TagOne Youth. Infinite Hope.

How one determination led to a friendship rooted in hope and transformation.

Nuuanu Chapter welcomes 13 new members in 2026.

Members across the country are striving to share their Buddhist practice with friends in their community. This month, we will hear from two junior high school division members who are leading the way in these efforts. ‘Because You’re My Friend’ Name: Halle Rose Markowitz // State: California Living Buddhism: Hi Halle! Thank you for speaking with

Fulfilling my dreams through responding to Ikeda Sensei’s vision for peace.

Members across the country are striving to share their Buddhist practice with friends in their community. This month, we will hear from two high school division members who are leading the way in these efforts. Sincere and Genuine Conversations Name: Dylan Po // State: California Living Buddhism: Hi Dylan! Thank you for speaking with us. How

In rural West Texas, one member shares how her Buddhist practice transformed her life—and how a developing friendship is helping a young person build a new future.

It’s time to reach out to countless youth to give them hope.

The student division members across the country are striving at their place of mission to share Buddhism with their friends and on campus through their genuine friendships. This month, we will hear from two student division members who are leading the way in these efforts. Good Friendships Starts from Being Open Name: Kaiya Alger //

After searching for meaning, one young man discovers a daily practice that brings clarity, purpose and hope.

From changing course as a youth to building joyful connections today, Mark Campos and West Oahu Chapter model hope.

Azarel Ruiz challenges herself to open her heart, share Buddhism for the first time and help other youth discover hope.

Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” the SGI-USA youth reintroduce its hope-filled focus to share Buddhism with many young people and help them begin practicing Buddhism. by Shota Okajima, Amelia Gonzalez Tesch and Kenichi Hackman SGI-USA Youth Leaders Dear SGI-USA members,  In 2020, the youth of America launched the campaign “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”

Grateful for how Buddhism transformed their lives, two members share how they are reaching out to youth and helping them begin their own journey of hope.

Two district leaders share how making a personal determination became the starting point for raising one youth and advancing kosen-rufu.

Changing the life of one person can create a ripple effect of peace.

After beginning her Buddhist practice amid addiction, anger and health struggles, Claudia Tate, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, discovers hope, a new family and a new direction for herself, her teenage son, Jalen, and his friends.

How prayer, building trust and courage helped one young woman receive the Gohonzon—and transformed my own life.

by Crystal Mae Fraser 32 years old Denver A really pivotal moment was in my first year of Buddhist practice in 2014. At that time, I began to love myself for who I was and came out to my family as a lesbian. For so long, I had been fearful of not being accepted, but

by Katy Saini 34 years old Centreville, VA. When I was 9 months old, I contracted bacterial meningitis and lost my hearing permanently. This experience eventually led me to become a teacher for deaf and hard of hearing children and those with other disabilities. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, I decided that my

by Michael Silvestre33 years oldOverland Park, Kan. In high school, I struggled with depression and tried to commit suicide. My brother began dragging me to SGI meetings, and I felt stronger and more hopeful through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Instead of just complaining about my problems, I became proactive toward overcoming them. In 2009, the year I received the