SGI-New Zealand Holds Youth Summit - Jul 27-28 SGI-New Zealand Holds Youth Summit - Jul 27-28
On July 27 and 28, SGI-New Zealand youth held a summit, titled
"Breaking Through Personal Barriers Towards Unlimited
Potential," at the Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School in
Wellington, New Zealand. Around 160 young people from the northern
and southern islands attended. In a message, SGI President Ikeda
said the future lay in their hands, and that the youth's development
and growth would determine the development of their country. The
group studied Mr. Ikeda's 2002 Peace Proposal and discussed the
meaning of true dialogue, great desire, overcoming difficulties, and
the mentor-disciple relationship, sometimes breaking out into small
discussions to share experiences and further strengthen bonds of
friendship.
One participant said he learned that
true dialogue begins with a heart to respect the other person. Dame
Laurie Salas, vice president of the World Federation of United
Nations Associations (WFUNA) New Zealand, commended the SGI-New
Zealand youth for their contributions to peace through social
activism. SGI-Oceania Chair Richard Sasaki encouraged the
participants, saying, "Perseverance is the key to opening the
future," and urged each one to take personal responsibility for
creating peace in his or her respective arena.
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