TagSGI-USA Exams

To simplify the annual activity calendar, the SGI-USA has streamlined the study rhythm by reducing the number of exam periods offered to two, annually:  • Period 1: April 10–13During this period, both the introductory and intermediate exams will be offered, allowing local organizations to host exams on an expanded schedule from Friday through Monday for

The SGI-USA will hold its second Introductory Exam of 2025 from October 11 to October 12. All the material for the exam can be found in The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism. NEW STUDY TOOL! A new study tool is now available to help members prepare for this biannual exam! Simple, easy-to-use flashcards and quizzes based

The SGI-USA will hold its second introductory exam of 2025 from Oct. 11 to 12. All the material for the exam can be found in The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism. NEW STUDY TOOL! A new study tool is now available to help members prepare for this biannual exam! Simple, easy-to-use flashcards and quizzes based on

The SGI-USA will hold its second introductory exam of 2025 from Oct. 11 to 12. All the material for the exam can be found in The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism. NEW STUDY TOOL! A new study tool is now available to help members prepare for this biannual exam! Simple, easy-to-use flashcards and quizzes based on

A study tool for the Introductory Exam, being held on April 12–13.

Q. Who is eligible to take it? A. This exam—available in English and Spanish—is open to new members as well as those who have not taken or passed the Introductory Exam in previous years. Guests are also more than welcome to take the exam! To find out who is eligible in your local organization, district–national

On Feb. 1, 2025, the SGI-USA will hold the Ikeda Wisdom Academy exam for the sixth class. The exam will be on volumes 1–3 of The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra and will be offered in English only. Here is everything you need to know. ELIGIBILITY The exam is for: district through national youth leaders;

The SGI-USA will hold its first Intermediate Exam of 2024 from Dec. 7–8. The exam will be on the second half of The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism and will be offered in English only. Here is everything you need to know. ELIGIBILITY This exam is for anyone who has passed the Introductory Exam. To take

Buddhist study is a vital element for maintaining throughout our lives a consistent Buddhist practice and an ever-deepening faith. As Ikeda Sensei wrote: “Buddhist study is particularly important. Through your efforts in Buddhist study, you establish your path in life. If you stop applying yourselves to Buddhist study, you will forget why you are practicing,

The SGI-USA will hold its second introductory exam of 2024 onOct. 12–13. The exam will be on the new introductory material published earlier this year and will be offered in English and Spanish. Here is everything you need to know! ELIGIBILITY This exam is for all new members, and everyone who has not taken or

Try your hand at five sample questions from the upcoming introductory exam material.  1. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the heart and essence of the Buddha, which is expressed in wise and compassionate actions to lead all people to enlightenment. In this phrase, nam means to __________.(HINT: See The Basics of Nichiren Buddhism, p. 19)a) completely cut all ties

The SGI-USA Introductory Exam will be held on April 13 and 14.  Preparing for and taking the exam is an opportunity for members and guests to study Nichiren Buddhism, a vital element of Buddhist practice, and deepen their understanding of its philosophy and history.  Regarding SGI study exams, Ikeda Sensei writes:  How highly Nichiren Daishonin,

The SGI-USA will hold its first introductory exam of 2024 on April 13–14. This will also be the first exam on new introductory material and will be offered in English and Spanish. Here is everything you need to know to get started! ELIGIBILITY This exam is for all new members, and everyone who has not

The SGI-USA will hold its first introductory exam of 2024 on April 13–14. This exam is for all new members, and everyone who has not taken or passed the Introductory Exam in previous years. Guests are more than welcome to take the exam as well!  This will be the first exam on a new introductory

“Never, from ancient times on, has anyone seen or heard of winter turning back to autumn. Nor have we ever heard of a believer in the Lotus Sutra who turned into an ordinary person.” A young man named David Martinez recited this passage from Nichiren Daishonin into a microphone at an early Sunday Soka 2030

1. When and where can I take the exam? The SGI-USA Introductory Exam will be held Oct. 7–8, 2023, at local SGI-USA centers. Contact your local leader for more details.  2. Who can take it? Any SGI-USA member who has not taken or who did not pass a previous introductory exam may take this exam.

Oct. 7–8, 2023

3 Reasons Why Buddhist Study Is Important

The SGI-USA introductory exam will be held on Oct. 29–30. Study is a vital aspect of our Buddhist practice. Preparing for and taking the introductory exam is an opportunity for members and guests to deepen their understanding of Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings through studying his writings, Ikeda Sensei’s commentaries, various Buddhist concepts, and the history Nichiren

This October 7–8, the SGI-USA will hold online Introductory Exams, administered at SGI-USA centers across the country. Buddhism is a teaching for helping all people, especially those suffering the most. “Therefore,” Ikeda Sensei says, “[Buddhist] study needs to be rooted in daily life and serve as a guide for action. Study becomes a revitalizing force