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by Olivia Saito, Maya Gunaseharan and Ryo KurokiSGI-USA Youth Leaders Thank you all for your incredible efforts so far in this Year of Advancement and Capable People! In March, we will continue our shakubuku focus while gathering for our most important March Youth Discussion Meetings. Across the country from March 7–15, youth division members and

Youth representatives from across the country share their thoughts on the upcoming March Youth Discussion Meetings, themed “One Youth. Inifinite Hope.” as well as what they learned about the significance of dialogue and shakubuku from attending the July 2019 Youth Discussion Meetings. Chandler Spencer (young men’s division member, Long Beach, Calif.): After high school, I had drifted away

Winning in Faith and in Life by Clinton JonesPacoima, Calif. In 1990, SGI President Ikeda bestowed upon me the Soka Sports Award for my accomplishments as a professional football player. Over the next 15 years, three members of the 1965 and 1966 Michigan State national championship teams were inducted into the Hall of Fame, including

Surrounded by the crystal-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea lies one of the most diverse and unique organizations in the SGI-USA. Caribbean Region encompasses 7 chapters spread across 17 countries on various islands. Here, 1,000 members practice from the Bahamas in the north to Suriname at the other end of the Caribbean Sea. The only

SGI Women’s Leader Yumiko Kasanuki on the significance of spreading far and wide the life-affirming philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism in the Soka Gakkai’s 90th year. From January 22–28, SGI Women’s Leader Yumiko Kasanuki and SGI Vice Women’s Leader Kayo Maeta traveled to the U.S. to attend meetings in New York and Los Angeles, as well

One person awakening to their Buddhahood can change the world—introducing the SGI-USA’s new, hope-filled focus.

On Jan. 26, 2020, SGI members worldwide commemorated the 45th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai International’s founding on the island of Guam. Marianas Region hosted its own gathering to celebrate 45 years and make a fresh departure in this significant year of 2020. The World Tribune sat down with the Marianas Region youth leaders to

Exam Dates And Times Exams will be scheduled from Jan. 31–Feb. 1 at local SGI-USA centers or other designated locations. Please contact your local organization for more details. What to Bring Examinees must bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop since this exam will be administered online. Eligibility This exam is intended for those who have

The newly renovated SGI-USA Kentucky Buddhist Center opened its doors on Dec. 15, coinciding with the members’ kickoff toward 2020, the 60th anniversary of kosen-rufu in America. The anniversary takes on even more significance because it also commemorates 60 years since the first SGI member emerged in Kentucky. In a rousing celebration, three people began

by Olivia Saito, Ryo Kuroki, Maya GunaseharanSGI-USA Youth Leaders Happy New Year’s, heroic members of the SGI-USA! We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for all your efforts in 2019 to develop the youth and future division members, ensuring that our movement for justice, respect and the dignity of life flourishes into

In October 2019, Kisun Lee did her first Byakuren shift in Alaska marking the formation of the Byakuren group in the state. She did so out of appreciation for her Buddhist practice, SGI President Ikeda and the members who often travel one to two hours to the SGI-USA Alaska Buddhist Center, in spite of inclement

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In 2020, the Year of Advancement and Capable People, the SGI will celebrate three historic milestones: May 3 marks 60 years since Daisaku Ikeda was inaugurated as the third Soka Gakkai president at the age of 32; October 2 is the 60th anniversary of President Ikeda’s arrival in Hawaii to launch his first journey outside

The World Tribune sat down with SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss to learn about how financial contributions to the SGI-USA support its disaster relief efforts. This article also features vignettes from SGI-USA leaders who have closely worked with members impacted by natural disasters, and a member who received support in a time of need. by

On Nov. 16, SGI-USA representative leaders attended a commemorative ceremony for the Soka Gakkai World Seikyo Center in Shinanomachi, Tokyo. The official opening was two days later, on Nov. 18. The building serves as the new headquarters for the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai’s daily newspaper. During the ceremony, the attendees learned about the origins

by Betsy EppsteinerFlorida Zone Vice Women’s Leader Thirty passionate leaders of kosen-rufu gathered on Oct. 19 for a historic SGI-USA Caribbean Region Executive Conference (REC), marking the first meeting of its kind to include district through region leaders from across the Caribbean. The Holland House hotel in St. Maarten served as the hosting venue. While

Come fall 2020, every U.S. air traveler will be required to present a Real ID-compliant license, or another acceptable form of identification such as a U.S. passport, to board a domestic flight. The change, the last phase of implementation of the federal law known as the Real ID Act, goes into effect Oct. 1, 2020.

On Oct. 13, members opened the SGI-USA Riverside Buddhist Center in Riverside, California. Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Judy White and Moreno Valley Unified School District’s Chief Business Official Susana Lopez joined the ribbon-cutting. To commemorate the grand opening, eight certificates of recognition were presented by five cities and three major entities. They are from:

The SGI-USA launches toward Oct. 2, 2020, the 60th anniversary of the kosen-rufu movement in America, by honing in on the foundational elements of propagation, member care, study and contributions.

2019 SGI Youth Training Course Report