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“In the seven years leading to our centennial [in 2030], let us tap even greater wisdom to help people form a connection with Nichiren Buddhism. Let us awaken even greater numbers of people around the world to their Buddha nature. And let us joyfully and courageously bring many new friends to join us in the

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders discuss a powerful new vision toward 2030 that accelerates the pace of introducing and fostering capable youth who can lead the future.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders reaffirm this year’s focus to introduce one youth in each district as the cause for building a peaceful future.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders vote to take significant steps toward fully reopening activities in 2023.

WOMEN: Ages 34 and over • The women will celebrate February, women’s month, by inviting our guests to experience the warmth of the Soka family at our February discussion meetings. Leading up to the discussion meetings, we will conduct heart-to-heart orchid-room dialogues/home visits with our friends, family and guests, and spread hope in our local

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders discuss the next phase of in-person activities in 2023.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, significant changes to reopening are approved.

Two new youth leaders were welcomed to the Central Executive Committee: Shota OkajimaEast Territory young men’s leader Amelia GonzalezEast Territory young women’s leader The SGI-USA also announced Olivia Saito, SGI-USA youth leader, will assume the role of SGI-USA youth advisor, focusing on the future and student divisions, and will continue as a CEC participant. There

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders discuss ways to strengthen the foundations of our movement for peace.

Central Executive Committee Report

In its first quarterly conference of the year, held virtually on March 6, the SGI-USA Central Executive Committee affirmed the SGI-USA’s strong focus for 2021 on sharing Buddhism as a part of daily practice and fostering youth toward the Soka Gakkai’s centennial in 2030. Following are highlights, plus messages from the national leadership team. “Raising

Central Executive Committee Report

Let’s create a groundswell of happiness in 2021.

The SGI-USA named Mayur Gupta to its board of directors. The board oversees the organization’s corporate functions, which include managing financial assets. Directors serve a three-year staggered term and are eligible for reappointment. Mr. Gupta is the chief marketing and strategy officer (CMO and CSO) at the media conglomerate Gannett, owner of the nationally syndicated

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a far-reaching vision for the next decade is created in which Buddhism takes deeper root in American society.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 7—Olivia Saito encountered a young woman recently who had attended a few SGI meetings several years ago but then lost interest in the practice. All the while, the person who had introduced her to the SGI had been chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for this young woman’s happiness. Tragically, this young woman lost her

The SGI-USA launches toward Oct. 2, 2020, the 60th anniversary of the kosen-rufu movement in America, by honing in on the foundational elements of propagation, member care, study and contributions.

The SGI-USA has introduced a new organizational structure that consists of South Central Zone being reassigned from East Territory to Central Territory. The membership of South Central Zone comprises Alabama, Arkansas, the Florida Panhandle, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. When considering the unique needs of the zone (e.g., geographic location, natural disaster relief efforts, etc.), the

“Home Visit Week” Established

“Home Visit Week” is established to support the development and victory of each member.