Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP)

Illuminating Infinite Paths to Peace Through Leadership

by: CJ Shearn, Shinnyo-en Youth Association, New York CJ Shearn is a freelance writer and a devoted Shinnyo-en member of the Shinnyo-en New York Temple. He was one of 10 Shinnyo-en Youth Association (YA) members who attended the first of the Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreats in NY. At the Retreat, he participated …

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Our Newest Senior Shinnyo Fellow

Shinnyo-en Foundation is pleased to welcome our Senior Shinnyo Fellow, Leif Erickson. Leif is the Executive Director of Youth Community Service (YCS), which engages young people from diverse midpeninsula communities of the Bay Area in meaningful service-based learning. Leif has served in this position since April of 2004, and the Foundation has had the privilege …

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Exciting Announcement: New Peace Initiative Name!

On behalf of its Board of Directors, Shinnyo-en Foundation is proud to announce a new name for our peace initiative. We would like to thank our Board and our grantees, who actualize this initiative in their daily work, for their input over the last couple of years. We invite you to read about the Infinite …

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Reflection on the IPTP Leadership Retreat #2 in Hawaii

Contributed by Michell Watanuki, Shinnyo-en Hawaii Youth Association member The IPTP has been a unique experience for me because the various activities helped me learn more about myself and how I can become a better person for others. The first aspect I enjoyed was being provided with an environment to speak with different types of …

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