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One Interaction Is Everything
Months into our peace talks, the women and young women learn that it’s possible every day to create peace where they stand.
Frontline News
‘Earnest Resolve’—the Key for Hope and Advancement
Warm greetings to each and every member of our wonderful SGI-USA community. I truly feel at a loss for words to express how appreciative I am by everyone’s incredible support, given so freely and in so many ways, for kosen-rufu in America and beyond. In these most confusing and trying times, what enables a person—any
“One Youth. Infinite Hope.” Begins With Me
During the Central Executive Committee’s quarterly conference, all roads lead back to “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”
Youth Summit Points to the Power of One
Youth from across SoCal Mojave Zone gathered on March 7 in Riverside, California, for a youth summit, themed “One,” a daylong gathering focused on dialogue, friendship and exploring the deeper purpose of one’s life in commemoration of March 16, Kosen-rufu Day. Embraced by clear blue skies and the warm Southern California sunshine, youth from throughout
Buddhism and… Art, Love, Anime
Art Golden Gate Mentor and Disciple (GGMD) Zone brought together Oakland artists to explore how Buddhism inspires artistic expression and poetic spirit in daily life. Oakland, Calif. Blank walls gradually filled with paintings and sculptures as participants arrived for “Art and Buddhism,” an event hosted in February by the Golden Gate Mentor and Disciple Zone
Study Exams in April
To simplify the annual activity calendar, the SGI-USA has streamlined the study rhythm by reducing the number of exam periods offered to two, annually: • Period 1: April 10–13During this period, both the introductory and intermediate exams will be offered, allowing local organizations to host exams on an expanded schedule from Friday through Monday for
One Youth. Infinite Hope.
Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” the SGI-USA youth reintroduce its hope-filled focus to share Buddhism with many young people and help them begin practicing Buddhism. by Shota Okajima, Amelia Gonzalez Tesch and Kenichi Hackman SGI-USA Youth Leaders Dear SGI-USA members, In 2020, the youth of America launched the campaign “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”
‘Earnest Resolve’—the Key for Hopeand Advancement
Message from SGI-USA General Director Adin Strauss Warm greetings to each and every member of our wonderful SGI-USA community. I truly feel at a loss for words to express how appreciative I am at everyone’s incredible support, given so freely and in so many ways, for kosen-rufu in America and beyond. In these most confusing
Sharing Hope With Youth
Grateful for how Buddhism transformed their lives, two members share how they are reaching out to youth and helping them begin their own journey of hope.
SGI News
Rosa Parks and SUA: A History Worth Knowing
A quiet bench near the student center at Soka University of America (SUA) bears a powerful reminder of history: a cast bronze plaque commemorating the meeting between civil rights leader Rosa Parks and SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda on Jan. 30, 1993. During that visit to SUA’s former graduate campus in Calabasas, California, Parks and Ikeda
The Soka Gakkai Is a Gathering of Good Friends (Part 2)
Ikeda Sensei gave the following speech at a general meeting of Toshima, Taito, Sumida and Meguro Wards in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 12, 1987. It can be found in The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, chapter 24, installment 2, pp. 110–13. In Buddhism, functions that direct people toward goodness and Buddhist
Evening of ‘Inner Dialogue’
by Lillian KoizumiSpecial to the Tribune On Jan. 30, the Ikeda Center held its first Dialogue Nights of 2026, kicking off the ninth year of this series. The event explored the theme “Leaning Into 2026 With Inner Dialogue!” In light of the current state of the world and how many youth feel about their personal
Santa Monica Marks Annual MLK Celebration
Santa Monica, Calif., Jan. 19, 2026—Under the theme “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” the Santa Monica community gathered for the 41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration—a heartfelt morning of music, reflection and renewed determination to build a more just society. Presented by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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]
New Releases
‘Enlighten Up Bro!’ Podcast
Mission Statement: We are “Enlighten Up Bro!” Some people don’t think Buddhism is for the bros—we’re here to prove them wrong. The hosts of this show, Shota, Grady and Kenichi, all practice Nichiren Buddhism with the SGI-USA, and believe that Buddhism offers a unique perspective on life. Brotherly, raw and punchy—this show tackles and discusses
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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
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