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Young people, advance in your own unique way!

by Minoru Harada in News & Articles Featured — July, 2026

In his July editorial, Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada asks us all to become the driving force for creating a peaceful world

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Let’s create a new future for kosen-rufu of the UK!

by Justine Marchant Featured — July, 2026

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Be leaders of wisdom and poetic spirit

by Minoru Harada Featured — June, 2026

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SGI General Director visits Barnet!

by Yukiko Yamasaki Gentle Featured — May, 2026

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Latest Notices & Upcoming Events

by SGI-UK editorial team Featured — April, 2023

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GOSHO STUDY AND THE NEW HUMAN REVOLUTION

Recordings of our monthly Gosho study lecture from the Art of Living and the complete volume 1 and 2 of The New Human Revolution

Art of living: Current Issue - August 2026

Editorial Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

There is no greater strategy than faith in the Mystic Law

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 4 min read

In this editorial, first published in 2008, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda explains that strong courageous faith is the key to attaining Buddhahood

Gosho Study Encouragement Daisaku Ikeda

The essence of Buddhism lies in one’s ‘behaviour as a human being’

by Daisaku Ikeda in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 26 min read

First instalment of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda’s lecture on ‘The Three Kinds of Treasure’

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Opening up my heart

by Wendy Gray in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 8 min read

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Let’s create a whirlpool of joy!

by Justine Marchant in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 7 min read

Experiences Death & Dying Health

Turning winter into spring

by Martin Snell in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 7 min read

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What is the spirit behind making offerings in Buddhism?

by Sue Thornton in AOL August 2026 Jul 24, 2026 — 5 min read

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Art of Living: ISSUES

August 2026

This month we discuss why our behaviour as human beings is so crucial in our Buddhist practice

July 2026

This month we explore how we can build a society in which people can enjoy peaceful and secure lives

June 2026

This month, we commemorate the birth of founding Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and the Day of Mentor and Disciple for Europe, as well as other significant anniversaries

May 2026

In this issue, we commemorate Soka Gakkai Day, a time of renewal and moving forward

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Lecture on the development of Buddhism in Japan

by Jasmina Cipriani Jul 22, 2026 — 1 min read

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Community Gardening in Edinburgh for Buddhist Action Month

by Amy Dudley Jul 14, 2026 — 1 min read

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Young people, advance in your own unique way!

by Minoru Harada Jul 1, 2026 — 3 min read

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We are all Buddhas!

by Ikuko Derry Jun 29, 2026 — 1 min read

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SGI-UK hosts Thames Hospice at Taplow Court

by Toni-Ann Hirayama Jun 29, 2026 —

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Leamington Spa Peace Festival

by Miyuki Komeda Jun 23, 2026 — 1 min read

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North Thanet District members take action

by Michela Milazzo Jun 17, 2026 — 1 min read

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Creating hope, unity and peace through dialogue

by Adrian Riches Jun 4, 2026 — 2 min read

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Let’s create a new future for kosen-rufu of the UK!

Be leaders of wisdom and poetic spirit

SGI General Director visits Barnet!

Latest Notices & Upcoming Events

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GOSHO STUDY AND THE NEW HUMAN REVOLUTION

Art of living: Current Issue - August 2026

There is no greater strategy than faith in the Mystic Law

The essence of Buddhism lies in one’s ‘behaviour as a human being’

Opening up my heart

Let’s create a whirlpool of joy!

Turning winter into spring

What is the spirit behind making offerings in Buddhism?

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Lecture on the development of Buddhism in Japan

Community Gardening in Edinburgh for Buddhist Action Month

Young people, advance in your own unique way!

We are all Buddhas!

SGI-UK hosts Thames Hospice at Taplow Court

Leamington Spa Peace Festival

North Thanet District members take action

Creating hope, unity and peace through dialogue