Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP)

Contributed by Brian Ma, Shinnyo-en USA Head Temple Youth Association IPTP Leadership Retreat #3 was an eye-opening experience that not only deepened my knowledge of Shinnyo practices, but also altered my perspectives on leadership. The retreat provided valuable insights into how we can best support those within our temple community, expand our perspective to encompass …

Leveraging Our Inner Toolbox to Service Our Temple Community and Society: Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat #3 at Head Temple Read More »

Contributed by Arthur Fujisaki, Shinnyo-en Los Angeles Temple Youth Association On October 19-20, 2024, members of the Shinnyo-en Los Angeles Temple Youth Association members and I participated in the Infinite Paths to Peace Leadership Retreat #3, which focused on bridging organizations and communities with like-minded practices and goals. The retreat started at the Volunteer Center …

Making an Impact through the Service-Learning Cycle: Infinite Paths to Peace Leadership Retreat #3 in Los Angeles Read More »

Contributed by Ken Hashimoto, Shinnyo-en Hawaii Youth Association. The Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat #3 was a profound journey in leadership, encouraging us to look beyond our temple community and connect with the broader world. From the very start, I felt a deeper bond—not only with my fellow participants but also with the …

Aloha ‘Āina: Leadership Through Service and Connection to the Community Read More »

Spring signaled the beginning of the Infinite Paths to Peace Retreat #2 at Loyola University’s Retreat & Ecology Campus in Woodstock, IL, taking place from May 5th to 7th, 2023. Similar to the gathering in Seattle, this occasion marked one of the initial face-to-face meetings for some Shinnyo-en young adults (YAs) since the pandemic. Over …

Spring Unveils Renewal: Highlights from the Infinite Paths to Peace Retreat #2 at Loyola University Read More »

A short half-hour drive south from the Seattle Temple, the Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat #2 took place at Dumas Bay in Federal Way from October 28th to 30th, 2022. Following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this retreat marked a revitalization, reigniting the momentum of Shinnyo-en Foundation’s IPTP Leadership Retreat …

Reigniting Shinnyo-en Foundation’s IPTP Leadership Retreat Series Read More »

Contributed by Ryan Fukuhara, Los Angeles Youth Association (YA) Since 2017, Shinnyo-en Foundation has been developing and delivering a series of Infinite Paths to Peace Leadership (IPTP) Retreats as a sponsored youth leadership program for Shinnyo-en youth, in partnership with Search Institute in Minneapolis, MN. The sixth and last retreat of the first series was …

“I was really surprised that I did this!” – Personal Reflection on the IPTP Leadership Retreat #2 in LA Read More »

Members of the San Francisco Youth Association (YA) attended the second series of the Infinite Paths to Peace Leadership Retreat at EarthRise Center in Petaluma, CA, in late June. Close to 40 Junior YA and YA members participated along with a few lineage parents from the Head Temple. The following are two reflections written by …

After the Retreat – A Time to Reflect Read More »

Contributed by Claire T., New York Youth Association (YA) Leader, New York The second installment of the IPTP series came at an interesting time for me as a YA practitioner. I was close to completing a full year as the chief of the NYYA group and one month away from graduating from the YA. In …

Passing of the Torch: Chappaqua Edition Read More »

Contributed by Yumena Kawasaki, Hawaii Youth Association, Honolulu People come to Hawaii to unwind and relax, away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and indulge themselves in the beauty of the island. Though we found much relaxation in the clear blue waters and the swaying palm trees, this retreat was different because …

Gaining a Renewed Sense of Empowerment: My Reflection on the IPTP Leadership Retreat Read More »

Contributed by Kevin Shi, Northwest Shinnyo-en Youth Association, Seattle Kevin Shi was one of the Youth Association (YA) members in Seattle who attended the Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat that Shinnyo-en Foundation (SEF) sponsored at Talaris Conference Center, Seattle WA from November 9th to 11th of this year. This retreat was the fifth of the …

Listening Actively to Cultivate My Individuality – Personal Reflection from the IPTP Leadership Retreat in Seattle Read More »