Shinnyo-en Foundation

03/17/2026

Explore more about our 2025 New Mexico Interfaith Immersion Trip!

https://sef.org/article/prayer-beads-pueblos-and-peacemaking-interfaith-immersion-in-the-land-of-enchantment/

03/17/2026

Discover more about a first time participant's experience at our 2025 Annual Retreat!

https://sef.org/article/joy-bonding-and-sharing-in-the-redwoods-my-shinnyo-en-foundation-retreat-experience/

03/17/2026

Read a reflection and learn more about the Infinite Paths to Peace Leadership Retreat Series #3 in Chicago!

https://sef.org/article/focused-on-the-road-ahead-reflections-on-leadership-and-service/

03/17/2026

Announcing the 2025 Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii article and video!

https://sef.org/article/exciting-announcement-the-2025-shinnyo-lantern-floating-hawaii-video/

03/17/2026

We just wrapped up the final retreat of the Infinite Paths to Peace Leadership Retreat Series #3 in Seattle! Read more at the link below!
https://sef.org/article/the-power-of-gratitude-that-strengthens-ourselves-and-others-infinite-paths-to-peace-leadership-retreat-3-in-seattle/

03/17/2026

Check out our recent article to read more about the 22nd Annual World Interfaith Harmony Prayer Service for Peace and Justice!

https://sef.org/article/the-u-n-interfaith-harmony-week-2026-stirring-of-life-beneath-winters-frost/

10/12/2021

https://sef.org/putney-reflection-an-irreplaceable-experience/

Alyssa Kondo, now a college sophomore, was one of the students who chose to attend the Putney School Summer Arts Program in-person this summer. She opted out from attending online workshops last summer that was shifted from regular in-person workshops to all online. Having been handy with crafts suc...

09/09/2021

https://sef.org/the-2021-2022-shinnyo-fellows-have-begun-walking-their-paths-to-peace/

For the well-being of all involved, this year’s Shinnyo Fellows’ Orientation was held virtually again on July 29. It is heartbreaking that the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting many lives all around the world even after the vaccines became available to many of us in the U.S. This year, howeve...

09/09/2021

https://sef.org/hope-for-the-future-voices-of-the-decade-the-new-mexico-interfaith-immersion-trip/

Photos from New Mexico, courtesy of Deacon Steve Herrera, Co-director of the Teen Interfaith Leadership Council of Santa Clara County

07/12/2021

https://sef.org/addressing-the-climate-crisis-through-the-un-sustainable-development-goals/

In May 2020, I graduated from Chapman University with a major in Environmental Science and Policy, and was awarded the Shinnyo Fellowship. Although I was unsure what career I wanted to pursue then, I knew that the mission of Shinnyo-en Foundation aligned well with my values. I wanted to gain experie...

07/12/2021

https://sef.org/seeking-a-deeper-connection-with-my-community/?fbclid=IwAR0uMqIQev2JWZHTdSoIyXZNHrLi4H_wJxILfyUf1NGXdUNPOGXm4YLVfDY

This year, we were delighted to support Leticia Ruiz, a Shinnyo-en Youth leader from Hawaii, to participate in the 32nd National Service-Learning Conference. Shinnyo-en Foundation has been one of the lead sponsors for the conference over a decade because we share a strong alignment with the conferen...

05/05/2021

https://sef.org/in-oneness-with-the-elk-grove-village-community-first-ever-shinnyo-en-chicago-virtual-family-service-event/

On February 27, 2021, thanks to the support of local community members together with Shinnyo- en Foundation, we were able to host a Virtual One Heart Family Service Event. Since 2012 in collaboration with local organization members, we had gathered annually at Shinnyo-en Chicago Temple to make items...