West: Sharing the heart of Buddhism!

The youth of West Territory are really working to help people transform their lives by sharing Buddhism with others.

On August 19, Los Angeles North region held its second annual Family Fun Festival at the SGI-USA Los Angeles Friendship Center. Over one thousand people came out to the event with nearly 500 guests attending the festival throughout the day. The atmosphere of the festival was filled with so much joy and excitement to share Buddhism with others. And most importantly, the festival was filled with President Ikeda’s heart as if Sensei and Mrs. Ikeda were there.

The youth together with the men’s and women’s division worked so hard toward the success of the festival where they had introductory to Buddhism meetings all throughout the day, performance by the Youth Performing Groups, exhibits displayed, and 22 people receive Gohonzon.

What’s also amazing is that many youth from the region began to stand up because of the festival. Currently, the LA North Region has initiated a 10-day campaign from August 14, the day Sensei met President Toda, until August 24, the day Sensei received his Gohonzon to truly help others become absolutely happy based on Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism.

President Ikeda shares, “When we awaken to our mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth to help others revitalize their lives on the most fundamental level, we savor unsurpassed joy. We feel a sense of deep fulfillment that our lives are expanding and growing” (Lectures on “The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life,” May – June, 2007 Living Buddhism).

No matter what, as youth division, let’s continue to fight with our mentor President Ikeda and forge an indestructible life force where we can break through the darkness and actualize true, lasting happiness for all humanity!

On behalf of the amazing West Territory Youth,
Paul, Kristina, Aisha, Monica and Ibrahim