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You Have a Friend for Life
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.
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‘The Renewal of the United States Is Linked to the Renewal of the World’
Led by an SGI delegation, the SGI-USA marks 65 years of global kosen-rufu with its focus on the future.
Shaking It Up
This year, we mark the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, on Nov. 18, and the second anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s passing on Nov. 15. How can we best commemorate these significant milestones? In an age of division and mistrust, the November district general meetings represent an oasis, where members and their friends can
Striving With the Spirit That ‘Now is the Crucial Moment’
At the SGI Study Conference, held from August 22 to 25 at the Florida Nature and Culture Center, SGI Study Department Leader Seiichiro Harada lectured on one of Nichiren Daishonin’s major works, “The Opening of the Eyes.” Over the weekend, 160 region through national leaders from around the country, including Hawaii and the Caribbean, gathered
Pioneering the Next 50 Years Together With Sensei
A report from the SGI Youth Training Course in Japan
Kosen-rufu Happens One-to-One
Envisioning the path to 2030, the Central Executive Committee voted to focus in 2026 on ways to shine a light on smaller interactions.
‘We Are Widening the Path of Kosen-rufu’
The Sustaining Contribution program provides steady financial support to the SGI-USA and enables participants to financially protect and expand our kosen-rufu movement far into the future. The SGI-USA youth leaders discuss how they began participating in Sustaining Contribution and why they feel it’s important. Living Buddhism: Hello! Thank you for talking to us about Sustaining
October 2025 Introductory Exam
The SGI-USA will hold its second Introductory Exam of 2025 from October 11 to October 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
Each District Fulfilling Their Own Unique Mission
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,
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So That Every Person Will Become Happy
Newly appointed SGI-USA Women’s Leader Monica Soto Ouchi gave the following determination at meetings in Los Angeles and Oakland, California, commemorating the 65th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s first steps in the U.S. to spread Buddhism around the world. by Monica Soto OuchiSGI-USA Women’s Leader I want to first and foremost express my boundless gratitude to
The Renewal of Worldwide Kosen-rufu
Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada gave the following address at the SoCal Quint Zones representative leaders meeting, held on Oct. 8, 2025, at the World Culture Center in Santa Monica, California. The meeting commemorated the 65th anniversary of Ikeda Sensei’s first visit to the U.S. to spread Nichiren Buddhism around the world. Many congratulations on
A New Departure for SGI-USA
SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa gave the following address at the commemorative meetings in Santa Monica and Oakland, California, marking the 65th anniversary of global kosen-rufu. [Editor’s note: SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa opened his remarks with leadership appointments (see this page). The following is his address thereafter.] Now, I would like to say a
On the ‘Life Span of the Thus Come One’ Chapter—Part 2
Gongyo—which includes reciting portions of the “Expedient Means” and “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapters of the Lotus Sutra morning and evening—is part of daily practice for Nichiren Buddhists. This series carries Ikeda Sensei’s explanations of gongyo, section by section. The full text can be found in The Heart of the Lotus Sutra,
Guidance for Leadership
With the Courage of a Lion’s Roar, Let Us Strive Eternally With Ikeda Sensei
The following is a summary of Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada’s speech at the Eighth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting Toward Our Centennial, in conjunction with the SGI Youth Training Course, at the Toda Memorial Auditorium in Sugamo, Tokyo, on Sept. 6, 2025. It was translated from the Sept. 13, 2025, issue of Seikyo Shimbun,
Shine a Light on Every Member
SGI General Director Yoshiki Tanigawa said the following in a guidance session with the SGI-USA Executive Council and Central Executive Committee on Sept. 13, 2025, during the CEC’s third quarterly conference of the year. (See pp. 6–7 for a CEC report.) by Yoshiki TanigawaSGI Vice President Recently, the SGI-USA Executive Council unanimously renewed Adin Strauss’ [third]
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Tiny Trendsetters
Tiny Trendsetters Our future is not only bright but stylish too with these new FNCC toddler and children’s T-shirts. Grab a keepsake to remember the fun times you had at the ESD and Junior High School FNCC conferences or gift one to a friend. Available for purchase exclusively at FNCC and online at bookstore.sgi-usa.org. Toddler
Practice in Style
Check out the new line of sweatshirts, hoodies and T-shirts featuring bold messages like “Never Give Up” and “Courage.” Available at bookstore.sgi-usa.org and select SGI-USA bookstores nationwide. Never Give Up Sweatshirt Black $33.95Never Give Up Hoodie Light Blue $37.95 Courage Sweatshirt Grey $33.95Never Give Up Short Sleeve T-Shirt Black $22.95 Courage Short Sleeve T-Shirt Light Blue $22.95
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