Karma to Mission
Discovering the SGI, I light my chosen path with the sun of hope. I am Karyn Harvey of Baltimore.
Latest Experiences
What Fortune!
Dreaming of the big screen, I advance toward true victory, in which everyone wins.
Fighting for the People
Year by year, I take my mentor’s guidance to heart, steeling my life for a crucial moment.
Conviction Comes From Supporting Others
Through sustained efforts to support others, I become a person of conviction. I am Ronald Williams of Philadelphia.
Where I’ll Fight
Seeking conviction, I find it right beneath my feet.
Beginning With Me
Transforming generations of anger, I become the mother I was always meant to be.
The Person I Am
From heartbreak I learn the source of true happiness—a sense of mission for the happiness of others.
Experiences by Topic
WT Interviews
Soaring Higher for the Peace of the Land!
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
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.
Profiles
Beloved Angelinos of Bright Light and Warmth!
by the Los Angeles Sunshine Zone team What is your zone motto? LA Sunshine with Sensei! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. In 1960, on his first visit to the U.S., Ikeda Sensei established the first chapter in the States—Los Angeles Chapter. Within that chapter, he created six districts and attended the first discussion
Taking Courageous Action Toward Building a Youthful Future
by the Pacific Northwest Zone team What is your zone motto? Altruistic action opens the way for everyone’s happiness! Tell us briefly about your zone’s history. Pacific Northwest Zone comprises six regions, which encompasses the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. We have a proud history of Soka Spirit. In 1992, courageous pioneer
A Haven of Progress for Kosen-rufu
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.
Growing Our Soka Family Through Care
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.
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.