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This year, the SGI-USA is focused on developing the district as the oasis of open-hearted discussion and encouragement. In this series, the World Tribune speaks to recently announced Soka Victory Districts to learn the keys to their advancement. Fayetteville DistrictFayetteville, Ark. Q: What’s unique about your district? Fayetteville District meets in northwest Arkansas and covers

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Donna SnyderSGI-USA Vice National Women’s Leader I continue to learn the Soka Gakkai spirit to treasure

In August, commemorating 72 years since SGI President Ikeda took faith, 1,531 bodhisattvas joined the SGI-USA. The following are impressions and determinations from two new youth members. Encountering Buddhism at the Right Time by Viet NguyenNew Orleans About a month ago, I bumped into my childhood friend Nhi on the streets of downtown New Orleans.

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Tariq Hasan SGI-USA Senior Vice General Director In the spirit of “Thus I heard,” I always

This year, the SGI-USA is focused on developing the district as the oasis of open-hearted discussion and encouragement. In this new series, the World Tribune speaks to recently announced Soka Victory Districts to learn the keys to their advancement. Park City DistrictFairfield, Connecticut Our 20-year-old district can be best described as a family full of

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by David WitkowskiSGI-USA Vice Youth Leader A young man I was supporting years ago had been diagnosed

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Adin Strauss SGI-USA General Director Recently, I visited a member who has been facing severe career

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Olivia SaitoSGI-USA Youth Leader This year, I decided to challenge home visits like never before, and in

This year, the SGI-USA is focused on developing the district as the oasis of open-hearted discussion and encouragement. In this new series, the World Tribune speaks to Soka Victory Districts to learn the keys to their advancement. Columbia District Columbia, Mo. Columbia District is located 120 miles from the two closest SGI-USA centers in St.

Jasmine PogueBaton Rouge, La. When I received the Gohonzon in 2007, I had a lot of financial struggles. I had my car repossessed, and I was evicted from my house. I also took out predatory loans that I could not afford to pay back. Five years ago, I decided to challenge my destructive financial tendencies

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this new World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Maya GunaseharanSGI-USA Young Women’s Leader During a recent home visit in Chicago, a young woman opened

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Ryo KurokiSGI-USA Young Men’s Leader Meeting with young men across the SGI-USA is my greatest honor.

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this new World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Kevin MoncriefSGI-USA Men’s Leader I recently met with a district men’s leader in Oakland, California.

With “home visits” and “personal encouragement” as the bywords for the SGI-USA in 2019, this new World Tribune series features SGI-USA leaders who discuss their personal experiences of being home visited, home visiting others and the lessons they’ve learned. by Naoko LeslieSGI-USA Women’s Leader Recently I visited a district women’s leader, who also invited her

The World Tribune spoke with the Springfield District women’s leader, Taeko Parker (pictured bottom right), to learn the keys to the district’s brilliant achievement at their 2018 November district discussion meeting. World Tribune: Congratulations on a victorious November district discussion meeting! We understand that Springfield District welcomed 57 people, more than doubling its average attendance