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Expanding the Ranks of Our Youth
How fostering a core of capable individuals became the foundation for greatly expanding the youth.
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How fostering a core of capable individuals became the foundation for greatly expanding the youth.
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At the SGI Spring Training Course, participants learn the key to transforming the destiny of humanity.
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Amid rising tensions in Minneapolis, five Minneapolis-area chapters chose courage—uniting in prayer and action to shift the atmosphere of their city. The World Tribune sat down with the Minnesota Region Women’s Leader Ivett Lorenzano, Men’s Leader Tom Reid and Young Women’s Leader Ally Appelbaum to discuss how uniting together helped build bonds of trust and
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Members reflect on their efforts to befriend young people and help them start their Buddhist practice.
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A report from the SGI Youth Training Course in Japan
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As many new youth join the SGI-USA, it’s about building connections and deepening genuine trust.
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Young men share a time when having a big brother in faith made all the difference.
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Youth Shakubuku Reports From the Front Lines
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In the April 11, 2025, World Tribune, the national youth team introduced a motto, born from the question what the next steps should be after gathering more than 3,000 youth guests at our March district discussion meetings. It is: Creating a District With Many Youth Is Up to Me. In this issue we will explore
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The Many Treasures Group has a mission to pass on their conviction in faith to many young people.
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Never give up—(L–r) Jason Lions and his former young men’s division leader, Tony in 2005. 20 years later, they attend the Men’s Division Conference at the Florida Nature and Culture Center, Weston, Fla., April 2025. Photos courtesy of Jason Lions. Jason LionsLos Angeles Throughout my early years, poverty and violence were daily realities of my
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Sharing Buddhism with young people starts with being a good friend.
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In March, 3,000 (and counting) youth guests took part in our district discussion meetings. So, what’s next?
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This year, the SGI-USA is committed to expanding our kosen-rufu movement by focusing on deepening friendships, strengthening community and fostering successors. As part of this effort, the Soka Victory District initiative is being reintroduced to celebrate the growth and success of the districts in this milestone year, in which we commemorate the 50th anniversary of
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Youth territory leaders share their personal reasons for advancing full throttle toward the March youth-led discussion meetings.
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March is a time to find new ways to revolutionize our discussion meetings.
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Marking the first anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s passing, representative SGI leaders from around the world renew their vow to create peace.
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On our efforts as a Soka community to take the initiative to know and cherish each young person.
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The 2024 documentary Join or Die opens with a man sharing why he signed up for a fraternal society in Waxahachie, Texas, two decades earlier, shortly after his brother had died. “I was needing some brotherhood in my life,” he says. “When I came here, I knew I had found myself a spot where I
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The SGI-USA will mark one year since Ikeda Sensei’s passing by bringing together 50,000 members and friends at our November district general meetings.