Redefining Greatness
Finding a mentor, I learn how to live with heart. I’m Rhonda Windham of Los Angeles.
To show my young friends that justice prevails, I make my case for the sake of kosen-rufu.
Applying Buddhism, I reform my inner critic, leading with courage and friendship. I’m Mike Levine of Philadelphia.
Transforming grief, I deepen my appreciation for life.
Developing an eye for true beauty, I help people see the greatness of their lives.
Together with friends, I take the path of peace, bringing my loved ones along.
With friends in faith, I discover how to lead, just as I am. I’m Celize Christy of Dallas.
Many Treasures members discover new ways to engage young people.
Amid rising tensions in Minneapolis, five Minneapolis-area chapters chose courage—uniting in prayer and action to shift the atmosphere of their city. The World Tribune sat down with the Minnesota Region Women’s Leader Ivett Lorenzano, Men’s Leader Tom Reid and Young Women’s Leader Ally Appelbaum to discuss how uniting together helped build bonds of trust and
The World Tribune sat down with Greater Montclair Chapter Women’s Leader Jenna Pacheco to learn how supporting the next generation transformed her faith, leadership and life. How did you start practicing Nichiren Buddhism? Jenna Pacheco: I grew up in a family that practices Buddhism, but when I turned 18, I determined to prove chanting didn’t
by the Pennsylvania Zone team What is your zone motto? Making History With Ikeda Sensei Through a Youthful Organization! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Our history began in the late 1960s with a handful of pioneer women who introduced some members of the Pennsylvania Ballet Company in Philadelphia to Nichiren Buddhism. That marked
Azarel Ruiz challenges herself to open her heart, share Buddhism for the first time and help other youth discover hope.
by the North Zone team What is your zone motto? Flagbearers of Human Renaissance Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. North Zone was formed in June 2007, when SGI-USA updated its organizational structure, shifting from five geographic zones to three territories. Prior to this change, we were part of the New York Zone. North
by the New York Zone team What is your zone motto? “Faith is to fear nothing.” Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Ikeda Sensei first visited New York City on Oct. 13, 1960. On Oct. 14, after he visited the U.N. headquarters with a vow for peace, he established New York District. In 2007

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.