TagLoss and Grieving

Determined to turn the grief of untimely death into the joy of renewed life, I affirm that victory in Buddhism is guaranteed.

Fighting toward my dream of becoming an educator, I come to understand my mother as a great teacher.

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

Facing my father’s illness, I learn how to hold my ground and triumph in faith.

Buddhism opens my life to a love transcending time.

In honoring my sister’s life, I begin, for the first time, to honor my own.

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.

Making offerings for the sake of Buddhism, I open my heart to my father and to humanity.

How I transformed my outrage at my mother’s death to become the person she believed I could be.

Speaking openly of Buddhism in the wake of my mother’s death, I move beyond my grief to connect with her anew.

In the wake of my brother’s death, I discovered my mission as an educator to foster the future. I’m Nichi Aviña from Palm Desert, California.

My Buddhist practice allowed me to turn tragedy into a source of unlimited strength.

Watching the actions of fellow members amid crisis, I decide dedicate the rest of my life to the people of my city.

How I transformed the suffering of losing my son into a mission to bring happiness to others, including the deaf and hard of hearing.

How taking action for the happiness of others helped me find meaning in my mother’s passing. by Kyler Nicholas Canton, Mich. The year after I graduated from high school, my maternal grandfather died tragically, leaving my grandmother alone on a large ranch in Arkansas. Out of sympathy for my grandmother, and as an excuse to

Linda Giovino-AlburyMarsh Harbour, Bahamas Living Buddhism: Thank you, Linda, for sharing your experience with us. We understand you and the other members in the Bahamas were affected by Hurricane Dorian. We’re happy to hear you are all safe and well! Linda Giovino-Albury: It’s all thanks to the Gohonzon and this wonderful practice. Also, having lived

Kimiko PriceWAIPAHU, HAWAII Living Buddhism: Thank you, Kimiko, for sharing your experience with us. Kimiko Price: Thank you for this opportunity. I also want to thank everyone in the SGI-USA for their tremendous support over the years. How did you begin your Buddhist practice? Kimiko: My childhood years were the darkest times of my life.

How awakening to my mission as a Bodhisattva of the Earth helped me find meaning and protection in the most trying times. by Mac ShiomiKALAMAZOO, MICH. When I was 17, I came out for the first time. After sharing with my mother, she innocently laughed thinking it was a joke. Since I knew it was