Karma to Mission
Discovering the SGI, I light my chosen path with the sun of hope. I am Karyn Harvey of Baltimore.
Seeking conviction, I find it right beneath my feet.
Transforming generations of anger, I become the mother I was always meant to be.
From heartbreak I learn the source of true happiness—a sense of mission for the happiness of others.
Threatened and scammed, I conquer my fear and bring hope to others.
by Brian EnrightOakland, Calif. I pulled up to the teepee with a full beard and an empty stomach, in search of whatever it was I’d been after since leaving my 9–5. I’d come on the invitation of a friend, to take part in a ceremony of the solstice. The ceremony, which involved flushing gallons of
Repaying debts of gratitude, I expand my life without limit.
The Active Duty and Military Veterans/First Responders Conference will be held Nov. 7–10, 2025, at the SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center (FNCC). The World Tribune sat down with three of the group’s territory leaders: Valerie Brady, of Central Territory, and Donna Hinton and Steve Johnson, of SoCal-Pacific Territory, to learn more about the group’s
David ShiRohnert, California Talking religion with friends can be very tricky and daunting, due to both the stigma surrounding religion and not wanting to potentially ruin a friendship. Chanting about my mission for kosen-rufu and believing in the Buddha nature of my friends gives me the confidence I need to share Buddhism. I always try
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
by the Mideast Zone team What is your zone motto? One With Ikeda Sensei! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history.Mideast Zone was formed on July 21, 2007, at the same time Central Territory was established. Our zone encompasses six states, including most of Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky as well as the entirety of Ohio.
by Florida Zone team What is your zone motto? Now is the time! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history.Our zone was formed in 2007 at the same time the territory system was created in the SGI-USA. Prior to this, the East Coast consisted of two larger zones, and Florida was part of Southeast Zone.
by Los Angeles North Coast Lion’s Roar Zone What is your zone motto? No. 1 and the most FUN! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Our zone was formed in 2007 and was called L.A. North Coast Zone. In 2010, our team proposed and Ikeda Sensei affirmed the name L.A. North Coast Lion’s Roar
by the Golden Gate Mentor and Disciple Zone team What is your zone motto? Unite! Fight! Win!—GGMD No. 1! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Our current zone was formed on Aug. 16, 2009. It was previously a part of Northern California Zone, which was formed when the three SGI-USA territories—West, Central and East—were
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