the grand opening of the SGI-USA San Antonio Buddhist Center on Dec. 9, 2018. Centrally located in downtown San Antonio, the new center will be the focal point for the advancement of kosen-rufu in South Texas for years to come. To reach the new facility: 2727 NW Loop 410, Suite 101,

The SGI-USA capped off the Year of Brilliant Achievement with another historic victory. On Dec. 15–16, 2018, 1,629 SGI-USA members and guests participated in the first online Introductory Exam. Not only was the average passing rate 80 percent, but also a palpable joy filled each exam location. Participants were enthusiastically welcomed and assisted by volunteer

Toward the 60th anniversary of the SGI-USA in 2020, the SGI-USA begins a new era of developing the districts. Studying The New Human Revolution Starting from its January 2019 issue, Living Buddhism began carrying a four-part study guide on one volume per month of The New Human Revolution. The following is a suggested framework for

In volume one of The New Human Revolution, SGI President Ikeda writes in the epilogue: “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.” Starting this

by Adin Strauss, Naoko Leslie, Kevin Moncrief, David Witkowski, Olivia Saito and Ryo Kuroki Happy New Year! Thank you very much for your tireless efforts last year to make 2018 the Year of Brilliant Achievement! Thanks to each of you, we were able to respond to our mentor, SGI President Ikeda, with repeated victories, gathering

Members celebrated the grand opening of the SGI-USA Chandler Buddhist Center on Dec. 2 in Arizona. Chandler Vice Mayor Rene Lopez attended the event on behalf of the city, declaring Dec. 2, 2018, Daisaku Ikeda Day for the SGI’s efforts to promote inclusion and respect for different cultures. To reach the facility:3002 North Arizona Ave.