Experience
Learning the Heart of Global Citizenship
Following my parents’ lead, I create value from adversity and forge the heart of a global citizen of Soka.
I’m Margaret Kasahara from Aliso Viejo, California.
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Bringing Out the Buddha
Planting seeds of Buddhahood, my inner joy transforms my environment.
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An Inside Job
Seeking the mentor, I master my anger to win at my work.
Experience
Learning the Heart of Global Citizenship
Following my parents’ lead, I create value from adversity and forge the heart of a global citizen of Soka.
I’m Margaret Kasahara from Aliso Viejo, California.
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What Brings Me Joy
Healing through art, I discover my mission and bring joy to all around me.
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Facing Forward
Uniting with me in prayer, my son takes responsibility for the happiness of his family.
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Pioneering With Heart
How the humanity of SGI members upended my worldview and remade me as a revolutionary.
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Infusing My Work With the Buddha’s Life State
Seeking my mentor, I strive to build the Buddha land as an architect for kosen-rufu. I’m Wayne Thomas from Los Angeles.
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Opening Up
Summoning courage, I discover my passion for discussing Buddhism with young people.
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Acting Boldly
Striving alongside my mentor, I confront my fear of self-expression to become a bold disciple and actor.
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The Deeper Point of Offerings
Making offerings for the sake of Buddhism, I open my heart to my father and to humanity.
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Deciding to be a Victor!
My Buddhist practice has enabled me to transform my perceived weaknesses into my greatest strengths. I’m Matt Thompson from Denver.
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Trusting My Prayer
In the spirit of May Contribution, I rely on my heart and win together with my family.
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Cherishing Humanity
By practicing Nichiren Buddhism with the SGI, I have gained a deeper sense of my mission as a “lawyer for life.”
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Everything to Gain
Saving day by day for May Contribution, my husband and I embark on the business venture of our lives.
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Challenging Limits of My Own Making
Tempering my strengths, my Buddhist practice yields the wisdom to fulfill my dream of founding a tech startup. I’m Lenny Bogdonoff from New York.
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Breaking a Habit
How May Contribution helped me to confront not only my addiction to alcohol but also a deeper habit—the tendency to seek validation outside myself.
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Nothing to Fear
Inspired by my best friend’s brilliant life, I battle alongside my mentor and summon the courage to open my heart.
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Advancing Together
Managing the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I deepen my faith and develop immensely, together with those around me.
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Song of the Heart
My Buddhist wisdom has driven me to connect with my students, my music and my mission for kosen-rufu. I’m Suzanne Pittson from Dobbs Ferry, New York.
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The Heart of Faith
Through overcoming financial hardships in America, my wife and I pass on the never-give-up spirit to our children.