Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat Series

A 10-year overnight retreat series that supported the personal and spiritual growth of Shinnyo-en youth across six Shinnyo-en USA and Hawaii Temple communities, helping them develop leadership, deepen engagement with peers, and strengthen connections to temples and broader communities.

Geographic Scope: Six Shinnyo-en USA and Hawaii Temple communities

Participants: Over 270 youth participated across three series

• Series #1: Over 100 youth
• Series #2: Over 80 youth
• Series #3: Over 90 youth

Program Structure: Three series focused on different leadership levels:

• Series #1 (Being): Recognizing and identifying leadership skills within themselves
• Series #2 (Belonging): Applying leadership within their temple communities
• Series #3 (Bridging): Extending leadership beyond temple walls

Partnerships: Search Institute (early years), ACET Inc. (recent years)

Focus Areas:

• Youth leadership development
• Spiritual growth
• Temple community engagement
• Peacebuilding

Legacy: Series #3 concluded in Seattle in December 2025. Foundation creating stand-alone activity cards featuring select activities from the series for future sharing and resource distribution.