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The World Tribune sat down with Santa Monica Chapter women’s and men’s leaders, Keiko Hirama and David Nakabayashi, to learn how they have joyfully introduced youth to Buddhism. Hi Keiko and David! Thank you for speaking with us about how your chapter is sharing Buddhism with youth. What’s been the inspiration? Keiko Hirama: Last December,

As many new youth join the SGI-USA, it’s about building connections and deepening genuine trust.

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

Nichiren Daishonin proclaims in a famous passage: “I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart” (“Reply to Kyo’o,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 412). Honzon is a Japanese word meaning “object of fundamental respect or devotion.” The prefix go means “worthy of

A report on the SGI Study Conference.

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

Friendship is the greatest human relationship that we can foster. It allows us to grow and become happier people. It is the source of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.

Young men share a time when having a big brother in faith made all the difference.

The SGI-USA announced the creation of an auxiliary group database in the SGI-USA Member Resources Portal to make it easier for members to receive communication regarding events and activities. Members can self-select an auxiliary group by logging into portal.sgi-usa.org and selecting the “Auxiliary Groups” tab under “My Account.” The following auxiliary groups are available based

Youth Shakubuku Reports From the Front Lines

This month, men and young men unite around the shared mission of introducing youth to Buddhism.

by Riverside Region team RIVERSIDE, Calif.—At our July kosen-rufu gongyo meeting, Riverside Region welcomed three young men into our Soka community, each with their own unique journey and path. For each, however, genuine care and true bonds of friendship were decisive. Everyone, at every level of the organization, took responsibility to ensure the guys always

by Erin Harris and Siraput JongaramrungruangSGI-USA Future Division Young Women’s and Young Men’s leaders ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—“Run! Champions of Soka!”—this was the theme the eight members of the national high school planning board chose for the inaugural High School Conference, held June 27–30 at Soka University of America (SUA) in Aliso Viejo, California. One-hundred and

Districts share how to truly foster friendship with youth in our communities.

The student-focused exhibition will be brought to university campuses nationwide.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—With the morning sun shining brightly, over 400 parents and children gathered at Soka University of America (SUA) on June 22, 2025, for the SoCal-Pacific Territory’s Quint Zone Soka Family Day. Launched in 2019, the annual event was created to introduce families—especially future division members—to the values of Soka education at SUA, located

On the courage to transform poison into medicine.

New SGI youth members reflect on the support they received as they embraced Buddhist practice.

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a bold new focus is set toward January 2028.

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