The Essence of a Community
Awakening to my power to impact my environment, I bring hope and joy to my community through friendship. I am Jun Koizumi of Gardena, California.
Latest Experiences
Karma to Mission
Discovering the SGI, I light my chosen path with the sun of hope. I am Karyn Harvey of Baltimore.
From ‘Why Me?’ to ‘Yes, Me!
Threatened and scammed, I conquer my fear and bring hope to others.
Tempering Steel
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
Be That Rock
Repaying debts of gratitude, I expand my life without limit.
Community Built
Losing my refuge, I find one that can’t be lost—in me, in community, in motion.
Be the Sun
Finding joy amid loss, I shine for those around me.
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Tips & Insights from the Youth Division
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
The Heart of Parenting: Growing With Our Children
Parents Group leaders discuss how the growth of the parent plays a crucial role in raising children.
Making Friends and Introducing Them to Buddhism
The SGI-USA recently announced their new motto for the year: Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me. In this new series, the World Tribune will publish key guidance from Ikeda Sensei as well as stories of how SGI members across the country are making this motto their own. This week, the World Tribune
Profiles
Expanding With Care and True Friendship
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
Realizing the Vision of a Youthful Future
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
Creating a World ‘Worthy of Your Love and Pride’
by Chicago Zone team Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Chicago Zone was formed on July 21, 2007, when Central Territory was first established. While our name is Chicago Zone, we encompass four states and span two time zones. Our zone includes almost all of Illinois and Wisconsin as well as northwest Indiana and
A Beacon of Light and Hope for America
by Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Zone What is your zone motto? We will be champions of member care! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island (BQLI) Zone was formed at the beginning of 2020. We were so excited to fight for kosen-rufu in our new zone. Soon after, the pandemic shut everything down. It was
Podcast: Buddhist Solutions for Life’s Problems
A family rift. Debt. Finding a career you love. Heartbreak. Tap into 3,000 years of Buddhist wisdom to find real solutions to life’s problems.