Buddhist Study Exams Held

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A collage of three photos with people taking an exam.
Buddhist study exams in Singapore (left), Togo (top right) and Bolivia (bottom right)

In recent months, elementary and introductory Buddhist study exams have been hosted by constituent organizations of the Soka Gakkai around the world. On September 29, some 12,000 people took the exam in India. On the same day, exams were held in Ecuador and in six cities in Bolivia.

On October 12 and 13, some 1,300 people took elementary level study exams in the USA. On October 13, introductory level exams were also held in Singapore and 18 venues in the Philippines, including Buguey on Luzon Island, hosting its first exam.

In October and November, exams took place across 400 venues in 30 African countries. One member in Ghana shared her appreciation that through preparing for the exam she was able to deepen her understanding and faith.