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Central Executive Committee Report

Despite a challenging year in 2020, the youth of the SGI-USA resolved to deepen their faith even more as they advanced toward the Year of Hope and Victory. Across the country, members of the young men’s an young women’s divisions (YMD and YWD) reaffirmed this fighting spirit at their year-end nationwide divisional meetings, held virtually.

The World Tribune is pleased to present a new series dedicated to the Many Treasures Group (MTG), which will appear in its second weekly issue each month. We will study Ikeda Sensei’s foundational guidance to address frequently asked questions by members of this group. Sensei recently said: “Let’s all commend our ‘Many Treasures’ senior members

Let’s create a groundswell of happiness in 2021.

As members continue to encourage one another remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, a virtual meeting was held on Dec. 5—but this gathering was entirely interpreted through American Sign Language (ASL). The SGI-USA held its first ASL intro-to-Buddhism meeting for members and guests of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community across the nation. The activity kicked off

The Ikeda Wisdom Academy is the advanced study program for SGI-USA district through national youth leaders. It was named by Ikeda Sensei on January 26, 2013. Bearing the motto, “Protecting the Mentor and the Teachings,” the academy serves to cultivate young leaders with a correct understanding of Buddhism who put the teachings into practice to

Nov. 15—Under the banner “In Pursuit of Peace Through the Oneness of Mentor and Disciple,” members and guests across the nation joined the SGI-USA Military Personnel Group webinar on the heels of Veterans Day. The meeting commenced with exciting news that, on Sept. 2, the 75th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War, and

The SGI-USA named Mayur Gupta to its board of directors. The board oversees the organization’s corporate functions, which include managing financial assets. Directors serve a three-year staggered term and are eligible for reappointment. Mr. Gupta is the chief marketing and strategy officer (CMO and CSO) at the media conglomerate Gannett, owner of the nationally syndicated

As the world faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the SGI-USA held a nationwide First Responders Encouragement Webinar on Sept. 12 to bring together members serving on the front lines as doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement. SGI-USA Women’s Leader Naoko Leslie expressed her deepest appreciation to the first responders for all their unseen

In March, SGI-USA members quickly turned to Zoom to hold virtual meetings after in-person gatherings were halted due to the spread of COVID-19. Here we address some frequently asked questions about how to use the service. Q: I have difficulty using technology, and I feel that I am missing out because I am joining activities

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, a far-reaching vision for the next decade is created in which Buddhism takes deeper root in American society.

Commemorating Veterans Day, the SGI-USA Military Personnel Group will host a nationwide webinar on Nov. 15 (details below). This gathering, themed “In Pursuit of Peace,” is open to all SGI-USA members, as well as their friends and family. A panel of SGI-USA members from across the U.S. will share their experiences and discuss life in

Toward 2030

SGI-USA’s new digital ecosystem for American youth

Living Buddhism: This year has been challenging on many fronts, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic fallout and the racial injustice we see in American society. Ikeda Sensei recently underscored the importance of the next 10 years, toward the 100th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, as a time of change. He says in part:

In these uncertain and turbulent times, members have been utilizing the SGI-USA publications more than ever to encourage their friends, family and fellow Buddhists. Through such efforts, many guests have subscribed to learn more about our practice of Nichiren Buddhism, while members across the country have renewed their subscriptions to refresh their faith. Ikeda Sensei gave

In August, men’s division members held lively virtual gatherings throughout each of the SGI-USA’s 109 regions. These meetings celebrated the 73rd anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s joining the Soka Gakkai on Aug. 24, 1947. In his message, Sensei said in part: In this most trying time, please challenge yourselves with joyful enthusiasm and continue to chant resounding

SGI youth from around the world will gather on Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET for a virtual World Youth General Meeting, hosted by the Soka Gakkai in Japan. The event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Oct. 2, 1960, when Ikeda Sensei, at age 32, took his

The SGI-USA will host a virtual encouragement meeting for members and guests who are working as first responders (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, etc.) on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. CT/ 4 p.m. ET. The meeting will last approximately one hour and will include an experience, Q&A session and encouragement. Participants must register

A palpable sense of joy and excitement emanated from homes throughout the country on Aug. 9, when some 3,000 elementary school division (ESD) members, families and supporters gathered for the virtual SGI-USA ESD meeting, themed “One Youth. Infinite Hope. Now More Than Ever!” In a warm welcome, SGI- USA future division leaders Ian McIlraith, Kazuyo Nakagawa