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The emcee’s voice should be stirring, powerful and brimming with life force.“Emcees must have the determination to bear full responsibility for the meeting and use their voices to transform the atmosphere into a place of joy in seeking the Law, a true Buddhist assembly.” Prepare in advance, and don’t forget to rest.“An emcee needs to

Starting this month, all district study and discussion meeting material will be available in the Living Buddhism. As part of this change, the study magazine will feature expanded options for the monthly discussion meeting presentation material. In October, the SGI-USA announced “The District Is the Core” as its focus toward 2030, introducing more resources and

The Year of Youth and Dynamic Progress has finally begun. To celebrate Ikeda Sensei’s birthday (on Jan. 2), from the end of last year into the New Year, we received reports of members in various locales helping their friends begin their Buddhist practice. … In The New Human Revolution, volume 18, the “Dynamic Strides” chapter

Starting in January 2022, all district study and discussion meeting material will be available in Living Buddhism. As part of this change, the study magazine will feature expanded options for the monthly discussion meeting presentation material. The SGI-USA in October announced “The District Is the Core” as its focus toward 2030, introducing more resources and

World Tribune issues dated the third Friday of the month include an insert with key passages related to the topic for the following month. The full discussion meeting presentation and script can be found at sgi-usa.org/monthly-downloads/ and under “Discussion Meeting,” click “December 2021 DM Presentation (PowerPoint).” Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, discussion meetings are

November 2021 Discussion Meeting Topic

On the occasion of the autumn equinox [traditionally a time for memorial services for the deceased in Japan], I offered solemn prayers for all our noble fellow members who in life strove for kosen-rufu, your deceased loved ones and those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic. I am also praying for an

October 2021 Discussion Meeting Topic

September 2021 Discussion Meeting Topic

August 2021 Discussion Meeting Topic

May 2021 Discussion Meeting Presentation

Based on the success of the July 2019 Youth Discussion Meetings, the SGI-USA has implemented topic-driven small group dialogues for our four-divisional district discussion meetings. The discussion topic will be presented at the meeting, and the material will also be featured in theWorld Tribune. Every third issue of theWorld Tribunewill include an insert with key

March 2021 Discussion Meeting Presentation

February 2021 Discussion Meeting Presentation

January 2021 Discussion Meeting Presentation

Based on the success of the July 2019 Youth Discussion Meetings, the SGI-USA has implemented topic-driven small group dialogues for our four-divisional district discussion meetings. The discussion topic will be presented at the meeting, and the material will also be featured in the World Tribune. Every third issue of the World Tribune will include an