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Over my 56 years of Buddhist practice, I’ve overcome family discord, troubles at work and illness, based on my vow to strive for kosen-rufu in America with my mentor, Ikeda Sensei. I’m Rod Burke from San Luis Obispo, California.

I arrived in New York with a dream. The city forged my faith and showed me what I’m made of.

Gaining and losing all, I discover the foundations of a winning life. I’m Sherman Hom from Prescott, Arizona.

Finding Buddhism in my 60s, I awaken to my mission to demonstrate what’s possible in life’s golden years.

In Buddhism, I discover a long-sought path to empowerment.

From a state of confidence, endings appear as the means for fresh growth. I’m Sylvia Dare from Galloway, New Jersey.

Though illness stirs up long-held doubts, it prompts the courage to align my life and career with my mission as a Bodhisattva of the Earth. I’m Harold Rubinfeld from Lancaster, California.

To lead with integrity, I summon the courage to seek my mentor’s heart.

Seeking meaning at a time of crisis, I discover in jazz a fighting spirit, and follow it to its source. I’m Grady Tesch from New York.

Making our home a bastion of kosen-rufu, I wage a battle to bring hope to the members of New Mexico.

Practicing for self and others, I learn to believe in my victory. 

Discovering Buddhism in my golden years, I chart a course for happiness.

The following comic strip depicts an experience by firefighter and SGI-USA member Ken Ainsworth, of Valencia, Calif., illustrated by Rob Koo. March 3, 2023, World Tribune, pp.6–7

Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength.

Repeatedly challenging my self-doubt, I embark on a mission to spread Buddhism through American Sign Language. I’m Phyllis Sapp from Minneapolis.

Finding a mentor, I step boldly into a role I wasn’t taught to play—that of a father.

Buddhist encounters lead to New York and the realization that I hold the key to the Buddha land.

Following a traumatic accident, I learn that victory lies within. I’m Brian Lindgren from Charlottesville, Virginia.

Reawakened to a childhood calling, I return to school to discover new ways to bring forth the strength and wisdom residing in all people. I’m Stephanie Wilson from Altadena, California.

Striving in faith, I forge a winning heart and mind.