CategoryExperience

Planting seeds of trust and hope, I step into my mission as a poet for kosen-rufu. I’m Mónica Lladó from Puerto Rico.

Listening, I learn the way to rise above all suffering.

My journey of inner transformation from a directionless teen to a teacher empowering youth. I’m Sam Saldivar from Fresno, California.

Fighting for kosen-rufu, I find my voice and my calling.

Amid a health scare, they learn that winning lies in encouraging others.

Seeking my mission, I discover the way of life of a person of courage.

As I work to safeguard the dignity of human life, I awaken to the dignity of my own. I’m Garrett Welch from Denver.

Battling for hope, I revive old joys and tap new strength.

In the face of loss, I teach my students, my nephews and myself that all hardship can be transformed into value.

In the Soka Group, I lay the foundation for a winning life.

Confronting seemingly insurmountable health challenges, I awaken to my mission to encourage others. I’m Wonsin Fisher from St. Louis.

Walking the path of a contributive life, I fling wide the doors to my mission.

Raising the next generation of young men’s leaders, I rediscover the roots of my faith.

Striving to lead a contributive life, I reveal day by day a determined, poetic heart.

Tackling my doubts with daimoku, I take the stage with a light heart.

Facing my fears with earnest resolve, I take a hand outstretched in friendship and hold out mine to the youth. I’m Les Hayward from Seattle.

Working with people, I learn to trust them and myself.

Living for self and others, we lay the foundations of eternal good fortune.

Engaging in dialogue for the peace of the land, my family triumphs over illness and fear. I’m Chika O’Berry from Ashburn, Va.

Facing fears of fatherhood, I see my life anew.