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“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

Reaffirming the spirit of Soka Gakkai performing groups as the Ikeda Youth Ensemble reemerges toward March 2024.

The July 14–Sept. 15 issues of the World Tribune highlighted the first 450 SGI-USA districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50. Central Territory South Central Zone Riverbend District Germantown District Southwest Zone Santan District Scottsdale Central District Tempe ASU District Flagstaff Glory District Phoenix District South Mountain Park District Texas-Oklahoma

Savannah Gill took part in a military suicide prevention training seminar recently, where she underlined in her notebook one leading cause of suicide: a lack of problem-solving and coping skills. “I reflected on my own journey of service and the many unique personal and professional problems that I’ve been able to overcome, while continuing to

Toward the youth gatherings celebrating Ikeda Sensei’s 100th birthday, the national youth leaders declare, “We the youth will open the path forward in the next five years.”

At the Central Executive Committee Conference, representative leaders discuss a powerful new vision toward 2030 that accelerates the pace of introducing and fostering capable youth who can lead the future.

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.

A report on the North America Study Conference.

The July 14–Sept. 8 issues of the World Tribune highlighted the first 400 SGI-USA districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50. Central Territory Mideast Zone West Ann Arbor District Midwest Zone Quad Cities District Como-Phalen Lakes District Nebraska Plains District Rocky Mountain Zone Castle Rock District Tower District Parker District

What does it take to be authentic? How do you make progress even when you can’t see eye to eye? How do small goals add up to big dreams? These are some of the topics that the Buddhability podcast took on shortly after it debuted in October 2020. Hosted by journalist and SGI-USA member Jihii

A report on the North America Study Conference.

The July 14–Sept. 1 issues of the World Tribune highlighted the first 350 SGI-USA districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50. Central Territory Chicago Zone Middleton District Uptown Milwaukee District Central Evanston District Mideast Zone Fort Wayne District Clifton Hill District Bloomington South District Columbus Int’l Airport District Troy District

The July 14–Aug. 18, issues of the World Tribune highlighted the first 300 SGI-USA districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50. Central Territory Chicago Zone  Uptown District Midwest Zone West County District Richfield-Bloomington District South Central Zone Riverside District Bossier District Southwest Zone East Mesa District Northeast District West Chandler

Oct. 7–8, 2023

Dr. Ira Helfand discusses nuclear disarmament with the SGI-USA student division.

The July 14–Aug. 11, issues of the World Tribune highlighted the first 250 SGI-USA districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50. Central Territory Chicago Zone Gold Coast District King-Pullman District Mideast Zone Downriver District Midwest Zone Sioux Falls District Southwest Zone Santa Fe Midtown District Texas-Oklahoma Zone Lakeline District University

by SGI-USA Future Division Leaders For the first time in four years, future division members ages 5–12 and their parents and guardians from around the country gathered at the beautiful SGI-USA Florida Nature and Culture Center over two weekends in July for the Elementary School Division (ESD) Conference. In unity with their friends in the

by Amelia Gonzalez and Shota Okajima SGI-USA Young Women’s and Young Men’s Leaders Congratulations to the youth of the SGI-USA for holding historic young women’s division gatherings and young men’s division outings in July! Our deepest appreciation to the incredible women’s and men’s divisions for your support! YWD Friendship Gatherings To celebrate the founding of

The July 14, July 21 and Aug. 4, issues of the World Tribune highlighted the first 200 SGI-USA districts to welcome new youth in 2023. Here are the next 50. Central Territory Chicago Zone Country Club Hills District Rockford-Dixon District South Central Zone Little Rock District Montgomery District Southwest Zone Thunderbird District Lookout Mountain District

1. SGI-USA Publications  Follow along the study presentation and contribute to the discussion by bringing your own copy of Living Buddhism and World Tribune. 2. Gongyo Book and Beads Don’t forget your gongyo book and beads! Meetings begin by reciting gongyo and chanting daimoku together.  3. An Open Heart Bring an open heart and seeking